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November 10, 2024 9:23 AM November 10, 2024 9:23 AM

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Japan: Torrential rains drench Okinawa

In Japan, torrential rains are drenching the southern prefecture of Okinawa. Public is being advised to be on high alert for mudslides and other disasters. The Meteorological Agency said that atmospheric conditions are very unstable in Okinawa today due to moist air flowing in, with rain clouds deve...

November 10, 2024 9:17 AM November 10, 2024 9:17 AM

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Qatar to suspend its role as mediator between Israel and Hamas

In a major development for West Asia peace negotiations, Qatar has announced it will suspend its role as mediator between Israel and Hamas, citing concerns that both parties are no longer negotiating in good faith. The Gulf state, which has traditionally served as a diplomatic bridge between the war...

November 10, 2024 9:13 AM November 10, 2024 9:13 AM

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Pakistan: 25 people killed, 50 injured in bomb blast in Balochistan province

In Pakistan, at least 25 people were killed and about 50 injured in a bomb blast at a railway station in Balochistan province yesterday. The blast occurred at the platform when a popular train was about to leave Quetta station for Peshawar. A separatist militant group, the Balochistan Liberation Arm...

November 10, 2024 8:35 AM November 10, 2024 8:35 AM

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Mauritius holds Parliamentary elections today

Mauritius will hold its parliamentary elections today. Voting begins at 8:30 AM IST and will end at 7:30 PM IST. Incumbent Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth’s Alliance Lepep coalition has pledged to raise minimum wages, increase pensions, and reduce value-added tax on essential goods. The opposition, ...

November 10, 2024 8:15 AM November 10, 2024 8:15 AM

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Canada ends fast-track visa programme for students from 14 countries including India

In a significant development having far-reaching implications for Indian students, Canada has announced the discontinuation of its Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa programme. The SDS is a key pathway for international students seeking permits for studies. It is said that the decision has come as par...

November 9, 2024 7:20 PM November 9, 2024 7:20 PM

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Nepal: Thousands attend Vedic and Modern Science Conference in Kathmandu

In the ongoing second edition of the Vedic and Modern Science Second Conference at Bhrikuti Mandap in Kathmandu Valley, thousands of Nepali participated in the three-day-long conference which kicked off on November 7. More than 70 experts and representatives from various countries attended the confe...