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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Japanese atomic bombing survivors’ group Nihon Hidankyo

We wish to honour all survivors who, despite physical suffering and painful memories, have chosen to use their costly experience to cultivate hope and engagement for peace, says Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee




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Multiple rocket launches identified from Lebanon since Yom Kippur fast began, says Israel

Israel shut down late on Friday afternoon for Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement and the holiest day of the Jewish calendar




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Pakistan to hike petrol prices amid economic turmoil

Due to high smuggling and illegal trade, the country continues to suffer, and is dependent on international players for its energy security




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US and India can work together on mental health, says US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

US Surgeon General Murthy says it is time to prioritise and accelerate the work on mental health, because the consequences have been too high




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Nijjar killing row: Canada seeks diplomatic immunity waiver; India rejects as political agenda

New Delhi described the accusations as baseless and politically motivated, claiming they serve Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s domestic vote-bank agenda.




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Nijjar killing: Canadian PM Trudeau admits he had no hard proof when he alleged Indian agents' involvement

Trudeau admits intelligence, not evidence, behind claims of Indian involvement in Nijjar’s killing.




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Drone strike launched toward Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s house

Neither Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his wife were home and there were no casualties, says spokesperson




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Maldives President Muizzu to take 50% salary cut amid growing economic strain

The move was announced as part of special measures in his government’s ‘economic reform agenda’ 




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Israel-Iran tensions escalate: Retaliatory strikes target military installations in Tehran

The Israeli military cited continuous Iranian attacks from multiple fronts since October 7, affirming Israel’s right to retaliate




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Trump talks Xi, tariffs and aliens in freewheeling Joe Rogan podcast

The conversation stretched long enough that Trump ended up hours late for a rally in swing-state Michigan, where hundreds of supporters trickled out of the venue as temperatures dropped while waiting for him to arrive




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European banks to extend dealing with Indian clearing firms

Europe’s authorities set the deadline last year after their request for co-supervision of European trades settled through Indian clearing houses was denied by the Reserve Bank of India



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US puts 19 Indian entities on sanctions list for ‘enabling’ Russia’s war against Ukraine

Sanctions pose challenges for Indian companies navigating international trade compliance with limited resources




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Robot collects melted fuel from Fukushima nuclear reactor

Operated by Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, the robot collected a fragment measuring approximately 5 millimetres in size




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My mother raised my sister and me to appreciate and honor our heritage: Kamala Harris

In her op-ed, Harris wrote that as a 19-year-old, her mother Shyamala Harris crossed the world alone, traveling from India to USA




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Volcanic eruption burns houses in Indonesia, killing at least 9 people

Authorities raised the danger level and widened the danger zone for Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki on Monday, following a series of eruption that last week




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Netanyahu’s office is accused of leaks to thwart Gaza cease-fire

Many in Israel’s security establishment dismissed the demand and accused Netanyahu of avoiding a deal to keep the war going




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Musk $1 million voter giveaway can proceed after lawsuit

Pennsylvania Judge Angelo Foglietta on Monday rejected a request to halt the contest by the DA, who called it an illegal lottery




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Trump takes early electoral lead as race with Harris takes shape

Polls have closed in key swing states of Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Michigan




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US will be more isolationist whoever wins election, Jaishankar says

"President Trump may be more articulate and expressive in that regard," he said during a panel discussion with the foreign ministers of Australia and New Zealand




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North Korea joins Ukraine war for the first time

Another Kyiv official said Ukraine's army fired artillery at North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk border region




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Voters sue Musk for fraud over $1 million election sweepstakes

A day after surviving a legal challenge in Pennsylvania, Musk’s daily sweepstakes was hit Tuesday with fresh claims in federal courts in Texas and Michigan




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As Trump makes historic return, world braces for new era

People hope Trump will address jobs, economy issues; Trump has vowed to crackdown on illegal immigration




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Narendra Modi congratulates Donald Trump on US election victory, says looking forward to renewing collaboration

‘Let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity,’ Modi says in a post on X




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Elon Musk’s India entry with Tesla and Starlink may get easier with Trump’s backing

Similarly, Musk is keen to launch his satellite broadband services firm Starlink in India and has been asking for lower entry barriers




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Bank of England cuts interest rates, sees inflation hike after Reeves' budget

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75 per cent from 5 per cent




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A guide to key figures in Donald Trump's orbit

