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October 12, 2025 7:00 PM October 12, 2025 7:00 PM

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EU Launches New Entry/Exit System for Non-EU Travellers from Today

Starting today, travellers from non-EU countries, including India, must comply with the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES). The system requires fingerprinting, facial scans, and passport scans upon entry into Schengen Zone countries, including Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, and Liechtenstei...

October 12, 2025 6:18 PM October 12, 2025 6:18 PM

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Chinese, Philippine Vessels Collide Near Spratly Islands Amid Renewed Tensions

Tensions flared again in the South China Sea after a collision between a Chinese coast guard ship and a Philippine government vessel near the disputed Spratly Islands today. The Philippines accused China of deliberately ramming the vessel and using water cannons near Thitu Island, where Filipino ves...

October 12, 2025 6:01 PM October 12, 2025 6:01 PM

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Climate Change Poses Greatest Threat to Natural World Heritage Sites: IUCN

 Climate change has emerged as the single greatest threat to the world’s natural World Heritage sites, affecting nearly half of them, according to the IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4 released at the IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi. The report warns that 43% of natural sites now face severe climate-related ...

October 12, 2025 1:33 PM October 12, 2025 1:33 PM

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US: Dan Scavino to head White House Presidential Personnel Office

US President Donald Trump has announced that Dan Scavino will head the White House Presidential Personnel Office, replacing Sergio Gor, who has now been appointed as the US Ambassador-designate to India. Trump had nominated Sergio Gor in August to serve as the next US Ambassador to India. Dan Scavin...

October 12, 2025 11:21 AM October 12, 2025 11:21 AM

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Seychelles opposition leader Patrick Herminie wins country’s presidential race

Seychelles opposition leader, Patrick Herminie, has won the country’s presidential race, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in a run-off vote. Herminie won 52.7 per cent of the vote, while Ramkalawan took 47.3 per cent. Herminie represents the United Seychelles party, which led the country ...

October 12, 2025 11:17 AM October 12, 2025 11:17 AM

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China hits out at US over 100% tariffs

China has hit out at the US over its decision to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods, calling Washington's move a display of double standards. The reaction came after US President Donald Trump announced additional levies set to take effect from November 1st, in retaliation for what he terme...