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- Bangladesh Pledges Equal Rights and Support for Hindus Ahead of Durga Puja
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With Durga Puja celebrations approaching, Bangladesh's government has moved to reassure the country's Hindu minority of its safety and support, following past incidents of…
- Iran Accuses Canada of 'Strategic Confusion' for Backing US-Israeli Actions
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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei on Monday criticized Canada for supporting what he called US-Israeli military aggression, as tensions between Tehran and…
- India's Defence Ministry Denies Links to Firm in Estonia's Ukraine Arms Deal Controversy
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Senior officials from India's Ministry of Defence stated on Monday that the Indian company allegedly connected to a controversial artillery shell supply arrangement with Estonia…
- British Indian Councillor Rishi Madlani Bids to Replace Keir Starmer in Holborn and St Pancras By-Election
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A British Indian councillor is aiming to follow in the footsteps of a historic diplomat by contesting the parliamentary seat vacated by Keir Starmer. Rishi Madlani, a sustainable…
- AfD Falls Just Short of Majority in Saxony-Anhalt, Presses Rivals to Cooperate
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Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party says it came
- Kenya Launches Registration Drive for Undocumented Burundians Amid Trader Crackdown Tensions
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Kenya has announced plans to register undocumented Burundians and other East African nationals living in the country, following a wave of anxiety triggered by President William…
- Trump Threatens to Ban Bombardier Jet Sales in US Amid Trade Dispute with Canada
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President Donald Trump has threatened to block Canadian aerospace manufacturer Bombardier from selling aircraft in the United States unless the company relocates its…
- Ukraine's Top Prosecutor Steps Down Amid Call Centre Money-Laundering Probe
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Ukraine's chief prosecutor, Ruslan Kravchenko, has resigned following corruption allegations tied to illegal call centre operations in the country. His departure comes after…
- Miami Cargo Plane Crash: NTSB Says Five Ground Victims Were in Two Vehicles
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Investigators have confirmed that the five people killed and five others injured in Sunday's Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport were located in two separate…
- Nepal Vows Legal Action Against Online Trolls Targeting Flood Victims' Families
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Nepal's government has launched a crackdown on online harassment aimed at survivors and relatives of victims from last month's deadly floods. Prime Minister Balendra Shah stated…
- Singapore to Boost Prime Minister's Pay by $1.1 Million, Making Him World's Highest-Paid Leader
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Singapore's government has announced plans to increase the annual salaries of its ministers and other officeholders, including Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who already holds the…
- Prince George Begins Boarding Life at Eton College
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Prince George is set to start his first day at Eton College, following the same path as his father, the Prince of Wales, who also studied at the historic Berkshire school. The…
- Paul Muite Seeks Ksh2.6 Million Compensation from Kenya Airways Over Flight Cancellation
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Prominent Nairobi lawyer Paul Muite has demanded over Ksh2.6 million in compensation from Kenya Airways after he and his family were allegedly left stranded in Zanzibar for…
- Canada Implements Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods Amid Stalled Trade Talks
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Canada's counter-tariffs on a wide range of American products took effect Tuesday, with no indication that a broader trade agreement with the United States is imminent. The…
- Search Continues for 33-Year-Old Man Missing Since Sunday in Sydney's Inner West
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New South Wales Police are seeking public assistance to find a man who has been missing since Sunday from Sydney's inner west. Raymond Ham, 33, was last seen at approximately…
- Somali Piracy Surges Again as Regional Conflicts Divert Naval Forces
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Piracy off the coast of Somalia has surged to levels not seen in ten years, fueled by a mix of regional instability and disruptions to global shipping linked to the US-Israeli…
- UK to Test Emergency Call-Up of Military Veterans as Russia Tensions Rise
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Britain is planning a large-scale exercise next year to test its ability to mobilise military veterans in response to escalating tensions with Russia. The drill will draw on the…
- Eiffel Tower Shuts Down Amid Backlash Over Alleged Gender Restrictions During Hindu Group's Visit
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The Eiffel Tower was closed for the entirety of Monday following a staff walkout sparked by allegations that female employees were sidelined during a private weekend visit by a…
- Woolworths Recalls Multi Grain Cereal Over Blue Plastic Contamination Risk
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Woolworths New Zealand Limited has issued a recall for its own-brand Multi Grain Cereal after discovering the product may contain fragments of blue plastic. The recall was…
- Debate Over New Provinces Sparks Constitutional and Political Standoff
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A proposal to create new provinces and overhaul Pakistan's administrative system has rapidly escalated into a major political controversy, following remarks by the interior…
- Mexico Trial Opens for Suspects in 2024 Killing of Two Australian Surfers and American Companion
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Three men accused of murdering two Australian brothers and their American friend during a suspected robbery in Mexico appeared in court this week as their trial began in the…
- PML-N's Islamabad Wing Endorses Bid for Provincial Status Amid Local Poll Delay Fears
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The Islamabad chapter of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has thrown its full support behind a proposal by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to grant provincial…
- Widow of Fallen Airman Pushes Back After Pentagon Initially Denies Combat Benefits
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Libby Klinner had already buried her husband when she received another shock: a military officer assisting her with paperwork told her that the conflict that killed him was not…
- Regulator Approves Standard Grid Charges for Bulk Power Buyers in Pakistan's New Electricity Market
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ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved Uniform Use of System Charges (UoSC) for bulk power consumers (BPCs) and other open-access users…
- Tanzania's First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Hassan Dies After Heart Illness
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Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Zanzibar. Vice-President Deogratius Ndejembi…
- Communities in Indonesian Borneo Battle Fires and Toxic Haze as Drought Persists
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PONTIANAK, Indonesia — Wildfires spreading across the Indonesian portion of Borneo island continue to blanket communities, including areas as far as Malaysia, with hazardous…
- Emergency Declared as Toxic Haze Chokes Malaysian Town on Borneo
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Thick, acrid smoke blanketed the Malaysian town of Serian, infiltrating homes and roadside stalls, as residents grappled with an air-quality crisis caused by transboundary haze…
- M5 Slip Road Reopens Following Lorry Rollover Near Weston-super-Mare
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A slip road on the M5 has reopened after being closed due to an overturned lorry, which caused significant traffic delays. National Highways confirmed that the southbound…
- New Russia-North Korea Bridge Sparks Concerns Over Military Logistics
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The first road bridge connecting Russia and North Korea has officially opened, enabling easier movement of cargo and passengers across their shared border along the Tumen River.…
- Iran Vows Continued Resistance as Gulf Tensions Escalate Over Hormuz Blockade and Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared on Tuesday that Tehran will continue resisting what he called foreign aggression until those responsible show regret, emphasizing…