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China and Pakistan Reaffirm Strategic Partnership

President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledge an unbreakable friendship to counter regional adversaries.

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Kuwait Activates Air Defenses After Iranian Drone Strikes Hit US Base

Kuwaiti forces intercepted hostile aircraft targeting Al-Jaber air base during a broader Iranian retaliatory campaign in the Gulf.

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Odisha Issues High Alert as Mahanadi River Levels Rise

Flood conditions remain grim across four northern districts, including Bhadrak, as river levels continue to climb.

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Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides and Floods in Kerala

At least three people died in Idukki and Kottayam districts following incessant rainfall Saturday.

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IMD Issues Red Alert as Heavy Rain Batters Surendranagar

Flooding and landslides disrupt life in Gujarat and other Indian states during an active monsoon spell.

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Bilawal Bhutto Urges Dialogue to Resolve AJK Political Crisis

PPP Chairman calls for the reopening of Azad Jammu and Kashmir amid unrest ahead of Phase 2 elections.

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Occupied West Bank violence: Israeli military detains at least seven Palestinians

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Princess Aiko visits Ise City for shrine reconstruction inspection

The princess arrived in Mie Prefecture on Saturday to observe woodworking for the Ise Shrine's 20-year rebuilding cycle.

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Indian Boxers Preeti Pawar and Jaismine Lamboria Win Gold in Glasgow

Pawar and Lamboria secure gold medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, bringing India's total gold count to six.

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Amit Shah Confers Lokmanya Tilak National Award on Ajit Doval

Union Home Minister praised the National Security Advisor as a key figure in Prime Minister Modi's security legacy during Pune ceremony.

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PM Modi inaugurates Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre in Mysuru

The Indian Prime Minister opened the Viveka Smaraka facility at Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama as part of a visit to Karnataka.

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Ajit Doval Receives Lokmanya Tilak National Award

National Security Advisor honored in Pune for contributions to India's security doctrine

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India and Australia Expand Strategic Partnership

Bilateral cooperation grows through new initiatives in education, technology, trade, and defense to stabilize the Indo-Pacific.

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PM Modi Inaugurates Youth Centre in Mysuru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Viveka Smaraka in Karnataka to open a new cultural and youth development hub.

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India Implements Strategic Measures After Strait of Hormuz Closure

New Delhi employs diplomacy and state interventions to shield citizens from global economic shocks following five months of conflict.

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Amit Shah Affirms India's Path of Cultural Nationalism

Union Home Minister Amit Shah invokes historic leaders to emphasize a 'Nation First' approach to India's progress.

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NDA MPs use Gen Z slang during Indian parliament debate

Lawmakers used terms like 'delulu' and 'FOMO' during discussions on a 2026 bill to prevent examination paper leaks.

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Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Returns for US White House Briefing

Leavitt returned to the podium Thursday for a briefing described as explosive ahead of a primetime address by President Trump.

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PM Modi opens Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Andhra Pradesh

The Prime Minister inaugurated the Bhogapuram facility and launched development projects worth nearly Rs 18,000 crore.

An ancient Indian manuscript painting showing figures in a hilly landscape with a large tree.

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Ranbir Kapoor to Star in Ramayana Film Directed by Nitesh Tiwari

The upcoming feature film aims to showcase Indian cultural heritage through the adaptation of the civilisational epic.

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Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth Close Jayanti Reddy Show at India Couture Week

Bollywood stars headlined the bridal-couture presentations in New Delhi during the 2026 fashion festival.

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Amit Shah Presents Lokmanya Tilak National Award to Ajit Doval

The 2026 honor recognizes the National Security Advisor's contributions to India's strategic policy and national security.

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Preeti Pawar Wins Women's 54kg Boxing Gold at 2026 Commonwealth Games

The 22-year-old Indian boxer defeated Canada's Scarlett Delgado by unanimous decision in Glasgow.

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US Senate Limits Trump's War Powers Regarding Iran

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand led a push to curb presidential authority, calling the ongoing conflict an illegal war.

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Jaismine Lamboria Wins 57kg Boxing Gold at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Indian boxer defeated reigning champion Michaela Walsh in a unanimous decision to secure the gold medal.

Uniformed security personnel and civilians dance together with a musical band at a mountain pass.

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PM Modi Inaugurates Bogapuram Airport as India-China Border Trade Resumes

The prime minister opened a ₹5,000-crore airport in Andhra Pradesh while trade reopened at the Nathu La Pass.

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Thousands of Migrants Breach Border Into Spanish Enclave of Ceuta

An estimated 50,000 to 60,000 people crossed from Morocco into the EU, resulting in dozens of deaths.

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India Data Centre Capacity Projected to Hit 12 GW by 2030

AI-driven demand triggers a manufacturing surge for cables, power systems, and cooling equipment across India.

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Moscow Campaign Seeks to Save Elektrozavod Factory

Public advocates oppose plans to replace the neo-Gothic Soviet industrial landmark with high-rise skyscrapers.

A reflection in a framed picture shows President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese talking.

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Albanese Government Seeks US Access to Restricted AI Models

Australia is negotiating with the White House to secure high-powered artificial intelligence for critical national sectors.

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Ghana Establishes First Marine Protected Area

The West African nation launched a sanctuary to restore depleted fish stocks and protect coastal habitats.

