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Trump moves to restrict transgender care for children, Kennedy labels treatments ‘malpractice’
The Trump administration proposed sweeping federal rules to restrict gender-affirming care for minors, cutting Medicaid and Medicare funding for hospitals offering such treatments, with officials calling procedures “malpractice” and risking legal challenges.
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Trump administration sanctions 2 ICC judges over Israel probe, Rubio warns ‘will not tolerate ICC abuses of power’
President Donald Trump’s administration has sanctioned two additional International Criminal Court judges over investigations into alleged Israeli war crimes, prompting condemnation from the Hague-based court over judicial independence.
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India reopens Dhaka visa centre as protests keep Khulna, Rajshahi facilities shut
India resumed visa services at its Dhaka centre after security shutdowns, while facilities in Khulna and Rajshahi remained closed amid anti-India protests and heightened diplomatic tensions with Bangladesh.
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Business jet erupts in flames on landing in North Carolina; multiple fatalities confirmed
A Cessna C550 business jet crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina, sparking a large fire as federal agencies launched investigations.
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From visa centres to the Bay of Bengal, India confronts rising Bangladesh tensions
India faces rising tensions with Bangladesh as anti-India protests force visa centre closures while repeated Bangladeshi fishing boat incursions into India’s EEZ heighten diplomatic, security and maritime concerns.
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‘Everyone will have axes in their hands’: Why India sees danger for its diplomats in Bangladesh
India had Wednesday summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah to lodge a strong protest over what it described as a rapidly deteriorating security environment in the neighbouring country.
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Bondi Beach shooting: How attacker Naveed's Sydney hunting club membership fits into investigation
The hunting club’s president, Vanja Kuet, told Serbian news outlet Blic Online that Naveed had attended the association about five years ago.
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Canada sees sharpest population decline in 80 years: What triggered the historic fall | Explained
The last population fall was during the Covid-19 pandemic, when Canada’s population slipped by just 1,232 people in the final quarter of 2020.
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Japan woman marries her 'chatbot partner': What is driving the global rise of romantic relationships with AI?
Human-AI relationships are no longer a fringe phenomenon. From companionship to symbolic marriage, they are becoming part of modern emotional life.
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Epstein files set for release: What public should expect and what will still remain unseen | Explained
The documents relate to investigations into Epstein, who died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges, and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is now serving a 20-year prison sentence.
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Saudi Arabia deports 56,000 Pakistanis over begging: Why Islamabad’s reputation is suffering | Explained
Despite repeated deportations, stricter visa rules and warnings from host nations, organised begging networks linked to Pakistan continue to operate across borders.
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Sydney Police detains seven over possible 'violent attack' plan amid Bondi Beach attack probe
New South Wales Police said officers intercepted the vehicles after receiving specific intelligence. The force said action was taken after they were alerted that “a violent act was possibly being planned”.
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Parliamentary panel flags Bangladesh as 'India’s biggest challenge since 1971': Why China and Pakistan factor heavily
The report was tabled in Parliament by the Shashi Tharoor-chaired committee and draws on inputs from government officials and non-governmental experts.
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Indian Coast Guard intercepts Bangladeshi vessels in Bay of Bengal: Why New Delhi sees an alarming pattern | Explained
This is not an isolated case. Over the last three months, the Indian Coast Guard has apprehended several Bangladeshi fishing vessels and detained more than a hundred crew members for violating India’s EEZ.
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Waltons stay world’s richest family: Who they are and how they built a $513 billion fortune
Walmart, founded in 1962 in Rogers, Arkansas, has grown into the world’s largest retailer by revenue, clocking $681 billion in annual sales.
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Pakistan bans Dhurandhar, Bilawal Bhutto walks in to its hit song FA9LA | WATCH
Pakistan, along with some Gulf nations, has banned the screening of Dhurandhar, calling it “negative propaganda.” But beyond official press releases and court filings, the ban appears to exist largely on paper.
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No cheaper condoms in Pakistan: IMF rejects PM Shehbaz Sharif’s request, leaves govt red-faced
Pakistan's FBR had reached out to the IMF at its headquarters in Washington via email, hoping for a GST relief on contraceptives.
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'I want my daughter to...': How Starmer plans to tackle misogyny and protect children in schools
The strategy follows data cited by the government showing that more than 40 percent of young men hold a positive view of so-called manosphere influencer Andrew Tate.
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China's secret 'Manhattan Project': Why Beijing's EUV prototype marks a turning point in the chip war | Explained
The United States and its allies believed they had locked China out of the most critical technology needed to build cutting-edge chips. That confidence is now under strain.
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GPS tagged seagull found near Karwar naval base: Is China testing ‘spy bird’ tactics in India?
Data retrieved from the GPS device showed that the seagull had travelled over 10,000 kilometres, including across Arctic regions, before reaching India’s western coast.
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US pushes H-1B and H-4 visa interviews to late 2026: What's behind the move and what Indian applicants can expect
The latest disruptions come after a series of visa-related challenges for Indians. Earlier this year, delays in F-1 student visa processing affected college admission timelines. More recently, proposals to raise work visa fees unsettled the H-1B community.
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Trump announces ‘Warrior Dividend’ for US Army troops ahead of Christmas: Why $1,776 was chosen
US President Donald Trump has unveiled a one-time $1,776 cash payout for eligible active-duty and reserve US Army members, with payments expected before Christmas.
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Inside Room 315: How Bondi Beach attackers spent 27 quiet days in Philippines hotel
The father and son stayed at the GV Hotel, a small, sparsely furnished property in downtown Davao, close to city hall and a police station.
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Bangladesh shuts Indian visa centres in Rajshahi, Khulna amid security concerns
The closures follow heightened security risks, with India summoning the Bangladesh envoy over threats to its missions and visa applicants.
