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Pakistan’s Jaffar Express derails after blast in Balochistan’s Mastung

Pakistan's Jaffar Express was reportedly derailed on Tuesday after an explosion struck the train in Mastung’s Dasht area of Balochistan. New Delhi: Pakistan's Jaffar Express, a passenger train, was derailed on Tuesday after an explosion rocked the track in Mastung’s Dasht area of Balochistan. The blast according to various media reports, caused multiple coaches to overturn, trapping passengers. Visuals now going viral on social media show frantic rescue efforts as emergency teams work to pull people out from the wreckage. As of now, at least three coaches are said to have been affected by the explosion. However, the exact number…

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US hopes to fix tariff tensions with India over Russian oil trade, says Marco Rubio after meeting Jaishankar

We’ve already seen the measures we’ve taken with regard to India, although that’s something we hope we can fix, Marco Rubio said. New York: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington hopes to "fix" tensions with India over sanctions related to Russian oil imports. Speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Rubio highlighted a contrast between India’s purchases and Europe’s ongoing reliance on Russian energy. "Right now there are countries in Europe that are buying massive amounts of oil and gas from Russia, which is absurd. They are asking the US to impose more sanctions on Russia but…

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Trump at it again, claims he ended seven wars including India-Pakistan conflict

In his first address to the UNGA since returning to office, US President Donald Trump again claimed credit for ending seven global conflicts including tensions between India and Pakistan and hit out at the UN for failing to meet its potential. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that he helped stop the conflict between India and Pakistan. Addressing the UN General Assembly for the first time since returning to office, Trump included the India-Pakistan ceasefire in a list of seven global conflicts he claims to have ended. "In a period of just seven months, I have ended…

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Watch: Macron stopped by NYPD to make way for Trump’s convoy, he calls up US president to clear road

French President Emmanuel Macron was briefly delayed on a New York street when US President Donald Trump’s motorcade blocked his path after Macron’s UN speech recognizing Palestine. New Delhi: French President Emmanuel Macron faced an unexpected delay on the streets of New York City following his speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Monday, September 22. The incident, captured on video and rapidly spreading on social media, showed Macron being temporarily stopped by the motorcade of US President Donald Trump as it passed through the city. Macron had just exited the UN headquarters after making a significant…

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Jimmy Kimmel’s show to return days after suspension over Charlie Kirk remarks

ABC had suspended Jimmy Kimmel indefinitely following his monologue about conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed on September 10. New York: Disney-owned ABC announced that it will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show will return to the air on Tuesday, which was abruptly pulled following controversy over his remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. "We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday," said a statement from the network.  Kimmel has hosted "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on ABC since 2003 and has…

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Sep

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to meet Donald Trump on UNGA sidelines, India watches closely

US President Donald Trump's meeting with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif at the UNGA sidelines has drawn India's attention, especially after Operation Sindoor and heightened tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack. Trump is also set to address the General Debate of the UN General Assembly. New York: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to meet US President Donald Trump in New York on Tuesday on the sidelines of the high-level 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). According to Pakistan's permanent mission to the UN, Sharif will lead his country's delegation, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign…

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Trump links acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism, urges pregnant women to avoid pain reliever Tylenol

Medical experts and health agencies, including the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have consistently found no link between childhood vaccinations and autism. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that the use of acetaminophen (commonly known as Tylenol) during pregnancy "can be associated with a very increased risk of autism," and urged pregnant women not to take Tylenol. He also raised unfounded concerns about vaccines given to babies. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump stated that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would soon notify physicians to limit the recommendation of Tylenol during pregnancy unless "medically necessary,"…

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US: Republican leader sparks outrage for calling Hanuman ‘false deity’ over 90-foot statue

Texas Republican Alexander Duncan faces widespread backlash for calling Lord Hanuman a "false god" and opposing the 90-foot Statue of Union in Texas, sparking a heated debate on religious tolerance and freedom. New Delhi: A Texas Republican leader, Alexander Duncan, has ignited widespread backlash after branding Lord Hanuman, a revered Hindu deity, as a "false god" and opposing the construction of a 90-foot statue of Hanuman—known as the ‘Statue of Union’—in Sugar Land, Texas. Duncan’s remarks, calling the United States a "Christian nation" and rejecting the statue, have drawn sharp criticism from the Hindu community and advocates of religious freedom.…

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Palestinian president calls for Hamas to surrender weapons: ‘It will have no role in governing Gaza’

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas in an address to a UN summit aid, "We also condemn the killing and detention of civilians, including Hamas actions on October 7, 2023." New York: Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas, in an address to a UN summit on a two-state solution on Monday called for Hamas to surrender its weapons to his forces and condemned the group's deadly attack on Israel. Hamas will have no role in governing Gaza: Mahmud Abbas "Hamas will have no role in governing (Gaza). Hamas and other factions must surrender their weapons to the Palestinian Authority," he said via video…

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Protests against Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni turn violent in several cities in the country, here’s why

Violent protests have erupted in Italy against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after the country refrained from recognising Palestine. Demonstrators clashed with police, causing disruptions in Milan and Rome. Rome: France formally recognised Palestine as an independent country as President Emmanuel Macron announced the decision during a United Nations meeting on the Middle East peace process. In the past 36 hours, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal have also recognised Palestine as a sovereign nation. Israel and the United States have not yet recognised Palestine, and Italy has also refrained from doing so. This has triggered violent protests against Prime…

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