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Trump taps Marco Rubio & Michael Waltz, known to be pro-India and tough on China, for top jobs - The Indian Express

  1. Trump taps Marco Rubio & Michael Waltz, known to be pro-India and tough on China, for top jobs  The Indian Express
  2. Donald Trump Sets 'Existential' Battle Against China With Cabinet Picks  NDTV
  3. Trump's NSA pick Mike Waltz's pro-India stand in 5 quotes  Firstpost
  4. Trump's incoming NSA Mike Waltz wants US to dance cheek-to-check with India  The Times of India
  5. Who is Mike Waltz, Donald Trump’s pick for national security adviser?  The Hindu





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Manipur on boil: 2 more bodies found, 6 missing - The Times of India

  1. Manipur on boil: 2 more bodies found, 6 missing  The Times of India
  2. Additional paramilitary forces rushed to Manipur amid spike in ethnic violence  Hindustan Times
  3. Three women, three children missing after Jiribam gunfight; Meiteis and Kukis hold bandhs in Manipur  The New Indian Express
  4. Letters to The Editor — November 13, 2024  The Hindu
  5. Centre rushes 20 more CAPF companies to Manipur after fresh violence  Deccan Herald





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News24 | US climate action won't end with Trump, envoy tells COP29

Washington's top climate envoy sought to reassure countries at the CO29 talks Monday that Donald Trump's re-election would not end US efforts to tackle global warming.




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News24 | ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan faces sexual misconduct probe

The governing body of the International Criminal Court on Monday announced an external investigation into alleged misconduct by chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who has denied the allegations.




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News24 | Nick Hedley | How BRICS countries will benefit from Trump

America has been chipping away at China's huge lead in the global cleantech race. Trump's return will see the US all but drop out. Bad news for the US, worse for the climate. But there are silver linings for the rest of the world, says Nick Hedley.




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News24 | EXPLAINER | COP29: What is a carbon credit? What is Article 6?

Countries at the UN COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan will attempt to agree to rules for a global system for trading carbon offset credits.




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News24 | 'A just and comprehensive peace': Arab-Muslim summit demands end to Israel occupation

Arab and Muslim leaders demanded that Israel withdraw from occupied Palestinian territories as a precondition for regional peace, while denouncing "shocking" Israeli crimes in war-ravaged Gaza.




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News24 | US strikes targets to 'degrade the Iranian-backed groups' ability' in Syria

The US military has carried out strikes against targets in Syria in what the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said was a response to recent attacks on US forces by "Iranian-aligned targets" in the country.




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News24 | Russian strike on Ukraine kills mother, newborn baby and two more children - minister

Ukraine has said that the toll from a Russian strike on the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelensky had risen to four people, identifying the dead as a mother and her three children, including a newborn.




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News24 | Israel's parliament bans and gags lawmaker Ofer Cassif for supporting SA's genocide case at ICJ

Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has suspended lawmaker Ofer Cassif for six months due to comments he made about the IDF, the war in Gaza, and his support for South Africa accusing his country of genocide against Palestinians.




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News24 | Businessman Alix Didier Fils-Aime takes over as PM of crisis-hit Haiti

Businessman Alix Didier Fils-Aime was sworn in as Haiti's new prime minister on Monday as a gun attack on a passenger jet at the capital's airport underscored the utter breakdown in law and order in the Caribbean country.




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News24 | Iran says it will pursue 'its interest' when asked about possibility of Trump talks

Iran will pursue whatever secures its interest, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Tuesday, when asked if there could be direct talks with the Trump administration.




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News24 | COP29 host Azerbaijan brands oil and gas 'gift from God'

President Aliyev accuses West of hypocrisy for criticising country’s fossil-fuel dependence while buying its oil & gas.




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News24 | Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby announces resignation over abuse scandal

The leader of the world's Anglican communion, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, announced Tuesday he was resigning following a damning report that concluded the Church of England covered up a serial abuse case.




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News24 | COP29: Pay up or face climate-led disaster for humanity, warns UN chief

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told world leaders at the COP29 summit on Tuesday to "pay up" to prevent climate-led humanitarian disasters, and said time was running out to limit a destructive rise in global tempera




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News24 | US bans flights to Haiti for a month as gang violence rages

The United States on Tuesday banned all civilian flights to Haiti for a month, a day after a jetliner was shot at on approach to the capital and as a new prime minister took the reins of a nation ravaged by poverty and gang violence.




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News24 | OPINION | Lisa Otto: Isolationism vs hegemony... and the contradictions of Trump's America

America and Americans must decide what the US' place in the world is and then accept what comes with that, writes Lisa Otto.




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News24 | 'Gravest international crimes': Israel cruelty in Gaza has 'no limits', UN aid chief warns

The United Nations's humanitarian aid chief told a meeting of the Security Council (UNSC) that "acts reminiscent of the gravest international crimes" are being committed in Gaza.




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News24 | Donald Trump's 'very polarising brand' raises new conflicts of interest following US election win

Donald Trump's impending White House return poses questions once again about conflicts of interest related to his business empire, with new cryptocurrency and other ventures raising fresh concerns.




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News24 | WATCH | It's an affordable family car: The VW Polo sedan keeps things simple

It’s refreshing to see manufacturers still making sedans that the average South African family can afford. The Volkswagen Polo Sedan is one of those cars, but now it’s bigger than the previous generation and a lot more modern.




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News24 | Tony Leon | Will Trump buy what Rasool is selling?

Donald Trump's rocket fuel is rage and resentment, with a new and very detailed agenda to match. His country, this nation and the world await the full meaning and consequence of his second presidency, writes Tony Leon.




