Royal aide steps down after racist comments at Buckingham Palace

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said “we take this incident extremely seriously and have investigated immediately to establish the full details”

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King Charles to inaugurate new gurdwara in eastern England

After meeting volunteers who run the Sikh School, King Charles will interact with children who are learning Punjabi and traditional music

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Taliban: At least 10 killed by bombing of religious school

Several others were wounded in the blast in Aybak

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NATO seeks to ease war impact on Bosnia, Georgia, Moldova

At talks in Romania, the Foreign Ministers of the three countries met with their NATO counterparts to discuss ways that the world’s biggest security organisation might be able to help, as the war in Ukraine exposes them to political, energy and territorial uncertainty.

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China warns U.S. officials not to interfere in its relationship with India: Pentagon

The Indian Army and the Chinese People's Liberation Army have been locked in a standoff in multiple areas along the LAC in eastern Ladakh since May 2020

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Sanctions-hit Russia said to ask India for parts for key sectors

Moscow’s shopping list covers more than 500 products for potential delivery including parts for cars, aircraft, four sources familiar with the matter say; Indian firms reported to be wary of sanctions backlash

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Beijing moves to defuse protests with carrot-and-stick policy, announces plan to boost elderly COVID-19 vaccination

Health officials unveiled a plan to boost vaccination rates among the elderly, a key metric that the government has cited to justify the “zero-COVID” policy

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U.K. ousts China from new nuclear project Sizewell

The U.K. will invest £700 million ($843 million) in the project, a figure that was matched by EDF.

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IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva urges targeted COVID policy in China

Kristalina Georgieva said that “the Fed has no option but to stay the course until credible decline in inflation."

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Watch | How the economic crisis has hurt Sri Lanka’s hill Tamils

A video on the impact of the recent economic crisis on Sri Lanka’s hill Tamils

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Pakistan Taliban end ceasefire, order nationwide attacks

They agreed to a truce earlier this year after Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers took a prominent role in brokering peace talks

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China’s government doubles down on zero-COVID as anger grows

The weekend’s protests in Beijing and Shanghai were not repeated on Monday amid a high security presence in both cities

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Hawaii volcano Muana Lao, the world’s largest, erupts for the first time in 40 years

Although the lava remains contained for now, the USGS reported that the eruption could pose a threat should conditions change

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U.K. to renew ties in Europe and deepen ties in Indo-Pacific: Rishi Sunak to say in first major foreign policy speech

The U.K. is currently updating its integrated review of foreign and security policy, published in March 2021

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WHO renames monkeypox as mpox, citing racism concerns

The U.N. health agency said in a statement Monday that mpox was its new preferred name for monkeypox, saying that both monkeypox and mpox would be used for the next year while the old name is phased out

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Ukraine on edge for more attacks, West eyes humanitarian aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russian troops “are preparing new strikes and as long as they have missiles, they won’t stop.”

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Pakistan Army’s decision to remain apolitical will shield it from ‘vagaries of politics’, says Gen Bajwa

Gen Bajwa opined that public support and affinity towards the Pakistan armed forces tended to erode when the military was seen to be involved in political affairs

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Australia, Maldives officials did not attend China’s Indian Ocean meet

Former Maldives President Mohammed Waheed Hassan and former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd were reported to have virtually joined the meeting, and both were attending in their individual capacity.

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Khamenei niece slams Iran regime, arrested

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s makes public appearance again, heating up succession debate

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter made a public appearance again, this time with missile scientists and more honorific titles as her father’s “most beloved” or “precious” child

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Monkeys in central Thailand city mark their day with feast

A city in central Thailand has served a meal fit for monkeys

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Imran Khan claims 3 shooters tried to kill him in Wazirabad’s failed assassination attempt

Gunmen fired at Imran Khan in Punjab’s Wazirabad area on November 3, where he was leading the march against the government to press for snap elections

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China’s Xinjiang hit with huge COVID lockdown protests as cases hit record high

It is for the fourth consecutive day that China reported an increase in Covid-19 cases, the highest since it recorded a sharp spike in cases in top cities like Shanghai in April.

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Russia says nine prisoners of war freed in prisoner exchange with Ukraine: agencies

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China convenes an Indian Ocean forum, without India

The forum, held in Kunming in southwestern Yunnan province on November 21, brought together representatives from 19 countries

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U.N. wildlife conference boosts protection for sharks, turtles

Along with protections for over 500 species, delegates at the conference rejected a proposal to reopen the ivory trade.

