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April 29, 2026 9:13 AM

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1.30 lakh troops deployed across Mexico to prevent coordinated attacks by cartels

Mexican Security Secretary Omar Garcia Harfuch said that more than 1.30 lakh troops have been deployed across the country to prevent coordinated attacks by cartels in retaliation for the arrest of a leader and his top financial strategist. On Monday, Mexican forces dealt a blow to the Jalisco New Ge...

April 28, 2026 10:30 PM

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Baloch Women Forum Seeks UN Intervention Over Alleged Disappearances

Baloch Women Forum has appealed to the United Nations and leading global human rights organisations, seeking urgent intervention over the alleged enforced disappearances of Baloch women from the region. In an open letter addressed to bodies including the UN Human Rights Council, Office of the UN Hig...

April 28, 2026 10:20 PM

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Nepal Government Pushes Ordinances on Governance Reforms

Nepal’s Government has recommended two ordinances to President Ram Chandra Paudel for issuance related to cooperatives and the Constitutional Council, drawing flak from the opposition. A cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Balendra Shah yesterday took a decision to recommend the ordinances. Th...

April 28, 2026 9:57 PM

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Global Oil Prices Spike Amid Strait of Hormuz Concerns

Global crude oil prices jumped over three per cent, extending the previous session’s gains, as the Strait of Hormuz waterway remained largely shut. Brent crude was trading three and a half per cent up at 111 US dollars and 99 cents per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude was trading 4.8 per ...

April 28, 2026 9:55 PM

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Iran, Russia Hold High-Level Talks on Regional Stability

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that cooperation between Iran and Russia continues to expand amid regional uncertainty. Araghchi, who met President Putin in Saint Petersburg, said recent developments reflect the strength of the Iran-Russia strategic partnership and appreciated Mosco...

April 28, 2026 9:31 PM

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Marathi Films Jeev and April May 99 Selected for Cannes International Film Festival

Two Marathi films, Jeev – The Creature and April May 99, have been selected for the film market section of the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival in France. The announcement was made by Swati Mhase Patil, Managing Director of the Maharashtra Film, Theatre and Cultural Development Corpora...

April 28, 2026 9:27 PM

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Israel Orders Evacuation in South Lebanon Amid Renewed Tensions

The Israeli military has ordered residents of 16 towns and villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately to the Sidon area. The affected towns and villages include al-Sawana, al-Jumayjima, Khirbet Silm, Salaa and Deir Qifa.  In a social media post, Israel Defence Forces spokesperson Avichay A...

April 28, 2026 8:15 PM

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UAE Announces Exit from OPEC, Decision to Take Effect from May 1, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has announced it will exit the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the broader OPEC+ alliance, with the decision taking effect from May 1, 2026. The move follows a comprehensive review of national production policy, capacity, and long-term economic prioriti...

April 28, 2026 7:41 PM

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India Condemns Terror Attacks in Mali

India today strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Mali targeting multiple locations. New Delhi extended condolences to the families of the victims and expressed solidarity with the Government and people of Mali in this difficult time. India also expressed condolences on the demise of Minister ...