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News24 | INTERVIEW | 'Rock star without an instrument': Booker-winner Shehan Karunatilaka talks Seven Moons

"I realised I could sustain the writing life, whether anyone reads it or not. It’s what separates writers from civilians. It’s probably a mental disorder."




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News24 | REVIEW | Showmax's The Station Strangler: A thoughtful exploration of a haunting true-crime mystery

It was inevitable that a big streamer like Showmax would use the story of the Station Strangler for a 99-minute standalone documentary.




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News24 | Booker Prize 2024: Samantha Harvey's Orbital soars with astronauts' earth reflections

Samantha Harvey's Orbital wins the Booker Prize. The 136-page space novel explores astronauts' reflections on Earth, touching on mourning, desire, and the climate crisis.




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The Best Places in Brazil for Photography

I’m not sure why, but Brazil seems to be somewhat overlooked by photographers. It doesn’t quite add up for those who have extensively traveled the country. It’s such a beautiful nation. Hopefully, this guide to the best places in Brazil for photography will encourage a few photographers to give this wonderfully diverse country a chance. In this guide, I’ll delve into some of the top spots to capture stunning photos in Brazil, while also addressing some of the logistical challenges […]

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What is Travel Photography?

The genres of photography are so often mischaracterized. But, most of these genres are at least pretty obvious. In street photography, you’re photographing the street life. In landscape photography, you’re photographing the landscapes. And of course in wildlife photography you’re photographing the, well, you get the idea. So what is travel photography? What makes travel photography so interesting is that it isn’t a subject that you’re photographing: it’s an activity. But also, it is a subject…? Wait… let me explain. […]

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Is AI Photography Here to Stay? Ethics, Goals, and Questions.

I’ve been toying at the idea of recording a podcast about my thoughts on AI photography for a while now. For a while, I’ve put it off because I really don’t know if I want to add any more volume to a subject that’s already been talked about and debated for a while. But, it seems like AI photography, or even just AI photography tools aren’t going anywhere. So, here are my thoughts, questions, and my own personal ethics when […]

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News24 | Mozambique deploys soldiers ahead of planned protests

Soldiers and police were patrolling Mozambique's capital Maputo early on Thursday ahead of a planned protest against election results seen by the opposition as fraudulent.




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News24 | WATCH | SA closes Lebombo border port of entry as Mozambique violence escalates

South Africa has closed the Lebombo port of entry to and from Mozambique after 15 officials from the Ressano Garcia border fled to SA on Thursday morning for protection.




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News24 | Teargas, smoke in Maputo as police crack down on demonstrations

In some parts of the capital, protesters negotiated with police. In other parts there was no talking.




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News24 | Young opposition Mozambicans give Frelimo ultimatum to step down or face more violent protests

Young Mozambicans from opposition parties have given Frelimo until midday to relinquish power or face more unrest, after days of violence and looting in the country.




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News24 | Mozambique on the brink: Violence escalates as youth protests extend beyond Maputo

Mozambique is on a knife's edge as young people continue to protest against the outcome of the October elections that extended 49 years of Frelimo rule.




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News24 | Maputo is almost under siege, says SA High Commissioner, as post-election unrest escalates

Amid calls for ongoing protests after violent clashes on Thursday, South Africa's High Commissioner to Mozambique Siphiwe Nyanda has declared "Maputo is almost under siege".




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News24 | Lesotho to ban importation of bottled water

Lesotho's national assembly has passed a motion to ban the importation of bottled water into the country as part of measures to promote the local industry.




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News24 | Botswana's new president hails 'new dawn' as sworn in

Botswana swore in new president Duma Boko on Friday, cementing a whirlwind change of government after his landslide election victory last week kicked out the party in power for nearly 60 years.




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News24 | At least 30 killed in Mozambique since start of election violence: HRW

Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Friday that at least 30 people have been killed in Mozambique in almost three weeks of crackdowns on protests over a disputed presidential election.




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News24 | 'Together we usher a new political dawn,' says Botswana president Duma Boko in inauguration speech

Botswana's new president Duma Boko used his inauguration on Friday to tell the world that he and his government were ushering in a "new political dawn".




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News24 | Business as usual at Lebombo border post with traffic flowing between SA and Mozambique after unrest

It was business as usual at the Lebombo border post between SA and Mozambique on Saturday morning, with vehicles moving freely between both countries after a shutdown earlier this week.




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News24 | Somalia insists Ethiopia will not be part of new AU mission

Somalia insisted Saturday that Ethiopia will not be part of a new African Union peacekeeping mission, as the two nations remain locked in a dispute that has sent shivers through the Horn of Africa.




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News24 | Africa has other friends if Trump won't work with it - Kenya's AU candidate

Kenya's candidate for the top job at the African Union said on Saturday that if US president-elect Donald Trump does not want to work with Africa, the continent has "other friends".




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News24 | UPDATE 1-Mauritius holds election with cost of living on everyone's minds

PORT LOUIS, Nov 10 - Mauritius was holding a parliamentary election on Sunday with Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and his main rivals all promising to tackle a cost of living crisis in the Indian Ocean archipelago.




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News24 | Former president Mahama projected to unseat Ghana's ruling party in December election

Ghana's main opposition leader John Dramani Mahama looks set to win December's presidential election, an opinion poll showed on Monday.




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News24 | Mauritius awaits results of tense election race

Mauritians are set to find out who will govern their Indian Ocean island nation for the next five years after a hotly disputed election race.




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News24 | Mauritius' prime minister concedes election defeat

Mauritius' incumbent Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth said on Monday his political alliance was headed for a major defeat to a rival coalition led by a three-time former premier following Sunday's parliamentary election.