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November 19, 2025 8:29 PM November 19, 2025 8:29 PM

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UN: India Among Seven Nations Driving Global Urban Growth

India and six other countries are expected to drive global city population growth, adding more than 500 million urban residents between 2025 and 2050, according to the United Nations. The World Urbanisation Prospects 2025 report highlights that cities now house 45 percent of the world’s 8.2 billion ...

November 19, 2025 8:11 PM November 19, 2025 8:11 PM

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IFFI 2025 to Open Tomorrow with Cultural Parade

The 56th International Film Festival of India-IFFI 2025 is set to inaugurate tomorrow. The nine-day film festival will begin with a vibrant parade celebrating country's rich cultural legacy. Japan is the focus country this year along with Spain as partner country and Australia as spotlight country. ...

November 19, 2025 7:38 PM November 19, 2025 7:38 PM

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Indonesia Raises Mount Semeru Alert to Highest Level After Fresh Eruptions

Indonesian authorities raised the alert for Mount Semeru volcano after a series of eruptions. The volcano lies on the country's most densely populated island. Indonesia's Geology Agency said Mount Semeru in East Java province unleashed avalanches of searing clouds of hot ash and a mixture of rock, l...

November 19, 2025 6:52 PM November 19, 2025 6:52 PM

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Ukraine Dismisses Justice Minister Amid Kickbacks Scandal

Ukrainian lawmakers voted today to dismiss Justice Minister German Galushchenko. Legislators cited recent accusations that Galushchenko had improperly advanced the interests of a businessman, who has been charged by Ukrainian authorities in connection with an alleged multimillion-dollar kickbacks sc...

November 19, 2025 6:36 PM November 19, 2025 6:36 PM

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Poland to Shut Down Russia’s Last Consulate in Gdansk

Poland will close Russia’s last functioning consulate in Gdansk after a series of weekend attacks on key rail lines between Warsaw and Lublin. Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski announced the withdrawal of consent for the consulate’s operation, linking the move to what authorities describe ...

November 19, 2025 6:34 PM November 19, 2025 6:34 PM

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Minister Jaishankar Inaugurates New Indian Consulates in Yekaterinburg and Kazan

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today inaugurated Consulates General of India in Yekaterinburg and Kazan, alongside Russia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrey Rudenko. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Jaishankar expressed confidence that the establishment of the new Consulates will boo...

November 19, 2025 6:30 PM November 19, 2025 6:30 PM

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UK Warns Russia After Spy Ship Nears Scottish Waters

The United Kingdom issued a sharp warning to Russia today after the spy ship Yantar was detected skirting UK waters north of Scotland. UK Defence Secretary John Healey said the vessel had aimed lasers at pilots of surveillance aircraft monitoring its movements. He stressed that Britain understands t...

November 19, 2025 6:25 PM November 19, 2025 6:25 PM

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US Approves Sale of NASAMS Missile Systems to Taiwan

The United States of America has approved the sale of advanced NASAMS missile systems to Taiwan. It marks the Washington’s second major weapons package for Taipei in a week. The medium-range air defence system will be a new addition to Taiwan’s military capabilities.      According to the Pentagon, ...

November 19, 2025 6:23 PM November 19, 2025 6:23 PM

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Torrential Rains Trigger Deadly Floods in Central Vietnam

Eight people has died as torrential rain unleashed a new wave of floods and landslides across central Vietnam since the weekend, disrupting daily life and agriculture. Rainfall has topped 1,100 millimetres in several provinces, overwhelming communities in a region known both for major coffee product...

November 19, 2025 8:31 PM November 19, 2025 8:31 PM

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Ukraine: 25 Killed in Russian Drone and Missile Strikes

A massive overnight barrage of Russian drones and missiles killed 10 people and injured dozens across Ukraine, striking residential areas. In Ternopil, two nine-story apartment blocks were hit, leaving at least 37 people injured, including children, as crews searched the rubble for survivors.      U...