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Pakistan: 20 police trainees abducted by armed men in Balochistan
In Pakistan's Balochistan province, 20 under-training police personnel were kidnapped by armed men suspected to be Baloch separatists.
France braces for nationwide protests inspired by Yellow Vests movement
France is bracing for a day of nationwide protests on Saturday, with demonstrations inspired by the Yellow Vests movement.
Pakistan to chair IMF, World Bank boards for 1st time
Pakistan has been named the incoming chair of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG) for the year 2027. This is a historic first since 1953.
Trump's Russia energy revenue sanctions waiver draws bipartisan backlash
United States President Donald Trump has been criticized for waiving sanctions on Russia's energy revenues.
Trump fires press secretary Katie Zacharia after 5 days
United States President Donald Trump has fired Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary just five days into her tenure, media reports stated.
Trump waives sanctions on Russia, brings relief to India, China
United States President Donald Trump has waived several sanctions and tariffs on Russian exports, bringing relief to India and China.
French police's 'war-like' weapons injure teenagers during protests, allege lawyers
French lawyers and rights groups have alleged that several teenagers were injured by police weapons, including "war-like" weapons, during school protests.
'Zelenskyy...more difficult to deal with': Trump slams Ukraine's refinery attacks
United States President Donald Trump has slammed Ukraine's recent attacks on Russian oil refineries, calling them "a disgrace."
Yemen: Houthi missile strike on presidential palace kills 5
Iran-aligned Houthi rebels have launched a missile and drone attack on Yemen's presidential palace in Aden, killing five people.
Strait of Hormuz attacks reach new high amid Israel-Iran tensions
The number of reported attacks on ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz has reached an all-time high, BBC reported.
Concern grows as King Charles reduces public engagements amid illness
King Charles's absence from the Royal Ballet School's 100th anniversary celebrations has sparked concern in London society.
Air India cancels Saudi flights till October 20
Air India has canceled all flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah till October 20, 2026. The airline is closely monitoring the situation in Saudi Arabia before resuming operations.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's Archewell Productions downsizes amid Hollywood struggles
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Archewell Productions has reportedly downsized its staff.
PM Modi to visit Canada in December, Mark Carney confirms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada on December 11 and 12, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed.
Japan mistakenly issues 9.9-magnitude alert after 6.9 tremor near Russia
A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake shook the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia on Friday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported.
Emirati royal sentenced for child neglect after cocaine binge
An Abu Dhabi royal has been sentenced for child neglect after she was found unconscious on a busy street in West London with a three-year-old child under her care in June.
What we know about Illinois Hindu temple neo-Nazi would-be shooter
A 19-year-old man, Alexandros Paporakis, was arrested on October 11 for plotting a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois.
What is 'mother of all bombs' US considering against Iran?
The United States' White House and Pentagon have reportedly prepared plans to use the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB), also known as the "mother of all bombs," against Iran.
Oregon school shooting: 3 children, teacher killed; suspect dead
A tragic shooting incident at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, United States of America, has left three children and a teacher dead. The deceased children were aged five, eight, and 11, Al Jazeera reported.
Musk settles lawsuits over $1 million-a-day election giveaway
Elon Musk and his political action committee, America PAC, have agreed to settle two proposed class action lawsuits.
US considering using 'mother of all bombs' against Iran: Report
The United States military is considering the use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb (MOAB), also known as the "mother of all bombs," against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, multiple US officials familiar with the matter told CNN.
Harry-Meghan make first official joint appearance since UK move
The Duchess and Duke of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, made their first official joint appearance since moving back to the United Kingdom.
Men cheered 'when's my turn' as woman raped at UChicago
A 21-year-old woman was allegedly raped at the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house in Hyde Park, at the University of Chicago (UChicago), during a party on Sunday.
Houthis developing advanced ballistic missiles with Chinese parts
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels are reportedly trying to develop a new advanced medium-range ballistic missile system with Chinese parts.
27 children dead after Pakistan school roof collapses
At least 27 children and a female teacher were killed after a roof of a private school collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan, on Thursday.
Musk says Trump restricted Ukraine's access to Starlink internet
Elon Musk, the owner of SpaceX, has clarified that the US government was responsible for restricting Ukraine's access to Starshield (Starlink version for governments) satellite internet services.
US teen arrested for plotting mass shooting at Hindu temple
A 19-year-old man, Alexandros Paporakis, has been arrested in the United States for allegedly planning a mass shooting potentially targeting a Hindu temple in the Aurora area, Illinois.
3 Indians killed in suspected arson attack in Germany
Three Indian nationals were killed in a fire at a residential building in Bochum, Germany, on Tuesday morning.
Air France bans Pakistan, 30 nations' pilots from Israel flights
Air France has banned Pakistani pilots and crew members from operating flights to and from Israel, saying it is complying with new Israeli restrictions.
Oil and gas drilling about to start in Greenland: Trump
US President Donald Trump has announced that "massive oil, gas and mineral exploitation is getting ready to begin" in Greenland.
Saudi Arabia overturns Hindu man's death sentence over Prophet remarks
Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has overturned the death sentence of Anojan Sivarasa, a Sri Lankan Hindu migrant worker, following sustained diplomatic and legal efforts by Colombo.
Massive oil, gas drilling about to begin in Greenland: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has claimed that "massive oil, gas and mineral exploitation is getting ready to begin" in Greenland.
Security chiefs didn't wake me up on October 7: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that security and military chiefs mistook Hamas's preparations for a drill or minor attack before the October 7 assault.
'My president…sorry, my husband': White House press secretary's awkward debut
Katie Zacharia, the newly appointed White House Press Secretary, had a rocky start during her first briefing on Tuesday.
Pope, diagnosed with lung cancer, undergoes surgery
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer and successfully underwent surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said.
Germany's Nuremberg Airport shuts down after reported air emergency
Germany's Nuremberg Airport has suspended all flight operations due to an aviation emergency.
'Illegal and invalid': China on India's naming of Ladakh places
China has termed India's recent move to standardize names for 28 places in Ladakh as "illegal and invalid."
Robot allegedly gropes 16-year-old in Germany, police seize it
In a bizarre incident in Cologne, Germany, a robot was seized by the police after it allegedly groped a 16-year-old girl.
Pakistan: Officer checks woman's bag, sniffs items on train
A video of a police officer in Pakistan inspecting and allegedly sniffing a tourist's belongings on a train has sparked controversy online.
Bangladesh-China sign $335.78M loan deal for port upgrade near Bengal
Bangladesh has signed a $335.78 million concessional loan agreement with China to expand and modernize the Mongla Port, located 80km from the Indian border.