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  • Kim Jong Un orders expansion of missile production in 2026 to 'bolster up war deterrent'

    During a visit to munitions factories with senior officials, the state-run Korean Central News Agency said Kim directed authorities to prepare for a heavy production schedule in the coming year.

  • China sanctions 20 US defence firms over $11.1 billion Taiwan arms deal: The flashpoint and what comes next

    The proposed arms sales, which still require approval by the US Congress, come amid rising concerns in Taipei over a possible military move by China, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory.

  • News Live: Normalcy returning to Assam's West Karbi Anglong; protestors to meet CM Himanta

    "The situation is normal now. However, prohibitory orders, night curfew and suspension of mobile internet services in the affected areas continue to be in force," the official said.

  • Waltons stay world’s richest family: Who they are and how they built a $513 billion fortune

    Walmart, founded in 1962 in Rogers, Arkansas, has grown into the world’s largest retailer by revenue, clocking $681 billion in annual sales.

  • Philippines visit, extremist preachers and Islamic State influence: How Bondi Beach father-son duo was radicalised

    Bondi beach shooting: Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett said investigators believe the attack was ideologically motivated and linked to Islamic State.

  • News live: US has set radically new terms of engagement by dealing with countries on one-on-one basis, says EAM Jaishankar

    The meeting began at 11 am on Sunday. The Winter Session of Parliament will begin on December 1 and will continue till December 19.

  • PM Modi unveils 77-feet tall statue of Lord Ram in Goa

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the historic Sri Krishna Math in Karnataka's Udupi on Friday.

  • ‘Dead’ woman comes back to life inside coffin just before cremation in Thailand temple | WATCH

    Staff first became concerned after hearing faint knocking sounds from within the coffin. Pairat Soodthoop, the temple’s general manager, said they were confused and alarmed by the noise.

  • No running water, no toilet, no school: Family chose off-grid living; Italy now separates them from their children

    The children, an eight-year-old girl and six-year-old twin boys, were homeschooled and raised among farm animals, vegetable gardens and the surrounding forest.

  • Indian woman held back at Shanghai Airport for 18 hours: Authorities say 'Arunachal is part of China', passport declared 'invalid'

    The episode highlights China’s repeated attempts to question India’s sovereignty over Arunachal Pradesh, which is an “integral and inalienable" part of India.

  • India News Live: Justice Surya Kant sworn in as 53rd Chief Justice of India

    India News Live: Following the ceremony, CJI Surya Kant greeted his predecessor, former Chief Justice BR Gavai, and the two shared a warm hug, marking a cordial transition at the helm of the judiciary.

  • On this day 21 years ago: When Flight 5210 fell from the sky in less than 10 seconds, killing all 53 on board

    On November 21, 2004, China Eastern Airlines Flight 5210 went down minutes after leaving Baotou Donghe International Airport, killing all 53 people on board.

  • From critic to client: How US became China’s biggest borrower while warning the world about a 'debt trap'

    The United States itself has become China’s largest borrower, raising uncomfortable questions about the narrative Washington has long pushed.

  • Indian Air Force issues statement after Tejas crash during Dubai Air Show

    Paswan also said he wished to expand the party's footprints beyond Bihar as "an NDA partner" in states like West Bengal, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

  • 53 minutes, 4,000 km and a black Mercedes: How Mossad fooled Idi Amin, lost Netanyahu’s brother and saved 102 hostages

    The operation combined intelligence, courage, and precision, with Mossad’s planning and the Israeli army’s execution leading to an outcome that shocked the world.

  • German family of four found dead in Istanbul: Why investigators suspect hotel pesticides?

    The sudden deaths shocked Turkey and triggered an urgent investigation. At first, authorities focused on the possibility of food poisoning, leading to a crackdown on street food vendors in areas like Ortaköy.

  • Lasers, espionage and undersea cables: What is Russia’s ‘Yantar’ ship and why Britain says it’s a threat | Explained

    The episode comes as relations between Moscow and London remain strained over the war in Ukraine, cyber espionage and maritime security in the North Atlantic

  • PM Modi to attend G20 Summit in South Africa: Five things to expect and India's priorities | Explained

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the summit hosted by South Africa under the theme “Inclusive Growth for a Sustainable Future.”

  • From Facebook friendship to marriage: Lahore High Court steps in after Indian woman alleges harassment by Pakistan Police

    Sarabjeet Kaur had travelled to Pakistan earlier this month as part of a group of nearly 2,000 Sikh pilgrims who entered through the Wagah border to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.

  • 25 girls kidnapped from Nigerian school, vice principal killed in armed attack: What we know so far

    Nigeria has witnessed a series of such attacks in recent years, especially in the country’s northwest, where armed gangs often kidnap students to demand ransom.

  • Iran ends visa-free entry for Indians from November 22: What travellers need to know | Explained

    Apart from tourism, Iran has also served as a convenient and affordable transit hub for Indian passengers travelling to Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East.

  • 45 Indian pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia bus accident: How it happened and what we know so far

    Saudi Arabia bus accident: Authorities in Riyadh and Jeddah are continuing identification efforts and coordinating with Indian officials to confirm the final death toll and begin the repatriation process.

  • Pakistan’s London handshake with Israel exposes its double game: How it fits into Trump’s West Asia plan and why India is watching closely

    At a time when the Middle East is being rewired and South Asia remains a theatre of newer strategic alignments, India must treat such signals not as mere protocol breaches but as potential harbingers of change.

  • Asim Munir to stay in power till 2030: Inside Pakistan’s biggest military power grab yet | Explained

    The bill formally establishes the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), a position now held by Asim Munir, as the supreme commander of all branches of the armed forces.

  • Rare hormonal disorder, micropen*s, undescended testicles: What Hitler’s DNA tells us | Explained

    The researchers behind the project stressed that none of these genetic conditions can justify or explain Hitler’s violent ideology or the atrocities committed during his rule.

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