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Monday, October 31, 2022

Inflation hits new record in Europe, slowing economy

Inflation just keeps punishing the European economy

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Explained | What are the kamikaze drones that Russia is allegedly using in the ongoing war?

The drones were reportedly supplied by Iran.

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South Korea fears further economic cooling as concerts, festivals canceled after Halloween crush

Asia's fourth-largest economy has entered a period of national mourning that President Yoon Suk-yeol declared will run until November 5

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Sri Lankan Prez Wickremesinghe hopeful of resolving problems faced by ethnic Tamils

Mr. Wickremesinghe said that the government will appoint a committee to seek how best to integrate the Tamils of Hill Country origin further into the Sri Lankan society

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Important for India and U.S. to work together in science and technology: NSF Director

Both India and the United States have “a natural synergy” and similar aspirations, said Dr Sethuraman Panchanathan

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Vladimir Putin congratulates Brazil's Lula on election win

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Brazil election result showed Lula's "high political authority"

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Sunday, October 30, 2022

Two killed, four injured in attack on police post by unknown gunmen in Pakistan's restive northwest

One policeman and a civilian were killed in the firing that also injured four policemen in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Police

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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan quashes rumours about abandoning long march

Rumours of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan abandoning the march spread after he returned to Lahore when the long march reached Kala Shah Kaku

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The week in 5 charts | Rishi Sunak becomes British PM, Elon Musk acquires Twitter, and more

Here are 5 charts that will help you understand some of the key stories from this week

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Pakistan PM Sharif says he rejected Imran Khan’s proposal on new Army Chief's appointment

General Bajwa, 61, who is on a three-year extension, is set to retire on November 29.

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Elon Musk said to begin laying off employees at Twitter: Report

Ahead of Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, reports were circulating that he will cut headcount, with some reports saying 75% of the workforce at the company could be laid off

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Saturday, October 29, 2022

Bangladesh Govt committed to safety and security of Hindu minorities: Information Minister Hasan Mahmud

Referring to the communal violence in Bangladesh during Durga Puja in 2021, Information Minister Hasan Mahmud said the country's government was extra cautious to avoid any untoward incident this year

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Oldest prisoner freed from Guantanamo, back home in Pakistan

Mr. Saifullah Paracha was reunited with his family after more than 17 years in custody in the U.S. base in Cuba

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Gunman who attacked Shia shrine in Iran dies; Guard warns protesters

Chief of the Revolutionary Guard threatens Iranians to stop protesting, says “Today is the end of the riots.”

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Islamabad police bars hotels from accommodating participants of Imran Khan's long march



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Russian navy 'repels' drone attack in Sevastopol bay: Moscow-installed Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev

"No facilities in the city have been hit. The situation is under control," Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said.

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2022 likely deadliest for Palestinians in West Bank: United Nations

Tor Wennesland told the U.N. Security Council that “mounting hopelessness, anger and tension have once again erupted into a deadly cycle of violence that is increasingly difficult to contain.”

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Friday, October 28, 2022

U.K. says new PM Rishi Sunak won't go to UN climate conference

Mr. Sunak's office said the decision was made because of “pressing domestic commitments” including preparations for an emergency budget on November 17

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Iran also barred from Nobel ceremony, after Russia, Belarus

Earlier this week, the envoys of Russia and Belarus were barred from attending the glittery event because of the war in Ukraine

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Watch | Did you know Nepal has a dog festival?

A video on Kukur Tihar, a dog festival in Nepal

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Pakistan, China to build rail project worth $10 billion to link Karachi with Peshawar

Pakistan PM Sharif will be visiting Beijing with a high-powered delegation from November 1, where minutes of the Joint Coordination Committee meeting will be signed.

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Arsenal player Pablo Mari and four others stabbed in supermarket attack in Italy, one killed

Police arrested a 46-year-old Italian man suspected in the attack in Milan

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Polish General Piotr Trytek chosen to lead European Union training mission for Ukrainian troops

The Bloc agreed earlier this month to set up the Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine, which aims to boost the country's military capability.

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Watch | Do all countries recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital?

A video on the changing positions of various countries over the capital of Israel.

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Attack on Taliban vehicle carrying military employees kills five in Afghanistan

Unknown armed men attacked a vehicle carrying medical personnel of a Taliban military unit

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Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe holds telephonic discussion with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu

Speaking at a monthly briefing, Chinese Defence Ministry spokesperson Col. Tan Kefei gave no further details and did not say exactly when the call took place.

