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'Dragged by hair...': Activists claim Greta Thunberg mistreated in detention
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was allegedly mistreated during her detention by Israeli authorities.
US: Indian dental student shot dead; family seeks government help
Chandrashekar Pole, a 27-year-old Indian student from Hyderabad, was shot dead at a gas station in Denton, Texas. The incident occurred on Friday night when an unidentified gunman of African-American origin opened fire.
Israel agrees to 'initial withdrawal line': Trump
United States President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that Israel has agreed to an "initial withdrawal line" for Gaza.
France mulls new tax for people earning over €250,000/year
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is reportedly planning to impose a new tax on individuals earning over €250,000 (around ₹2.6 crore) annually.
Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan's first female PM
Sanae Takaichi has been elected as the new leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), setting her up to become the country's first female prime minister, pending the parliamentary vote.
Gaza: Israeli airstrikes kill 6 after Trump calls for peace
Israeli airstrikes on Saturday killed six people across the Gaza Strip, local authorities reported.
Nagpur family on vacation in Europe killed in road accident
A Nagpur-based Indian family vacationing in Europe met with a tragic road accident in Italy.
Singapore: 2 Indians jailed for robbing, assaulting sex workers
Two Indian nationals, Arokkiyasami Daison (23) and Rajendran Mayilarasan (27), were sentenced to five years and one month in prison on Friday, October 3.
World reacts to Hamas agreement on Trump's Gaza plan
The global community has responded with a mix of optimism and skepticism after Hamas announced its willingness to release hostages and accept parts of United States President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan.
Hamas partially accepts Trump's peace proposal for Gaza
The Palestinian militant group Hamas has partially accepted United States President Donald Trump's peace proposal for Gaza.
New COVID-19 variant 'Stratus' spreading in US, UK; know symptoms
A new COVID-19 variant, called "Stratus," is spreading rapidly in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Nobel Prize winners to be announced next week
The Nobel Prize winners will be announced next week, starting on October 6.
'Thought we got nuked': Refinery fire turns California sky orange
A massive fire broke out at Chevron's El Segundo refinery, located just outside Los Angeles, on Thursday night.
Colombia allocates part of Escobar's estate to female conflict victims
A portion of Pablo Escobar's former estate, Hacienda Nápoles, is being handed over to women affected by Colombia's armed conflict.
Report reveals Stephen King is most-banned author in US schools
A recent report by PEN America has revealed that Stephen King is the most-banned author in US schools.
Islamabad police storm press club, assault journalists amid PoK protests
The Islamabad police on Thursday stormed the National Press Club, allegedly assaulting journalists and protesters.
Taliban foreign minister to visit India after UN travel exemption
Amir Khan Muttaqi, the "foreign minister" of the Taliban administration in Afghanistan, is set to visit India next week.
Trump mixes up Albania, Armenia; European leaders overheard mocking him
United States President Donald Trump's repeated geographical blunders were the butt of jokes at a European summit this week.
Canada theater cancels Indian film screenings after shooting, arson attack
A cinema hall in Ontario, Canada, has canceled screenings of Indian films after two violent incidents in a week.
'Purely economic calculation': Putin defends India's purchase of Russian oil
Russian President Vladimir Putin has criticized the United States for trying to pressure India into stopping its trade of Russian crude oil.
Drone sightings force Munich airport shutdown, thousands of passengers stranded
Germany's Munich airport has been temporarily shut down after drones were spotted near its airspace.
Outrage after dying Sheikh Hasina's aide handcuffed to hospital bed
The Muhammad Yunus-led government in Bangladesh is facing criticism over alleged human rights abuses following the death of former Awami League leader Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun.
2 killed in stabbing attack on Yom Kippur in Manchester
At least two people were killed when a man rammed his car into a group of people about to enter a synagogue before exiting and stabbing another man in Manchester, northern England.
2025 heatwaves shrink Swiss glaciers by 3%, fourth-biggest annual loss
Switzerland's glaciers have witnessed a massive 3% reduction in their overall volume this year, the fourth-largest annual decline on record. The drastic change is attributed to global warming and climate change.
'Salesman': Asim Munir mocked for showcasing rare earths to Trump
Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has been criticized for presenting rare earth minerals to United States President Donald Trump.
Video: Delta jets collide while taxiing at New York airport
Two regional Delta Air Lines jets, full of passengers and crew, collided on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport in New York City on Wednesday night.
Israel gives Gaza residents 'last opportunity to escape'
The Israeli military has issued a final warning to residents of Gaza City to flee to southern Gaza as the military encircled the city and intensified its offensive.
Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla; detains Greta Thunberg, others
The Israeli military has intercepted a flotilla of ships carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg.
Trump to meet Xi in 4 weeks
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in four weeks.
Russia, Belarus may stage false flag-attacks on Poland: Think tank
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has warned that Russia is preparing to stage false flag attacks on Poland's critical infrastructure in collaboration with Belarus and blame Ukraine.
Japan arms warship with US missiles capable of 1,600km strikes
Japan is set to upgrade one of its warships with US-made Tomahawk cruise missiles.
8 civilians killed in protest against Pakistani government in PoK
Eight civilians were killed on Wednesday, the third day of violent protests against the Pakistani government in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), NDTV reported.
Netanyahu's Qatar apology scripted? Photo shows him reading from paper
A black-and-white photograph released by the White House has sparked speculation over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent apology to Qatar.
Putin likely to visit India on December 5-6
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India on December 5 and 6 for a summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, multipe news channels reported.
Hamas has 3-4 days to accept Gaza peace plan: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has given the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas "three or four days" to respond to his proposed peace and reconstruction plan for Gaza.
What's open and closed in US government shutdown
The United States government has officially shut down for the first time in nearly seven years, after Senate Democrats refused to support a Republican funding package.
Storm-ravaged Philippine province hit by powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake; 60 killed
A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines on Wednesday, killing at least 60 people so far.
US government shuts down after last-ditch vote fails
The United States government has officially shut down for the first time in six years after Senate Democrats rejected a Republican bill to fund the government.
Why Zurich has been crowned world's most expensive city
Zurich has been declared the world's most expensive city for 2025, according to Numbeo's mid-year cost of living index. But what is it that makes it so expensive that it overshadows the likes of New York and London?
UAE launches 4 visit visas for AI, entertainment, events, tourism
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a major overhaul of its visa and residency system.