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Iran leader praises force tasked with quashing protests

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a televised address has praised paramilitary volunteers tasked with quashing dissent

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DR Congo to hold next presidential polls in December 2023

President Felix Tshisekedi came to power in January 2019, succeeding Joseph Kabila after 18 turbulent years as leader

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JIT probing assassination attempt on Imran Khan stops working after suspension of its head

"The JIT is no more functional after the Federal Service Tribunal allowed the federal government's decision to suspend Lahore police chief Ghulam Mahmood Dogar, who is its head," a senior officer of the Punjab police said.

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Huge COVID protests erupt in China's Xinjiang after deadly fire

China has put the vast Xinjiang region under some of the country's longest lockdowns, with many of Urumqi's 4 million residents barred from leaving their homes for as long as 100 days.

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Far-right Ben-Gvir to be Israel's National Security Minister

Extremist politician Itamar Ben-Gvir will become Israel’s next Minister of National Security

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Russia rains missiles on liberated Ukrainian city of Kherson

A barrage of missiles has struck the recently liberated city of Kherson in a marked escalation of attacks since Russia withdrew two weeks ago

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Beijing on edge as city adds new quarantine centers

Daily cases of COVID-19 across the country are hitting records, with 32,695 reported Friday

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Iran regime supporters confront protesters at World Cup game

Unlike in their first match against England, the Iran players sang along to their national anthem before the match against Wales

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NATO vows to aid Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg believes more resources will be needed as winter closes in, particularly as Russia attacks Ukraine’s energy infrastructure

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Deuba-led coalition on its way to winning elections in Nepal

Nepali Congress-led ruling coalition has bagged 58 seats out of 101 declared so far

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U.S. remark comparing PM Modi with Saudi PM Mohammed bin Salman was unnecessary, says India

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson also dismisses USCIRF’s updated report, which criticises India, as “biased and inaccurate” and lacking in understanding of the country’s robust democratic system

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India, Iran discuss development of Chabahar Port

Ali Bagheri Kani, Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs of Iran, is in New Delhi

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U.S. remark comparing Modi with Saudi PM was unnecessary, says India

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson also dismisses USCIRF’s updated report, which criticises India, as “biased and inaccurate” and lacking in understanding of the country’s robust democratic system

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Ukraine battles to restore power after latest Russian barrage

Wednesday’s attacks left multiple people dead, disconnected three Ukrainian nuclear plants automatically from the national grid and even provoked blackouts in neighbouring Moldova, whose energy network is linked to Ukraine.

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Watch | Sale of antidepressants in Russia surges after war

A video on how the Russia - Ukraine war and unemployment has taken a toll on the mental health of ordinary Russians

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Power outages reported in Ukrainian cities, Moldova

There were power outages in parts of Kyiv, in the northern city of Kharkiv, the western city of Lviv and in the southern Odesa region; In Moldova, Infrastructure Minister Andrei Spinu said that “we have massive power outages across the country”

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Explained | Europe's much-debated plan to cap gas prices

The price cap idea has led to persistent disagreements between the EU's 27 member states

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Search effort intensifies after Indonesia quake killed 271

About 800 police, soldiers and volunteers dug through the debris with their bare hands, shovels and hoes as heavy rain hindered their efforts.

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U.K. top court rules against Scottish independence vote plan

Scotland and England have been politically united since 1707.

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Who is Malaysia's king and why is he picking the Prime Minister?

Al-Sultan Abdullah said he would "soon" decide between opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and former premier Muhyiddin Yassin

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Strike on Ukrainian maternity hospital kills newborn

The baby's mother and a doctor were pulled alive from the rubble. The region’s Governor said the rockets were Russian.

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Indonesia earthquake | Death toll jumps to 268, rescuers hunt for survivors

The death toll jumped dramatically again later on Tuesday from 162 to 268

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Putin touts Russia’s ‘Arctic power’ with launch of nuclear icebreakers

Mr. Putin said such icebreakers were of strategic importance for the country

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Foreign Secretary meets Myanmar military leaders, discusses border management

Absence of statement on restoration of democracy and release of prisoners could indicate softening of Indian position on military junta’s coup

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38 killed, two injured in China plant fire

Local fire teams sent 63 vehicles and 240 firefighters for the rescue

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Nepal polls: Nepali Congress bags 4 seats in House of Representatives; PM Deuba leading in Dadeldhura

Elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) and seven provincial Assemblies were held on Sunday

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Footsteps of the Buddha: Monks from Bhutan on trip to India

Bhutan is known for its Buddhist culture, where people’s lives still revolve around the traditions associated with the religion

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Every 11 minutes, a woman or girl is killed by an intimate partner or family member: U.N. chief Guterres

The remarks come in the backdrop of the recent Shraddha Walkar murder case that has shocked India with its brutal details

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says mulling ground operation in Syria

The Turkish raids, codenamed Operation Claw-Sword, came a week after a blast in central Istanbul killed six persons and wounded 81.

