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Indian Army to Host UN Troop Contributing Countries’ Chiefs Conclave from October 14

The Indian Army will host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave in New Delhi from 14 to 16 of this month. Senior military leadership from over 30 nations will participate in the conclave. These countries are key contributors to United Nations peacekeeping operation...

October 1, 2025 6:45 PM October 1, 2025 6:45 PM

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Violent Protests Erupt Across Pakistan-Occupied Jammu & Kashmir

Widespread unrest has gripped Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK), with violent protests and mass demonstrations erupting across key districts. Demonstrators from Rawalakot and Mirpur, mobilised by the Jammu & Kashmir Awami Action Committee (JKAAC), reached Dadyal in Kotli despite attem...

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Oktoberfest Closed for Hours in Munich Amid Bomb Scare

In Germany, police in the southern city of Munich said the famous Oktoberfest event was temporarily closed for several hours following a bomb threat linked to a deadly fire at a home in the northern part of the city. Munich authorities have confirmed the Oktoberfest grounds were shut down after a le...

October 1, 2025 6:13 PM October 1, 2025 6:13 PM

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Russian Airstrike on Kharkiv Injures Six, Sparks Fires

A Russian guided aerial bomb attack on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv overnight injured six people and sparked several fires. Governor of the broader Kharkiv region, Oleh Synehubov, said the attack also ignited fires at a city market and several residential buildings.   On the other hand...

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South Africa’s Ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa Found Dead in Paris

South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, has been found dead in Paris a day after being reported missing. The 58-year-old diplomat was discovered in the interior courtyard of the Hyatt Regency Hotel yesterday morning by a security guard. Authorities confirmed he had checked into the hote...

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Vanuatu Law Students, Lawyer Julian Aguon Win Right Livelihood Award

A group of law students from Vanuatu and human rights lawyer Julian Aguon were awarded the Right Livelihood Award today for championing climate justice. The group, Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC), pushed the issue of climate protection to the International Court of Justice,...

October 1, 2025 1:35 PM October 1, 2025 1:35 PM

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Wall Street Closes Higher Amid US Government Shutdown Fears

Wall Street's three major indices closed in positive territory after a choppy trade session yesterday, as investors braced for a US government shutdown. The S&P 500 gained 0.4 per cent to end at 6 thousand 688, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index closed 0.3 per cent up to close at 22 thousand ...

October 1, 2025 12:29 PM October 1, 2025 12:29 PM

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US Government Shuts Down Amid Congressional Deadlock

The United States government has officially shut down today for the first time in nearly seven years. The shutdown comes after Republicans and Democrats in Congress failed to reach an agreement on a spending bill. The Democrats refused to support a Republican funding package unless they won a series...

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India and Uzbekistan Discuss Strengthening Counter-Terrorism Cooperation

India and Uzbekistan have discussed measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the sphere of counter terrorism. During the ninth meeting of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism held in Tashkent yesterday, both sides examined threats posed by terrorist groups. During the...

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EAM Jaishankar Greets China on Founding Day, Pledges to Strengthen Ties

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today greeted his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi and the people of China on the occasion of the founding day of the People’s Republic of China. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that he is looking forward to continuing work to stabilise and rebuild ti...