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Elderly Palestinians determined to stay ...

Elderly Palestinians determined to stay in Gaza despite terrible conditions

Elderly Palestinians determined to stay in Gaza despite terrible conditions ## Resilience Amidst Ruins: Gaza’s Elderly Hold Fast to Their Homeland **Gaza City, Palestine –** In the heart of a landscape scarred by decades of conflict and recurrent devastation, a profound sense of resilience... read more »

Norway police investigate former PM Jagl...

Norway police investigate former PM Jagland over Epstein ties

Norway police investigate former PM Jagland over Epstein ties **World Economic Forum Launches Internal Review Amidst Epstein Connections** The World Economic Forum (WEF) has initiated an internal review of its dealings with the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, in light of recent... read more »

Thailand election 2026: What are the mai...

Thailand election 2026: What are the main parties? What do polls suggest?

Thailand election 2026: What are the main parties? What do polls suggest? **Thailand Poised for Pivotal Election Amidst Hopes for Political Stability** Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand stands at a critical juncture as it prepares for a general election this Sunday, a vote widely regarded as a... read more »

Election matters: Bangladesh vote reache...

Election matters: Bangladesh vote reaches Britain, but some feel excluded

Election matters: Bangladesh vote reaches Britain, but some feel excluded ## Historic Overseas Voting for Bangladeshi Diaspora Sparks Enthusiasm and Division **London, UK** – A landmark development in Bangladesh’s electoral process is resonating within the United Kingdom, as for the first... read more »

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Arab states mull air strikes on ISIS

PARIS: Several Arab countries have offered to carry out airstrikes against militants from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, senior US state department officials said on Sunday. The offer was... read more »

Kerry visits Israel amid reports of faltering Israeli-Palestinian talks

Iraq Crisis: John Kerry says US-Arab coalition ...

Ten Arab countries have agreed to help the US in its fight against the jihadist group, Islamic State (IS). After talks with US Secretary of State... read more »

Floods in Pakistan, India blamed on lack of planning, c...

The devastating floods in India and Pakistan are a result of deforestation, unplanned development and climate change, experts said Thursday, and the region... read more »

Life under ISIS: Captured teenage girl tells story of h...

A Yazidi girl captured by ISIS has revealed the extreme abuse she suffers as a sex slave at the hands of Islamic State (IS) extremists. Only 17 years old,... read more »

Kashmir disaster: 6 Lakh in difficulties, Near 50,000 R...

Almost 200 people have died in the state’s worst floods in 60 years. With the weather clearing, 61 Air Force choppers and transport aircraft have made... read more »

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Russia and Ukraine trade barbs over alleged drone attack on Putin...

Russia and Ukraine trade barbs over alleged drone attack on Putin residence **Kremlin Accusation of Ukrainian Drone Strike Sparks International Tensions** Moscow has accused Kyiv of orchestrating a... read more »

Meta acquires intelligent agent firm Manus, cappin...

Meta acquires intelligent agent firm Manus, capping year of aggressive AI moves ## Meta Bolsters AI Portfolio with Acquisition of Singaporean Agent... read more »

Copper on pace for best year since 2009 as AI demand, s...

Copper on pace for best year since 2009 as AI demand, supply fears fuel record price rally **Copper Ascends to Historic Highs Amidst AI Boom and Supply... read more »

Softbank to buy data center firm DigitalBridge for $4 b...

Softbank to buy data center firm DigitalBridge for $4 billion in AI push **SoftBank Group Invests $4 Billion in Data Infrastructure Acquisition, Bolstering AI... read more »

We're adding this AI giant back to the portfolio, ...

We're adding this AI giant back to the portfolio, recognizing things have changed **Investment Firm Re-evaluates Stance, Re-establishes Position in... read more »

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Bopara shocked at his omission from ODI squad

When England picked a 15-man squad to face India in ODIs, experienced campaigner, Ravi Bopara’s name was missing from the list. Bopara, on his part, said that he was shocked to know about his... read more »

Harbhajan, Laxman call Jayawardene legend

New Delhi: Cricketers, both former as well as current, took to social media to hail retiring Sri Lankan great Mahela Jayawardene as a legend.Indian... read more »

Anil Kumble, Srinath Walk Out of Karnataka Cricket AGM ...