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Will take U.S.-India ties to next level again: Former U.S. President Donald Trump

Donald Trump told a gathering of about 200 Indian-Americans that he shared a great relationship with Hindus, India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Ukraine: Evacuations intensify in Kherson; power sites hit

A Russian drone attack early on October 27, 2022 hit an energy facility, causing a fire, said Oleksiy Kuleba, governor of the Kyiv region.

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Same-sex marriage is now legal in all Mexican States

Lawmakers in the Mexican border state of Tamaulipas have voted to legalise same-sex marriages, becoming the last of Mexico’s 32 states to authorise such unions

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New polio cases found due to pause in immunisation during COVID-19 time, says expert from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

“The finding of the poliovirus was also a reminder that if it exists anywhere in the world, it remains a threat everywhere,” said Dr. Ananda Sankar Bandyopadhyay, Deputy Director of Technology, Research and Analytics at the Foundation’s Polio Team.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Rishi Sunak holds first Cabinet meeting with his new team

On his first full day as Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak met his new Cabinet before facing opposition leader Keir Starmer in Prime Minister Questions (PMQs) at midday

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U.K. Treasury chief delays detailing new economic plans

New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced he would retain Mr. Hunt who was appointed by former Prime Minster Liz Truss two weeks ago

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Would be serious mistake if Russia uses nuke against Ukraine, says U.S. President Biden

“Let me just say: Russia would be making an incredibly serious mistake if it uses a tactical nuclear weapon,” Mr. Biden told reporters at the White House

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Watch | Rishi Sunak, UK’s first Indian-origin PM

A video profiling Rishi Sunak, UK’s new Prime Minister

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Indian Coast Guard rescues 20 Bangladeshi fishermen post-landfall of cyclone Sitrang

The fishermen would be handed over to the Bangladesh Coast Guard in accordance with the MoU existing between the two Coast Guards

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NYC mayor urges people to ‘live in the spirit’ of Lord Ram, Sita, Deepavali as communities grapple with hate crimes

The Deepavali celebration came just a week after the decision to declare the festival of lights a public holiday in New York City public schools

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'World's dirtiest man' dies in Iran at 94

He had avoided showering over fears of getting sick, but for the first time a few months ago, villagers had taken him to a bathroom to wash

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Rishi Sunak becomes third British Prime Minister of the year

The third Conservative prime minister this year, he will also try to unite a governing party that is riven with divisions.

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Indians embrace next Britain Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, as their own

The next Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has embraced his Indian and Hindu heritage

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Pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai found guilty on fraud charges

Jimmy Lai is already serving a 20-month sentence for his role in unauthorised assemblies.

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My government acted ‘urgently and decisively’ to help hard-working families, says Britain’s outgoing PM Liz Truss

Liz Truss congratulated Rishi Sunak saying "You have my full support."

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Israeli raids on West Bank militants kill six Palestinians

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas is establishing "urgent contacts in order to stop this aggression against our people" in Nablus, his spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeinah said in a statement.

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Hopes for India-UK FTA talks impetus with new PM Rishi Sunak

City of London Corporation expressed the hope that Mr. Sunak’s focus on services would take the FTA in the right direction.

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Police say 11, including kids, killed in Uganda school fire

A police official says 11 people, including children, have been killed in fire outbreak at a school in Kampala

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Turkey forced hundreds of migrants to return to Syria: Human Rights Watch report

The Human Rights Watch group said hundreds of Syrian men and boys have been detained, beaten and forcibly returned to their country by Turkish authorities over a six-month period

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Jury selection set to begin Trump company's criminal tax trial today

Prosecutors in Manhattan accused Trump’s real estate business of defrauding tax authorities to company executives

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Romanian Defence Minister resigns, pressured after Ukraine comment

Earlier this month, Vasile Dincu said Ukraine needed international allies to negotiate security guarantees and peace with Russia which sparked criticism

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Boris Johnson loyalist Priti Patel comes out in support of Rishi Sunak as U.K. PM

Priti Patel’s intervention came as the former chancellor looks well poised as the frontrunner to make history as the first Indian-origin Prime Minister of the U.K.

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Uganda reports worrisome increase in Ebola cases in capital

A top World Health Organization official in Africa said last week that Uganda’s Ebola outbreak was “rapidly evolving”

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UK Prime Ministerial race | Sunak closes in, as Mordaunt rushes to gather support

Former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is strong favorite to become Britain’s next prime minister within hours or days, after former leader Boris Johnson dropped out of the Conservative Party leadership contest

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Sunday, October 23, 2022

Russia discusses Ukraine in calls with France, Turkey, U.K.



