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Kerala fireworks unit blast: an afternoon in Mundathikode that turned into ...

Kerala fireworks unit blast: an afternoon in Mundathikode that turned into chaos ## Tragedy Strikes Mundathikode: Explosions Rock Fireworks Preparations, Leaving a Trail of Devastation **Thrissur, Kerala** – A day that began with the vibrant anticipation of the famed Thrissur Pooram festival... read more »

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Strait of Hormuz: How a threat became a playbook

Strait of Hormuz: How a threat became a playbook **The Chokepoint: How the Strait of Hormuz Forged Global Power and Economic Destiny** The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the open ocean, has evolved from a mere geographical feature into a potent instrument... read more »

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Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram ## Consumer Advocacy Group Files Suit Alleging Meta Deceived Public on Scam Ad Prevention **Washington D.C.** – A prominent consumer advocacy organization has initiated legal proceedings against Meta Platforms, Inc., alleging that the social... read more »

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Tim Cook's Legacy Is Turning Apple Into a Subscription

Tim Cook's Legacy Is Turning Apple Into a Subscription **Apple’s Strategic Pivot: Navigating the Post-Tim Cook Era and the Dawn of AI** As Tim Cook’s tenure as Apple’s chief executive draws to a close, the company stands at a pivotal juncture, having successfully transitioned... read more »

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Why hurry in announcing poll dates, asks Bangladeshi daily

Why hurry in announcing poll dates, asks Bangladeshi daily

Dhaka – The Bangladesh poll schedule “cannot be said to have been properly thought through”, said a leading daily which observed that the announcement was made in “undue... read more »

End 'sharp words' over Ukraine, Putin tells EU leaders

End ‘sharp words’ over Ukraine, Putin ...

Kiev – Russia’s President on Tuesday called for European leaders to end their criticism over Ukraine’s decision to delay a key EU... read more »

US bombers defy China’s air-defence zone

US bombers defy China's air-defence zone

Washington – Two US B-52 bombers defied China’s new air-defence zone over the East China Sea, flying directly into the demarcated zone without... read more »

Philippines typhoon death toll soars to 5,500

Philippines typhoon death toll soars to 5,500

Manila – The de! ath toll from typhoon Haiyann in central Philippines soared to 5,500 by Wednesday with 1,757 missing and 26,136 injured, the state media... read more »

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Iran rejects Saudi Arabia, Qatar's call to join n-talks

Tehran – Iranian government said Tuesday that it was cautiously optimistic about future of the nuclear talks. “Ir! anians proved that the nuclear... read more »

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Britain's 120,000-drone deal with Ukraine boosts Volodymyr Zelensky's fight

Britain's 120,000-drone deal with Ukraine boosts Volodymyr Zelensky's fight ## UK Authorizes Significant Drone Shipment to Bolster Ukrainian Defence Efforts **London, UK** – In... read more »

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US warship intercepts two oil tankers attempting to leave Iran

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