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30 Oct 2023
Pakistan GovernmentPakistan to begin kicking out illegal immigrants from November 1
Pakistan has declared that it will start deporting undocumented immigrants, including 1.7 million Afghans, in phases from Wednesday (November 1), reported PTI.
30 Oct 2023
IsraelLargest aid shipment reaches Gaza since Israel-Hamas war started: Report
Nearly three dozen trucks reportedly entered Gaza on Sunday carrying the largest aid shipment since the start of the war between Israel and the Palestinian terror group Hamas.
30 Oct 2023
United States of AmericaBiden inks executive order for AI regulation in the US
US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order detailing regulations for generative AI, preceding any potential legislation from lawmakers.
30 Oct 2023
RussiaRussia: Pro-Palestine mob storms airport after reports of Israelis arriving
A large group of demonstrators on Sunday (local time) swarmed the Makhachkala airport in Russia's Dagestan, protesting a purported incoming flight from Israel.
29 Oct 2023
Iran'Crossed redline': Iran warns Israel of possible action in Gaza
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday warned Israel about potential intervention from other countries due to its continued counterattacks against the Palestinian terror group Hamas in Gaza.
29 Oct 2023
IndiaIndian visas for Canadians are still suspended in 9 categories
India continues to restrict Canadian nationals from visiting the country in at least nine categories, the Hindustan Times reported.
29 Oct 2023
Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu declares Israel's 'second stage of war' in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel's war against the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas has entered the "second stage."
28 Oct 2023
IranIran: Teen dies after alleged hijab encounter with morality police
Iranian teenager Armita Geravand, who sustained injuries in a mysterious incident on Tehran's Metro on October 1 while not donning a hijab, has passed away, Iranian state media reported on Saturday.
28 Oct 2023
IsraelHamas's naval commander killed in Israeli airstrike
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) on Saturday announced that it had killed the Hamas terrorist group's naval force commander of the Gaza City Brigade, Rateb Abu Sahiban, during an overnight airstrike.
28 Oct 2023
SingaporeSingapore: Indian man gets 16-year jail time for raping student
A Singapore court has reportedly sentenced a 26-year-old Indian national to 16 years imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane for raping a university student on May 4, 2019.
28 Oct 2023
United States of AmericaUS mass shooting suspect, who killed 18, found dead: Police
United States (US) authorities confirmed on Friday that the man suspected of killing 18 people in a mass shooting incident in Maine's Lewiston on Wednesday night was found dead. Identified as Robert Card, the 40-year-old died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
28 Oct 2023
United Nations General AssemblyIndia abstains from UN General Assembly vote on Gaza ceasefire
India abstained from voting in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday on a resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and uninterrupted aid in Gaza.
28 Oct 2023
IsraelIsrael intensifies Gaza bombardment, cuts off internet and phone services
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari announced on Friday that the country is expanding its "ground operations" in the Gaza Strip.
27 Oct 2023
MaldivesIncoming Maldives president confirms talks with India on troops removal
The Maldives has begun talks with India regarding the removal of its military presence from the island nation, President-elect Mohamed Muizzu revealed during an interview with Bloomberg News on Friday.
27 Oct 2023
United States of AmericaOil prices jump as US strikes Iran-linked targets in Syria
Oil prices surged by over $1 per barrel on Friday after the Pentagon said the United States hit targets in Syria affiliated with Iran, Reuters reported.
27 Oct 2023
IndiaCOP28: India unlikely to commit to global cooling pledge
India seems hesitant to join a global initiative at the upcoming COP28 climate summit, which aims to reduce emissions related to cooling, reported Reuters.
27 Oct 2023
Vladimir PutinRussia strongly denies Vladimir Putin's death claims
The Kremlin has denied the rumors that Russian President Vladimir Putin died on Thursday at his residence in Moscow.
27 Oct 2023
IsraelIsraeli fighter jets kill 3 senior Hamas commanders
The Israeli military said on Friday that its fighter jets eliminated three high-ranking Hamas operatives of the Daraj Tuffah Battalion.
27 Oct 2023
IsraelIsraeli airstrikes killed 50 hostages, says Hamas; US strikes Syria
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have killed around 50 hostages, Hamas said on Thursday. The terrorist group had taken 224 people as hostages when it launched a surprise attack on Israel on October 7, killing 1,400 people and triggering a war.
27 Oct 2023
ChinaFormer Chinese premier dies of heart attack at 68
Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang suffered a sudden heart attack on Thursday and passed away in the early hours of Friday in Shanghai at 68, Xinhua reported.
26 Oct 2023
IsraelBiden links Hamas attack to India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
United States President Joe Biden recently speculated that the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel might be linked to the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) project unveiled at the G20 Summit in New Delhi.
