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November 22, 2025 1:03 PM November 22, 2025 1:03 PM

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20 Killed, 7 Injured in Chemical Factory Explosion in Faisalabad, Pakistan

The death toll in the Faisalabad factory blast in Pakistan has risen to 20. Seven people were injured in the explosion. The blast occurred at the factory producing adhesives near Shahab Town's Kabaddi Stadium ground and was powerful enough to be heard across the city. According to local media report...

November 22, 2025 7:58 AM November 22, 2025 7:58 AM

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Over 40 Killed as Torrential Rain, Floods and Landslides Hit Central Vietnam

In Vietnam, over 40 people were killed after torrential rain, flooding, and landslides hit the central part of the country. Tens of thousands of residents have been evacuated from the flood-affected provinces - Khanh Hoa, Dak Lak and Gia Lai of central Vietnam, a region home to a key coffee producti...

November 22, 2025 7:56 AM November 22, 2025 7:56 AM

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US President Donald Trump Meets New York Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani at White House

US President Donald Trump met with New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House. Speaking to the media after the talks yesterday, President Trump expressed confidence that Mamdani will do a good job. He said it was a great meeting, adding that his administration will be helping him to...

November 22, 2025 7:54 AM November 22, 2025 7:54 AM

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Russian President Says 28-Point Peace Deal Could Form Basis for Final Settlement

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russian forces will advance further if Ukraine turns down the US peace plan. Addressing senior officials during a meeting of the Russian Security Council, President Putin said, the deal can be used as the basis for a final peaceful settlement. The Rus...

November 22, 2025 7:52 AM November 22, 2025 7:52 AM

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Urges G20 to Use Power to Ease Global Suffering

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the G20 nations to use power to ease global suffering. He said the G20 nations hold enormous potential to ease suffering and set the world on a more peaceful course. Mr Guterres made the remarks during a media briefing after arriving in Joh...

November 22, 2025 7:51 AM November 22, 2025 7:51 AM

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Over 200 Students Abducted in Attack on Catholic Boarding School in Niger State, Nigeria

In Nigeria, Gunmen attacked a Catholic boarding school and abducted more than 200 schoolchildren in the western region of the country. The attack and abductions took place at St. Mary’s School yesterday, a Catholic institution in the Agwara local government’s Papiri community.     A spokesperson for...

November 21, 2025 10:20 PM November 21, 2025 10:20 PM

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PM Modi, PM Albanese Review India-Australia Ties at G20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. The two leaders reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral ties between India and Australia.  Australian Prime Minister extended his condolences to the families of those who...

November 21, 2025 9:01 PM November 21, 2025 9:01 PM

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Sri Lankan Opposition Stages Major Rally Without SJB, TPA

In Sri Lanka, Opposition parties gathered in Colombo today for the “Maha Jana Handa” rally, with both the SJB and its ally, the Tamil Progressive Alliance, staying away. Organised mainly by the SLPP and several partner groups, the event focused on criticising the government’s performance and calling...

November 21, 2025 9:12 PM November 21, 2025 9:12 PM

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PM Modi Receives Vibrant Welcome from Indian Diaspora in Johannesburg

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed with vibrant traditional dance performances by members of the Indian diaspora at the Sandton Sun in Johannesburg. The venue echoed with enthusiastic chants of the Prime Minister’s name as the community gathered to greet him. PM Modi also interacted warmly wi...