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Taiwan court hands down jail terms in TSMC trade secrets case

Taiwan court hands down jail terms in TSMC trade secrets case **Semiconductor Industry Rocked by Landmark Trade Secret Verdict** A significant legal development in the global semiconductor industry has concluded with a Taiwanese court handing down substantial prison sentences in a high-profile... read more »

Harden leads Rockets to win over Warriors in NBA match
Rockets thrash LeBrons Lakers; Wembanyam...

Rockets thrash LeBrons Lakers; Wembanyama triumphant on Spurs return

Rockets thrash LeBrons Lakers; Wembanyama triumphant on Spurs return **Spurs Dominate Trail Blazers in Wembanyama’s Resounding Return** **SAN ANTONIO, TX** – The San Antonio Spurs delivered a commanding performance, securing a decisive 114-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in their... read more »

Pro-Palestine group accused of raiding E...

Pro-Palestine group accused of raiding Elbit factory face trial in Germany

Pro-Palestine group accused of raiding Elbit factory face trial in Germany ## Activists Face Trial in Germany Over Alleged Raid on Israeli Defense Contractor Facility **Ulm, Germany** – Five European activists, collectively referred to as the “Ulm Five,” are set to stand trial in... read more »

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Leaders ma...

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Leaders make last ditch efforts to woo voters...

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Leaders make last ditch efforts to woo voters in West Bengal **Kejriwal Joins TMC Rallies in West Bengal as Election Campaign Intensifies** KOLKATA – In a significant development underscoring the strategic alliances shaping the upcoming West Bengal assembly... 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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With 3,000 containers stuck in Pakistan, Iran explores more land routes

With 3,000 containers stuck in Pakistan, Iran explores more land routes **Iran Pursues Overland Trade Corridors Amidst Maritime Cargo Congestion** Tehran is actively exploring alternative... read more »

Boston marathoner reflects on helping collapsed runner as video goes viral

Boston marathoner reflects on helping collapsed runner as video goes viral ## Marathoner’s Act of Compassion Captures Global Attention **BOSTON, MA** – In the midst of the intense... read more »

Syrian authorities arrest main suspect in 2013 Tadamon massacre

Syrian authorities arrest main suspect in 2013 Tadamon massacre **Key Figure in 2013 Tadamon Massacre Apprehended** Damascus, Syria – Syrian authorities have announced the arrest of Amjad... read more »

Syria arrests main suspect in civil war Tadamon massacre

Syria arrests main suspect in civil war Tadamon massacre **Suspect Apprehended in 2013 Damascus Massacre** **Damascus, Syria –** Syrian authorities have announced the arrest of Amjad... read more »

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Apples Next Chapter, SpaceX and Cursor Strike a Deal, and Palantirs Controversial Manifesto ## Navigating the Future: Apple’s Leadership Transition, Aerospace Collaboration, and Data Ethics... read more »