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Iran’s nuclear company email system hacked, cyber group demands release of protestors

A group called Black Reward demanded prisoners of Iran protests be released, threatening to release documents on Tehran’s nuclear programme

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Pakistan requests China to rollover $6.3 billion debt

Pakistan has already obtained $2.2 billion in loans during the July-September quarter while Saudi Arabia has announced to rollover $3 billion debt maturing in December this year.

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Russian warplane crashes into building in Siberia

A warplane crashed into a residential building in the Siberian city of Irkutsk.

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Germany has not changed its position on Kashmir, says German envoy

India has always been maintaining that Kashmir is its bilateral issue with Pakistan and that there is no role for third parties

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Xi Jinping promotes three India border command Generals to top PLA posts

General He Weidong, formerly head of ground forces in Western Theatre Command, receives double promotion to become new Vice Chairman of Central Military Commission headed by Xi Jinping

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Sudan official: Deaths from southern tribal clashes at 220

Many houses were burned down in the fighting, which displaced some 7,000 people to the city of Rusyaris.

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I am standing to be British Prime Minister, says Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak had received more support from Conservative lawmakers than his rivals

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PM Modi’s “today’s era is not of war” message resonated widely in Europe, says German Ambassador Ackermann

Expanding on his comments on growing bilateral ties, Ackermann said the defence and strategic ties are going to grow in coming years.

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Saturday, October 22, 2022

Missing Indians killed by disbanded special services unit, says Kenyan Presidential aide

They were part of the social media team of President William Ruto and helped "immensely" in the political campaign

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Explained | Why are refinery workers in France protesting?

Into its third week now, the strike of refinery workers in France has been deemed the left-oriented CGT’s biggest challenge to Macron since he won a new presidential term this May. Opposition parties are hoping to cash in on the momentum.

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Japan, Australia ink security pact with eye on China

Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese inked the accord in the Western Australian city of Perth.

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Friday, October 21, 2022

Trump ally Steve Bannon gets four months in jail for defying January 6 insurrection subpoena

Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, has been sentenced to serve four months behind bars

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Terror financing watchdog FATF removes Pakistan from ‘grey list’

"Pakistan had addressed technical deficiencies to meet the commitments of its action plans regarding strategic deficiencies that the FATF identified in June 2018 and June 2021," FATF president T. Raja Kumar said.

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Sunak leads Johnson and Mordaunt to Replace Truss

The former Chancellor has the backing of 57 MPs.

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Ukrainian forces pile pressure on Russian-held Kherson

Ukrainian forces have targeted resupply routes across the Dnieper river as Kyiv inches closer to a full-scale assault to retake the strategic southern port city

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30 years of India-ASEAN ties celebrated through an art camp in Udaipur. Meet the artists

Twenty artists from India and ASEAN countries shared colours, cultures and canvases at this nine-day artists’ camp in Udaipur

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CPC set to amend Party Constitution with Xi Jinping eyeing Mao’s status

The next Politburo Standing Committee is likely to include at least three new allies of Xi Jinping.

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Watch | Why are Venezuelans risking their lives to enter the US?

A video on Venezuelan migrants walking through dangerous jungles to reach the USA

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

‘Committed to supporting press freedom’, U.S. says on Kashmiri journalist Mattoo’s travel block

In March, writer Rana Ayyub, who has been deeply critical of the government, was barred from boarding an international flight

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China hints at Xi's participation in G20 summit after CPC Congress endorsement for record 3rd term

“China hopes the summit will play a constructive role in enhancing international cooperation against COVID-19.”

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Liz Truss resigns as U.K. PM, successor to be elected next week

After the announcement, Labour leader Keir Starmer demanded an immediate general election.

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Fire destroys refugee shelter for Ukrainians in Germany

The 14 residents and three employees who lived in the shelter were rescued from the flames

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Bodies of 26 Ethiopians found in mass grave in Malawi

Villagers found the bodies in a forest located near the main road that connects Malawi and Tanzania, which is known as a route traffickers use to transport people to South Africa.