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Kremlin vows to 'find and punish' those responsible for soldiers' 'murder'

Ukraine has denied that its forces had killed prisoners of war, saying the soldiers were shot following a false surrender.

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Will promote skilled immigration, tackle illegal migration, says Rishi Sunak

The U.K. “will not pursue any relationship with Europe that relies on alignment with EU laws” under his leadership, Mr. Sunak said.

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Ukraine urges civilians to leave liberated areas for winter

Ukrainian authorities have started evacuating civilians from the recently-liberated areas of the Kherson and the Mykolaiv regions

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Iran arrests actors Ghaziani, Riahi for publicly removing headscarves: state media

Hengameh Ghaziani and Katayoun Riahi were detained after being summoned for their "provocative" social media posts, the state-run IRNA news agency said

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Watch | How the world population grew to 8 billion

A graphical representation of how the population grew over the last 12,000 years

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Earthquake shakes Indonesia's Java island; at least 46 dead

U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 5.6 quake was centered in the Cianjur region in West Java Province at a depth of 10 kilometres

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COP27 establishes ‘Loss and Damages’ fund for climate reparations

Key questions about who will manage the Loss and Damages Fund, who will contribute, and how much they will contribute have all been left to a transitional panel reporting to next year’s COP28

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Ukraine, Russia trade blame over nuclear plant shelling

The U.N. atomic watchdog that has a team of experts at the plant said “powerful explosions” had occurred on Saturday and Sunday

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Sri Lanka mulls repealing controversial anti-terror law

The PTA was introduced as a temporary arrangement to counter the campaign of separatist violence by the Tamil minority militant groups in 1979

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At least five dead, 18 injured in shooting at gay nightclub in Colorado - police

A suspect was in custody and was being treated for injuries after the attack at Club Q, Colorado Springs

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China announces 1st COVID-19 death in almost 6 months

With a population of 1.4 billion, China has officially reported just 286,197 cases since the virus was first detected in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in late 2019.

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China, U.S. officials to attend Southeast Asia defence meeting

The Chinese and U.S. defence chiefs will both attend next week's expanded meeting of Southeast Asian defence ministers in Cambodia

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Vice President Dhankhar to attend FIFA world cup opening in Qatar

VP Jagdeep Dhankhar is visiting Doha at the invitation of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar

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COP27 climate summit considers new proposal for 'loss and damage' fund

The draft would agree to "establish a fund for responding to loss and damage"

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Pakistan no longer faces default risk, says Minister

The situation had improved a lot after the government took some “very difficult decisions” and revived the IMF programme

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Beijing under semi-lockdown as new COVID-19 cases hit China

Some major shopping malls in China have also suspended dining-in services following the current epidemic prevention and control measures

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Iran protests: Social media videos show flames at home of late leader Khomeini

The semi-official Tasnim news agency, however, denied Khomeini's house was set on fire, saying a small number of people had gathered outside the house

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Russia says 'fortifying' annexed Crimean peninsula

The announcement comes as Ukraine forces in recent months have been pushing a counter-offensive in the south towards Crimea and last week reclaimed Kherson

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Committed to working quickly on U.K.-India FTA: Rishi Sunak

He reiterated the U.K. government’s stance, that he would not “sacrifice quality for speed” because it is important to take the time to get trade deals right

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COP27 U.N. climate talks go into overtime

In a bid to find a compromise, the European Union proposed late Thursday the creation of a fund for the most vulnerable nations but warned it was its final offer

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Turkish court charges 17 over bombing in Istanbul that killed six people

Turkey's state-run news agency says a court has ordered 17 suspects jailed pending trial in connection with a deadly street bombing in Istanbul last weekend

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Nepal Prime Minister Deuba appeals citizens to make November 20 election successful

India’s Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar arrived in Nepal as an international observer for Sunday’s general elections.

