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As deal is agreed with US, not all in Ir...

As deal is agreed with US, not all in Iran are convinced that peace is here

As deal is agreed with US, not all in Iran are convinced that peace is here ## Cautious Optimism Amidst Shifting Sands of US-Iran Relations **Tehran, Iran –** While diplomatic channels between Tehran and Washington appear to be thawing, a palpable sense of skepticism pervades Iranian society... read more »

Spain held to shock draw by Cape Verde i...

Spain held to shock draw by Cape Verde in their World Cup opener

Spain held to shock draw by Cape Verde in their World Cup opener ## Stalemate in Opening Fixture: Spain Frustrated by Debutants Cape Verde **Doha, Qatar** – Spain’s highly anticipated FIFA World Cup campaign began with an unexpected and frustrating 0-0 draw against tournament debutants Cape... read more »

Zelenskyy visits historic Kyiv cathedral...

Zelenskyy visits historic Kyiv cathedral after deadly Russian strike

Zelenskyy visits historic Kyiv cathedral after deadly Russian strike ### President Zelenskyy Surveys Damage at St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Cathedral Following Russian Assault **Kyiv, Ukraine** – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy undertook a solemn visit to St. Michael’s... read more »

Tunisia sack boss Sabri Lamouchi after W...

Tunisia sack boss Sabri Lamouchi after World Cup thrashing by Sweden

Tunisia sack boss Sabri Lamouchi after World Cup thrashing by Sweden **Tunisia Parts Ways with Head Coach Following World Cup Opener Defeat** Tunis, Tunisia – The Tunisian Football Federation has announced the immediate dismissal of head coach Sabri Lamouchi, a decision that follows a significant... read more »

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Eight killed, 24 missing after rainstorms, landslides hit China

Eight people were killed and 24 others went missing after rainstorms and landslides hit China’s southwestern Chongqing Municipality. More than 500 professional rescuers, including fire-fighters and... read more »

I will neither resign nor go on leave: Nawaz Shari...

Embattled Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said he will neither resign nor go on leave, even as anti-government protesters led by Imran Khan and... read more »

Americans held by North Korea implore U.S. to send an e...

In a rare opportunity to speak with foreign media, the three Americans being detained by North Korea implored the United States to send someone to negotiate... read more »

23 people killed in Afghanistan crash

KABUL: An Afghan spokesman says 23 people were killed when a passenger van and a fuel tanker collided in western Afghanistan. Raouf Ahmadi, a spokesman for... read more »

Israel claims nearly 1,000 acres of West Bank land near...

JERUSALEM: Israel laid claim on Sunday to nearly 1,000 acres of West Bank land in a Jewish settlement bloc near Bethlehem — a step that could herald... read more »

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'Syria committed to Iran's participation in Geneva II meet'

Attend Geneva-II conference: Arab League urges Syrian opposition

Cairo – Arab League foreign ministers meeting here have called on the Syrian opposition to attend the Geneva-II conference on restoring peace in the troubled country and form a delegation as... read more »

Syrian Army captures strategic town at approaches to Aleppo

Syrian Army captures strategic town at approaches ...

Beirut – Syria’s armed forces said on Friday they had captured a strategic northern town at the eastern gates of Aleppo, the former... read more »

Foreign powers must end rebel support: Bashar Al Assad

Foreign powers must end rebel support: Bashar Al Assad

The Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, has said he is open to peace talks but insisted that they would not go ahead unless foreign nations stopped supporting... read more »

Syria’s future must be determined by Syrians: Ass...

Syria's future must be determined by Syrians: Assad

Damascus – Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad said Wednesday that the future of Syria must be determined by the Syrian people only, noting that any... read more »

Syrian president grants general amnesty

Syrian president grants general amnesty

Damascus – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad granted a general amnesty, covering crimes committed before Oct 29, a media report said The new presidential... read more »

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Maldives presidential candidates want election Nov 2

Maldives presidential candidates want election Nov 2

Male – All three presidential candidates in the Maldives have agreed to hold presidential election a week early on Nov 2 to avoid a constitutional crisis, media reports said here Monday. The... read more »

12 dead in Bangladesh violence

12 dead in Bangladesh violence

Dhaka – Anxieties mounted across Bangladesh over deadly political violence which has left 12 people dead and hundreds injured since... read more »

Nepal poll panel to monitor election code of conduct

Nepal poll panel to monitor election code of conduct

Kathmandu – Nepal’s Election Commission has formed a high level committee to effectively monitor the election code of conduct, an official said... read more »

Pakistan supports Saudi Arabia rejection of UN seat

Pakistan supports Saudi Arabia rejection of UN seat

Islamabad – Pakistan has supported Saudi Arabia’s rejection of its non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council, praising its call for reform, the... read more »

Pak court extends Musharraf’s custody in 2007 Lal...

Pak court extends Musharraf's custody in 2007 Lal Masjid case

Islamabad – A Pakistani court has extended the custody of former President retired General Pervez Musharraf in the 2007 Lal Masjid raid case, banning him... read more »

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A Court Has Ruled That Google Is Liable for False Statements Generated by AI Overviews **Landmark Ruling Establishes AI Developer Liability for Generated Content** A significant legal... read more »

Five IAF personnel killed in AN-32 aircraft crash in Assam's Jorhat

Five IAF personnel killed in AN-32 aircraft crash in Assam's Jorhat **Tragic Loss: Indian Air Force AN-32 Aircraft Crashes in Assam, Five Personnel Perish** A profound sense of grief... read more »

J&K CM's advisor calls for revival of panel to oversee Kashmiri Pandits' ret...

J&K CM's advisor calls for revival of panel to oversee Kashmiri Pandits' return, rehabilitation ### **Advisor Advocates for Reinstatement of Joint Committee for Kashmiri... read more »

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22nd P. Kesavadev Literary Award for Subhash Chandran

22nd P. Kesavadev Literary Award for Subhash Chandran ## Literary Luminaries Honored: Subhash Chandran and Subramonian to Receive Prestigious Awards **Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala** – The... read more »

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ED conducts raids on TMC MLA Madan Mitra's properties to pro...

ED conducts raids on TMC MLA Madan Mitra's properties to probe municipal recruitment 'scam' ## Enforcement Directorate Investigates Alleged Municipal Recruitment Irregularities... read more »