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China suspends Japanese film releases amid diplomatic row over Taiwan

China suspends Japanese film releases amid diplomatic row over Taiwan ## Japanese Film Releases in China Face Uncertain Future Amidst Geopolitical Tensions Beijing – A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the release of several highly anticipated Japanese films in China, as distributors have... read more »

Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers apolo...

Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers apologises over Epstein emails

Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers apologises over Epstein emails ## Summers Announces Reduced Public Profile Following Scrutiny of Epstein Communications **Cambridge, MA** – Former Harvard University President Lawrence Summers has announced a curtailment of his public engagements in the wake of... read more »

County Louth crash victims were couple w...

County Louth crash victims were couple who had 'just returned from Dub...

County Louth crash victims were couple who had 'just returned from Dubai holiday' ## Five Young Adults Killed in Dundalk Collision **Dundalk, County Louth –** A tragic two-vehicle collision near Dundalk, County Louth, has claimed the lives of five young adults, leaving the local... read more »

Brit, 14, 'critical' after bei...

Brit, 14, 'critical' after being swept out to sea was 'takin...

Brit, 14, 'critical' after being swept out to sea was 'taking one last swim' **British Teenager in Critical Condition Following Near-Drowning Incident on Costa Brava** GIRONA, SPAIN – A 14-year-old British girl is fighting for her life in a Spanish hospital after being swept... read more »

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‘Fake’ interpreter at Mandela memorial claims to have...

London – The controversial sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service has said he is a “great fake” who exposed the South African government. Thamsanqa... read more »

S Sudan rebel leader demands proper talks before a...

London – South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar has said there must be proper negotiations before the rebels can agree to a truce with the... read more »

South Sudan army says not received ceasefire order

Khartoum – South Sudan’s army Saturday said it has not received any order to end fighting with forces loyal to former South Sudan vice-president... read more »

Thousands of people displaced in South Sudan: UN

Geneva – The escalating violence in South Sudan has left hundreds of thousands of people in the country displaced, and the total number was expected to... read more »

South Sudan army announces victory in Malakal

Khartoum – South Sudanese army Friday announced the end of fighting in Malakal, the capital city of Upper Nile state, with a victory over the forces... read more »

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Israel imposes new Gaza aid restrictions, keeps Rafah crossing cl...

Gaza / Jerusalem –Israel has imposed new restrictions on humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip and kept the Rafah border crossing with Egypt closed, intensifying strain on the fragile... read more »

Israel confirms transfer of 4 more bodies from Gaz...

Jerusalem / Gaza – Israel has confirmed the transfer of four more bodies of deceased captives from Gaza, handed over to the International... read more »

Syrian refugee elected mayor of German town, years afte...

Ostelsheim, Baden-Württemberg – In a landmark moment for Germany’s evolving political landscape, Ryyan Alshebl, a 29-year-old Syrian refugee who... read more »

‘New Normal’: Is Pakistan trying to set new red lines w...

Islamabad, Pakistan – October 15, 2025 :In a dramatic escalation of long-simmering tensions, deadly clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border have left... read more »

Syria’s new leader visits Moscow for talks with P...

Moscow, Russia — October 15, 2025: In a historic diplomatic shift, Syria’s transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Moscow on Wednesday for his... read more »

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Man in China kills 2 in knife attack at school

Officials said a 40-year-old man stabbed students and teachers with a knife at a school in central China, killing two people and injuring four before jumping to his death. Chengguan township official... read more »

China bus-truck collision death toll rises to 15

The death toll in a massive head-on collision between a truck and bus in northwestern China has risen to 15, with 48 other people being treated for... read more »

9 killed in heavy rains in southwest China

At least nine people were killed and 11 others went missing after heavy rains lashed southwest China for the last two days. Nine deaths were reported in Xishui... read more »

Lakes formed by quake in China threaten flooding

Rescuers raced on Tuesday to evacuate villages near rising lakes formed by landslides, complicating relief efforts following a strong earthquake in southern... read more »

China to shut down 1700 small collieries

China’s work safety watchdog on Thursday vowed to close over 1,700 accident-prone small coal mines in a bid to enhance safety and reduce casualties. Yang... read more »

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Far East

Kim’s executed uncle’s wife likely involved in husban...

London – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s aunt seem to be involved in making the final decision to execute her husband over power abuse and trying to overthrow the state. He husband,... read more »

Execution in North Korea worries South Korea

Seoul – South Korea expressed deep concern about a series of occurrences in North Korea, including the execution of Jang Song-Thaek, who was... read more »

Deposed senior North Korean leader executed

Seoul – Jang Song-Thaek, deposed senior official of North Korea, has been executed after the Special Military Tribunal found him guilty of treason, the... read more »

Thai protesters cut power to govt HQ, ask army to step ...

Thai govt rejects call to delay elections after clashes

Bangkok – Thai opposition protesters on Thursday cut power and water supplies to the government headquarters and appealed to the powerful military to... read more »

Thai caretaker PM calls meeting to resolve crisis

Bangkok – Thailand caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Thursday invited all political parties and sections of the society to meet Sunday to seek... read more »

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Middle East

Second Wave of Deadly Explosions in Lebanon Targets Communication...

Lebanon faced a new wave of attacks as walkie-talkies and pagers, reportedly rigged with explosives, detonated across the country. The blasts killed at least 20 and wounded over 450, intensifying... read more »

Exploding Pagers in Lebanon and Syria: A Sophistic...