Bangalore: Karnataka has produced some of the country’s greatest cricketers, but all is not smooth sailing when it comes to cricket administration. The... read more »

Former players want Fletcher out, question Dhoni’...

India’s beleaguered cricketers have come under sharp criticism from former players who called for coach Duncan Fletcher’s immediate ouster while... read more »

Injured Watson out of Zimbabwe tour

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has been withdrawn from the cricket tour of Zimbabwe due to a sprained ankle after stepping on a ball during training in... read more »

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New study reveals phenomenon that could have major impacts on our...

New study reveals phenomenon that could have major impacts on our oceans here's what you need to know ## Ocean Acidification Amplified by Unexpected Coastal Phenomenon, Study Finds **Coastal... read more »

US judge rules NSA data collection unconstitutional

Judge green lights New Yorks drivers license law, ...

Judge green lights New Yorks drivers license law, rejecting a Trump administration challenge ## New York’s Driver’s License Law Survives... read more »

Officials warn residents may need to evacuate major cit...

Officials warn residents may need to evacuate major city amid escalating crisis: 'Unprecedented in modern times' ## City on Alert: Evacuation... read more »

Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow

Two police officers killed in explosion in Moscow ## Moscow Mourns Loss of Two Officers in Apparent Bombing **Moscow, Russia** – The Russian capital is in... read more »

Dangerous storm to flood California, threatening lives ...

Dangerous trend of using cinnamon, spice to provide cheap highs emerges

Dangerous storm to flood California, threatening lives and property before Christmas ## California Braces for Intense Atmospheric River, Flood Threat... read more »

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`Sacked` Villas-Boas hints next managing job may be away from England

Immune` Villas-Boas says not ‘fearful` of losing Tottenham ...

London – A defiant Andre Villas-Boas has insisted that he does not fear for his job as Tottenham Hotspur manager despite Sunday’s 6-0 defeat to Manchester City, and said that said he is... read more »

Arsenal look to extend lead at top of table

Arsenal look to extend lead at top of table

Arsenal can steal a march on their title rivals this weekend by opening up a seven-point gap at the top of the Premier League. Four points clear at... read more »

`Sleep-deprived` Posh wears sunglasses to hide tired ey...

Posh`s wedding tiara fails to sell at UK auction

London – Victoria Beckham has revealed that her sunglasses are necessary to conceal her tired eyes caused due to sleepless baby nights. The 39-year-old... read more »

Manchester United humble Bayer Leverkusen in Champions ...

Manchester United humble Bayer Leverkusen in Champions League

Berlin – Bayer Leverkusen suffered heavy debacle on home soil as Manchester United cruised to a 5-0 win in group A of the Champions League... read more »

Man City boss Pellegrini rules out Joe Hart’s exi...

Man City boss Pellegrini rules out Joe Hart's exit from club in January

London – Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has refused claims that goalkeeper Joe Hart will leave the team during the January transfer... read more »

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Health & Fitness

Small changes to kids’ fast food meals can help cut calorie consumption

Small changes to kids’ fast food meals can help cut calorie consu...

Washington – Researchers have revealed that small changes to common combo meals in places like McDonald’s restaurants can help reduce kids’ calorie consumption. Researchers at Cornell... read more »

Diet affects metabolism by disrupting body’s circadian rhythms

Diet affects metabolism by disrupting body’s circa...

Washington –  Researchers have found that a high-fat diet affects the molecular mechanism controlling the internal body clock that regulates... read more »

Anxiety linked to higher stroke risk

Anxiety linked to higher stroke risk

Washington –  A new study has suggested that the greater your anxiety level, the more likely you are to have a stroke. It is the first time researchers... read more »

Chewing gum could be culprit behind teens` migraine hea...

Chewing gum could be culprit behind teens` migraine headaches

Washington – Researchers have said that the lip smacking, bubble popping, discarded gum, could be giving migraine headaches to teenagers. Now, Dr. Nathan... read more »

New `groundbreaking` breakthrough links autism symptoms...