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Putin's vodka gift to Berlusconi flouts Russia sanctions, says E.U. Commission

An E.U. sanctions package agreed upon in April extended an import ban for Russian goods to include spirits, including vodka

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

China’s total trade surplus with India ‘surpasses $1 trillion’

India’s imports from China in 2021 alone exceeded exports to its northern neighbour by almost $70 billion

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China’s total trade surplus with India ‘surpasses $1 trillion’

India’s imports from China in 2021 alone exceeded exports to its northern neighbour by almost $70 billion

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Putin declares martial law in annexed regions of Ukraine

President Putin also didn't provide details of the extra powers the heads of Russian regions will have under his decree

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U.K. inflation accelerates to 40-year high as food prices rise

Food prices jumped 14.6% in the year through September, led by the soaring cost of staples such as meat, bread, milk and eggs

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5.9-magnitude earthquake jolts Nepal

There was no immediate report of any damage or casualties

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U.S. terms OPEC+ decision on oil production a ‘mistake’, says it has favoured Russia



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Eager to secure trade deal with India, says U.K. Home Secretary Suella Braverman

“As a Home Secretary, I particularly value the cooperation on security matters between our two countries”

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Daily Quiz | On Chinese leaders

As the National Congress of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) is in progress, here’s a quiz on and related to prominent Chinese leaders

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Here's how to apply for the U.S. student loan forgiveness

President Joe Biden has officially kicked off the application process for his student debt cancellation program, opening the door for millions of Americans to apply for up to $20,000 in forgiveness

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U.S. to continue imposing sanctions on Russian, Iranian arms trade: White House

The sanctions are aimed at making it harder for Iran to sell weapons such as the Iranian UAVs to Russia

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Two killed in Kyiv as Russia attacks Ukrainian energy facilities

The Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office said two people had been killed and another wounded in the attacks on the capital

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Myanmar court says Aung San Suu Kyi's last corruption trial to go on

Aung San Suu Kyi has already been sentenced to 26 years’ imprisonment after being convicted on charges of illegally importing and possessing walkie-talkies, violating coronavirus restrictions, and other counts of corruption.

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Indonesia to demolish football stadium where stampede killed over 130



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U.N. chief Guterres says he fully supports PM Modi's 'not an era of war' remark to Russian President Putin

“I think that what Prime Minister Modi said to Russian President Putin that this is not the time for war is absolutely true,” U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres said

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Daily Quiz | On capital cities

A capital city holds the primary status in a country or state. It usually hosts the seat of the government. A quiz on world capital cities

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Monday, October 17, 2022

Inter-rebel clashes resume in northwest Syria after collapse of truce

The main jihadist rebel group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), listed as terrorists by the U.S., Turkey, and others, forced factions from the Turkey-backed opposition National Army to accept a peace deal on Saturday that expanded its grip

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Envoy says U.N. to push for nationwide cease-fire in Syria

The U.N. envoy for Syria says the United Nations will push for a nationwide cease-fire in the war-wrecked country — even after bursts of fighting in the last rebel-held region have punctured a two-year truce there

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Explained | Why has OPEC+ cut oil production and how will it affect India and the world?

What is OPEC+? Why have they slashed oil output? What is its effect on India and global relations?

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U.K. Chancellor of Exchequer Jeremy Hunt scraps nearly all government tax cut plans

October 17, 2022 hastily scheduled announcement came two weeks before Mr. Hunt is due to set out a medium-term fiscal plan.

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European Union to launch training mission for Ukraine troops

Foreign Ministers from the bloc's 27 members states are expected to sign off on the decisions at a meeting in Luxembourg and will also discuss how to respond to Russia's use of Iranian-made drones.

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Sunday, October 16, 2022

Iranian officials say Tehran prison blaze killed 4 inmates

Iranian media say a towering blaze at a notorious prison housing political prisoners and anti-government activists in Iran’s capital killed four inmates

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PLA Galwan commander attends Communist Party Congress opening

PLA Commander Qi Fabao was among the party’s 2,296 delegates from around the country

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Joe Biden reviving Trump-era rule to expel Venezuelan migrants

When Joe Biden was running for the White House, he denounced the then-President Donald Trump's immigration policies

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Death toll from Thai nightclub fire rises to 25

Around 40 people were injured in the inferno, all of them believed to be Thai

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Rockets strike mayor's office in separatist Donetsk

Pro-Kremlin officials have blamed Ukraine for a rocket attack that struck the mayor’s office in a key Ukrainian city controlled by the separatists

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Singapore mulls insects for human consumption

The move could potentially allow people to consume species such as crickets, beetles, moths and bees

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Gunmen kill 11 at Russian army base in new blow to Moscow

Two men gunned down a group who had volunteered to take part in the war in Russia's southwestern Belgorod region that borders Ukraine

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Taiwan reacts to Xi’s speech, says it will not back down on its sovereignty

Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a speech at the opening of a the Communist Party Congress in Beijing that it is up to the Chinese people to resolve the Taiwan issue

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Saturday, October 15, 2022

Russia hits power site by Kyiv, guards seized land

Russian President said that Moscow did not see a need for additional massive strikes but his military would continue selective strikes.

