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- Ukraine Advances in Donetsk as Russian Forces Retreat, Casualties Rise
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Ukrainian forces reclaim 175 sq km in Donetsk, Russian troops withdraw, casualties rise to 46,230 in September, German aid package announced.
- India Highlights Mutual Benefits of Talent Mobility Amid US PERM Suspension
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MEASpokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that the U.S. Department of Labor’s suspension of Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) applications for…
- India’s Finance Minister to Visit Singapore for Investment Talks
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visits Singapore (9‑11 Oct) to deepen investment ties, meet leaders, and discuss trade, finance, and capital markets.
- Kashmiri Filmmaker Arfat Sheikh Released by ICE, Deportation Hearing Remains
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Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh, 42, was released by ICE after detention on Sept. 24. His deportation hearing is scheduled for Oct. 27.
- Ultra‑Orthodox Rabbi Dov Lando Criticizes Zionism, Sparking Political Backlash
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A 96‑year‑old Israeli rabbi, Dov Lando, has sparked controversy after a video surfaced in which he denounced Zionism as disastrous for the Jewish people.…
- Former AWS Engineer Claims Immigrant Talent Key to U.S. Tech Growth
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Daniel Vassallo, former AWS engineer, argues immigrant workers were crucial to U.S. tech growth, citing a 20:1 ratio at AWS and recent PERM pauses.
- Panjshir Emerald Auction Draws Global Buyers Amid Mining Hardships
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In a packed hall at the Panjshir provincial government offices, an auction of emeralds is underway with brisk bidding. Buyers from Kabul and abroad have…
- Yemen’s Economy Collapses as War‑Driven Inflation Hits Daily Life
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Millions in Yemen face unpaid salaries and soaring prices as war fragments banking, cuts wages, and forces families to cut food and medicine.
- Hezbollah’s 2023 War Decision Alters Lebanon’s Political Landscape
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Hezbollah’s support for Gaza after Oct 7, 2023 reshaped Lebanon’s politics, weakening its influence, aiding Joseph Aoun’s presidency, and sparking prolonged…
- Sinaloa Prison Riot Claims Ten Lives, Including Minor Visitor
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A riot at the El Castillo Penitentiary Centre in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, left nine inmates and a minor visitor dead, and 16 inmates injured, state authorities…
- Six Egyptian Journalists Arrested, Alleged Torture Sparks Planned Protest
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Six Matsadaash journalists arrested in Cairo on terrorism charges; they claim torture and forced confessions, sparking planned protests.
- Sinn Fein in Police Investigation Over Protest Blocking Orange Order Parade
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Northern Irish police have begun an investigation into a protest that blocked a Protestant Orange Order march through the Catholic area of Garvaghy Road…
- India and Liberia Condemn Recent Maritime Attacks in Gulf and Black Sea
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India and Liberia, co‑chairs of the United Nations Group of Friends on Safety & Security of Shipping & Seafarers, issued a joint statement condemning…
- Spain’s Parliament Divided as Thousands Protest After Death of Evicted 87‑Year‑Old
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Thousands gathered outside Spain’s parliament to mourn 87‑year‑old Maria del Carmen Abascal, who died after her eviction, sparking protests and a snap election.
- UN extends Darfur arms embargo for two months, stalls plan to widen sanctions to all of Sudan
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The United Nations Security Council extended the arms embargo on Sudan’s Darfur region for two months, but it rejected a U.S. proposal to broaden the…
- USS Abraham Lincoln Completes 322‑Day Deployment, Returns to San Diego
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USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after 322‑day deployment, including 265 consecutive days at sea, amid reports of food shortages and crew morale…
- Iranian Media Reports Massive Explosions in Strait of Hormuz
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Iranian media report massive explosions in southern Strait of Hormuz; tankers on unauthorized routes may have hit sea mines. Trump says discussions ongoing.
- Putin Offers Russia’s Support to End US‑Led Conflict Over Iran
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Putin pledged Russia will do everything to help end the US‑led war on Iran, meeting Iranian President Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan.
- South Africa’s Anti‑Migrant Protests Turn Violent in Soweto and Durban
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Violence erupted in Soweto and Durban as anti‑migrant protests over asylum processing led to 10 vehicles torched in Johannesburg, 14 in Durban, and three…
- Japan’s Kishida Highlights Security Challenges and Indo‑Pacific Cooperation
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Former PM Kishida says Japan faces toughest security environment since WWII, boosts defence, strengthens US alliance, and expands Indo‑Pacific ties.
- Settlers Harvest Palestinian Olives, Sparking Violence and Cultural Loss
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Israeli settlers in Qaryut harvest olives using sticks, sparking violence and cultural loss. 109 incidents reported by Yesh Din; settlers target private land.
- US Targets Two Mumbai Firms and Five Indians for Alleged Iran Oil Trade
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The U.S. sanctions two Mumbai companies and five Indian nationals for facilitating Iranian petroleum trade, part of Operation Economic Outcast.
- Gaza Playwright Ali Abu Yasin Receives English PEN Writer of Courage Award
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Ali Abu Yasin, a Gaza playwright, receives the 2026 English PEN Writer of Courage Award for his resilient art amid conflict, honored at the British Library.
- ICC Declares Former Philippine President Duterte Mentally Fit for Trial
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ICC judges rule former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is mentally fit to stand trial for crimes against humanity linked to his war on drugs.
- Israel Debuts National Pavilion at Marrakech Air Show
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Israel opened its first national pavilion at the Marrakech Air Show, bringing together its leading defense contractors. The Ministry of Defence announced…
- Colombia to Open Embassy in Jerusalem, Israeli Foreign Minister Announces
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Colombia will open its embassy in Jerusalem next week, marking it as the latest country to establish a diplomatic mission in the disputed city.
- Syria Demands Investigation After Cargo Ship Sinks in Black Sea
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Syria calls for investigation after Togolese‑flagged cargo ship Alfa Watan sinks in Black Sea, leaving 10 crew missing.
- US Suspends Microsoft and Adobe from Visa Program Over Fraud Allegations
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US government suspends Microsoft and Adobe from the H‑1B visa program amid fraud allegations, citing layoffs and visa misuse.
- Russian Glide Bombs Kill 30 in Kramatorsk, Targeting Civilian Transport
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A Russian glide bomb struck two passenger buses in Kramatorsk, killing at least 30 people and wounding 18, as officials say the attack was deliberate.
- Angelina Jolie’s Cambodian Foundation Expands from Mine Clearance to Broad Community Conservation
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Founded by Angelina Jolie, the Maddox Foundation cleared Cambodia’s mines, now protects forests, provides health, education, and livelihoods.