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November 9, 2026 5:55 PM

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Bangladesh: Kali Puja celebrated across the country with religious fervour

  In Bangladesh, Kali Puja, also known as Shyama Puja, was celebrated across Bangladesh with religious fervour, devotion and enthusiasm. Devotees gathered at temples and makeshift mandaps to offer prayers to Goddess Kali and mark the triumph of good over evil.   Popularly known as Deepawali or the f...

November 9, 2026 5:35 PM

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Poland: Killer gunman dies in hospital

  In Poland, the gunman who killed six people in the Polish city of Krakow on Saturday died in hospital early this morning. Police said they were notified of his death by the hospital in the morning, adding that prosecutors would release further details. Prosecutors are investigating both the shooti...

November 9, 2026 2:17 PM

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India evacuates 19 stranded seafarers from Yemen

The Embassy of India in Yemen has successfully evacuated 19 Indian seafarers stranded in Hodeidah and Sana’a for the past two weeks. In a statement posted on social media, the Embassy said all the seafarers are safe, in good health and on their way back to India. It also thanked all concerned for th...

November 9, 2026 2:28 PM

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US President Donald Trump says renewed strikes on Iran are highly unlikely

US President Donald Trump has said renewed military strikes on Iran are highly unlikely if ongoing negotiations make progress. In an interview, Mr. Trump said Washington was seeking a strong agreement on Iran's nuclear programme and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, he did not rule out fur...

November 9, 2026 1:49 PM

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Three policemen abducted after checkpost attack in Pakistan

In Pakistan, a police constable was killed, and three policemen were abducted after an attack on a security checkpost in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province yesterday. According to the District Police, the attack took place at Shah Almas Pir Hill in Hangu district. Security forces rushed to the spot and...

November 9, 2026 12:21 PM

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JAAC demands halt to use of force against civilians in PoJK

In Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir, the Joint Awami Action Committee has demanded an immediate halt to firing and the use of force against civilians by Pakistani security forces. The demand follows reports of several deaths, including women and children, and dozens of injuries during firing an...

November 9, 2026 11:58 AM

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Abu Dhabi to host three-way talks on Ukraine conflict

Russian, Ukrainian and US negotiators are set to hold two-day talks in Abu Dhabi from tomorrow, marking their first meeting since February, with the aim of ending the nearly five-year-long conflict in Ukraine. Security guarantees are expected to dominate the discussions, amid continuing hostilities ...

November 9, 2026 11:18 AM

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Drone attack on Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field triggers energy emergency

A drone attack on the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq's Kurdistan region has triggered an energy emergency, reducing electricity generation across the national grid by approximately 2.8 gigawatts. According to media reports, the attack disrupted gas supplies to power stations serving five major cities, i...