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November 16, 2025 7:51 PM November 16, 2025 7:51 PM

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Storm Claudia Kills 3, Injures Dozens in Portugal

Violent weather from Storm Claudia killed three people and injured dozens in Portugal. Authorities said, 28 people were injured, while two of them were in the hospital with serious injuries. Portuguese weather service IPMA placed the entire Algarve and districts of Beja and Setubal on amber alert.  ...

November 16, 2025 7:24 PM November 16, 2025 7:24 PM

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Jaishankar Meets Qatar’s Amir, Reaffirms Commitment to Stronger Bilateral Ties

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar called on Amir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha on Sunday. Dr. Jaishankar conveyed the warm greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and reiterated the commitment to stronger India-Qatar relations. The Foreign Minister valued Amir of Qatar's gui...

November 16, 2025 7:54 PM November 16, 2025 7:54 PM

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India to showcase its defence strength at Dubai Air Show 2025

India will showcase its defence strength at the Dubai Air Show 2025. This two-day airshow will begin tomorrow in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Indian Air Force will participate in the Air Show with Suryakiran Aerobatic Team and LCA Tejas. Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will lead the...

November 16, 2025 5:24 PM November 16, 2025 5:24 PM

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Pakistan: Lawyers Announce Strike Against 27th Constitutional Amendment

Lawyers in Pakistan's Lahore have announced a strike against the controversial 27th Constitutional Amendment that curtailed the powers of the Supreme Court. They also urged the judges to resign to lodge their protest.    President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday signed into law the 27th Constitutional ...

November 16, 2025 5:14 PM November 16, 2025 5:14 PM

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South Africa Braces for Severe Weather as SAWS Issues Level 9 Flood Warning

South Africa is under multiple severe weather alerts as a powerful cut-off low-pressure system brings heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flooding risk across key regions. According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), heavy rainfall of 100 to 150 mm, intense thunderstorms, and strong winds are e...

November 16, 2025 4:26 PM November 16, 2025 4:26 PM

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Pakistan Detains Over 100,000 Afghans in 2025: UNHCR

Pakistan has detained over 100,000 Afghans between January 1 and mid-November 2025 according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Most arrests were made in Chagai and Quetta districts of Balochistan and Attock districts of Punjab.   UNHCR said 76 per cent of those detained w...

November 16, 2025 4:02 PM November 16, 2025 4:02 PM

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Nepal Election Commission Deadline for New Party Registration Ends Today

The deadline given by the Election Commission of Nepal (ECN) for registering new political parties ends on Sunday. For the purpose of the House of Representatives election announced by the interim government for March 5, 2026, the Election Commission had allowed new party registration until today or...

November 16, 2025 2:13 PM November 16, 2025 2:13 PM

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UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood Announces Major Reforms to Asylum System

The United Kingdom is set to introduce significant changes to its asylum system tomorrow, including imposing limits on how long refugees can remain in the country. UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood emphasized that the reforms aim to tackle irregular migration, particularly small boat crossings and v...