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October 2, 2025 9:51 PM October 2, 2025 9:51 PM

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India and China agree to resume direct air services by late October

India and China have agreed to resume direct air services connecting designated points in both countries by late October. The External Affairs Ministry said in a statement that the civil aviation authorities of the two countries have been engaged in technical-level discussions on resuming direct air...

October 2, 2025 9:40 PM October 2, 2025 9:40 PM

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Russia and Ukraine exchange 185 prisoners of war each following Istanbul peace talks

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 185 prisoners of war each following an agreement reached during peace talks in Istanbul on July 23, the Russian Defence Ministry said today. Additionally, 20 Russian civilians were returned from Ukrainian-controlled areas. The exchange, mediated by the United Arab Emirat...

October 2, 2025 9:39 PM October 2, 2025 9:39 PM

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France, Germany, and UK push for reimposed UN sanctions on Iran over nuclear programme

In USA, Trump administration sanctions dozens of companies and individuals involved in Iran's missile and military aircraft production. This comes after the recently reimposed United Nation (UN) penalties against Tehran over its nuclear programme. The snapback UN measures freeze Iranian assets abroa...

October 2, 2025 8:56 PM October 2, 2025 8:56 PM

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UK declares major terrorist threat after Manchester synagogue attack on Yom Kippur

At least two people were killed and several others injured in a mass stabbing and vehicle-ramming attack outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester, UK, on Yom Kippur. Police shot dead a third man believed to be the attacker. Authorities declared the incident a major terrorist threat unde...

October 2, 2025 6:12 PM October 2, 2025 6:12 PM

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Morocco unrest: 409 detained amid nationwide Gen Z protests

In Morocco, at least two people have been killed after police opened fire to prevent protesters from storming a police station in Lqliaa, near the coastal city of Agadir, state media says. These are the first deaths reported since huge youth-led Gen Z protests broke out across the country on Saturda...

October 2, 2025 5:08 PM October 2, 2025 5:08 PM

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Indian community in Colombo celebrates Vijaya Dashami with devotion

The festival of Vijaya Dashami or Dussehra is being celebrated at Colombo with religious devotion. The Indian Cultural Association in Colombo in collaboration with Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre have made arrangements for the celebrations at Ganesh Temple Auditorium in Colombo. The occasion which...

October 2, 2025 1:02 PM October 2, 2025 1:02 PM

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Typhoon Bualoi Leaves 34 Dead, 20 Missing in Vietnam; 140 Injured

    In Vietnam, 34 people died, 20 were missing, and 140 were injured due to the impact of typhoon Bualoi and subsequent floods and landslides. Economic loss of about 356 million dollars is estimated. News Agencies report that the typhoon caused severe damage to infrastructure, downing more than 8,2...