A recent wave of pager explosions has rocked Hezbollah in Lebanon and Syria, killing at least nine people, including an 8-year-old girl, and injuring... read more »

IDF Ground Forces Chief Steps Down Amid Gaza Conflict: ...

In a significant and unexpected development, Major General Tamir Yadai, the Chief of Ground Forces for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), has resigned from his... read more »

PIL in Indian Supreme Court Seeks to Halt Arms Exports ...

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court of India demanding a halt to the export of arms, ammunition, and military equipment to... read more »

Turkey Detains Liridon Rexhepi in Major Mossad Espionag...

In a significant intelligence operation, Turkish authorities have arrested Liridon Rexhepi, a Kosovo national identified as the head of Mossad’s... read more »

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South Asia

US disappointed over Shinzo Abe's visit to war shrine

Pakistan cautious on Japanese PM’s shrine visit

Islamabad – Pakistan Friday was cautious in reaction to the Japanese prime minister’s controversial visit to the World War II related Yasukuni shrine, which drew strong opposition from... read more »

Bangladesh deploys troops for parliamentary poll

Dhaka – Tens of thousands of Bangladeshi troops have been deployed across the country ahead of parliamentary poll slated for Jan 5 next year... read more »

Bangladesh security forces lay siege around Khaleda Zia...

Bangladesh security forces on Thursday laid a siege around the residence of opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Khaleda Zia, ahead of an... read more »

Musharraf to file intra-court appeal with IHC against t...

Musharraf rejects Pak offer of air ambulance for his ailing mother

Islamabad – Former president General Pervez Musharraf has decided to file an intra-court appeal (ICA) with a two-member division bench of the Islamabad... read more »

Pakistan to try ex-president Musharraf for high treason

Islamabad – A special court here is scheduled to begin Tuesday trial of Pakistan’s former president Pervez Musharraf for abrogating the... read more »

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Australia

Australia’s Qantas to shut down Avalon maintenance facility

Sydney – Australia’s largest airline Qantas Friday announced that it would close its Avalon heavy maintenance facility at the end of March 2014 due to the retirement of its Boeing 747... read more »

`2Day FM` in soup on prank call which claimed Jaci...

Sydney – The 2Day FM has lost its bid to prevent the ACMA from looking into the infamous royal prank call last December that pushed Indian... read more »

Same-sex marriage drawing overseas couples to New Zeala...

Wellington – More than a third of the same- sex couples getting married under a new law in New Zealand are coming from overseas, authorities said... read more »

Indian origin man Tarun Asthana dies after assault in N...

Wellington – An Indian origin man in New Zealand died at a hospital Monday, two days after he was attacked by a sailor. Tarun Asthana, 25, a trainee... read more »

Indian Ocean countries to boost cooperation: Australian...

Canberra – The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) countries have agreed to a stronger collaborative effort on maritime security, economic growth and... read more »

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Europe

Russian authorities detain suspect over St. Petersburg cafe blast

Russian authorities detain suspect over St. Petersburg cafe blast What we covered here A female suspect has been detained in connection with an explosion that killed a prominent Russian military... read more »

Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable ICBM at Ukraine: A Da...

On November 21, 2024, Russia launched intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) at Ukraine for the first time during the ongoing conflict.... read more »

Geopolitical Intrigue and Legal Battles: The High-Stake...

The recent indictment of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France has stirred global interest, intertwining legal, political, and international business dynamics.... read more »

Breaking News: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in Fra...

Pavel Durov, CEO and founder of Telegram, was arrested on August 24, 2024, at Le Bourget Airport in Paris by French customs officers. Durov was detained under... read more »

Ukraine Launches Major Drone Attack on Moscow and Surro...

In one of the most significant escalations of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Ukrainian forces launched a massive drone attack targeting... read more »

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North America

Donald Trump’s Day-One Executive Orders: Implications for B...

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump commenced his second term by signing a series of executive orders targeting key policy areas, including immigration, environmental commitments, and federal... read more »

Elon Musk’s Gesture at Trump Rally Sparks Co...

During a rally celebrating President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, at Washington D.C.’s Capital One Arena, tech... read more »

Biden Grants Largest Single-Day Clemency in U.S. Histor...

President Joe Biden marked a historic day in clemency actions on December 11, 2024, by commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 individuals and granting... read more »

Breaking News: Donald Trump Secures 2024 U.S. Presidenc...

In a decisive outcome, Donald Trump has won the 2024 U.S. presidential election, crossing the critical threshold of 277 electoral votes to secure victory.... read more »

India-Canada Row: Diplomatic Tensions Escalate Over All...

The diplomatic row between India and Canada has intensified after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of involvement in the killing of Sikh... read more »

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United States

Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris: Highlights from the First Presiden...

The first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle, featuring Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, captivated audiences and set the stage for a heated race. Both candidates showcased contrasting... read more »

Boeing Starliner Lands Safely Without Astronauts A...

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft made a successful landing on September 7, 2024, but without its intended crew—astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch... read more »

Breaking News: Sunita Williams Faces Critical Oxygen Sh...

In a startling development, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams may be facing a life-threatening situation aboard her spacecraft. Reports indicate that she has... read more »

Kamala Harris Gains Strong Endorsements from Barack and...

At the recent Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris received major endorsements as she gears up to lead the party in the 2024 election.... read more »

Trump Hints at Cabinet Position for Elon Musk, Democrat...

Washington, D.C. – August 20, 2024— In a surprising development on the campaign trail, former President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of... read more »

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