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International Peace Summit in Egypt Tomorrow to End Gaza War

An international peace summit will convene in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh tomorrow to finalise an agreement aimed at ending the war in Gaza. US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will co-chair the meeting, which is expected to see participation from leaders of more than 2...

October 12, 2025 8:37 PM October 12, 2025 8:37 PM

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Taliban Claims Responsibility for Cross-Border Attacks, Killing 58 Pakistani Troops

The Afghan Taliban claimed responsibility for deadly cross-border attacks that killed 58 Pakistani troops, calling the action retaliation for an alleged Pakistani airstrike on a civilian market in Paktika province.     Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the strikes targeted multiple border lo...

October 12, 2025 8:13 PM October 12, 2025 8:13 PM

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India Advances Housing Support for 14,000 Indian-Origin Tamils in Sri Lanka

With the commencement of the next stage in the Indian Housing Project in Sri Lanka, India has advanced support for 14,000 houses for the Indian Origin Tamil community under Phase IV.   High Commissioner Santosh Jha noted that India’s total housing assistance now spans 65,000 houses across all 25 dis...

October 12, 2025 7:17 PM October 12, 2025 7:17 PM

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Afghan FM Muttaqi Warns of Alternatives if Pakistan Rejects Peaceful Ties

Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi today cautioned that Afghanistan has other options if Pakistan does not want good relations and peace. Speaking about the ongoing conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan during a media briefing in Delhi, the Afghan Foreign Minister stated that Afgha...

October 12, 2025 7:00 PM October 12, 2025 7:00 PM

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EU Launches New Entry/Exit System for Non-EU Travellers from Today

Starting today, travellers from non-EU countries, including India, must comply with the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES). The system requires fingerprinting, facial scans, and passport scans upon entry into Schengen Zone countries, including Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, and Liechtenstei...

October 12, 2025 6:18 PM October 12, 2025 6:18 PM

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Chinese, Philippine Vessels Collide Near Spratly Islands Amid Renewed Tensions

Tensions flared again in the South China Sea after a collision between a Chinese coast guard ship and a Philippine government vessel near the disputed Spratly Islands today. The Philippines accused China of deliberately ramming the vessel and using water cannons near Thitu Island, where Filipino ves...

October 12, 2025 6:01 PM October 12, 2025 6:01 PM

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Climate Change Poses Greatest Threat to Natural World Heritage Sites: IUCN

 Climate change has emerged as the single greatest threat to the world’s natural World Heritage sites, affecting nearly half of them, according to the IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4 released at the IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi. The report warns that 43% of natural sites now face severe climate-related ...

October 12, 2025 1:33 PM October 12, 2025 1:33 PM

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US: Dan Scavino to head White House Presidential Personnel Office

US President Donald Trump has announced that Dan Scavino will head the White House Presidential Personnel Office, replacing Sergio Gor, who has now been appointed as the US Ambassador-designate to India. Trump had nominated Sergio Gor in August to serve as the next US Ambassador to India. Dan Scavin...