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‘We demand proof’: Imran Khan’s son seeks clarity on former PM’s fate amid assassination rumours

Notably, PTI supporters and Imran Khan’s family members have been holding ardent protests outside Rawalpindi Central Jail, pressurising the Shehbaz Sharif government to allow them to meet the 73-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician. Islamabad: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s son has urged the authorities to present proof that his father was alive amid rumours of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder’s assassination in Rawalpindi’s Adiala (Adyala) jail. Khan's son Kasim Khan sought to know the whereabouts of his father in a social media post on Friday evening. "We demand proof of Imran Khan's life," he posted. Notably, PTI supporters and Imran Khan’s family…

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Sri Lanka declares ‘state of emergency’ as Cyclone Ditwah leaves over 120 dead

More than 120 people have died due to Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka, as the country's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared a state of emergency throughout the island due to the cyclone. New Delhi: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared a state of emergency throughout the island in view of the situation that has emerged due to Cyclone Ditwah. The cyclone exited the nation and left more than 120 people dead. As per an official gazette, which was dated Friday and released on Saturday, the state of emergency has been declared throughout the island. This came after an…

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Amid report of ‘kill them all’ command, Hegseth says ‘We’ve only just begun’

According to the report, the Special Operations commander in charge then ordered a second strike on the boat, which had 11 people on board. Two people were killed in the water after the strike. New Delhi: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth posted a chilling message online that read, “We have only just begun to kill narco-terrorists.” His words came soon after a Washington Post report said he had given a blunt order during the first US strike on a boat in the Caribbean. The report said that during the attack on a boat carrying suspected drug traffickers, Hegseth had…

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US suspends visas for travellers with Afghan passports after Washington DC shooting

US has paused all visas for travellers with Afghanistan passports. This comes days after an Afghan national killed a National Guard member. New Delhi: The US has paused all visa services for people travelling on Afghan passports. The move came just days after an Afghan national shot and killed a National Guard member near the White House and injured another. In a post on X, the State Department said, “The Department of State has IMMEDIATELY paused visa issuance for individuals traveling on Afghan passports.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio added that the US is taking all steps needed to protect…

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Trump on US boycott of G20 in South Africa; blocks SA from 2026 summit in Florida

Trump said 'South Africa refused to hand off the G20 Presidency to a Senior Representative from our US' during the closing ceremony of the event. He said the US was also stopping all payments and subsidies to South Africa. Washington: President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States refrained from attending the G20 summit in South Africa because the government there has ‘refused’ to address the issue of alleged human right abuse inflicted upon Afrikaners, Dutch, French and German settlers. Trump said white people are being “killed” there and the “radical left media” has been reluctant to raise…

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Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi PM, critical; chief adviser Yunus expresses concern

Zia, wife of slain Bangladesh president Zia-ur Rahman, served as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh for two terms (1991–1996, 2001–2006). Leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), she was the country’s first female elected head of government. Dhaka: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is undergoing treatment at a hospital and her condition is reported to be 'extremely critical', PTI reported citing her close aide. The 80-year-old former PM was admitted to the hospital after she developed chest pain. As per report, her heart and lungs are not functioning properly. "Last night, the doctors said…

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‘You are not allowed to use it’: Donald Trump’s cryptic remark on word ‘Indian’ goes viral | Video

Trump’s remark has initiated a debate on social media, with users decoding the exact meaning of his comments. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday told reporters that they were “not allowed” to use the word “Indian” and only Indians want this word to be used for them. “You’re not allowed to use the word ‘Indian’ anymore. The only ones that want you to do it are the Indians. I will never tell you to change,” he said while answering a question. This word is linked to a historical mistake, when Christopher Columbus thought he had reached India, and because…

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Kapil Sharma’s cafe firing: Gangster Goldy Dhillion’s associate held in Canada

Kapil Sharma's cafe firing: The restaurant, the Kap's Cafe in Canada's Surrey, was targeted on three occasions this year -- July 10, August 7 and October 16. Ottawa (Canada): The Canada Police has arrested gangster Goldy Dhillion's associate Sippu in connection with the shooting at comedian Kapil Sharma's cafe in Surrey earlier this year, said officials on Friday. Sippu, who was arrested a couple of days earlier, had directed Bandhu Maan Singh Sekhon to provide logistics for firing at the restaurant.  The restaurant, the Kap's Cafe, was targeted on three occasions this year -- July 10, August 7 and October…

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Imran Khan death rumours rage on in Pakistan, sister moves court against Adiala Jail | Top Updates

Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan has filed a contempt of court petition against the Adiala Jail superintendent and others after she was not allowed to meet the jailed former prime minister. Rawalpindi: The mystery around Imran Khan's health refused to fade away in Pakistan while rumours about the former prime minister's death continue to push the country on edge. The latest flare up came on Friday after Imran Khan's sister moved the Islamabad High Court against authorities of Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, where he is incarcerated. Aleema Khan filed a contempt of court petition against the Adiala Jail superintendent and…

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Thailand floods: Death count rises to 145, Songkhla remains worst-hit | 10 Points

Thailand floods: According to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation of Thailand, the Songkhla province remains the worst affected region where 110 deaths have been recorded so far. Bangkok: The deadly floods in Thailand's 12 southern provinces have claimed at least 145 lives and affected around 3.6 million people, even though the water has been residing in many areas, the country's officials said on Friday. According to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation of Thailand, the Songkhla province remains the worst affected region where 110 deaths have been recorded so far.  Here's everything you need to know about…

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