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Xi set for third term, China to unveil new leadership on October 23



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Pakistan summons U.S. ambassador over Biden's nuclear remark

U.S. President Joe Biden said in a speech that Pakistan is "maybe one of the most dangerous nations in the world" as it has "nuclear weapons without any cohesion"

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EAM Jaishankar pays tribute to Indian soldiers at Heliopolis Commonwealth War Grave Cemetery, in Egypt

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar is in Egypt on a two-day visit at the invitation of his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Hassan Shoukry.

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Indonesia bans cough syrup material linked to Gambia child deaths

Gambia and India are investigating the deaths from acute kidney injury in the west-African country thought to be linked to cough syrups made by Haryana-based Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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Pakistan with N-weapons without cohesion is ‘one of the most dangerous nations in the world’: President Biden

Biden made the remarks while addressing Democratic Party congressional campaign committee reception.

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IMF asks countries to preserve vital foreign reserves amidst appreciating U.S. dollar

The U.S. dollar is at its highest level since 2000, having appreciated 22% against the yen, 13% against the Euro and 6% against emerging market currencies since the start of this year

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Government has made mistakes, says Britain’s new Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt

Kwasi Kwarteng was sacked due to the controversial tax cut plans which led to turmoil in financial markets.

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Friday, October 14, 2022

Russian President Putin dismisses his French counterpart Macron's critique of Moscow's role in Karabakh conflict

The French leader's remarks "show a lack of understanding of the course of the conflict," Vladimir Putin said during a meeting of leaders of Commonwealth of Independent States members, in Kazakhstan.

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Watch | How rising food prices are affecting the world

A video explaining how higher prices are affecting the world.

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Explained | The 2009 Air France crash that killed 228 people

The crash was significant in aviation history as it led to changes in air speed sensors and pilot training.

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Not working to Diwali deadline for India trade pact, says U.K. trade minister

‘We are close. We’re still working on a deal. One of the things that has changed is that we are no longer working to the Diwali deadline,’ said U.K. Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch

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Indian student stabbed multiple times in Australia allegedly for cash

Indian student Shubham Garg was stabbed multiple times on October 6 by a man who allegedly demanded cash

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Watch | How rising food prices is affecting the world

A video explaining how higher prices are affecting the world.

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Putin tells Erdogan Russia could create 'gas hub' in Turkey

Erdogan has aimed to retain open dialogue with Russia and Western countries since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

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India desires normal relations with all its neighbours, including Pakistan: MoS Lekhi

Ms. Lekhi was addressing the 6th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia in Astana

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Latvia calls watchdog’s migrant mistreatment claims ‘absurd’

The human rights watchdog said in a report released on October 13 that Latvian authorities have violently pushed back refugees and migrants from the country’s borders with Belarus.

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As China reaffirms zero-COVID, a rare Beijing protest

Banners were displayed on a bridge in the district of Haidian, calling for an end to the policy. “Food, not COVID tests,” it read. “Reform, not a Cultural Revolution. Freedom, not lockdowns. Votes, not a leader. Dignity, not lies. Citizens, not slaves”.

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NATO holds nuclear talks amid war tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin threats

Defence Ministers led the session, which usually happens once or twice a year, at NATO headquarters in Brussels.

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India's deployment of cash transfer scheme is a logistical marvel: IMF

“From India, there is a lot to learn. If I look at the case of India, it is actually quite impressive,” Paolo Mauro, Deputy Director of the Fiscal Affairs Department at the IMF, said.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

India, China hold consultations ahead of important Communist Party Congress in Beijing

Both sides held ‘candid’ talks on bilateral ties, international and regional issues, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement

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Xi Jinping all set to rewind China's clock back to 'one leader rule' of Mao era

The outcome of CPC Congress is expected to end two very strict five-year term limits followed by Xi's predecessors to avert the danger of the one party state becoming a country with a single leader dominating the political scene

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Russia detains eight suspects over Crimea bridge blast

Russia's Federal Security Service said the explosion was organised by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defence Ministry, and its director Kyrylo Budanov

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U.K. economy unexpectedly shrinks in August, falls by 0.3%

Britain's economy looks set to slow sharply as surging inflation hits households and forces the Bank of England to raise interest rates quickly

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President Putin’s military call-up to fight in Ukraine | More than 20 Russians flee, sail to South Korea; most refused entry

South Korean media reported that at least 21 Russians had arrived aboard yachts at ports in the south of the country, but only two had been granted entry, while others were refused as authorities deemed their purpose "ambiguous".

