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First a million-euro heist, now a library leak: Is Louvre Museum crumbling from within?
The Louvre’s greatest threat today is not theft or war. It is time, ageing systems and decisions that prioritise expansion over protection.
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China to start online visa applications in India from Dec 22: Check process, documents, other key details here | Explained
Visa services between India and China had been halted after the 2020 border clashes. However, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on November 26 that tourist and business visas for Chinese nationals are now fully operational.
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‘Pakistan Army is playing dirty with Pakhtoon blood’: KP CM lashes out at DG ISPR during Peshawar rally
Afridi launched a direct attack on Pakistan’s security strategy in the province. He argued that years of military operations had failed to bring peace and stability to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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China-made rocket threat triggers Thai airstrikes on Cambodian bases
Thai intelligence said Chinese-made PHL-03 rockets in Cambodia could hit an airport and hospital, prompting airstrikes as a Trump–Anwar ceasefire frays.
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Why S Jaishankar’s comments on Asim Munir have riled Pakistan
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar blamed Pakistan’s army for India’s terrorism challenges, prompting Islamabad to condemn his remarks. He also highlighted India-Russia ties and India’s accountable approach to security operations.
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Thai air strikes kill four, injure several Cambodian civilians as border clashes flare anew
At least four Cambodian civilians were killed after Thai air strikes hit disputed border provinces, reigniting a long-running territorial conflict and forcing thousands to flee despite recent ceasefire efforts.
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Why Pakistan’s lawyers are rejecting Asim Munir’s sweeping powers under 26th and 27th amendments
Pakistani lawyers have rejected the 26th and 27th constitutional amendments, condemning Army Chief Asim Munir’s expanded powers, demanding judicial independence, constitutional supremacy, and the release of political leaders allegedly detained under false charges.
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‘Know your rights’: NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani urges immigrants to assert rights after alleged ICE raid
New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani released a video guiding immigrants on their rights after a reported ICE attempt in Manhattan, pledging City Hall’s protection for all residents.
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Pakistan's political parties rally behind Asim Munir led military, slam PTI over ‘anti-state narrative’
Pakistan’s political parties closed ranks behind the military, accusing PTI of promoting an anti-state narrative after sharp ISPR remarks on Imran Khan, as PTI rejected the claims and defended its leader.
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Firms laying off Americans while hiring H-1B workers: US Senator sounds alarm
US Senator Ruben Gallego has accused major tech firms of abusing the H-1B visa system, warning that companies are laying off American workers while continuing to import foreign employees, and demanding audits under an enforcement drive known as Project Firewall.
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Erika Kirk’s net worth soars as she takes over Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk’s death
After Charlie Kirk’s assassination in 2025, his widow Erika Kirk stepped abruptly into the top job at Turning Point USA, taking on both the CEO role and the chairmanship. In the weeks that followed, she drew almost $10 million in fresh donations as conservative donors rallied around her.
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Trump administration to deny US visas to fact-checkers and content moderators
The Trump administration in the US is moving to bar visas for foreign fact-checkers and content-moderation workers, a sharp shift that targets roles long considered essential for online safety. A leaked US State Department memo shows embassies will now screen applicants for any past involvement in “censorship.”
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Old Putin video on unpaid workers goes viral as IndiGo faces passenger fury
A 2009 clip of Vladimir Putin publicly berating billionaire Oleg Deripaska over unpaid workers is circulating again, shared by Indian users who say IndiGo’s bosses deserve similar treatment after days of mass flight cancellations, exhausted crews, and stranded passengers nationwide.
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Columbia CEO’s $3-bn flat-Earth challenge goes viral: What the ‘edge of the earth’ stunt really means
Columbia Sportswear chief Tim Boyle has launched a cheeky 'Expedition Impossible' campaign, daring flat-Earth believers to locate and photograph the planet’s supposed edge in return for control of a business he values at billion dollars, sparking fascination and controversy online.
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Air ambulance to fly Bangladesh’s former PM Khaleda Zia to London for medical treatment on Tuesday
An air ambulance arranged by Qatar is set to fly Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to London on Tuesday for critical medical treatment, following delays due to her fragile health.
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JD Vance’s migration statement sparks social media outcry: ‘Send Usha back to India’
JD Vance ignited controversy by calling “mass migration… theft of the American Dream,” drawing criticism for his Indian-American wife. His comments revive debates on immigration, race, and the Trump administration’s policies.
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Australia’s under-16 social media ban: How it will work and why it is proving controversial
Australia will ban under-16s from major social media platforms from December 10, aiming to protect mental health, though teens and experts warn of isolation risks, while rollout is expected to be largely smooth.
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Deadly Thai-Cambodian border clash leaves soldier dead amid blame exchange
A Thai soldier was killed and four wounded in fresh clashes with Cambodian troops along the border. Both sides blamed each other, with Thailand citing Cambodian fire and Cambodia denying retaliation.
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Donald Trump Jr warns America could step back from Ukraine process
Donald Trump Jr says US President Donald Trump may abandon Ukraine peace efforts, arguing the war is not a priority for Americans and criticising Western portrayals of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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'I’m a little bit disappointed': Trump says Zelenskyy ‘isn’t ready’ to back US peace plan for Ukraine war
President Donald Trump says Volodymyr Zelenskyy is delaying a US-backed peace plan to end the Ukraine war, as Moscow signals interest and Russian attacks continue across Ukraine.
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Chernobyl’s radiation shield no longer fully functional after strike: IAEA warns
The IAEA says the structure built to contain radiation at Chernobyl has lost major safety functions after a drone strike earlier this year.
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Hyderabad to name road near US Consulate as ‘Donald Trump avenue’
Hyderabad’s Telangana government will name a prominent road Donald Trump Avenue, honoring the US president, as part of a citywide plan celebrating global leaders and innovators.
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India looks to host Zelenskyy in early 2026 after Putin’s New Delhi visit: Report
India may soon welcome Zelenskyy as it positions itself as a supporter of peace and dialogue in the Ukraine crisis.
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Gunfire, a live TV takeover, a failed coup attempt: What happened in Benin and why is it the talk of the town?
Benin’s government says a group of mutinous soldiers briefly seized state TV before security forces regained control and ensured President Talon’s safety.