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Finance Minister Hunt hikes taxes, tightens grip on spending in tough U.K. budget

Jeremy Hunt told U.K. Parliament that the economy was already in recession and was forecast to shrink next year but there was no way to avoid painful fiscal medicine

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Watch | Why did Russia withdraw its troops from Kherson?

A video explainer on Russia’s announcement of its withdrawal from Kherson.

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COP27 draft text omits India's proposal of phasing down all fossil fuels

Poor and developing countries have demanded that the COP27 concludes with a decision to launch a fund to address loss and damage — a term used for irreparable destruction caused by climate change-fuelled disasters.

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SL cricketer Gunathilaka granted bail in Sydney sexual assault case

Danushka Gunathilaka was arrested from his team hotel by Sydney police during the T20 World Cup, even as other members of the Sri Lankan squad returned home.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping confronts Canadian PM Justin Trudeau at G-20 over ‘leaked’ talks

“Everything we discussed has been leaked to the paper; that’s not appropriate,” Mr. Xi told Mr. Trudeau through the interpreter

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U.S., others hold joint naval drills amid China concerns

The U.S. Navy says U.S., Japanese, Australian and Canadian warships are staging extensive joint drills in Japanese and international waters

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Artemis mission | NASA's mightiest rocket lifts off 50 years after Apollo

Artemis I signals a major change in direction for NASA’s post-Apollo human spaceflight programme.

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Biden Sunak discuss Indo Pacific, Northern Ireland at G20 summit in Bali

U.S. President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak discussed U.K.’s Indo Pacific priorities, Russia and Northern Ireland at their meeting in Indonesia

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PM Modi holds 'fruitful' talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

In a tweet, Narendra Modi said he was “delighted” to meet the German Chancellor. “We discussed ways to boost economic ties, defence collaboration and other important issues,” Mr. Modi tweeted.

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Watch | Liaquat to Imran: the troubled history of Pakistan’s political leaders

A video on how the lives of top political leaders in Pakistan have been targeted

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India’s G-20 presidency will be inclusive, action-oriented, says PM Modi as Bali Summit ends

At a brief ceremony, Indonesian President Joko Widodo handed over the G20 presidency to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the conclusion of the two-day G-20 Summit in Bali

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There is a huge difference between pre-2014 and post-2014 India: PM Modi tells Indian diaspora in Indonesia

The Prime Minister interacted with the members of the Indian diaspora in Indonesia on the sidelines of the G20 summit

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Data Point | Understanding the goals and vision of COP27

What are delegates discussing at COP27? How far has the world come in tackling climate change and what are the challenges ahead? 

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At G-20 meet, FIFA boss urges ceasefire in Ukraine during World Cup

Speaking during a lunch with leaders of the Group of 20 (G-20) major economies in Bali, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the month-long FIFA World Cup in Qatar offered a unique platform for peace.

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Modi, Biden review India-U.S. ties during their meeting in Bali

The two leaders discussed topical global and regional developments in their meeting that took place on the margins of the G-20 summit

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Battle for Kherson was D-Day-like watershed, says Ukrainian President Zelensky

Zelensky called Ukraine’s retaking of Kherson “reminiscent of many battles in the past, which became turning points in the wars of the past.”

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Bezos to give away most of $124 billion wealth during lifetime: report

Jeff Bezos said he and partner Lauren Sánchez were "building the capacity to be able to give away this money"

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Zelenskyy calls liberation of Kherson 'beginning of the end'

The liberation of Kherson after a grinding offensive that forced Russia to withdraw its forces from the city was one of Ukraine’s biggest success so far of the nearly nine-month invasion and a stinging blow for the Kremlin

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Paris organisers reveal mascot for Olympics, Paralympics

The mascots for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics have been revealed

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Biden, Xi greet each other warmly as they meet for talks ahead of G20

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Russian FM Sergey Lavrov taken to hospital, says Indonesian officials at G20 Summit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov suffered a health problem at the G20 summit in Bali, said Indonesian authorities

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6.1-magnitude quake strikes off central Japan, no tsunami advisory

Shinkansen bullet trains and the Tokyo metro were halted briefly after the quake but have since resumed

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Melania Trump’s lawyer tipped to win Slovenian Presidential race

Slovenia is voting in a presidential election runoff that could elect the small European Union’s country first female head of state

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House Speaker Pelosi says she does not plan to step away from U.S. Congress

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she does not have plans to step away from being a member of Congress

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At least one dead in blast in central Istanbul

State-owned Anadolu agency said the cause of the blast was not yet known.

