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Pakistan to cancel 2.5 lakh ID cards issued to Afghans 'illegally': How it could further strain ties with Taliban

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Pakistan to cancel 2.5 lakh ID cards issued to Afghans 'illegally': How it could further strain ties with Taliban

Pakistan’s decision follows a broader crackdown launched in early October, when the government declared that all undocumented Afghan nationals would be deported “as soon as possible.”

'That cup of tea came at a great cost': Ishaq Dar links ISI’s Kabul visit to Pakistan’s bloodshed

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'That cup of tea came at a great cost': Ishaq Dar links ISI’s Kabul visit to Pakistan’s bloodshed

Ishaq Dar did not hold back in his criticism. He accused Hameed’s 2021 engagement with the Taliban of enabling the TTP to regroup and re-enter Pakistan’s tribal belt.

'A tryst with destiny' revisited: The 1947 Nehru speech behind Zohran Mamdani’s words | Full text

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'A tryst with destiny' revisited: The 1947 Nehru speech behind Zohran Mamdani’s words | Full text

34-year-old Zohran Mamdani's sweeping victory over independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa marks a turning point in New York City politics.

Trump’s tariff powers face a Supreme Court reality check: Why even a legal blow won't stop the trade war | Explained

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Trump’s tariff powers face a Supreme Court reality check: Why even a legal blow won't stop the trade war | Explained

Donald Trump has become increasingly reliant on tariffs, using them to pressure China, Mexico and Canada on trade and drug trafficking issues.

Pakistan's new low: Why Hindu pilgrims were stopped from visiting Nankana Sahib | Explained

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Pakistan's new low: Why Hindu pilgrims were stopped from visiting Nankana Sahib | Explained

The incident has sparked outrage across social media, with many accusing Islamabad of trying to create religious divides and sabotaging goodwill gestures between India and Pakistan.

From New York to Virginia, Democrats rise again: Why America’s off-year elections were a warning shot for Trump

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From New York to Virginia, Democrats rise again: Why America’s off-year elections were a warning shot for Trump

Zohran Mamdani’s victory as the new Mayor of New York, along with Abigail Spanberger’s win as Governor of Virginia and Mikie Sherrill’s in New Jersey, underscored a strong nationwide shift toward the Democrats.

Zakir Naik banned from entering Bangladesh till national polls, interim govt cites crowd and security concerns

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Zakir Naik banned from entering Bangladesh till national polls, interim govt cites crowd and security concerns

Reports suggest that the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus had initially cleared a month-long visit for Naik starting November 28.

UK to ban porn that depicts strangulation or suffocation

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UK to ban porn that depicts strangulation or suffocation

A new proposal targets violent sexual content online, with strict duties for platforms

AI could make Musk richer while many lose their jobs

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AI could make Musk richer while many lose their jobs

The 'godfather of AI' warns profits will concentrate with billionaires like Musk while automation displaces millions—unless we rewrite the rules to share the gains

Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race: Can he ever become US President?

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Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayoral race: Can he ever become US President?

Zohran Mamdani’s stunning rise in New York politics has fuelled a new debate among supporters and opponents alike: Is a presidential run even possible for him?

Watch | 'Dhoom Machale' song plays as Zohran Mamdani gives victory speech after New York mayoral win

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Watch | 'Dhoom Machale' song plays as Zohran Mamdani gives victory speech after New York mayoral win

Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, etched his name into history as the first Muslim to become New York City’s mayor and the youngest to win the office in a hundred years.

'New York built, powered, and now led by an immigrant,' Zohran Mamdani in victory speech | Top quotes

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'New York built, powered, and now led by an immigrant,' Zohran Mamdani in victory speech | Top quotes

Zohran Mamdani celebrates historic NYC mayoral win, pledging an immigrant-led, affordable, and just city.

Zohran Mamdani quotes Jawaharlal Nehru in victory speech after NYC mayoral election | Watch

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Zohran Mamdani quotes Jawaharlal Nehru in victory speech after NYC mayoral election | Watch

Zohran Mamdani pulled off a stunning victory in the fiercely contested New York city mayoral elections

Who is Ghazala Hashmi? First India-born Muslim woman elected new Lieutenant Governor in US' Virginia

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Who is Ghazala Hashmi? First India-born Muslim woman elected new Lieutenant Governor in US' Virginia

Born in Hyderabad, Ghazala Hashmi entered politics due to US President Donald Trump’s travel ban on several Muslim-majority countries.

Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani elected New York City’s first Muslim mayor

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Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani elected New York City’s first Muslim mayor

Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race, becoming the city’s first Muslim and youngest mayor in generations after defeating Andrew Cuomo in a historic high-turnout election.

Watch: Video shows UPS cargo plane crash that claimed three lives near Louisville

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Watch: Video shows UPS cargo plane crash that claimed three lives near Louisville

Several videos of the jet crash have surfaced across social media platforms, showing the exact moment the MD-11 freighter going down near the airport after takeoff, followed by flames and a plume of smoke

Who is Aftab Pureval? Indian-origin mayor wins re-election in Cincinnati, defeating JD Vance’s half-brother

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Who is Aftab Pureval? Indian-origin mayor wins re-election in Cincinnati, defeating JD Vance’s half-brother

Indian-origin Mayor Aftab Pureval wins re-election in Cincinnati, defeating JD Vance’s half-brother Cory Bowman after a commanding primary victory earlier this year.

Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia’s first female governor after defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears

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Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia’s first female governor after defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears

Democrat Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer and three-term congresswoman, made history by winning Virginia’s gubernatorial race, flipping the seat and giving her party a key boost ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Kentucky plane crash: UPS cargo jet crashes near Louisville airport, leaving three dead and 11 injured | Video

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Kentucky plane crash: UPS cargo jet crashes near Louisville airport, leaving three dead and 11 injured | Video

A UPS MD-11 cargo jet bound for Honolulu crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, igniting a massive fire and prompting a shelter-in-place order.

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, no tsunami threat reported

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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, no tsunami threat reported

Indonesia’s geophysics agency said a 6.2-magnitude quake hit off Sulawesi’s northern coast on Wednesday, the second major tremor in a week, but confirmed there was no tsunami risk.

White House press secretary dodges questions on Trump's health after sudden MRI scan

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White House press secretary dodges questions on Trump's health after sudden MRI scan

While addressing a press briefing, Leavitt insisted the president remained in " optimal physical health".

China warns US not to cross its ‘four red lines’, names Taiwan as top concern after Xi–Trump meet

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China warns US not to cross its ‘four red lines’, names Taiwan as top concern after Xi–Trump meet

Speaking at the US-China Business Council in Shanghai on Monday, China’s ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, outlined the boundaries that Beijing considers non-negotiable.

After Pakistan, Yunus gifts ‘Greater Bangladesh’ artwork to Turkey: Why India sees a troubling pattern

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After Pakistan, Yunus gifts ‘Greater Bangladesh’ artwork to Turkey: Why India sees a troubling pattern

This is not Yunus’ first attempt to reference India’s Northeast in controversial terms. During his April 2024 trip to China, he described India’s northeastern states as “landlocked” and said they had “no way to reach out to the ocean.”

Canada plans large-scale temporary visa cancellations: Why India is being singled out | Explained

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Canada plans large-scale temporary visa cancellations: Why India is being singled out | Explained

Officials have reportedly singled out India due to suspected fraud in visa applications. The documents show a sharp rise in asylum claims from Indians, from fewer than 500 per month in May 2023 to more than 2,000 by July 2024.

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