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Four Bangladeshi nationals have died after two boats carrying nearly 95 irregular migrants capsized off the Libyan coast. The Libyan Red Crescent confirmed the incident, which happened Thursday night near the coastal city of Al-Khums, about 118 kilometres east of Tripoli. According to the organ...
November 16, 2025 8:34 AM
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External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar spoke with Bahrain’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that the two leaders, during their telephonic conversation, discussed ways to further strengthen the longstanding and multifaceted par...
November 16, 2025 8:31 AM
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering reviewing the country's long-standing Three Non-Nuclear Principles, which is certain to draw backlash. An editorial published in the Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun pointed out that, as a country that suffered atomic bombings, Japan has position...
November 16, 2025 8:27 AM
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The British government has announced that under new plans, aimed at slashing irregular immigration and countering the hard-right, Britain will drastically reduce protections for refugees and end automatic benefits for asylum seekers. The measures, modelled on Denmark's strict asylum system, were an...
November 16, 2025 8:07 AM
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Thousands of demonstrators marched in Mexico City yesterday to protest against violent crime and President Claudia Sheinbaum's government. The rally was organised by Gen Z youth groups, drawing support from citizens protesting high-profile killings, including the assassination just weeks ago of ...
November 16, 2025 7:28 AM
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Chileans will head to the polls today for a pivotal Presidential election that pits the governing leftist coalition against a wide field of right-wing contenders. As the country grapples with growing crime rates, surging immigration and discontent with the policies of the leftist President Gabriel B...
November 16, 2025 7:23 AM
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call yesterday to discuss a wide range of Middle East developments, with a strong focus on Gaza, Iran’s nuclear programme and the situation in Syria. The Russian Foreign Ministry said that the leaders exchang...
November 16, 2025 7:13 AM
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US President Donald Trump has cut tariffs on food imports as affordability emerges as a potential political factor. India’s mango, pomegranate, and tea exports are likely to benefit from the move. White House has announced that tropical fruits and juices, tea, and spices are among the imports that w...
November 16, 2025 6:53 AM
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in the 8th edition of the bilateral air exercise - Garuda 25 in France from today. IAF will conduct this exercise with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) till the 27th of this month. The Ministry of Defence said that this exercise aims to refine tactics...
November 15, 2025 8:38 PM
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed that the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Meeting will proceed as planned despite the United States' decision not to participate. Speaking in Kliptown, Johannesburg, Mr. Ramaphosa said, South Africa is ready to welcome world leaders and del...
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