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Taiwan says Chinese fighter jets fly near island

Chinese President Xi Jinping's government stepped up efforts this year to intimidate Taiwan.

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Israeli President Herzog invites Benjamin Netanyahu to form new government

Benjamin Netanyahu will have 28 days to form the government

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U.S. President Joe Biden to seek red lines in talks with Xi Jinping

Joe Biden is in Cambodia alongside other world leaders at the ASEAN summit led by Southeast Asian leaders.

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Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits offshore from Fiji region - USGS

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Republican Senate control would help Turkey buy F-16s: Erdogan

The U. S. Congress would need to approve any final sale, presenting a hurdle for Ankara given the nations’ sometimes strained diplomatic ties and scepticism among some U.S. lawmakers.

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PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan in December: Report

It was reported that the 72-year-old three-time former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was given a diplomatic passport by the PMN-L party-led government

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Jaishankar meets Ukrainian counterpart, discusses recent regional developments, ways to end Russia-Ukraine conflict

S. Jaishankar met Dmytro Kuleba on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India summit here in the Cambodian capital

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Droughts, rising sea levels, Cuba's agriculture under threat

Like the rest of the Caribbean, Cuba is suffering from longer droughts, warmer waters, more intense storms, and higher sea levels because of climate change

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In Egypt, host of COP27, a small step toward green energy

The Arab world’s most populous country is taking steps to convert to renewable energy

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FTX to file for U.S. bankruptcy protection, CEO Bankman-Fried resigns

The announcements come days after larger rival Binance walked away from a proposed acquisition

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Seven Indian nationals among 10 expatriate workers who died in Maldives fire

The incident has brought to focus the plight of migrant workers employed in the Indian Ocean archipelago

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Japan minister quits over execution remark, PM delays trip

Japan has faced international criticism for continuing to use capital punishment and for its lack of transparency.

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African nations push for funding to adapt to climate change

Ephraim Shitima, the group's chair, said Africa is keen to see the outcomes of the negotiations translated into action for the continent where millions are facing climate-related disasters.

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China confirms Xi to attend G20 summit in Bali, meeting with Biden

Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a regular press briefing that Xi Jinping will meet Joe Biden and French counterpart Emmanuel Macron next week in Bali, between November 14 and 17

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COP27 | India insists on new global climate finance target by 2024

At COP15 in Copenhagen in 2009, developed countries had committed to jointly mobilise $100 billion per year by 2020 to help developing countries tackle the effects of climate change

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Women banned from Afghanistan’s gyms, says Taliban official

A spokesperson said the ban was being introduced because people were ignoring gender segregation orders and that women were not wearing the hijab

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Welcome U.K. court’s decision rejecting Nirav Modi’s appeal against extradition: MEA

The MEA said India has been vigorously pursuing the extradition of economic fugitives so that they face the legal process in the country

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Explained | Record missile tests and military exercises — what is happening in the Korean Peninsula?

In a record year of tests, North Korea has tested an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile and launched a missile over Japan, both firsts since 2017

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Jailed Egyptian activist on hunger strike is hospitalized, family says

Family say Egyptian prison authorities have intervened medically with jailed pro-democracy activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah, who this week escalated a food and hunger strike demanding his release

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COP27: India insists on new global climate finance target by 2024

At COP15 in Copenhagen in 2009, developed countries had committed to jointly mobilise $100 billion per year by 2020 to help developing countries tackle the effects of climate change

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Nicole, rare November hurricane, makes landfall in Florida

Large swells generated by Nicole will affect the northwestern Bahamas, the east coast of Florida, and much of the southeastern United States coast over the next few days

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Sunak says he ‘regrets’ appointing Cabinet minister ousted for bullying

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Construction of Adani-backed Colombo port terminal begins

The project was offered as a “compromise” to India after Colombo unilaterally pulled out of an earlier trilateral agreement with India and Japan to jointly develop the East Container Terminal.

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U.S. to work with India on its transition away from Russia, says Biden Administration

The U.S. has sought to deepen its partnership with India in every sector, including economics, security and military cooperation, said State Department Spokesperson

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Griner sent to Russian penal colony to serve sentence

A Russian court rejected an appeal of Brittney Griner’s nine-year sentence last month

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Xi Jinping tells Chinese military to boost troop training, war preparedness

Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Nov. 8 made his first visit in the new term to the joint operations command centre of the Central Military Commission

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How long will it take to know who won in U.S. midterm elections?

