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WorldPakistan forms committee to oversee Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after imposing governor’s rule
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed an 11-member committee led by Ishaq Dar to oversee governance and security in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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WorldTrump’s plan to buy Russian diesel raises questions over US sanctions
Russia says it is discussing diesel supplies with the United States after Trump’s deal with Putin, but lawmakers warn the imports could undermine sanctions.
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WorldPakistan warns Afghan Taliban militants could threaten its rule, as tensions deepen
Pakistan urged Afghanistan to act against militants operating from its territory, while Kabul rejected the accusations and accused Islamabad of undermining negotiations.
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WorldIran says it hit third supertanker in Strait of Hormuz as Indian seafarers remain missing
The IRGC Navy said the vessel caught fire after ignoring warnings, as two Indian nationals remain missing following a drone attack on MT Petro Dolphin off Oman.
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WorldCBSE to hold Class 12 exams in seven conflict-hit West Asian countries from October 23
CBSE will hold Class 12 exams in seven West Asian countries from October 23-28 for students dissatisfied with results under the special assessment scheme.
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WorldMagnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes southern Panama days after powerful tremors
The quake struck near Río Grande at a depth of 10 km, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
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WorldUS judge halts tree-cutting at historic DC golf course linked to Trump’s renovation plans
Judge Ana Reyes cites inadequate notice and orders a hearing on the Trump administration’s tree-cutting plans.
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WorldTwo Houthi missiles targeting Khamis Mushait intercepted: Saudi-led coalition
Yemeni military spokesperson Majeed al-Nuzaili said government forces had conducted 1,879 “targeting operations” against Houthis.
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WorldBurnham urges closer EU ties, says Russia’s alleged Brexit interference highlights risks
Burnham called for a long-term debate on relations with the EU ahead of a November 20 summit in Brussels, citing concerns over Russian interference in European elections.
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WorldIED blast near LoC in Poonch triggers security alert; Army defuses two landmines
The explosion in Poonch’s Krishna Ghati sector caused casualties, but the number and circumstances remain unclear.
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WorldRAF fairford security incident 'almost certainly' directed by Iran: Andy Burnham
The UK prime minister has previously said that there are strong indications that Iran was linked to the apparent plan to attack RAF Fairford in September.
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WorldWasn’t one theft enough? Renoir suspect visits another museum; police on high alert
French police recovered two stolen Renoir paintings worth €4.2 million and arrested six suspects, after a suspect’s museum visit raised fears of another theft.
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WorldUS Federal agents search Rep Ilhan Omar's home as part of criminal investigation: Sources
The Justice Department confirmed a court-authorised search in the Washington area but did not disclose details of the investigation.
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WorldFrom Jantar Mantar, New Delhi to Hyde Park, London: Iconic protest sites at the heart of cities
As Delhi’s Jantar Mantar loses its status as a protest site, public squares and designated free-speech zones worldwide offer examples of demonstrations in city centres.
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World2026 Arctic Circle: Greenland dispute exposes growing rift between US and European allies
This year's Arctic Circle Assembly highlighted diverging priorities, with Washington pushing for expanded military capabilities and resource development.
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WorldSaudi Arabia probes air defence failure after deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
The investigation is examining how Houthi missiles and drones evaded Saudi defences, as Riyadh seeks greater US involvement amid attacks threatening to widen regional tensions.
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WorldEU imposes sweeping sanctions on entities linked to Russian arms industry
The sanctions, announced by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, is the biggest single listing since the Russia-Ukraine war started almost five years ago.
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WorldPakistan: Petition challenging emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa filed in court
The petition alleges that the measures imposed by President Asif Ali Zardari are unconstitutional and violate fundamental rights, as opposition leaders prepare a separate legal challenge.
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WorldKyiv ready for energy ceasefire, but not one-sided deal: Ukrainian foreign minister
Kyiv said that Russian strikes continued even after Donald Trump announced an energy truce on October 11.
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WorldRobert E Hall, Michael Woodford win 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics
The duo bagged the top honour for the study of 'microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation'.