New `groundbreaking` breakthrough links autism symptoms to gut microbes

Washington – Researchers have shown that feeding mice a beneficial type of bacteria can ameliorate autism-like symptoms. The autism study strengthens the... read more »

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Govt hikes tariff value on imported gold

Govt hikes tariff value on imported gold

New Delhi – Amid short supply of gold in domestic market during the festival season, the government on Wednesday hiked the import tariff value of gold to USD 442 per ten gram in line with... read more »

Gold prices dropped by Rs 420 to Rs 31,930 per ten gram

Gold prices dropped by Rs 420 to Rs 31,930 per ten...

Gold prices dropped by Rs 420 to Rs 31,930 per ten gram in the national capital on Tuesday owing to slackened demand driven by weak global trend and... read more »

Sensex falls 113 points; FMCG, Bank stocks decline

Sensex trades flat in pre-noon trade

Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets ended Monday’s trade 113 points down, as fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), bank and metal... read more »

Gold prices dropped by Rs. 220 to Rs. 32,350 per ten gr...

Jobs on the line as gold sector suffers under curbs

Gold and silver prices fell in the national capital on Monday on emergence of profit selling by stockists at prevailing higher levels amid weak global... read more »

Gold prices gained by Rs. 170 to Rs. 32,570 per ten gra...

Gold prices gained by Rs. 170 to Rs. 32,570 per ten gram

Gold and silver prices climbed in the national capital on Saturday on frantic buying by stockists and jewellery fabricators for the approaching Diwali festival... read more »

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Myth or fact: Is Hibiscus the new drug to cure diabetes naturally...

New Delhi: Diabetes has become a common disease these days just like any other whacky flu, cough and cold. Life is certainly not easy for a diabetic as one has to maintain a healthy lifestyle... read more »

Mangoes may help lower blood sugar: study

Daily consumption of 10 grammes of mangoes can help manage high blood sugar, particularly in obese people, a new study has found. Researchers found... read more »

8 healthy foods every woman must eat

While eating healthy is essential for both the sexes, men and women have different dietary requirements. Here are some foods that every woman must include in... read more »

Recipe: Tomato chicken with brown rice

Tomato chicken with brown rice is a delightful blend of spices and tangy tomatoes. It is essentially chicken pieces coated with many fragrant spices like... read more »

What to avoid when you are in a relationship

When you are involved in a romantic relationship, it is essential to make the girl special. And you don’t need to make Herculean efforts to please her.... read more »

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Middle East

Saudi petrochem giant opens tech centre in Bangalore

No leniency for illegal foreign workers: Saudi Arabia

Riyadh – Saudi Arabia said Saturday that there would be no leniency shown toward those organisations who hire illegal immigrants, Xinhua reported. Saudi Arabia launched a nation-wide inspection... read more »

World powers' representatives in consultations about Iran n-talks

World powers’ representatives in consultatio...

Geneva – Representatives of the US, Britain, France, Russia and China, plus Germany, are consulting with their countries prior to the start of... read more »

Over 62,000 migrants arrived in Yemen this year: UN

Over 62,000 migrants arrived in Yemen this year: UN

United Nations – Over 62,000 asylum seekers, refugees and migrants arrived in Yemen from the Horn of Africa in the first 10 months of this year, a UN... read more »

John Kerry warns of violence if Israel-Palestinian peac...

John Kerry warns of violence if Israel-Palestinian peace talks fail

Amman – US Secretary of State John Kerry warned today of a return to violence if faltering peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians ultimately... read more »

Syrian war cost tops $103 bn: UN

Syria rebel chief Liwa al-Tawhid Brigade killed in regime strike

Washington – The total cost of Syria’s almost three-year-long conflict has reached over $103 billion in the first half of 2013, the UN said. The... read more »

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The UN is worth fighting for: General Assembly President

The UN is worth fighting for: General Assembly President **General Assembly President Urges Renewed Commitment to United Nations Amidst Global Challenges** New York – In a fervent call to action,... read more »

Myanmars Rohingya people called Muslim dogs before...

