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How Europe plans to channel frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine
EU leaders are set to approve a €140 billion loan to Ukraine, funded via matured Russian frozen assets. The plan aims to sustain Kyiv’s war effort, but legal and political hurdles remain.
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Tomatoes at PKR 700 a kilo: How Pakistan’s border closure with Afghanistan has sparked the massive price surge
Pakistan heavily relies on Afghanistan for fresh produce such as tomatoes, onions, and apples, while Afghanistan depends on Pakistan for essential goods like wheat, sugar, medicines, and processed foods.
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Not just the Louvre: 2,000 rare coins stolen in France’s second museum heist in 24 hours
Hours after the Louvre crown jewels vanished, thieves hit another French museum, stealing 2,000 gold and silver coins worth about $104,000.
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PM Modi to attend Asean-India Summit virtually; Jaishankar to represent India in key meetings
Modi, who was earlier expected to travel to Kuala Lumpur on October 25, cited scheduling and other issues for joining the summit remotely.
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‘Beijing will respond’: China warns US amid Trump’s trade war
Referring to the changing global dynamics after Trump’s tariff moves, the Chinese Consul General emphasised the significance of India-China cooperation
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Pakistan likely to ban TLP after violent protests, Shehbaz Sharif govt to decide today
The federal cabinet will review a proposal to ban Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) following violent protests. Punjab supports the ban, citing police injuries and property damage. Supreme Court will decide.
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‘They are going to stop... it’s a process’: Trump repeats claim India will cut Russian oil imports by year-end
Trump says Modi pledged to cut Russian oil purchases as Washington slaps sanctions.
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Trump says Putin talks ‘don’t go anywhere’ as he imposes new sanctions on Russia’s top oil firms
The US Treasury later confirmed that the new measures target Russian energy giants Rosneft and Lukoil — a move officials described as one of the most significant sanctions yet against Moscow since the invasion began.
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Indian-origin scholar Paul Kapur sworn in as US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia
Kapur has held teaching positions at Stanford University, the US Naval War College, and the US Naval Postgraduate School.
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Trump tells US ranchers to ‘get their prices down,’ says tariffs made them successful
He pointed to the 50 per cent tariff he imposed in early August on beef imports from Brazil, one of the largest suppliers of beef to the U.S.
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Trump says GM and Ford thanked him for tariffs, soaring stocks; calls it a ‘national security matter’
Trump says GM and Ford CEOs thanked him for truck tariffs, calling the move a ‘national security matter’ that boosts the US economy.
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Russian missile and drone barrage kills six in Ukraine, triggers nationwide blackouts
Ukrainian officials said Moscow’s latest assault appeared to be part of a systematic campaign to cripple the country’s energy infrastructure ahead of winter.
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Dublin protests turn violent after alleged assault of 10-year-old by migrant; police helicopter targeted | Watch
Violent protests erupted in Dublin after the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl by a 26-year-old asylum seeker, leading to clashes with police outside a hotel housing migrants.
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Musk vs NASA feud: SpaceX CEO accuses acting chief Sean Duffy of ‘trying to kill NASA’
Elon Musk lashed out at NASA’s acting chief Sean Duffy, accusing him of “trying to kill NASA” amid a growing feud over the Artemis Moon program and the agency’s decision to invite rival companies like Blue Origin to compete with SpaceX.
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Afghanistan calls out Pakistan’s ‘classified’ claim on ceasefire, says no secret terms beyond public disclosure
This comes after Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif had claimed earlier that the details of the ceasefire were “classified,” a statement now contradicted by Kabul’s public disclosure.
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'Hogwash': Netanyahu rejects claims Israel is a US client state, calls it 'partnership'
Netanyahu dismissed claims that Israel is a U.S. client state as “hogwash,” while Vice President JD Vance emphasized the relationship as a partnership of equals with regional allies taking a leading role.
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'Terrorist act': Shooting and tent fire outside Serbia’s parliament, one man detained | Video
A 57-year-old man was shot and a tent belonging to President Vučić’s supporters set ablaze outside Belgrade’s parliament, with one suspect detained as authorities investigate.
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'A good compromise': Zelenskyy on Trump’s call to hold current Russia-Ukraine frontlines
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called Trump’s proposal to hold positions at current frontlines “a good compromise,” while Moscow and Budapest insist preparations for a Trump–Putin summit are still underway.
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'We were praying': Riders stranded 100 ft in the air after ride malfunctions at North Carolina state fair | Watch
A low-voltage fault halted the Vertigo ride mid-air at the North Carolina State Fair, leaving passengers suspended before crews safely evacuated everyone.
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Pakistani grooming gang preyed on vulnerable girls and ‘passed them around for sex’ in UK, court told
The case, currently before Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, involves members of a Pakistani grooming gang, highlighting a pattern of exploitation that has long troubled parts of Greater Manchester.
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Russia, Hungary say preparations for Trump–Putin meeting in Budapest still ongoing
Moscow and Budapest said preparations for a Trump–Putin summit in Hungary are continuing, despite the U.S. president’s announcement that the meeting had been put on hold.
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Donald Trump mispronounces Indian names at White House Diwali celebrations; says Sergio Gor 'nice and easy' name
Trump struggled while pronouncing the names of several Indian-American leaders, drawing light-hearted reaction from those present
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'Verification still a novel concept': Imperial College London puts Pakistan’s imaginary Lahore campus dream to rest
Days after the provincial government claimed that one of the world’s top universities was heading to Pakistan, Imperial College politely but firmly denied ever making such plans.
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Pakistan’s 'defence pact' with Saudi Arabia exposed as hollow during Durand Line clashes with Afghanistan | Explained
During the recent clashes along the Durand Line, which left dozens dead and further strained ties between Islamabad and Kabul, Saudi Arabia offered no military or diplomatic support.
