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JD Vance clarifies wife Usha’s Hindu faith, says she has ‘no plans to convert’; calls out 'anti-Christian bigotry'
The controversy erupted after Vance said he wished his Indian-origin wife would one day embrace Christianity since their children are being raised Christian and she often attends church with them.
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US readies airstrikes inside Venezuela: Inside Trump’s new playbook to dismantle Maduro’s ‘cartel of the suns’
According to reports, US B-1 Lancer bombers have already conducted flight missions close to Venezuelan airspace -- a show of force described by officials as an “attack demonstration.”
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A hug, a tribute and a viral moment: Erika Kirk sees 'some similarities' of Charlie in JD Vance, sparks debate | WATCH
The most talked-about moment of the evening, however, came when Erika reflected on her bond with Vance, who had personally helped carry Charlie’s coffin aboard Air Force Two from Utah to Arizona.
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‘Because he can’t be President without insulting Hindus’: Why JD Vance’s remarks on his wife’s faith have angered Indians
JD Vance's comments, in which he expressed a wish for his Indian-origin wife, Usha Vance, to embrace Christianity, have been widely criticised as insensitive and politically motivated.
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Trump’s crackdown on high drug costs: Why India’s pharma industry could emerge as the big winner | Explained
For Indian pharmaceutical companies that already supply nearly half of all generic medicines sold in the US, the decision signals faster market access and potentially higher export volumes.
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FBI foils suspected terror plot in Michigan, arrests multiple ahead of Halloween weekend
The FBI has not yet released details about the suspects or the nature of the planned attack. Patel said additional information will be shared once the investigation allows.
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Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to ceasefire in Istanbul talks: Why Islamabad had no option but to accept Taliban ‘assurances’
The truce, which comes after weeks of deadly border clashes, appears to have been salvaged largely after Pakistan accepted “assurances” from the Taliban regime in Kabul.
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Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to ceasefire after border clashes, talks set for November 6
The talks were revived at the request of Turkey and Qatar, who are mediating efforts to prevent further border violence that has killed dozens this month.
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Pakistan returns to negotiation table with Afghanistan after threat to ‘obliterate’ Taliban: Why the talks may fail again
The move comes under pressure from mediators Turkey and Qatar, who are trying to prevent another outbreak of deadly cross-border violence.
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Indian-origin man killed in Canada after confronting stranger urinating on his car: What really happened in Edmonton?
The unprovoked attack took place in the early hours of October 19. Sagoo, who was out for dinner with his girlfriend, was attacked after questioning a stranger’s offensive behaviour.
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Taliban video exposes Pakistan’s hidden terror pipeline: ISIS fighter details Lashkar links | WATCH
The footage has reignited questions about Pakistan’s continued role as a breeding ground for extremist groups that spill violence across borders.
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US returns to nuclear testing after 33 years: How America’s arsenal compares with Russia and China | Explained
The United States last conducted a nuclear test in 1992, before then-President George H. W. Bush declared a moratorium at the end of the Cold War.
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‘Will go deep into Afghanistan to hunt TTP’: Pakistan’s empty threat or prelude to another proxy war?
Khawaja Asif accused the Taliban government of harbouring fighters of TTP, the militant group responsible for a string of deadly attacks inside Pakistan.
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JD Vance hopes his Hindu-raised wife Usha converts to Christianity, 'but if she doesn't...'
Vance’s remarks about his wife’s Hindu upbringing and potential conversion have added fuel to conversations about faith, religious tolerance, and political identity in America.
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Meet Rob Jetten: The liberal leader poised to become Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay PM
Rob Jetten's grounded and disciplined lifestyle reflects his belief in “pragmatic idealism” — a balance between progressive goals and practical governance.
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India pulls out of Tajikistan’s Ayni airbase after two decades: The reasons, the fallout and what comes next | Explained
By 2022, India had pulled out its personnel and equipment from the base. The facility had housed Indian Air Force helicopters, repair facilities, and maintenance equipment.
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India secures US waiver extension for Chabahar Port till early 2026: Why it’s a major diplomatic win for New Delhi
Chabahar is not just a port; it is a key part of India’s regional strategy to bypass Pakistan and gain direct access to Central Asia and Europe through Iran.
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Alarmed by China & Russia, Trump asks Pentagon to end 3-decade nuclear testing pause: Will it trigger a 'chain reaction'?
Trump’s statement comes against the backdrop of Russia testing two advanced nuclear-powered systems -- the 9M730 Burevestnik missile and the Poseidon underwater drone -- described by Moscow as capable of transporting nuclear payloads over long ranges
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Trump cuts China tariffs by 10% after talks with Xi Jinping, says rare earth issue settled
We focused on export controls of China on rare earth, and they’re going to keep those flowing, which is quite important,” Trump said.
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Trump calls China's Xi Jinping 'tough negotiator' ahead of South Korea talks
'We are going to have a very successful meeting, I have no doubt,' Trump said ahead of his meeting with Xi Jinping
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Bangladesh bets on a broken partner: Why reviving economic ties with Pakistan may backfire | Explained
Behind the optics of goodwill lies a risky political and economic calculation. Bangladesh’s engagement with an economy on the brink of collapse raises more doubts than optimism.
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Sheikh Hasina breaks silence from exile, says won’t leave India without ‘legitimate government’ in Bangladesh
Ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, speaking from New Delhi, said she will not return to Bangladesh under a government formed after elections that exclude her party, calling the ban on the Awami League “unjust and self-defeating.”
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‘World’s unluckiest robber’: Russian man caught after dropping phone, leaving ID at crime scene | Video
A bungling thief in Sochi made it easy for police to catch him after dropping his phone, stealing another, and losing his jacket with his ID inside during a failed robbery.
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Pakistan warns 'we can obliterate the Taliban regime' after Istanbul talks collapse
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif issued a sharp warning to Kabul after Istanbul talks brokered by Turkey and Qatar failed to secure a truce following deadly border clashes.