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

King Charles III to be crowned May 6 next year, Buckingham palace says

Charles will be crowned in a solemn religious ceremony conducted by Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury

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Urban poverty triples in Sri Lanka amid enduring crisis  

World Bank flags need for higher social security in the island  

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Russia adds Meta to 'terrorists and extremists' organisations list

Russia's financial monitoring agency, Rosfinmonitoring took action against U.S.-based Meta Platforms Inc.

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Israel says 'historic' sea border deal struck with Lebanon

Lebanon and Israel have been officially at war since Israel’s creation in 1948

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India-Australia defence ties contributed significantly to free, open Indo-Pacific: Jaishankar



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Malala visits Pakistan on 10th anniversary of Taliban shooting

She was just 15 years old when militants from the Pakistani Taliban shot her in the head over her campaign for girls' education

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South Korea says it has ability to intercept North Korea's missiles

Moon Hong Sik, acting spokesperson at the Defence Ministry, said South Korea is still pushing to introduce spy satellites, various surveillance drones and additional sea-based reconnaissance assets to better monitor North Korea.

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Monday, October 10, 2022

Top news of the day: Many killed as Russia strikes Kyiv, multiple Ukrainian cities; Economic Sciences Nobel for trio’s research on banks and financial crises, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more.

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Putin vows more ‘severe’ attacks after Russian missiles batter Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian strikes had aimed to take down Ukrainian energy infrastructure

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Israeli army kills 12-year-old Palestinian boy in West Bank raid

Palestinian health officials say a 12-year-old boy died after being shot and wounded by Israeli soldiers during a weekend army raid in the occupied West Bank

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U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss hands trade minister's job to Rishi Sunak's ally

Greg Hands, a vocal supporter of Rishi Sunak, has been appointed as Minister of State in charge of Trade Policy

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Sunday, October 9, 2022

UK ministers urge party to back under-fire Prime Minister

The four ministers wrote articles for Sunday newspapers warning that they would soon find themselves in opposition unless the party united quickly.

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China’s Communist Party holds key meet ahead of congress

The more than 300 members of the outgoing 19th Central Committee convened for an annual plenary session to approve the policies and draft amendments to the CPC’s Constitution 

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Fatalities among U.N. Peacekeeping Forces rising, says Undersecretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix

Troop- and police-contributing countries need to be very much in the loop and involved in the process of making decisions on peacekeeping, and we have been making a lot of efforts to improve the geographical diversity of nations providing the forces, says the U.N. Peacekeeping chief

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Need to ensure that our peacekeepers are better equipped, trained and prepared, says U.N. official

Amid DRC violence where two Indian soldiers were killed, UN Undersecretary-General Lacroix says more ‘robust’ mandates are required

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Iran state TV hacked with image of supreme leader in crosshairs

Anger has flared across Iran since the death of Mahsa Amini on September 16, after she was arrested by the ‘morality police’ for an alleged breach of the Islamic republic’s strict dress code for women

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‘Miracle’ toddler survived Thailand nursery massacre asleep under blanket

Of the 22 children stabbed to death, 11 died in the classroom where she was napping

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U.S. Sikh family murder suspect terrorised, robbed another family 17 years ago

He also has a conviction for possession of a controlled substance, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said.

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Saturday, October 8, 2022

Watch | Why is Syria suffering a cholera outbreak?

A video on the recent cholera outbreak in Syria

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Xinjiang not a human rights issue, says Beijing

New Delhi on Friday called for human rights of Uighurs to be ‘respected’, after abstaining on U.N. Human Rights Council vote

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WHO alert on cough syrups 'alarming'; there are missing links that need to be probed: Expert

"The information from WHO that cough syrups manufactured by an Indian pharma company caused the death of 66 children due to the presence of ethylene glycol is alarming, Professor Y. K. Gupta, senior pharmacologist and vice-chairman of the Standing National Committee on Medicines said.

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Two more Palestinians killed in Israeli military raid in West Bank

The killing comes a day after two Palestinian teenagers were killed in separate incidents in West Bank by the Israeli forces.

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Truck bomb has damaged key bridge to Crimea: Moscow

Russia’s National Anti-Terrorism Committee said that the truck bomb caused seven railway cars carrying fuel to catch fire, resulting in a “partial collapse of two sections of the bridge.” The committee didn’t immediately apportion blame.

