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- India Names Career Diplomat Sudhakar Dalela as Ambassador to Nepal
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India forwards Sudhakar Dalela, senior diplomat and Secretary (Economic Relations), as ambassador to Nepal, replacing former Additional Secretary level posts.
- Israel Orders Closure of UK Consulate in Jerusalem Amid Rising Tensions
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Israel has ordered the closure of the British Consulate General in East Jerusalem, a move that follows the United Kingdom’s sanctions on illegal Israeli…
- France’s Student Protests Reach 266,000, Echoing 1968 Unrest
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France’s student protests swell to 266,000, echoing 1968, demanding more funding, teachers, better facilities, with strikes on Oct 17 and Nov 20.
- Trump‑era H‑1B Restrictions Threaten Indian IT Professionals, Experts Warn
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Indian IT workers face new H‑1B fees, wage‑weighted lottery, and tighter scrutiny, risking access to U.S. jobs.
- Air India Express Suspends Riyadh Flights Until 10 October After Houthi Missile Strike Claim
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Air India Express suspended Riyadh flights until Oct 10 after Houthi claimed a missile strike on Khalid International Airport, offering refunds or rescheduling.
- Seven‑Storey Building in Istanbul’s Maltepe District Partially Collapses, Two Fatalities Reported
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A seven‑storey building in Istanbul’s Maltepe district partially collapsed before dawn, killing at least two, rescuing eight, and leaving others trapped.
- EU Ambassador Confirms India‑EU FTA Signing in December, Entry into Force by Mid‑2027
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EU ambassador Jean‑Éric Paquet confirms EU‑India FTA will be signed in December and enter force mid‑2027, with investment pact, CBAM, €500 m climate fund, and…
- Samoa Prime Minister Apologises for Nazi Salute in 2007 Video
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Samoa’s prime minister, Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt, has issued an apology after a seven‑second clip from July 2007 surfaced showing him giving a Nazi salute and shouting…
- Eritrean Soldiers Enter Tigray, Residents Report Convoys Heading Toward Edaga Hamus
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Eritrean soldiers have crossed into northern Ethiopia, moving toward areas where clashes between the national army and regional forces have been occurring, residents of the…
- Military Plane Crash in Ondo State Claims 32 Lives
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President Bola Tinubu declared three days of national mourning after a military aircraft crashed in southern Ondo State, killing 32 people. The aircraft, an ATR‑42, was on a…
- Iraq Devalues Dinar Amid Budget Shortfall, MPs Demand Reversal
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Iraq sets new official rate at 1,520 dinars per dollar, boosting oil revenue but raising import costs amid a 40‑trillion‑dinar deficit and MPs demanding…
- Ukraine Deploys Unmanned Ground Vehicles to Reduce Soldier Exposure on 1,200‑km Frontline
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Unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) are becoming a key component of the Russia‑Ukraine war, performing dangerous frontline tasks as Ukraine seeks to offset…
- Yemen’s Pro‑Government Forces Claim Control of Mokha and Bab al‑Mandab, Houthi Deny Losses
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Yemeni pro‑government forces backed by Saudi Arabia announced that they had "secured" the Bab al‑Mandab Strait at the southern end of the Red Sea and had captured the city of…
- 24‑Year‑Old Sri Lankan Migrant Faces Death in Saudi Arabia Over Facebook Comment
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A 24‑year‑old Sri Lankan migrant worker, Anojan Sivarasa, has been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia after an appellate court found him guilty of blasphemy against Islam and the…
- French Schools Blocked as Protesters Demand More Funding
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Dozens of people, including students, teachers and police officers, have been injured as protests resumed at schools across France. High‑school students…
- Tanker Captains Earn $150,000 for Risky Hormuz Transits Amid Rising Oil Prices
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Tanker captains earn $150k for Hormuz trips as shipping traffic hits a low, oil exports rise, and attacks on vessels increase, pushing oil prices higher.
- Yemeni Children Face Sniper Threats on Daily School Commute
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Every morning at 6 a.m., 10‑year‑old Rafeef and her younger brother prepare for school in Taiz, Yemen, wearing cream and brown uniforms. Rafeef looks forward to lessons in maths…
- Baby Care Proceedings Rise Sparks Concerns Over Unnecessary Adoptions
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The number of children involved in care proceedings before their first birthdays remains high across England, according to new figures from Lancaster and Oxford universities.…
- US Removes Bombers from RAF Fairford Amid Reported Threats
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President Donald Trump said the United States moved its bombers out of RAF Fairford because of "some threats" to the base. The Pentagon confirmed that about a dozen B‑1 bombers…
- Former BND Director Arrested on Espionage and Treason Charges
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Former head of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND), August Hanning, was arrested on suspicion of espionage, treason and obtaining classified information for a foreign power…
- Bosnia’s Latest Election Reaffirms Ethnic Party Dominance
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The general election held on October 4 in Bosnia and Herzegovina produced results that mirror the pattern seen in most elections over the past thirty years. Nationalist parties…
- Motorists May Pay R92 for Licence Card as Validity Extended to 10 Years
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Motorists could face a proposed R92 fee for driving licence cards as the government considers extending licence validity from five to ten years. On Tuesday, the Department of…
- China Opens Military Training Center in Laos, Expanding Overseas Presence
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China has inaugurated a new military training and logistics facility in Laos, extending its security footprint into mainland Southeast Asia. The China‑Laos Joint Support and…
- Yemen’s Government Seeks Tribal Support as Offensive Against Houthis Intensifies
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The Yemeni government’s new military push against the Houthis is testing not only the balance of forces but also whether tribes in Houthi‑controlled areas will side with the…
- India Criticizes Pakistan’s Claims of Counter‑Terrorism at UN
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On Wednesday, October 7 2026, India exercised its Right of Reply in the Sixth Committee of the UN General Assembly to respond to Pakistan’s statements on measures to eliminate…
- EU Urges Diversification of India‑Europe Trade Routes Amid Hormuz Shipping Concerns
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The European Union has endorsed the India‑Middle East‑Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) as a way to diversify trade routes and strengthen India‑Europe connectivity. European…
- UK Keeps Consulate Open in East Jerusalem, Renames It as Mission
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British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband announced that the United Kingdom’s consulate in occupied East Jerusalem will remain open, albeit on a reduced scale, and will be renamed the…
- EU Urges China to Cut Hybrid Car Exports, China Rejects Voluntary Limits
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The European Union has asked China to voluntarily restrict the export of Chinese-made hybrid vehicles to Europe, a request that Beijing has declined, according to the Financial…
- Trump Expresses Hope for Nobel Peace Prize Amid Doubts
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, that he believes he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize but is uncertain about the outcome. "I don't know what their…
- Maduro and Wife May Face New U.S. Charges Over Alleged Torture of Americans
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U.S. officials said that former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores could be charged with new crimes in the United States for allegedly torturing…