With dozens of races expected to be close and key states like Pennsylvania already warning it could take days to count every ballot, experts say there's a good chance America goes to bed on election night without knowing who won.

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Pakistan’s Interior Minister says journalist Arshad Sharif was ‘murdered’ in Kenya

Arshad Sharif was shot dead at a police checkpoint at an hour’s distance from Nairobi on October 23

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World Cup ambassador from Qatar denounces homosexuality

An ambassador for the World Cup in Qatar has described homosexuality as a “damage in the mind” in an interview with German public broadcaster ZDF only two weeks before the opening of the football tournament in the Gulf state

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U.S. votes with Biden agenda at stake — and Trump in the wings

If both the House and Senate flip, U.S. President Joe Biden would be left as little more than a lame duck. With Congress out of Democrats' hands, he would see his legislative agenda collapse.

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Air show seeks to position China as global competitor

The air show in the southern city of Zhuhai has military aircraft on display that includes the J-20 stealth fighter and YU-20 aerial tanker

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Trump to make 'big announcement' on November 15 in Florida

On the eve of the U.S. midterm elections, former President Donald Trump said he would make a “big announcement” next week. This comes after he recently said that he would “very, very, very probably” run for President again

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COP27 | Leaders push for climate action, fossil tax at U.N. talks

Delegates at the climate summit in Egypt are expected to focus on financing issues on November 9, 2022.

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Imran Khan's assassination bid: Police in Pakistan's Punjab province finally register FIR

The move comes after the Supreme Court on November 7, 2022 ordered the provincial government to file an FIR

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Ukraine hails arrival of Western air defence systems

Russian strikes over the past month have destroyed around a third of Ukraine's power stations and the government has urged Ukrainians to save electricity as much as possible

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U.K. court approves extradition of accused middleman Sanjay Bhandari

Sanjay Bhandari faced two extradition requests from the Indian authorities, the first related to money laundering and the second to tax evasion

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COP27 | We’re on a highway to climate hell, U.N.’s Guterres warns

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for a pact between the world's richest and poorest countries to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels

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China lashes out visit by U.K. Trade Minister to Taiwan

The U.K. should “earnestly respect China’s sovereignty, uphold the one-China principle, stop any forms of official contacts with Taiwan and stop sending wrong signals to Taiwan independence separatist forces,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said.

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Watch | All you need to know about the US midterm elections

A video explainer on the US midterm polls

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'Imran outshines Shahrukh and Salman in acting skills', says Pak Democratic Movement chief Fazl

Imran Khan, who suffered bullet injuries in the right leg on Thursday was discharged from the hospital on Sunday after undergoing successful surgery

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Imran Khan long march to resume on Tuesday from the same point where he was attacked

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief who underwent surgery for bullet injuries on Thursday addressed a press conference from the Shaukat Khanum Hospital owned by his charitable organisation

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Watch | Why is the Nile river in danger?

A video explaining the reasons why the world’s second longest river in danger

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Russia becomes India's top oil supplier in October

India has remained non-committal on a plan proposed by the G7 group of nations to cap the price of oil purchased from Russia as a means of limiting Moscow's revenue

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Small passenger plane crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania

Local authorities said 26 of the 43 people on board the Precision Air flight from the coastal city of Dar es Salaam had been rescued

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Protest march temporarily halted, not called off, says former Pakistan Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid

The protest march was against the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-government

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Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Egypt to participate in climate summit

This year's conference is being held in the resort town of Sharm-el-Sheikh from November 6 to 18

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At least six killed in Syria's shelling of tent settlement

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition war monitor, reported that government forces fired about 30 rockets toward rebel-held areas

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All Chinese CPEC workers in Pakistan to move in bullet-proof cars: report

The security of Chinese workers has been a huge hurdle in the implementation of its various projects

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‘You are Pakistan’s hero’, says Imran Khan as he meets his saviour

Jemima Goldsmith, the ex-wife of Imran Khan, expressed relief as her former husband is stable after the assassination attempt

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North Korea fires missiles into sea amid U.S.-South Korea drills

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said that the missiles flew around 130 kilometres toward the North’s western sea

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15 killed in Russia cafe blaze after flare gun discharged

Rescuers were able to evacuate 250 people

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China central bank deputy governor faces corruption probe

The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection did not provide any details of the allegations against Fan Yifei in a short statement posted online.

