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White House budget chief confirms ‘substantial’ federal layoffs as Trump administration uses shutdown for leverage
The announcement came as the Trump administration faces its tenth day without government funding.
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Are more H-1B restrictions coming after $100,000 visa fee? Here’s what Trump’s new plan means for Indians
The combination of higher fees, stricter eligibility criteria, and increased oversight is likely to make the process significantly harder for both applicants and employers.
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US to host Qatari F-15 jets, new air force facility announced in Idaho
US to host Qatari F-15 jets in Idaho, strengthening military partnership and honoring Qatar’s role in Gaza peace deal.
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Pakistan suspends internet, seals roads ahead of Tehreek-e-Labbaik’s anti-Israel protest: What’s happening there?
Pakistan’s government suspended mobile internet and tightened security in Islamabad and Rawalpindi ahead of the TLP’s anti-Israel march, following clashes in Lahore and arrests of party leaders, as the Islamist group vowed solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
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US sanctions 9 Indian firms, 8 nationals for trading Iranian oil and petrochemicals
According to the State Department, the sanctions are part of Washington’s ongoing “maximum pressure campaign” aimed at disrupting Tehran’s energy export system and curbing its alleged financial support to terrorist organizations.
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Deadly explosion rocks Tennessee munitions plant; multiple casualties reported
A massive blast at Accurate Energetic Systems in Bucksnort, Tennessee, killed several and left others missing, as emergency teams struggle to access the site.
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'I dedicate this prize to President Trump': María highlights US Prez role in Venezuela’s fight for freedom
María Corina Machado dedicates her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to the Venezuelan people and President Trump, praising international support for Venezuela’s fight for democracy.
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Donald Trump calls China’s rare earth move ‘hostile,’ threatens massive tariff hike on imports
US President Donald Trump accused China of launching a “hostile” trade offensive with plans to impose export controls on rare earths, warning of a “massive increase” in tariffs on Chinese goods in response.
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Four wars, one failing state: How Asim Munir's Pakistan faces fire from all fronts amid Kabul strikes | Explained
The timing of the attack, coinciding with Afghan Foreign Minister Maulavi Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to New Delhi, exposes the desperation of a cornered state.
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Pakistan mum on Kabul 'airstrikes', accuses India of using Afghanistan as ‘terror base’
Pakistan Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry claims India is using Afghan territory for terrorism.
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'Politics over peace': White House slams Nobel committee as Trump's 2025 Peace Prize dream shatters
The White House criticized the Nobel Committee for overlooking Donald Trump, following the award of the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuelan democracy activist María Corina Machado.
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'After retirement, Asim Munir will...': Shehbaz Sharif’s top aide drops bombshell on Pakistan Army chief’s future
His statement, clearly aimed at quelling rumours of Munir’s political aspirations, also exposed the uneasy civil-military balance that continues to haunt Pakistan’s democracy.
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Taiwan’s ‘T-Dome’: Why Taipei is building its own Iron Dome to counter China | Explained
The ‘T-Dome’ is envisioned as a multi-layered air defence shield, similar in concept to Israel’s Iron Dome system, designed to intercept short- and medium-range rockets, missiles, and other aerial threats.
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'He does a lot for peace': Putin and Netanyahu back Trump after Maria Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel peace prize
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israel’s PMO lauded Donald Trump’s role in peace initiatives, criticizing the Nobel Committee for overlooking him while honoring Machado.
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'I have no words': Maria Corina Machado reacts to 2025 Nobel Peace prize win | Watch
Maria Corina Machado expressed shock and gratitude after being awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, dedicating the honor to the Venezuelan people and their ongoing fight for democracy.
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'Have removed all anti-India terror groups from Afghanistan': Taliban's Muttaqi assures New Delhi
Jaishankar welcomed Afghanistan’s condemnation of the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir and thanked Kabul for its solidarity with the Indian people
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'If someone dares to commit such acts': Taliban's Muttaqi warns Pakistan from Indian soil after Kabul strikes
Amir Khan Muttaqi’s remarks came against the backdrop of cross-border tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, including recent airstrikes and exchanges of fire along the Durand Line.a
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Ceasefire takes effect in Gaza as Israel and Hamas begin hostage and prisoner exchange
Israel announced a Gaza ceasefire at noon Friday, with forces repositioning and Hamas given 72 hours to release all hostages, including the deceased, as part of the initial agreement.
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US warns citizens as radical TLP’s ‘Labbaik Ya Aqsa’ march sparks fresh unrest in Pakistan
In a new security alert issued on October 10, the US Embassy in Islamabad and its consulates in Lahore, Karachi, and Peshawar said they are closely monitoring planned protests that could lead to widespread disruptions.
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New Zealand parliament suspended after unapproved Māori Haka erupts during MP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech | Watch
New Zealand’s Parliament was briefly suspended after an unsanctioned Māori haka erupted following MP Oriini Kaipara’s maiden speech, sparking debate over cultural expression and parliamentary protocol.
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What we know about the 20 hostages set for release in the Israel-Hamas deal
Israel says 20 living hostages remain in Gaza and are set to be exchanged for Palestinian prisoners along with the remains of those who died.
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How Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner helped broker a Gaza breakthrough
Trump’s son-in-law relied on real estate instincts and personal ties to push through a high-stakes hostage deal.
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Panic in Philippines as strong earthquake shakes buildings; residents duck for cover | Watch
Philippines earthquake: Videos circulating across social media platforms capture the moment quake struck the region
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'Enough is enough': Pakistan Air Force strikes Afghanistan's Kabul amid TTP attacks
This came after Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif declared that Islamabad would no longer tolerate cross-border terror attacks from Afghan territory and has "run out" of patience, proclaiming "enough is enough"