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India's Domestic Workers Shift to Gig Apps for Household Jobs

Platforms like Snabbit and Urban Company are digitizing a sector that employs 30 million people to increase pay and structure.

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At Least 57 Dead After 60,000 Migrants Cross Into Ceuta

Spanish authorities report dozens of deaths following a mass breach of the border enclave from Morocco.

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Spain Installs Floating Barrier at Ceuta Border After Migrant Influx

Authorities deployed an inflatable sea barrier in the Mediterranean to deter crossings into the North African enclave.

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Major Wildfire in Gironde Region Contained

Emergency services in southwestern France report the fire burned 42,000 hectares over nine days near Bordeaux.

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Greek Firefighters Battle Wildfire Near Athens Coastal Resort

More than 400 personnel and dozens of aircraft deploy as violent winds hamper efforts to contain blazes across Greece.

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Migrants Return to Morocco After Deadly Ceuta Border Rush

Spanish authorities report approximately 48,300 migrants are leaving the enclave following a rush that killed 57 people.

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India Gen Z 'Cockroach' Protesters Force Education Minister's Resignation

Youth-led movement demands overhaul of national exam system following repeated paper leaks and police clashes in New Delhi.

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UEFA Says It Has Lost Confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino

The European football governing body condemned an aborted £15 billion World Cup investment plan as a 'shabby' deal.

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Spain Returns Tens of Thousands of Migrants from Ceuta to Morocco

Spanish officials report the return of more than 48,000 people following a massive border breach in the North African enclave.

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Wildfires Force Campsite Evacuations in Southwest France

Families were forced to flee during the peak summer holiday season as flames threatened traditional camping grounds.

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Brazil Congress to Vote on 2027 Budget Guidelines After Recess

Lawmakers return to Brasília to analyze public spending and address pending legislation on labor and criminal law.

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Ronaldo Caiado says he is only candidate who can defeat Lula

The former governor of Goiás positions himself as the sole unifying force for Brazil's fragmented right-wing in the 2026 election.

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Former Senegal President Macky Sall Struggles in US UN Secretary-General Poll

A Security Council straw poll shows limited support for Sall's bid for the top UN post despite endorsement from Senegal's current leader.

Posters for the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa are posted on a wall.

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South Africa Opens Final Voter Registration Weekend for 2026 Local Elections

The Independent Electoral Commission has opened 23,699 stations nationwide to finalize voter rolls before November elections.

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Brazil's Rio Grande do Norte Ships Electronic Voting Machines

The TRE-RN is distributing more than 8,300 voting machines to ensure readiness for the Oct. 4 elections.

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Former Senegal President Macky Sall Struggles in UN Secretary-General Poll

A Security Council straw poll shows limited support for Sall's bid to succeed António Guterres despite endorsement from home.

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South Africa's IEC holds final voter registration weekend

The Electoral Commission is briefing media on registration activity ahead of the 2026 local government elections.

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União Brasil Endorses Otaviano Pivetta for Mato Grosso Governorship

The party voted 30-19 to support Governor Pivetta's re-election, defeating an internal proposal from Senator Jayme Campos.

Sanae Takaichi and Lee Jae Myung stand next to each other at a summit.

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South Korea to Remove Prosecutor Supplementary Investigation Power

President Lee Jae-myung is expected to approve a criminal-justice overhaul at next week's State Council meeting.

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Extreme Heat Wave Hits South Korea With Temperatures Exceeding 41°C

Yangsan records historic highs while Kimhae and Changwon surpass 40°C for the first time due to a dry monsoon phenomenon.

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Taiwan Celebrates Indigenous Rights and Austronesian Heritage

A festival in New Taipei City marks 32 years since Taiwan legally adopted the designation "Indigenous peoples."

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Kuwait Condemns Iranian Attacks on Regional Infrastructure

Kuwait, the GCC, and other Arab nations denounce Iranian strikes on vital facilities in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.

A group of female cricket players in green uniforms standing together on a field.

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Pakistan Women to Face Sri Lanka Women in Second T20I

The two teams compete in the second match of a three-game bilateral Twenty20 International series.

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US-Iran Conflict Pushes Brent Crude Above $78, Pressuring Indian Rupee

Renewed military tensions in the Gulf region lift oil prices and weigh on India's currency.

A vintage illustration of men operating large machinery and molds to produce candles.

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Fire Contained at Moradabad Candle Factory

Emergency crews brought a major blaze in Uttar Pradesh's Krishna Colony under control on Saturday morning.

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AJK Holds Second-Phase Elections Including Refugee Seats

Voting begins Sunday in Muzaffarabad Division to elect representatives for the Legislative Assembly and 12 refugee seats.

A man stands at a podium during an inauguration ceremony for an agricultural exhibition.

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Cockroach Party Pakistan emerges as new protest movement

The new political group mirrors an Indian movement to challenge the current Pakistani establishment.

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NRF Claims Attack on Taliban Brigade in Badakhshan

The National Resistance Front reports casualties after an overnight raid in northern Afghanistan.

A line of trucks and drivers move along a road toward a border gate.

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UN warns Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan hinder humanitarian aid

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says cross-border attacks are endangering civilians and blocking life-saving relief.

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Kejriwal Criticizes India's E20 Fuel Rollout

AAP leader questions lack of prior studies and reports of engine damage and mileage drops following ethanol-blended fuel push.