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U.S. asks travellers to India to exercise 'increased caution' due to crime, terrorism

The U. S. State Department raised the India Travel Advisory to Level 2 on a scale of 1 to 4, with Level 4 being the highest advisory level due to greater likelihood of life-threatening risks

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Key UNSC counter-terrorism committee meeting in Mumbai a 'tribute and statement' to horrific 26/11 attacks: Ruchira Kamboj

It is not very frequent that the Counter-Terrorism Committee meets outside of New York but the meeting in India will be the seventh time that this is happening.

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Friday, October 7, 2022

Explained | The ouster of Burkina Faso’s leader in second military coup in a year

What is behind the second military coup in Burkina Faso? Who is the new ruler of the West African nation battling Islamist insurgency?

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Amid Ukraine war, Putin turns 70 with a prayer for his health

Vladimir Putin, who rose to the Kremlin's top job on the last day of 1999, is facing the biggest challenge of his rule after the invasion of Ukraine triggered the gravest confrontation with the West since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis

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Kevin Spacey faces New York jury in sexual assault lawsuit

Kevin Spacey is facing a jury in a New York City courtroom during a civil trial accusing him of sexually abusing a 14-year-old actor in the 1980s when he was 26

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European Union leaders struggle to bridge gas price cap divide

A group of 15 member countries has urged the EU's executive branch, the European Commission, to propose a cap on gas prices as soon as possible, but the idea has not secured unanimous support, with Germany notably blocking.

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From refuge in Iraq, Kurdish exiles hope Iran's 'revolution' prevails

While the protests have reached every one of Iran's 31 provinces, they have been most intense in the northwestern areas where most Kurds live. Iran has responded by striking Iranian Kurdish opposition groups inside Iraq.

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At least one dead as police, fans clash outside Argentine football match

Authorities and witnesses said fans of the home team struggled to enter an already full stadium, and police fired rubber bullets and tear gas trying to get the crowd to retreat

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Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, South Korean warships start new drills amid tensions

The drills are aimed at bolstering the allies’ defence capabilities and will involve training to escort the Reagan southeast of South Korea’s southern island of Jeju, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Sri Lanka President plans to visit New Delhi to discuss his country's economic crisis

Ranil Wickremesinghe met PM Modi briefly in Japan during their visit to Shinzo Abe’s funeral

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India willing to do whatever it can to facilitate solution to Ukraine crisis: S. Jaishankar in New Zealand

External Affairs Minister also talked about India's aspiration to become a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council

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India, U.S., U.K., France strongly condemn North Korea’s ballistic missile launch

The missile fired on October 4 was the first from North Korea to fly over Japan in five years. The launch mark the 24th time this year that North Korea has conducted missile tests.

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Thailand gunman kills family and self after nursery shooting: police

Thailand daycare centre shooting leaves 32 dead, mostly children

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U.S. believes Ukrainians behind killing of Dugina in Russia, NYT report says

After the attack, Ukraine denied involvement in the killing of Darya Dugina

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Month before COP27, host Egypt faces heat over rights, climate action

Egypt will from November 6 host COP27, the U. N. climate change conference. But critics have questioned the choice of venue, pointing to Egypt’s mixed record on the environment and on civil rights, with thousands of dissidents in jail

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Sri Lanka anticipates ‘significantly lesser’ number of favourable votes at UN Human Rights Council



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Pakistan Army chief General Bajwa meets U.S. Defence Secretary, NSA

The Army chief thanked the U.S. officials for their support for the rescue and rehabilitation of flood victims in Pakistan

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OPEC+ to debate large cut in amount of crude it ships to global economy

Energy Ministers from the OPEC cartel are meeting in person at the group's Vienna headquarters for the first time since early 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Iran summons British Ambassador Simon Shercliff again, over anti-crackdown complaints

Iran said the “unilateral and selective” statement showed that the United Kingdom is siding with British-based groups opposed to the Islamic Republic.

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo to order stadium audit after deadly stampede

Joko Widodo was in the city of Malang to visit relatives of the victims and talk to the wounded at a hospital, and to see the stadium where a stampede killed at least 131 people.