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U.S. to fly supersonic bomber in show of force against North Korea

South Korea’s Defence Ministry said at least one B-1B bomber will participate on the last day of a joint U.S.-South Korea air force exercise that wraps up Saturday

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From pigs to TVs | Ukrainians despair at looting as Russia retreats

Since the start of the Ukraine invasion, there have been countless allegations of looting in areas occupied by Russian troops, suggesting a systematic approach rather than the odd misdemeanour by a handful of bad apples.

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China’s home-grown Beidou satellite system eyes global footprint

Beidou has set up a first of three Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) for its network in Thailand in 2013

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Fact check: Old pictures falsely linked to gun attack on Imran Khan

The Hindu found that both the images were from separate incidents, dating back several years.

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China's Xi Jinping urges Ukraine peace talks with Germany's Olaf Scholz

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against the conflict going nuclear in a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

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Abortion clinic that opened days after Roe fell is inundated

A Kansas abortion clinic that was among the first in the country to open after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade has been inundated with patients

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Hong Kong shares soar on hopes China COVID rules may ease

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell back slightly in afternoon trading, gaining 6.8% to 16,379.26. The Shanghai Composite added 2.5% to 3,073.86

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Five dead after methane leak at ArcelorMittal coal mine in Kazakhstan

The company said it was continuing rescue work at the mine in the Qaraghandy region in central Kazakhstan

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U.K. poised to enact biggest interest rate hike in 3 decades

The U.K. central bank may opt to raise rates by as much as 1 percentage point to show it is serious about tackling inflation

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German chancellor Olaf Scholz's China visit sparks controversy

A German member of the European Parliament says a visit by Chancellor Olaf Scholz to China has stirred major controversy at home amid disputes over trade, human rights and territorial claims

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Australian police offer $6,33,000 reward for Indian suspect

The reward is the largest in Queensland’s history and unique in that it does not seek a clue that solves a crime and leads to a successful prosecution.

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G7 to discuss Ukraine support after Russian attacks on energy infrastructure

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is expected to dominate the two-day meeting of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken with his G7 counterparts in the western German city of Muenster.

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Israel election | 88.6% ballots counted, Netanyahu near certain to be next Prime Minister

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Nobel winners call attention to Egypt political prisoners

In a letter sent to various heads of state, the group of 15 Nobel Laureates asked the visiting diplomats and politicians to “devote part of your agenda to the many thousands of political prisoners held in Egypt’s prisons.”

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In U-turn, Rishi Sunak says he will attend COP27 in Egypt

A group of parliamentarians from various parties had written to Mr. Sunak on Monday asking him to attend the meeting.

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Sri Lanka Opposition, civic activists, unions take out anti-government rally

Police block the protest that sought an end to ‘govt. repression’

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U.K.‘s Sunak reverses decision not to attend UN climate talks

Mr. Sunak’s original decision not to attend the gathering drew the ire of environmental campaigners

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Trump 2024 campaign prepares for post-midterms launch

Former President Donald Trump has been teasing another presidential run since before he left the White House

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Kremlin accuses U.K. of 'directing and coordinating' Nord Stream blasts

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's spokesman said on Tuesday London would not be drawn into "distractions which are part of the Russian playbook"

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Rapper Takeoff, member of Migos, shot dead at 28

Two other people were shot and taken to area hospitals in private vehicles, police said

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Halloween crowd surge | South Korea officials admit responsibility

The government is facing growing public scrutiny over whether the crush Saturday night in Seoul’s Itaewon district could have been prevented

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Morbi bridge collapse | President Xi expresses 'shock' in his condolence messages to President Murmu, PM Modi

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‘Permacrisis’: The Collins Dictionary word of the year and nine other words on the list

Collins said this year’s list of 10 words reflects the state of the world right now- and there’s not much good news

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Economic Crisis | Drug shortages persist in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s health sector is still short of over 150 essential drugs

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Apple supplier Foxconn quadruples bonuses to staff hit by China COVID-19 lockdown

Foxconn, formally Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd, is Apple's biggest iPhone maker, producing 70% of iPhone shipments globally

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Russia recruiting U.S.-trained Afghan commandos, says former Afghan generals

Afghan special forces soldiers who fought alongside American troops and fled to Iran after the chaotic U.S. withdrawal are being recruited by the Russian military to fight in Ukraine

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