26 Oct 2023
IsraelIsrael ground forces push into Gaza to raid Hamas sites
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an overnight ground raid in northern Gaza on Thursday, marking Israel's most significant ground offensive since the war broke out on October 7.
26 Oct 2023
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael preparing ground invasion of Gaza, won't give specifics: Netanyahu
In a recent televised address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel is gearing up for a potential ground invasion of Gaza amid its ongoing war against the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas.
26 Oct 2023
United Nations (UN)Israel-Hamas war: Competing resolutions by US, Russia fail at UNSC
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) failed to pass resolutions addressing the war between Israel and Hamas, as Russia and China vetoed a United States-led draft resolution, while a Russian-led proposal did not receive sufficient support.
26 Oct 2023
United States of AmericaUS: Over 20 dead in deadliest mass shootings since 2019
At least 22 individuals were reportedly killed, and over 50 people suffered injuries in mass shootings at multiple locations in Maine's Lewiston, United States (US), on Wednesday (local time).
25 Oct 2023
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)Israel shares Hamas note encouraging beheadings
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shared a note on Wednesday that was allegedly recovered from a Hamas terrorist involved in the October 7 attack.
25 Oct 2023
IsraelHamas used tunnel landlines, planned Israel attack for 2 years
A small group of Hamas operatives secretly planned the attack on Israel over a two-year period using landline phones in the web of tunnels underneath Gaza spanning 500km, CNN reported.
25 Oct 2023
CanadaCanada's 'Spamoflage' hacking allegations ploy to smear China: Beijing
After Canada linked China to "Spamoflage," a campaign where bots reportedly hijacked the social media accounts of dozens of Canadian MPs, Beijing urged Canada to stop peddling lies that could further hurt bilateral ties.
25 Oct 2023
Joe Biden'Israelis can make own decisions': Biden on Gaza ground invasions
United States (US) President Joe Biden reportedly said on Tuesday that Israel had the autonomy to make its own choices and reiterated unwavering support from the US.
25 Oct 2023
IsraelIsrael says ready to invade Gaza; bombs Syrian army sites
Israel is ready to invade Gaza, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief-of-Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi said on Tuesday, adding that they were coordinating with the political rung to finalize the exact timing for the invasion.
24 Oct 2023
ChinaChina removes Defence Minister Li Shangfu 'missing' for 2 months
China has removed Li Shangfu as the defense minister and state councilor without providing any explanation, the country's state news agency Xinhua reported.
24 Oct 2023
Vladimir PutinRussia dismisses 'hoax' about Putin being ill, using body doubles
The Kremlin has called the latest reports regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin's alleged ill health an "absurd hoax," asserting he is in good shape.
24 Oct 2023
Sri LankaSri Lanka approves free visas for India, 6 other countries
Sri Lanka's government has reportedly greenlit a proposal to offer free visas to tourists from seven countries, including India, China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.
24 Oct 2023
IsraelWhat's stopping Israel from launching ground offensive against Hamas
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas entered its 18th day on Tuesday, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) believes it is ready to launch its ground offensive and that it should begin soon, Times of Israel reported.
24 Oct 2023
KhalistaniKhalistanis plan to disrupt Dussehra event in Canada: Report
Khalistani groups are reportedly planning major disruptions at the Dussehra celebrations organized by the Hindu community in Surrey, Canada, on Tuesday (local time).
24 Oct 2023
Wang YiIsrael-Hamas war: China shifts stance, acknowledges Israel's 'right to self-defense'
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has acknowledged Israel's right to defend itself against Palestinian terror group Hamas in a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen, state-run Chinese news agency Xinhua reported.
24 Oct 2023
Clean Energy TransitionOil, gas, and coal demand to peak by 2030: IEA
The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that by 2030, the demand for fossil fuels, such as oil, gas, and coal, will reach its peak due to the worldwide shift toward cleaner energy sources.
24 Oct 2023
IsraelHamas releases 2 more hostages, Israel warns of 'unrelenting attacks'
Days after releasing an American mother-daughter duo, Palestinian terror group Hamas on Monday freed two more Israeli women they had taken hostage.
23 Oct 2023
United States of AmericaWhat US's proposed tweaks to H-1B visa mean for Indians
The United States (US) government is considering modifications to the H-1B visa application process, sparking questions about what aspects will be updated and what stays the same.
23 Oct 2023
IsraelIsrael forces conduct limited ground raids, Hamas claims attackers engaged
Israel's military on Monday said that it conducted limited ground raids in Gaza overnight, adding that its airstrikes were targeting sites where Palestinian terror group Hamas was assembling to attack its forces, Reuters reported.