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Vladimir Putin signs laws annexing 4 Ukrainian regions

Earlier this week, both houses of the Russian parliament ratified treaties making the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions part of Russia

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Modi, Zelenskyy discuss Ukraine conflict; PM says there can be ‘no military solution’

Mr. Modi expressed his firm conviction that there can be no military solution to the conflict and conveyed India’s readiness to contribute to any peace efforts

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Top news of the day: Three scientists share Physics Nobel for quantum mechanics; At least 4 mountaineering trainees killed in Uttarakhand avalanche, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more

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Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II refuses to backtrack on stripping royal titles

Queen Margrethe II apologised for her decision to strip the royal titles from her grandchildren

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Over 2,00,000 mobilised into Russian Army in two weeks

Russia's mobilisation is aimed at propping up Moscow's forces in Ukraine

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Russia's Federation Council ratifies annexation of four Ukrainian regions

Russia’s Federation Council unanimously ratified legislation to annex the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions of Ukraine, following a similar vote in the State Duma, Russia’s lower house, yesterday

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Explained | Britain’s week of market turmoil and the tax cut reversal

The pound slumped to its lowest point against the dollar accompanied by skyrocketing bond yields, triggering an emergency intervention by the Bank of England and a tax reversal by the UK PM

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Vodafone in Britain in talks about a merger with Hutchison's Three U.K.

Vodafone said it would own 51% and Hutchison 49% under the deal being discussed in Britain

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Monday, October 3, 2022

''We're with you,'' U.S. President Joe Biden tells Puerto Rico ahead of visit

The Category 1 hurricane knocked out electrical power to the U.S. territory of 3.2 million people, 44% of whom live below the poverty line.

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Ukraine has made 'breakthroughs' in Kherson region, Russian-installed official says

Russia formally moved to annex four Ukrainian territories last week, including Kherson region

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Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, Maldives Defence Minister discuss ways to bolster defence cooperation

Vinay Kwatra, who is on a three-day official visit to the Maldives, held talks with Defence Minister Mariya Didi on the last day of his visit to the strategically-located archipelagic state located in the Indian Ocean.

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Japan PM Fumio Kishida vows to regain trust in Unification Church controversy

“I squarely face the people’s voices regarding our relationship with the Unification Church,” Mr. Kishida said in his speech opening the 69-day Parliamentary session.

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Russia smuggling Ukrainian grain to help pay for Putin's war

The ongoing theft, which legal experts say is a potential war crime, is being carried out by wealthy businessmen and State-owned companies in Russia and Syria

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Sunday, October 2, 2022

PM Krisjanis Karin’s centrist party wins election in Latvia

Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins's pro-Western centrist party has won elections in Latvia

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Sri Lanka cuts tax on female hygiene products

A study showed that Sri Lanka's 5.3 million women of reproductive age were unable to afford sanitary products

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At least 92 killed in Iran crackdown on Mahsa Amini protests: IHR NGO

Mahsa Amini had been arrested by Iran’s morality police for for allegedly violating the strict hijab rules which mandate loose-fitted clothes and covered hair

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Ukraine presses counteroffensive after Russia’s setback

President Zelenskyy's hometown Krivyi Rih came under Russian attack by a suicide drone that struck a school early Sunday

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Pope appeals to Putin to end ''spiral of violence'' in Ukraine

The pontiff also called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to “be open” to serious peace proposals.

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Unite to face 'great struggles, major risks': Xi tells Communist Party officials ahead of its key Congress

Xi Jinping said that the party members must demonstrate tenacity and persistence to complete the journey.

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British PM Liz Truss says she should have laid ground better for economic plan

Liz Truss said her Cabinet of top ministers was not informed in advance that the government planned to abolish the top rate of tax

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India, Taiwan need to join hands to fend off "expansion of autocracy": Taiwanese Envoy

The de-facto ambassador said there is a "gargantuan untapped well of potential" for cooperation between Taiwan and India

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Saturday, October 1, 2022

Russian troops 'encircled' near key Ukraine town in annexed region

Ukrainian forces were on the doorstep of Lyman town in Donetsk, which Moscow's forces pummelled for weeks to capture this spring.

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19 killed, including 3 elite Guard members, in Iran attack

Assailants hid among worshippers near a mosque in the city of Zahedan and attacked the nearby police station

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Ebola kills doctor in Uganda, first health worker killed in latest outbreak

There is no vaccine for the Sudanese strain of Ebola, which mainly spreads through contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person

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Russia accused of ‘kidnapping’ head of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Ukraine’s nuclear power provider has accused Russia of “kidnapping” the head of a nuclear power plant occupied by Russian troops

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One dead, dozens injured after earthquake hits Indonesia's Sumatra

A man in his 50s died from a heart attack triggered by the quake and at least 25 other people were injured, regional disaster mitigation agency official said.

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India condemns terror attack on education centre in Kabul

The suicide attack at Kaaj Educational Centre took place on Friday and most of the victims were female students, according to reports from Kabul

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