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Ensure hostels are fully equipped before schools reopen, Naidu directs offi...

Ensure hostels are fully equipped before schools reopen, Naidu directs officials **Chief Minister Mandates Readiness for School Reopening, Emphasizes Swift Justice for Women** **[City, State] – [Date]** – In a proactive move to ensure a seamless transition as educational institutions prepare to... read more »

Workers protest over wage hike leads to ...

Workers protest over wage hike leads to unrest, violent face-off in Noida

Workers protest over wage hike leads to unrest, violent face-off in Noida U.P. forms high-level committee to resolve industrial discord; U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath appeals to workers to be wary of those attempting to spread industrial unrest; trade unions see link between protests and the... read more »

Major airline cancels hundreds of flight...

Major airline cancels hundreds of flights as 'last resort' over I...

Major airline cancels hundreds of flights as 'last resort' over Iran fuel crisis ## Cathay Pacific Slashes Summer Schedule Amid Soaring Fuel Costs and Geopolitical Tensions **Hong Kong –** Cathay Pacific Airways has announced a significant reduction in its planned summer flight... read more »

New April 2026 rules in France could see...

New April 2026 rules in France could see you fined 500 – full list

New April 2026 rules in France could see you fined 500 – full list ## France Implements Stricter Regulations: Tourists Advised to Stay Informed on New April 2026 Legislation **Paris, France** – As France prepares to usher in a new legislative period in April 2026, a comprehensive set of... read more »

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110 deteriorate in Pakistan floods

A government official in Pakistan said 110 people have been killed across the country in heavy monsoon downpours and flooding as more rain is forecast for the coming days. Ahmad Kamal, a spokesman... read more »

IS struggling to control its new-found oil riches:...

DUBAI: Though the dreaded Islamic State is earning over $3 million daily by producing about 80,000 barrels of oil in Iraq and Syria, experts say the... read more »

heavy Rains cause death 40 in Pakistan

Pakistani officials said heavy monsoon rains have killed 40 people across the country as the government warned of more flash flooding over the weekend. Ahmad... read more »

11 held in China for sale of toxic capsules

BEIJING: Eleven people have been arrested for production and sale of toxic capsules on massive scale in east China’s Zhejiang Province. Police arrested... read more »

The rise of ISIS: Group of 10,000 fighters now controls...

ISIS now controls territory the size of the UK, is making £600,000 a day from selling oil and ransoming hostages and has a fighting force of 10,000 militants,... read more »

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UAE can be world's best in road safety: WHO

UAE can be world’s best in road safety: WHO

Abu Dhabi – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has all the potential to be the best country in the world in road safety or at least among the top five, said a senior official of the World Health... read more »

Red Crescent loses 31 volunteers in Syria conflict

Red Crescent loses 31 volunteers in Syria conflict

Damascus – The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) declared Tuesday that 31 of its workers had lost their lives during the country’s... read more »

‘Date for Syria peace talks not finalised’

'Date for Syria peace talks not finalised'

Geneva – The UN and Arab League Joint Special Representative for Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, said Tuesday that the tripartite meeting of the UN, Russia and... read more »

Syria wants chemical weapons destroyed elsewhere

Experts gather in Cyprus to remove Syria's chemical weapons

The Hague – The chief of the global chemical weapons watchdog is confirming that Syria wants its poison gas and nerve agent stockpile destroyed outside... read more »

World powers prepare for Syria peace talks

World powers prepare for Syria peace talks

Geneva – Delegates from the UN, Russia and the US arrived here Tuesday for a trilateral meeting to prepare for the long-delayed peace talks on... read more »

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Myanmar defence chief stresses border security with India

Myanmar defence chief stresses border security with India

Yangon – Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar’s Defence Services Senior-General Min Aung Hlaing stressed the need for stability and security on the border with India, media said... read more »

Afghan peace delegation can meet Taliban leader: Pakistan

Afghan peace delegation can meet Taliban leader: P...

Islamabad – Pakistan said Wednesday that the Afghan High Peace Council delegation can meet a senior Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Baradar in a... read more »

UN Human Rights chief criticises Maldives Supreme Court

UN Human Rights chief criticises Maldives Supreme Court

Geneva – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay Wednesday criticised the Maldives Supreme Court for “excessively” interfering in... read more »

Myanmar president meets Indian Army chief

Myanmar president meets Indian Army chief

Naypyidaw – Myanmar President U Thein Sein met visiting Indian Army chief Gen. Bikram Singh here Wednesday, media reports said. Gen. Bikram Singh is on a... read more »

2,227 killed in US drone strikes in Pakistan: Minister

Six killed in US drone strike in Pakistan

Islamabad – The Pakistani Senate was informed Wednesday that a total of 2,227 people have so far been killed in 317 US drone attacks in the country since... read more »

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Iran war live: US negotiators due to arrive in Pakistan for ceasefire talks

Iran war live: US negotiators due to arrive in Pakistan for ceasefire talks **Regional Tensions Escalate as Ceasefire Diplomacy Gains Urgency** **Beirut, Lebanon –** The ongoing conflict... read more »

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Artemis II splashdown: Astronauts return to Earth after lunar mission

Artemis II splashdown: Astronauts return to Earth after lunar mission ### Artemis II Crew Successfully Concludes Historic Lunar Voyage with Pacific Ocean Splashdown **A monumental chapter... read more »

This Startup Wants You to Pay Up to Talk With AI Versions of Human Experts

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Suspect Arrested for Allegedly Throwing Molotov Cocktail at Sam A...

Suspect Arrested for Allegedly Throwing Molotov Cocktail at Sam Altmans Home ## Suspect Apprehended Following Incendiary Incident and Threats Targeting OpenAI Leadership **SAN FRANCISCO, CA** – Law... read more »