Myanmars Rohingya people called Muslim dogs before attacks, ICJ hears **International Court of Justice Hears Testimony on Alleged Incitement of... read more »

Irans protests come after waves of unrest, spanning yea...

Irans protests come after waves of unrest, spanning years **Title: Echoes of Discontent: Examining the Trajectory of Iranian Protests** Recent demonstrations... read more »

With smiling selfies and K-pop jam session, Japan and C...

With smiling selfies and K-pop jam session, Japan and China woo South Korea **South Korea Navigates Shifting Geopolitical Tides Amidst Regional... read more »

Ukraines politicians trade barbs as Kyiv shivers amid t...

Anna Hazare says Kejriwal a model for all apoliticians

Ukraines politicians trade barbs as Kyiv shivers amid the loss of power **Kyiv Grapples with Infrastructure Strain as Winter Bites** Kyiv, Ukraine – The... read more »

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Politics

No Murli Manohar Joshi in ‘Below 75’ Narendra Modi Ca...

New Delhi – Narendra Modi’s cabinet will not include Murli Manohar Joshi, who was a key minister in the last BJP government. Mr Joshi reportedly did not make it to the list because of Mr... read more »

Sushma Swaraj likely to become the next foreign mi...

NEW DELHI: Sushma Swaraj is likely to become the next foreign minister of India, sources here said ahead of PM-designate Narendra Modi’s... read more »

Delhi court issues warrant against Shazia Ilmi in defam...

Action should be taken against Tejpal as per law: Shazia Ilmi

New Delhi – A Delhi court on Saturday issued bailable warrant against Aam Aadmi Party leader Shazia Ilmi for non-appearance in a defamation case filed... read more »

Finally, Sonia congratulates Modi

Congress complains to EC over Modi's 'Mama', Sonia's illness comments

NEW DELHI: Days before Narendra Modi’s swearing-in as Prime Minister, Congress president Sonia Gandhi has written a letter, congratulating him on... read more »

Nawaz Sharif at Narendra Modi’s Swearing In? Paki...

New Delhi – Pakistan has said it will announce today whether its Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will attend Narendra Modi’s oath ceremony as... read more »

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Sci - Tech

Gene involved in response to cocaine identified

Gene involved in response to cocaine identified

Washington – Neuroscience researchers including an Indian origin scientist have identified a gene in mice that appears to underlie the intensity of the response to cocaine. The UT Southwestern... read more »

Spotify rolls out Spotiamp to honour Winamp for music streaming

Spotify rolls out Spotiamp to honour Winamp for mu...

Washington – As the good old Winamp has headed to its untimely demise, music-streaming service Spotify has reportedly rolled out... read more »

New Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet ad claims Apple iPad not su...

New Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet ad claims Apple iPad not suitable for outdoors

Washington – Taking a dig at rival Apple’s iPad, Nokia has reportedly released a new ad for its Lumia 2520 tablet in which it is telling people that... read more »

`Effective` second gen biofuels closer to reality

`Effective` second gen biofuels closer to reality

Washington – Researchers have made a breakthrough in developing second generation of biofuels; they have found a family of enzymes that can degrade... read more »

Genetic causes of common disorders revealed

'Junk DNA' in brain may cause schizophrenia

Washington – Researchers have found that six common diseases arise from DNA changes located outside genes. The study from the laboratory of Peter... read more »

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South Asia

No peace talks with Pakistan government: Taliban

No peace talks with Pakistan government: Taliban

Islamabad – Blaming the Pakistan government for the death of their chief Hakimullah Mehsud in a US drone attack Friday, the Pakistan Taliban said they would not hold any peace talks with the... read more »

Pak admits Iran gas pipeline project cannot go ahead unless US sanctions issue resolved

Iran urges Pakistan to build its gas pipeline

Tehran – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh has asked Pakistan to build its own section of natural gas pipeline. “Big volume of... read more »

Sri Lanka rejects controversial war video by British me...

