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November 16, 2025 8:27 AM November 16, 2025 8:27 AM

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UK to Cut Refugee Protections, End Automatic Asylum Benefits

The British government has announced that under new plans, aimed at slashing irregular immigration and countering the hard-right,  Britain will drastically reduce protections for refugees and end automatic benefits for asylum seekers. The measures, modelled on Denmark's strict asylum system, were an...

November 16, 2025 8:07 AM November 16, 2025 8:07 AM

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Thousands Protest Against Crime, Government in Mexico City Amid Rising Violence

Thousands of demonstrators marched in Mexico City yesterday to protest against violent crime and President Claudia Sheinbaum's government.     The rally was organised by Gen Z youth groups, drawing support from citizens protesting high-profile killings, including the assassination just weeks ago of ...

November 16, 2025 7:13 AM November 16, 2025 7:13 AM

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US President Donald Trump Cuts Tariffs on Food Imports to Address Affordability Concerns

US President Donald Trump has cut tariffs on food imports as affordability emerges as a potential political factor. India’s mango, pomegranate, and tea exports are likely to benefit from the move. White House has announced that tropical fruits and juices, tea, and spices are among the imports that w...

November 16, 2025 6:53 AM November 16, 2025 6:53 AM

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IAF Begins Participation in 8th Edition of Garuda 25 Air Exercise in France

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in the 8th edition of the bilateral air exercise - Garuda 25 in France from today. IAF will conduct this exercise with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) till the 27th of this month. The Ministry of Defence said that this exercise aims to refine tactics...

November 15, 2025 8:38 PM November 15, 2025 8:38 PM

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South Africa Confirms G20 Meet On Track Despite U.S. Pullout

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed that the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Meeting will proceed as planned despite the United States' decision not to participate.   Speaking in Kliptown, Johannesburg, Mr. Ramaphosa said, South Africa is ready to welcome world leaders and del...

November 15, 2025 8:32 PM November 15, 2025 8:32 PM

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Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 11; 12 missing

The death toll in the landslide that struck Indonesia's Java province on Thursday has reached 11. The spokesperson of Indonesia's disaster management agency Abdul Muhar said, 12 others are still missing. The landslide hit dozens of houses spread across three villages in the Cilacap district, followi...