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WorldHebron operations displace 1,500 Palestinians, with more evacuations feared
Palestinian officials say Israeli military operations since 23 October have forced residents from their homes in the occupied West Bank city.
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WorldMusk accuses Ukraine of breaching Starlink rules over drone strikes
The SpaceX chief says a loophole was closed last week as Ukraine reports restored satellite communications following restrictions that disrupted military operations.
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WorldThousands rally in Tel Aviv demanding probe into October 7 attack failures
Protesters called for an independent commission of inquiry and political accountability ahead of Israel’s October 27 election, the first since the Hamas-led attack in 2023.
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WorldKim Jong Un opens new bridge with China, vows to strengthen bilateral ties
The North Korean leader visited the Chinese border city of Dandong to inaugurate the New Yalu River Bridge, signalling closer cooperation with Beijing amid growing ties with Russia.
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WorldItaly protests spread as rising costs fuel demonstrations across cities
Thousands rallied over living costs, housing and government policies, with clashes in Rome, Bologna and Turin and protesters entering Rome's Colosseum.
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WorldYemen’s Houthis claim large-scale attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities
Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree said the operations targeted sites in Riyadh, Yanbu, Rabigh, Dammam and other locations, but the claims have not been independently verified.
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WorldIran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US ends naval blockade
Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam said Tehran conveyed its proposal through Pakistan, while signalling it would assess a regional defence pact involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.
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WorldUK police review 2019 letter about allegations against Meghan's father
The Metropolitan Police said it shared the letter with Harry and Meghan's office but did not pass the allegations to other law enforcement agencies; authorities in the Philippines are investigating separate claims.
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WorldFrance protests: Over 1 lakh march in Paris as police fire tear gas, 135 arrested nationwide
Demonstrations have widened beyond student demands, drawing trade unions and the Yellow Vests movement amid anger over purchasing power, education and economic pressures.
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WorldIndia, Russia target $100 billion trade and $50 billion investment by 2030
India plans to support Russia's demand for skilled workers as the two countries pursue $100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030, says Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar.
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WorldTrump repeats claim of stopping India-Pakistan conflict, says tariff threats halted fighting
Donald Trump expressed disappointment over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming he had helped end eight wars, including the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, despite India's rejection of his mediation claims.
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WorldIran claims full control of Strait of Hormuz, warns US of ‘severe consequences’ if attacked again
Iran has warned that US military vessels will not be allowed to enter the Persian Gulf under any circumstances, as tensions escalate over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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WorldEight regional, European nations call for diplomacy to resolve conflicts
Ministers from Turkiye, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, France, Germany, Italy and the UK met in Istanbul to discuss regional security and trade disruptions.
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WorldUkraine regains full Starlink access for drones as speed restrictions are lifted
Kyiv said connections were stable for equipment travelling above 400 kph, while Ukrainian forces reported strikes on Russian industrial facilities linked to missile production.
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WorldPakistan's Jamaat-e-Islami intensifies protests against petroleum levy and rising inflation
Protests across Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, Swabi, Charsadda and Khyber also highlighted electricity and gas shortages and worsening law and order.
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WorldFrance protests: Opposition leaders defy police order over Paris march route
Authorities have announced nationwide security measures after last week's violence, while organisers plan demonstrations over education conditions and rising living costs.
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WorldUS visa revocations surge over 300% in last three months: What’s driving the crackdown?
More than 1,25,000 visas were reportedly cancelled between August and October, amid tighter immigration enforcement and expanded scrutiny of applicants.
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WorldIsrael imposes closures, evacuates residents in West Bank's Hebron after two soldiers killed
Residents faced blocked roads and checkpoint closures, disrupting daily travel, as Israeli forces searched areas linked to the attack.
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Four pilots killed as two Philippine air force planes collide mid-air
The air force did not provide details of what it called an accidental crash.
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WorldMan convicted of murder and rape of North Carolina student after 14 years
Miguel Salguero Olivares was found guilty of first-degree murder, rape, sexual offence and burglary after prosecutors presented DNA and fingerprint evidence linking him to the 19-year-old’s killing.