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Clashes and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students
Police fired tear gas and water cannons to push back people wearing hoods and masks and throwing fireworks, paving stones and other objects at officers in the Place de la Républiqu…
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Earthquake of 6.9 magnitude hits near Ozernovskiy in Russia
Scientists estimated its magnitude at 6.5 at first, but later revised it to 6.9. It was felt as a magnitude-5 earthquake in the region, says Geological Survey
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Drone strikes in the Black Sea raise fears of Russian escalation to test NATO's response
The attacks in the two countries' exclusive economic zones threaten a global shipping route and have left two people dead, with at least 25 still missing. They also run the risk of…
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Ukraine abandons truce and attacks Russian oil refinery as Zelenskyy says he feels betrayed by Trump
Ukraine attacked a Russian oil refinery, abandoning a brief truce involving energy-related targets that it said Moscow did not heed
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Why the GCC-EU summit was recently postponed | Explained
Economic relations, climate change, energy and research opportunities were some of the aspects of the partnership that were expected to be discussed during the summit
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Four killed in Indonesia battling fires causing toxic haze
The impact of the months-long fires has prompted Singapore's leader to vow legal action against any companies responsible for the blazes that have made regional air quality among t…
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U.S. considers hitting Iran with 'Mother of All Bombs': report
Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, which erupted with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February, have been at an impasse since the summer
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Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump
French President Emmanuel Macron said it was "crucial" that Ukraine receive "all the means necessary to protect itself" after meeting Mr. Zelenskyy
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Saudi coalition says missile intercepted in Medina region
Saudi Arabia has in recent days come under sustained attack from the Houthis, including a strike on Riyadh's international airport that was the kingdom's deadliest in years, as the…
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At least two killed in explosions near palace in Aden used by Yemen's govt. in latest Houthi attack
Another six people were wounded as Houthis said they attacked a military operations headquarters with the “Saudi enemy”
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19-year-old arrested in Illinois for planning attack on Hindu place of worship
Alexandros Paporakis had shared a document outlining an alleged plan to carry out a mass shooting. He had also shared images depicting a rifle, rifle magazines, body armour, and ot…
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U.S. lawmakers express outrage over foiled plot to attack Hindu temple in Illinois
Indian-American Congressman from Illinois, Raja Krishnamoorthi, said he and his family were at the temple when the 19-year-old man’s planned attack failed
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Netflix names former Disney executive Rice as new content chief as Bajaria departs
Mr. Rice will oversee Netflix's content strategy from October 26, including series, films and live events across regions
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Trump's new press secretary defends 'lawyer' title
Appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Ms. Zacharia has described herself as a lawyer during television appearances and on social media, and listed herself as general counsel of…
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Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries as U.S. relations teeter
Ukraine President Zekenskyy said “we are losing a strong partner” in the United States. He said that “it's painful when President Trump chooses one side, not our side. But we are O…
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New China-North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delay
The New Yalu River Bridge initially was expected to enter use in 2014, when China had apparently completed construction on its side. But North Korea had not done corresponding work…
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Netanyahu’s rival vows to end Hamas rule within 18 months if elected
Gadi Eisenkot accused PM Netanyahu of a "strategic failure" in Gaza, where he said "Hamas is still the sovereign... armed, arming itself, and militarily active" after three years o…
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Frustrated with Trump, voters overwhelmingly want change in Washington, an AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll finds that a strong majority of voters believe President Donald Trump is falling short at home and abroad, and they want major change in the upcoming midterm ele…
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Commercial goods are no longer entering Gaza, raising fears of worsening shortages in the territory
Merchants in Gaza coordinate directly with vendors outside the territory, whose shipments are examined by Israel's military before entering Gaza; the Ministry had been asking merch…
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Trump says Ford Hood shooter’s military execution will not be livestreamed
“That said, the execution may be viewed in person by the immediate families of the victims, if they so choose. They deserve to witness JUSTICE!” The U.S. President wrote
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'Severe drought' declared in parts of United Kingdom
The United Kingdom experienced its hottest summer on record in 2026, featuring several heatwaves and an exceptional drought that resulted from a lack of rainfall not seen since rec…
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Russia’s top security agency says it arrested a Swedish man on suspicion of sabotage
The FSB said that the Swedish man had previously served with a military drone unit in Ukraine and fought against Russia
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Globalisation cannot be reversed, but it must be navigated with greater resilience: Jaishankar
Speaking at the forum in Abu Dhabi, EAM Jaishankar said that competition had intensified, new chokepoints have emerged, and the willingness to leverage advantages has grown
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34 children, teacher killed as school roof collapses in Pakistan’s Peshawar
The owner, who was operating the institution as an education trust, has been arrested; roof of the three-storey building was poorly constructed
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North Korea says it tested cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines
North Korean state media said the tests were aimed at assessing the readiness of the country's underwater combat systems, improving the Navy's ability to carry out strategic missio…
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Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramco's headquarters, officials say
There were no casualties in the attack, which the officials said damaged the building's top three floors
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Houthi attack on Saudi oil giant raises global energy concerns
The conflict in Yemen has entered a dangerous new phase after Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeted the headquarters of Saudi oil giant Aramco in Dhahran. While there were no reported…
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Trump might opt for an all-out war with Iran: Trita Parsi
Trita Parsi, speaking on The Hindu’s The View from India podcast, analyses U.S. President Donald Trump’s possible all-out Iran war, regional power dynamics, and the shifting Gulf s…
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Network disruptions and intelligence blackout: Is the U.S. deserting Ukraine? | Explained
What are the issues reported with Starlink? Why is the U.S. being accused of the disruption?
