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In the wake of escalating tensions between India and Canada, the United Kingdom has reiterated its unwavering stance on the importance of respecting sovereignty and the rule of law in international relations. Reports have emerged that India recently requested Canada to withdraw 41 diplomats, further intensifying the diplomatic rift between
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The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas initiated a large-scale assault on Israel, resulting in more than 20 casualties and signaling a significant escalation in the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This unexpected onslaught combined armed militants infiltrating Israeli towns with a barrage of rockets launched from the Gaza Strip. Israel swiftly
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Tragedy struck the mountainous region of Sikkim in northeast India this week when a Himalayan lake flooded, causing widespread devastation. At least 40 lives were lost, and many more are still unaccounted for, making it one of the worst disasters the region has witnessed in half a century. Ironically, scientists
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Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian women's rights activist, has been awarded the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering commitment to advocating for women's rights and the abolition of the death penalty in Iran. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, responsible for selecting the Peace Prize laureates, made
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In a tragic incident that sent shockwaves through war-torn Syria, a deadly drone attack struck a military academy on Thursday, resulting in a devastating toll of over 100 lives lost. This unprecedented assault, utilizing weaponized drones, occurred shortly after Syria's defense minister had departed from a graduation
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A Black Sea gas project has been ensnared in tensions arising from Austria's objection to Romania's bid to join the Schengen area, Europe's border-free zone. OMV, an Austrian energy company, holds a stake in the Neptun Deep gasfield off Romania's coast,
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In a devastating natural disaster, at least 40 lives have been lost due to flash floods that have engulfed India's northeastern region. Officials have confirmed this tragic toll, and as of now, rescue operations are in full swing to save thousands stranded in the aftermath of this deluge.
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In a thrilling encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on October 6, 2023, the Netherlands cricket team pulled off an impressive upset against Pakistan during the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. The Dutch team's remarkable performance restricted Pakistan to a total of
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Pakistan's economy, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has reported a 1.15% increase in exports, amounting to $2.465 billion in September 2023. This marks the first month of export growth in 11 months, breaking a prolonged period of economic challenges that had plagued the country. The
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Indian police executed raids on the office of a prominent news portal and the residences of journalists and writers associated with it. The operation is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged illegal foreign funding of the media company, according to two government officials. During the raids, law enforcement officers
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Nepal experienced two powerful earthquakes in rapid succession on Tuesday, leaving 11 people injured, damaging homes, and unleashing a landslide that blocked a major highway. The twin quakes, measuring 6.3 and 5.3 in magnitude, struck in the Bajhang district of western Nepal, adjacent to India. The second tremor
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In a harrowing incident that sent shockwaves through Chandigarh's Industrial Area, Phase 2, a raging fire broke out at a prominent furniture factory. The blaze, which erupted on Monday, prompted a swift response from firefighting teams, with 22 fire tenders racing to the scene. Fortunately, no casualties were