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5 killed in Afghanistan-Pakistan border fire despite ongoing peace talks, says official

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5 killed in Afghanistan-Pakistan border fire despite ongoing peace talks, says official

Both the countries have attempted to pin the blame for the cross-border fire incident on each other.

Typhoon Kalmaegi makes landfall in Vietnam, brings destructive winds and heavy rains

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Typhoon Kalmaegi makes landfall in Vietnam, brings destructive winds and heavy rains

More than 5,37,000 people were evacuated, many by boat, as floodwaters rose and landslides loomed in the island nation.

Indian Navy commissions INS Ikshak, a new booster for India’s marine power

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Indian Navy commissions INS Ikshak, a new booster for India’s marine power

With this induction, Ikshak becomes the third vessel of the SVL class in the Indian Navy fleet.

PoK is witnessing its own 'Nepal moment': Why Pakistan’s Gen Z is turning against Islamabad’s control

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PoK is witnessing its own 'Nepal moment': Why Pakistan’s Gen Z is turning against Islamabad’s control

Inspired by the dramatic “Nepal moment” uprising, these youth are taking to social media and the streets, calling out Pakistan’s decades of occupation, demographic manipulation, and resource theft.

Worries in Pakistan as govt set to give Asim Munir unprecedented powers: What is 27th Amendment?

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Worries in Pakistan as govt set to give Asim Munir unprecedented powers: What is 27th Amendment?

Pakistan's Shehbaz Shrif government plans to pass the 27th Constitutional Amendment granting sweeping powers and constitutional status to Army Chief and Field Marshal Asim Munir, sparking opposition fears over eroding civilian authority and democratic balance.

Social media in splits after probe reveals password to Louvre's security system following heist: 'Can’t make this up'

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Social media in splits after probe reveals password to Louvre's security system following heist: 'Can’t make this up'

France’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI) discovered the vulnerability while probing the October 19 heist.

Seven no longer enough: Trump upgrades India-Pakistan war story to ‘eight planes shot down’

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Seven no longer enough: Trump upgrades India-Pakistan war story to ‘eight planes shot down’

Donald Trump has repeated his claim of mediating peace between India and Pakistan, saying he stopped 'eight planes' and a war by threatening to cancel trade deals. India has been repeatedly dismissing his remarks, calling them baseless.

Pakistan's Khawaja Asif warns Taliban of 'war' if talks with Afghanistan collapse in Turkey

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Pakistan's Khawaja Asif warns Taliban of 'war' if talks with Afghanistan collapse in Turkey

“If the negotiations fail, the situation will deteriorate further. We have our options. Considering how we are being targeted, we may respond in the same manner," he said.

Rubio, Hegseth share classified details as Trump’s secret strikes off South America ignite Capitol storm

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Rubio, Hegseth share classified details as Trump’s secret strikes off South America ignite Capitol storm

Lawmakers split over the Trump administration’s covert campaign to destroy alleged drug-smuggling vessels, as Democrats question legality and fear Venezuela escalation.

Engine fell off US cargo plane before deadly crash in Louisville, say officials

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Engine fell off US cargo plane before deadly crash in Louisville, say officials

NTSB member Todd Inman told reporters that investigators had reviewed closed-circuit airport footage "which shows the left engine detaching from the wing during the take-off roll."

'Choice between communism and common sense': Trump says lost 'sovereignty' in New York after Mamdani win

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'Choice between communism and common sense': Trump says lost 'sovereignty' in New York after Mamdani win

Mamdani's mayoral race win came despite fierce attacks on his policies and Muslim heritage from business elites, conservative media commentators and Trump himself.

'Such an honour': Trump congratulates US on one year to 'Greatest Presidential Victories in history'

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'Such an honour': Trump congratulates US on one year to 'Greatest Presidential Victories in history'

In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed of the US economy to be booming, calling affordability a goal.

'Never seen men so scared in their lives': Trump quips he wants a Cabinet like Xi Jinping's team

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'Never seen men so scared in their lives': Trump quips he wants a Cabinet like Xi Jinping's team

During negotiations with his cabinet, Trump recalled how the Chinese side sat stiffly during the meeting and remarked, "I've never seen men so scared in their lives."

Man gropes Mexican president, tries to kiss her in public | Video

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Man gropes Mexican president, tries to kiss her in public | Video

State police later confirmed that the man had been arrested, and Sheinbaum said on Wednesday she would press charges.

I want my Cabinet like Xi Jinping’s, never seen men so scared, says Donald Trump | Watch

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I want my Cabinet like Xi Jinping’s, never seen men so scared, says Donald Trump | Watch

Recounting his meeting with Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, Donald Trump said six Chinese officials stood behind Xi “with their backs straight,” refusing to respond when he tried to engage them.

Talks going on very well, but sensitive issues take time: Piyush Goyal on India-US trade deal

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Talks going on very well, but sensitive issues take time: Piyush Goyal on India-US trade deal

Talks are going on very well. There are many sensitive issues, many serious issues, so naturally, it takes some time,” Minister Piyush Goyal

Vivek Ramaswamy's two humbling lessons for Republicans after Mamdani victory: 'Got our a**es handed to us'

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Vivek Ramaswamy's two humbling lessons for Republicans after Mamdani victory: 'Got our a**es handed to us'

The former Republican presidential candidate added that identity politics does not suit his party, saying that it is "woke Left game, not ours".

Billionaires beaten! How Zohran Mamdani trumped Michael Bloomberg, Estée Lauder’s heir, and Airbnb’s cofounder

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Billionaires beaten! How Zohran Mamdani trumped Michael Bloomberg, Estée Lauder’s heir, and Airbnb’s cofounder

Mamdani's victory is seen as a defining moment for progressives in American politics.

No talks, no pay, no plan: Why Trump’s shutdown has become the longest in US history and what’s at stake

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No talks, no pay, no plan: Why Trump’s shutdown has become the longest in US history and what’s at stake

The US government shutdown has hit day 36, the longest in history , as President Donald Trump and Congress remain locked in a bitter standoff over healthcare subsidies.

5 reasons behind Zohran Mamdani's stunning victory in New York mayoral polls

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5 reasons behind Zohran Mamdani's stunning victory in New York mayoral polls

Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist of Indian-origin, defied all the odds in the November 4 election and marked a generational and ideological shift in America’s largest city.

Zohran Mamdani's four-word warning for POTUS: 'Trump, I know you’re watching...'

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Zohran Mamdani's four-word warning for POTUS: 'Trump, I know you’re watching...'

The self-described democratic socialist, who was relatively unknown just months ago, surged to victory on a platform centered on taxing millionaires to fund expanded social programs.

US President explains why Republicans lost elections: 'Donald Trump wasn’t on ballot'

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US President explains why Republicans lost elections: 'Donald Trump wasn’t on ballot'

Trump’s post comes after multiple Republican candidates, including Curtis Sliwa, were defeated in the mayoral and governer elections across the United States.

Trump nominates Jared Isaacman, Musk ally, for top NASA job

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Trump nominates Jared Isaacman, Musk ally, for top NASA job

Isaacman was removed from consideration to lead NASA earlier this year amid a high-profile falling out that Trump had with Musk.

'Rigged': Trump threatens legal action against mail voting in California redistricting election

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'Rigged': Trump threatens legal action against mail voting in California redistricting election

“The Unconstitutional Redistricting Vote in California is a GIANT SCAM in that the entire process, in particular the Voting itself, is RIGGED,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

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