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The Paris prosecutors office said that a large-scale attack was affecting connected refrigerators in several major food retailers across France, leading to food losses and fires
Detentions followed the Central government's imposition of emergency rule on October 11 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the provincial stronghold of Khan's PTI party, after major protests demanding the former premier's release
The Houthis have repeatedly attacked Saudi targets including energy facilities and Riyadhs international airport, where 13 people were killed in a major attack last week
Pope Leo had the lower lobe of his right lung removed after doctors identified a suspected cancerous nodule. The surgery confirmed he had adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer
The coach crashed near the entry to a motorway between the city of Bursa and the seaside city of Izmir, the governor's office of the local Manisa district said on X, stating the toll
She also commended Pakistans contribution to developing the skills of the nuclear security workforce, saying it had a far-reaching impact.
A total of 33,851 puja mandaps have been set up across Bangladesh this year, including 258 in the capital city Dhaka, according to the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad. The number has increased by nearly 1,500 from last year, according to BSS
The Kremlin and Putin who appeared in military uniform and said Moscow intends to seize the rest of eastern Ukraine have not yet reacted to the move, which is a major diplomatic win for Russia
The companys draft bill would let Washington block a models release if there is an imminent risk of killing more than 50 people or causing more than $1 billion in damages, but only with a judges approval
In their letter,the lawmakers cited the CJP protests against then Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the ongoing demonstrations seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as examples of alleged use of excessive forces against protesters
Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan made the remarks at his weekly press briefing in response to a question on the growing threat posed by Yemens Houthi rebels to Saudi Arabia
Japan has criticized Russias request for the extradition of the International Criminal Courts president and eight other tribunal officials from the Netherlands, where the court is based
Judy Shelton previously led the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the National Endowment for Democracy
The governor's office said public transport had been suspended
More rain is on the way. Uruguayan officials have warned that the country's drenched northwest will get its heaviest rain of the year in the coming months
The fighting in Yemen has become the most active front in the West Asia war in recent weeks, displacing more than 1,84,000 people, the United Nations says, and deepening the conflict that has engulfed the wider region.
Donald Trump said he had told her to reconsider the job following public scrutiny
The midterm elections will test the U.S. Presidents leadership, congressional control and the future of India relations
Reacting to Indias trade deficit with China crossing $100 billion in the first nine months, Nirmala Sitharaman said the growing trade imbalance and persistent restrictions on market access for Indian products remained major concerns, despite years of engagement with Beijing
Tehran had said non-compliant vessels in the zone would face sanctions, without explicitly threatening military action against them.
Pakistan rejects and condemns the Indian Defence Minister's provocative remarks..., Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said
The United Nations says that for every dollar invested in protecting or restoring nature, about $30 still goes into activities that degrade it.
Another six people were wounded as Houthis said they attacked a military operations headquarters with the Saudi enemy
Merchants in Gaza coordinate directly with vendors outside the territory, whose shipments are examined by Israel's military before entering Gaza; the Ministry had been asking merchants to pay 10,000 shekels (about $3,226) per truck entering Gaza, the head of private truckers union said
The United Kingdom experienced its hottest summer on record in 2026, featuring several heatwaves and an exceptional drought that resulted from a lack of rainfall not seen since records began in 1836
Mr. Trump's lawyers had previously agreed for the President to sit for a deposition on October 16, but said late last month it was no longer possible and proposed rescheduling to January
It was the first time Iran has reported a ship sinking after hitting a mine during the war
Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix met officials as well as representatives of countries contributing to the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)
It is not convenient for us, its no good, he said in an interview on Israels Army Radio
The United States and Russia agreed last week that Moscow would initially supply more than 3,00,000 metric tonnes of diesel to U.S. and global markets
The exercise followed three previous rounds held in December 2025, March 2026, and June 2026
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh asks Union Home Minister Amit Shah three questions on infiltrators, after Shah criticised the Oppositions vote chori protests
Budgetary support for education has declined to a single-digit percentage of the State outlay and has remained so over the past decade
In manufactured items, WPI inflation was at a series high of 9.76%, higher than 8.37% in August
CJP Founder Abhijit Dipke spoke to the media following the five-day judicial custody of CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, and the signing of peace bonds. He criticized government claims of foreign funding made by figures like Harish Salve, as well as previous accusations involving Devendra Fadnavis. Dipke shared that he is heading to Delhi for a meeting to determine the groups next course of action.
India and the U.S. have been in talks since early 2025 on the proposed trade pact to address tariff friction, eliminate non-tariff barriers, and boost bilateral market access.
Security teams sweep the jet at Jaipur airport as investigators probe the threat and verify passenger safety after the diversion
Jhota was shot at a chemist shop in Mansa town and rushed to the local civil hospital, where doctors declared he was brought dead
Security teams sweep the jet at Jaipur airport as investigators probe the threat and verify passenger safety after the diversion
Moving an adjournment motion, G.R. Anil of CPI alleges the crisis was artificially created with the knowledge of UDF government to pave the way for power sector corporates to enter State
India and China have locked horns after New Delhi standardised the names of 28 geographic features in Ladakh, including several near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Beijing rejected the move as illegal and void, stating it has never recognised the Union Territory of Ladakh created in 2019. New Delhi dismissed the objections, standing firm on its domestic administrative sovereignty.
The application has asked the court to direct the EC to frame an appropriate mechanism for restoration/inclusion of deleted voters without forcing them to apply as first-time voters
District Judge Timothy Kelly ruled that the Trump administration must grant the journalists access to the White House while the lawsuit filed by the three outlets against the ban proceeds
A Saudi Energy Ministry official said an administrative building belonging to oil giant Aramco in Dhahran was struck on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) evening, resulting in a limited fire but no casualties or fatalities
Much-delayed project received a boost after Keralam government recently allocated 16 crore for purchase of the land
The attacks on multiple regions came after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine had received no warning from Western allies before a Russian strike on a Kyiv power plant.

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