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November 19, 2025 6:30 PM November 19, 2025 6:30 PM

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UK Warns Russia After Spy Ship Nears Scottish Waters

The United Kingdom issued a sharp warning to Russia today after the spy ship Yantar was detected skirting UK waters north of Scotland. UK Defence Secretary John Healey said the vessel had aimed lasers at pilots of surveillance aircraft monitoring its movements. He stressed that Britain understands t...

November 19, 2025 6:25 PM November 19, 2025 6:25 PM

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US Approves Sale of NASAMS Missile Systems to Taiwan

The United States of America has approved the sale of advanced NASAMS missile systems to Taiwan. It marks the Washington’s second major weapons package for Taipei in a week. The medium-range air defence system will be a new addition to Taiwan’s military capabilities.      According to the Pentagon, ...

November 19, 2025 6:23 PM November 19, 2025 6:23 PM

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Torrential Rains Trigger Deadly Floods in Central Vietnam

Eight people has died as torrential rain unleashed a new wave of floods and landslides across central Vietnam since the weekend, disrupting daily life and agriculture. Rainfall has topped 1,100 millimetres in several provinces, overwhelming communities in a region known both for major coffee product...

November 19, 2025 8:31 PM November 19, 2025 8:31 PM

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Ukraine: 25 Killed in Russian Drone and Missile Strikes

A massive overnight barrage of Russian drones and missiles killed 10 people and injured dozens across Ukraine, striking residential areas. In Ternopil, two nine-story apartment blocks were hit, leaving at least 37 people injured, including children, as crews searched the rubble for survivors.      U...

November 19, 2025 4:47 PM November 19, 2025 4:47 PM

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Brazil Sentences Soldiers and Officer for Plot to Kill Lula

Brazil’s Supreme Court has handed down heavy sentences to three soldiers and a federal police officer accused of plotting to assassinate President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The Prosecutors said, the plan aimed to prevent Lula from taking office and keep then-President Jair Bolsonaro in power ...

November 19, 2025 4:45 PM November 19, 2025 4:45 PM

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China Halts Japanese Seafood Imports Over Taiwan Remarks

China has notified Japan of its decision to halt imports of Japanese seafood, escalating tensions over remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Taiwan. Earlier this month, China had resumed imports after lifting a ban imposed in August 2023 over Fukushima’s treated radioactive water rele...

November 19, 2025 4:42 PM November 19, 2025 4:42 PM

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Israeli Drone Strike Kills 13 in Lebanon Refugee Camp

An Israeli drone strike on the Ein el-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon killed 13 people and wounded several others. According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, the strike hit a car in a mosque parking lot on the outskirts of Sidon. However, the Israeli army said, it tar...

November 19, 2025 4:42 PM November 19, 2025 4:42 PM

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Minister Dr S Jaishankar Meets Russian Deputy PM in Moscow

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today met the First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov in Moscow. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that they reviewed preparations for the upcoming Annual India-Russia Leaders Summit in New Delhi next month. The Minister said that they ...

November 19, 2025 3:37 PM November 19, 2025 3:37 PM

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Afghanistan Minister Visits India to Boost Trade

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal today welcomed Afghanistan's Commerce and Industry Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizion on his official visit to India. In a social media post, Mr Jaiswal said that the visit focuses on advancing trade and investment ties between India and Afghanist...