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Iran reports cargo ship sinks after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz
It was the first time Iran has reported a ship sinking after hitting a mine during the war
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‘Enormous potential’ for India-Canada ties amidst global uncertainty: Canadian Foreign Minister
Minister Anita Anand is in India along with Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu for engagements with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush…
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Oil prices retreat as investors weigh supply outlook, West Asia tensions
Brent crude futures fell $1.64, or 1.6%, to $104.42 a barrel by 0337 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 98 cents, or 1%, to $94.11, reversing gains fro…
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Why is Spain facing a housing crisis? | Explained
How are tourism and investment funds worsening the crisis? Why is Spain struggling to provide affordable housing? How has the housing crisis affected Sánchez’s government? What mea…
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U.S. lawmaker concerned over India’s actions to 'purge 130 million people’ from voter rolls
Pramila Jayapal, the Democratic Congresswoman from Washington State, said she supported the non-violent protests to counter "anti-democratic efforts in India”
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Three Indians killed in Germany building fire: reports
Police have arrested a 41-year-old resident of the building on suspicion of murder; he is reportedly a Romanian national
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Commercial ship catches fire in Romanian waters in latest Black Sea incident
The attacks have highlighted the growing threat that drone warfare linked to the Russia-Ukraine war poses to commercial shipping in the Black Sea
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New York City set to end horse-drawn carriages under law named after Indian tourist
Efforts to ban horse-drawn carriages intensified after Romanch Mahajan, an Indian tourist, died from injuries sustained in an accident in Central Park in June
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Sally Rooney's books no longer sold in U.K. over support for banned pro-Palestinian group
“I have made every effort to be honest with the public about my beliefs and intentions and I am wholly prepared to accept the consequences,” the author said in a statement
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UN says wants Lebanon stability as end of peacekeepers’ mandate looms
Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix met officials as well as representatives of countries contributing to the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)
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Ukraine accuses U.S. of helping Russia as missiles hit Kyiv
A senior official in Kyiv confirmed that the United States had in recent days threatened to stop providing intelligence about Russian missile launches that Ukraine uses to thwart a…
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Google DeepMind’s Hassabis calls AI hacks ‘early warning shots’
Demis Hassabis said there was “a lot of work to do” to adopt the kind of best practices that other fields such as biology or the nuclear sector use to secure critical systems and…
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Israeli settlers set fire to mosque in occupied West Bank
Israel’s military said that soldiers were dispatched to Mikhmas following a report of graffiti and arson at the mosque, as well as damage to a vehicle
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Israeli PM Netanyahu says he is not seeking to attack Iran again before Israel election
It is not convenient for us, it’s no good, he said in an interview on Israel’s Army Radio
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India’s trade deficit with China crosses $100 billion in 2026
Two-way trade between January and September was up 25.4% to $144.45 billion, while India’s imports from China continued to rise, up 23.3% to $125.19 billion
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U.S.-Russia deal on diesel is 'very risky choice,' says Italy PM Giorgia Meloni
The United States and Russia agreed last week that Moscow would initially supply more than 3,00,000 metric tonnes of diesel to U.S. and global markets
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Heavy Russian strikes on Ukraine kill six, cut power in Kyiv
The attacks on multiple regions came after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine had received no warning from Western allies before a Russian strike on a Kyiv power plant.
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Saudi Supreme Court sets aside Sri Lankan migrant worker’s death penalty
A fresh sentence is expected in the case, senior lawyer and President’s Counsel Upul Kumarapperuma, who was on the team sent to Riyadh by the Sri Lankan government, told The Hindu