WORLD
French President Emmanuel Macron to name new PM in next 48 hours after Sebastien Lecornu's exit
Macron thanked outgoing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu for his work over the past 48 hours.
WORLD
Jamaat al-Mu’minaat: Inside JeM's new women wing for psychological operations, grassroots recruitment
The move aims to expand JeM's reach through encrypted networks in Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh and several southern states, the report said.
WORLD
Trump says he may go to Middle East for Gaza deal as Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks continue
Trump described the potential agreement as being “very close,” emphasizing his involvement in reviewing the latest updates from his negotiators before deciding whether to depart for the region.
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'Hey turban head, go home': Sikh politician Hardeep Grewal says 'fight against hate far from over' in Canada
“It is not the first time this has happened, but today I feel compelled to speak out about how exhausting and painful it is,” Grewal said.
WORLD
Can James Comey be arrested? Former FBI chief pleads not guilty in case pushed by Trump
The 64-year-old former bureau chief, a frequent critic of President Donald Trump, faces two felony counts -- allegedly making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.
WORLD
Trump calls for jailing Democratic Chicago mayor, Illinois governor amid US showdown on deployment of troops
The president took to Truth Social to demand punishment for the city’s leadership, writing, “Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also!”
WORLD
'These moth********* are crazy': Kamala Harris uses expletive to slam Trump administration
The remarks came as Harris tours the country to promote 107 Days, her memoir chronicling her 2024 presidential campaign, in which she lost to Donald Trump.
WORLD
Thailand’s tourism tax is back on the table: How the new 300 Baht entry fee could affect Indian tourists
Similar levies have been introduced in destinations like Bali and Venice, sparking debate over whether such taxes truly benefit tourists or merely fill government coffers.
WORLD
California becomes third US state to declare Diwali a holiday: The first two might surprise you
The law allows public schools and community colleges to close for Diwali. State employees can choose to take the day off, and public school students will receive an excused absence to celebrate.
WORLD
Shared opposition, divergent motives: India and Pakistan both rejected Trump’s Bagram bid, but for very different reasons
The rare consensus came under the Moscow Format consultations, where India found itself aligned with countries that usually stand on opposing sides of global issues.
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British PM Keir Starmer says not seeking visa deal as he begins 2-day official India visit
Speaking to reporters on his flight to India, Starmer said, “That isn’t part of the plans,” when asked whether visa discussions would be reopened.
WORLD
Hamas says ready for Gaza deal under Trump plan but demands 'guarantee to end war, prevent its return'
The conflict, which began when Palestinian gunmen stormed into southern Israel on October 7, 2023, has left Gaza in ruins.
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Why Trump is considering to withhold back pay for furloughed federal workers during US shutdown
A draft White House memo hints that some furloughed workers might not be entitled to compensation once the shutdown concludes.
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Pakistan likely to acquire advanced air to air AIM-120 missiles from US: Report
A recent notification by the United States Department of War (DoW), formerly the Department of Defence, included Pakistan among several countries listed as recipients of the AIM-120 missiles.
WORLD
'Fateful, decisive days': In Oct 7 anniversary message, Netanyahu says Israel will free all Gaza hostages
"We are in fateful, decisive days," Netanyahu said in a statement released by his office.
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'I want to be a great man, too': US President Trump on not signing deal with Canada
Carney, who has spent months trying to smooth over frayed ties with Washington, arrived in the U.S. capital determined to keep things friendly and focused.
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MEA verifying reports of Indian national fighting for Russian force captured by Ukraine military: Report
The MEA, through its mission in Kyiv, is continuing efforts to confirm the facts surrounding the incident, it is reported.
WORLD
Nvidia to keep sponsoring H-1B visas despite $100,000 fee, Jensen Huang tells employees: Report
The order, issued last month, has unsettled thousands of skilled professionals, many of whom are from India and China, who depend on the H-1B programme to work in the United States.
WORLD
British PM Keir Starmer departs for his first official 2-day India visit on PM Modi's invitation
The two-day visit, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will see both leaders take stock of the progress made across all aspects of the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in line with “Vision 2035”.
WORLD
Why Trump's threat to use Insurrection Act is about more than restoring order
Trump’s insistence on using the military inside U.S. cities marks a dramatic expansion of executive power.
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Trump's text-only CNN interview sparks fresh health rumours: 'Anyone could have answered..'
The 79-year-old President, who made history as the oldest person ever to assume the office, reportedly sent his answers ahead of the broadcast.
BUSINESS
No green light: How the US shutdown just slammed the brakes on America’s $30 billion worth of IPO boom
The US IPO market faces a major roadblock as the SEC grinds to a halt amid the government shutdown, threatening over $30 billion in public listings.
WORLD
Trump drops 'F-bomb' on Netanyahu again: Is his patience running out with Israel over Gaza and Nobel Peace plan?
According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump has “cursed out Netanyahu several times over the past few months,” particularly when both Israel and Iran violated ceasefire terms earlier in the summer.
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Why Pakistan's Jaffar Express has become one of Asim Munir's biggest headaches
The Jaffar Express, which runs between Peshawar and Quetta, has been targeted a number of times in the recent months
