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October 17, 2026 8:42 AM

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Trump backs Israel’s offer to help Saudi Arabia counter Houthi attacks

US President Donald Trump has backed Israel’s offer to assist Saudi Arabia in countering Houthi rebel attacks, describing Israel’s support as very helpful amid escalating regional hostilities. He also expressed optimism that Saudi Arabia could join the Abraham Accords, which seek to normalise relati...

October 17, 2026 8:41 AM

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Trump says ending Russia-Ukraine war remains his priority

US President Donald Trump has said that his priority is to end the Russia-Ukraine war, asserting that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy want the conflict to end. However, Zelenskyy has accused Moscow of showing no genuine willingness to negotiate, amid...

October 17, 2026 9:07 AM

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Maldives thanks India for rolling over ₹30 billion currency swap facility

The Maldives has expressed its appreciation to India for the decision to roll over the first withdrawal of 30 billion rupees under the Indian rupee currency swap agreement, saying the move reaffirms the longstanding bonds of friendship between the two countries. Maldivian Foreign Minister Iruthisham...

October 17, 2026 7:40 AM

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Yemen accuses Houthis of targeting Aden International Airport with two missiles

Yemen's government has accused the Houthis of targeting Aden International Airport with two missiles, which reportedly landed near a Yemenia Airlines aircraft preparing for takeoff to Cairo. In a social media post, Yemen's Information Minister Moammar Al-Eryani yesterday said flight IY 612 was prepa...

October 16, 2026 8:21 PM

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Sudhakar Dalela appointed as next Ambassador of India to Nepal

Secretary in the External Affairs Ministry, Sudhakar Dalela, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Nepal. Mr Dalela is a 1993 batch Indian Foreign Service officer. The External Affairs Ministry said that he is expected to take up the assignment shortly

October 16, 2026 5:42 PM

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USA: 3 children and a teacher killed in primary school shooting

  In the United States, three children and a teacher were killed in a shooting at a primary school in the state of Oregon. Police said a 16-year-old attacker forced his way into Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend on Thursday afternoon. The children killed in the incident were aged five, eight and...

October 15, 2026 9:53 PM

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Bangladesh: Preparations on for Durga Puja beginning on Friday 

    Preparations for Durga Puja are nearing completion at temples, puja mandaps and community venues across the country as the five-day celebrations formally begining on Friday, with Maha Shashthi. Major religious venues in the capital, including Dhakeshwari National Temple, Ramna Kali Mandir and Dh...

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