Sri Lanka trade show attracts $1 bn investment

Colombo – The Sri Lankan military Sunday rejected a new video released by a British television channel which accuses the army of committing war... read more »

Maldives president warns against foreign interference

Maldives president warns against foreign interference

Male – Maldives President Mohamed Waheed Sunday said that foreigners should not interfere in the domestic issues of the Maldives. In a speech to mark the... read more »

Five killed in Pakistan grenade attack

Haqqani network leader's son killed in Pakistan

Islamabad – At least five people were killed and two others injured Sunday evening in a hand grenade attack at a meeting in northwest Pakistan, media... read more »

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Can you spot 12 Welsh sports stars who made headlines in 2025?

Can you spot 12 Welsh sports stars who made headlines in 2025? ## Welsh Sporting Prowess Shines Bright in Landmark 2025 Welsh sport enjoyed a year of remarkable achievements in 2025, with athletes... read more »

Has Bashir become 'unselectable' for Eng...

Has Bashir become 'unselectable' for England during Ashes? ## Bashir’s Ashes Absence: An Investment Yet to Pay Dividends for... read more »

'Always hungry, always brave' – why Man...

'Always hungry, always brave' – why Man City want Semenyo ## Semenyo Emerges as Premier League Transfer Target Amidst Bournemouth Stance The... read more »

Ulster make six changes for Connacht URC game

Ulster make six changes for Connacht URC game ## Ulster Revamp Lineup for Crucial URC Clash Against Connacht Ulster Rugby has announced a significant reshuffle... read more »

No WRU decision on how to cull side in 2025

No WRU decision on how to cull side in 2025 **Welsh Rugby Union Delays Decision on Regional Restructuring Until Late 2025** Cardiff, Wales – The Welsh Rugby... read more »

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World

Arvind Kejriwal becomes Delhi's 7th CM

Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammy Lifetime Achievemen...

Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award **Fela Kuti Honored with Prestigious Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Cementing Afrobeat’s Global Legacy** In a... read more »

Epstein file photos appear to show Andrew crouched...

Epstein file photos appear to show Andrew crouched over female on floor **Newly Released Documents Spark Renewed Scrutiny of Prince Andrew’s... read more »

Israeli airstrikes kill 32 in Gaza, Palestinian officia...

Israeli airstrikes kill 32 in Gaza, Palestinian officials say **Gaza Health Ministry Reports Significant Civilian Casualties Following Israeli... read more »

Iranian missiles pose deadly threat to region, gulf all...

IAEA experts visit Iranian Arak reactor

Iranian missiles pose deadly threat to region, gulf allies warn U.S. **Iranian Missile Capabilities Raise Regional Security Concerns for Gulf... read more »

Can workers compete with machines and stay relevant in ...

Can workers compete with machines and stay relevant in the AI era? ### Navigating the AI Revolution: Ensuring Human Relevance and Equitable Progress The advent... read more »

Welcome to the agrihood the neighbourhood of the future?

Welcome to the agrihood the neighbourhood of the future? **Urban Innovation: Brazil’s Agrihoods Offer a Blueprint for Sustainable City Living** In an era defined by the escalating... read more »

Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79

Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79 **Esteemed Snooker Figure John Virgo Passes Away at 79** The world of professional snooker is in mourning following the announcement of the death of John... read more »

Pitch inspections for Aberdeen v Celtic & Dundee v Motherwell

Pitch inspections for Aberdeen v Celtic & Dundee v Motherwell ## Scottish Football Fixtures Face Disruption Amidst Weather Concerns **Aberdeen, Scotland –** The upcoming weekend of... read more »

Pitch inspections to decide on Aberdeen-Celtic and Dundee-Motherwell

Pitch inspections to decide on Aberdeen-Celtic and Dundee-Motherwell **Scottish Football Faces Fixture Uncertainty as Weather Impacts Key Encounters** **Aberdeen’s Pittodrie Stadium... read more »

Bus crashes in Brazils Alagoas state, killing at least 16 people

Bus crashes in Brazils Alagoas state, killing at least 16 people **Tragic Collision Claims Lives in Alagoas; State Observes Period of Mourning** **Maceió, Alagoas** – A devastating road accident... read more »