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October 6, 2025 8:39 AM October 6, 2025 8:39 AM

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Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake hits Northern Kyrgyzstan; Tremors felt across Central Asia

    A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck northern Kyrgyzstan early today, with tremors felt across parts of Central Asia, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).     The quake occurred at 1:58 am according to Indian Standard Time, approximately 45 kilometres northeast of Ka...

October 5, 2025 9:44 PM October 5, 2025 9:44 PM

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External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar says, nature of warfare has undergone fundamental transformation in recent years; Asserts, India’s approach will be to maintain as many productive relationships as possible, ensuring strategic autonomy

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that the nature of warfare has undergone a fundamental transformation in recent years, pointing to a new era of contactless wars shaped by advanced weaponry and technology. Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave this evening in New Delhi, Dr Jai...

October 5, 2025 7:02 PM October 5, 2025 7:02 PM

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Global Oil Supply Rises as OPEC+ Boosts Production Targets

After the October production hike, OPEC+, the group comprising the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries plus Russia and some smaller producers, has decided to raise oil output by 137,000 barrels per day (BPD) from November. OPEC+ has increased its oil output targets by more than 2.6 mil...

October 5, 2025 6:19 PM October 5, 2025 6:19 PM

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Two Killed in Clash Between TTP Militants and Peace Committee in Pakistan

In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, two people were killed in a clash between Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan terrorists and members of the peace committee. Local police said today that a member of the peace committee and a pedestrian were killed during the clash. A few injured were immediately sh...

October 5, 2025 6:14 PM October 5, 2025 6:14 PM

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Russia Conducts Massive Missile and Drone Attacks on Ukrainian Targets

In Ukraine, five people have died and tens of thousands have been left without power after intense Russian missile and drone attacks overnight. Russia's defence ministry said it had successfully carried out a massive strike on Ukrainian military and infrastructure targets. The Russian assaults came ...

October 5, 2025 6:02 PM October 5, 2025 6:02 PM

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Claims of Abuse Surface After Israel Detains Gaza Flotilla Activists

About 450 people were arrested as Israel stopped the Global Sumud Flotilla. The fleet of 42 boats aimed to break the Gaza naval blockade and deliver aid. Some activists detained while sailing to Gaza have returned home. They claim Israeli guards abused and humiliated them. Detainees say soldiers wit...

October 5, 2025 5:56 PM October 5, 2025 5:56 PM

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Bhutan Flood Rescue Successful With Support from Indian Army

In Bhutan, a sudden flood in the Amochu River area early today morning left several families and workers stranded in Bhutan’s temporary housing and workforce camp. Despite challenging weather conditions, a coordinated rescue effort between Bhutanese authorities and the Indian Army ensured all affect...

October 5, 2025 5:54 PM October 5, 2025 5:54 PM

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21st Storm of 2025 Pacific Typhoon Season Hits Guangdong with 151 kph Winds

Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, made landfall at 2:50 p.m. local time today along the eastern coast of Xuwen County in Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province. The typhoon had maximum sustained wind speeds of 151 kph.  Authorities in Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan ...

October 5, 2025 4:39 PM October 5, 2025 4:39 PM

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Nepal Battles Floods and Landslides as Koshi River Overflows

In Nepal, heavy rain triggered landslides and flash floods, blocking roads, washing away bridges and killing at least 47 people since Friday, officials said today. In landslides, at least 37 others were killed in the worst-affected eastern district of Illam. Rescue efforts for the missing persons ar...