Donald Trump will return to the White House accompanied by a crew of longtime friends and aides as well as newfound, splashy allies




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North Korean GPS manipulation disrupted dozens of planes and vessels, South Korea says

While warning aircraft and vessels near western border areas, South Korea's military did not specify how North Korea was interfering with GPS signals or detail the extent of disruptions




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Many supporters of Khalistan in Canada, but they do not represent Sikh Community: PM Trudeau

His comments came during Diwali celebrations at Ottawa’s Parliament Hill recently amid an ongoing diplomatic row with India over the killing of Khalistan extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar




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24 killed, 46 injured in suicide bombing at railway station in Pakistan

The explosion ripped through the railway station of the provincial capital Quetta as passengers gathered on the platform before the departure of the Jaffar Express




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Overseas Pakistani group Al Nihang offers to acquire debt-ridden Pakistan International Airlines

Earlier, PML-N President Nawaz Sharif said that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz advised him to buy Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and rebrand it ‘Air Punjab’




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World Bank in talks to help finance $28 billion Turkish energy upgrade, Anadolu reports

Humberto Lopez was quoted on Saturday as saying the World Bank was in talks with Turkey's ministry of energy about the matter



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Trudeau warns US tariffs on Canada would ‘hurt American workers’

The Canadian leader appealed in his comments directly to the interests of Donald Trump, whose strategy throughout his election campaign was to win over blue-collar workers




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COP29 climate negotiations begin on November 11 in Baku 

The hope against hope is that an NCQG target will be agreed upon and there will be pledges for seed funding it




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COP29 Climate Summit Day 2 Live: Azerbaijan is victim of ‘well-orchestrated campaign of slander and blackmail’, says President Aliyev

COP29 World Climate Action Summit Live Updates: At the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, countries approved vital carbon credit quality standards essential for facilitating a U.N.-backed global carbon market aimed at funding greenhouse gas reduction projects. This early agreement marks a significant step forward, despite concerns about the upcoming U.S. administration under President-elect Donald Trump, who has indicated intentions to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. Experts suggest that the endorsement might help operationalize the market by next year, enabling countries and companies to purchase carbon credits for climate initiatives worldwide. However, while the approved standards seek to address the credibility of projects, campaigners have raised concerns about their adequacy, especially regarding human rights protections. Criticism also arose regarding the decision-making process, with some nations feeling excluded from discussions. Moving forward, negotiators aim to establish further rules to ensure the market’s integrity, which could potentially yield $250 billion annually and cut carbon emissions significantly by 2030.




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Trump, Putin speak over phone, discuss ending war in Ukraine: Report

‘The two men discussed the goal of peace on the European continent’




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Trump’s return and trade disputes cast shadow over COP29 climate summit in Baku

Delegates gathering in Baku are hoping to resolve the summit's top agenda item – a deal for up to $1 trillion in annual climate finance for developing countries




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UN climate talks to focus on money to help poor nations cut carbon pollution

About 77% of the heat-trapping gas in the atmosphere now comes from the G20 rich nations, many of whom are now cutting back on their pollution, something that is not happening in most poor nations or China




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Japan’s Ishiba wins runoff vote to stay as PM ahead of likely Trump meeting

Japanese government officials are trying to arrange a meeting for him with Trump toward the end of the trip, potentially during a stopover in the US before Ishiba returns to Japan




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2024 on track to become the warmest year on record, says WMO

2015-2024 will be the warmest decade on glacier meltdowns, rise in sea levels and ocean heating




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Harry Belafonte: 1927-2023 | Staying alive in Kolkata

With American singer Harry Belafonte passing away at 96, here’s looking back at the hold he had on the country  




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Write Alt Text Like You’re Talking To A Friend

“There was this dog wearing safety glasses, surrounded by chemistry equipment, saying ‘I have no idea what I’m doing.’”




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AI Ethical Framework: Three Things We Agree On

If not all AI is bad, then how do we decide whether a particular use of AI is ethical or not? How do we design and build AI features that are consistent with our values?




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AI Ethical Framework: AI Model Questions

When people evaluate services, they often consider factors like cost, features, reliability, and performance. For AI, we want to extend those factors by asking questions about how the AI model is built and its impact.




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AI Ethical Framework: AI Usage Questions

How we deploy AI in our work and product development may hold as much weight in shaping the risks and ethics as the specific models we choose.



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ISL | Kerala Blasters’ super-sub Peprah lights up Kochi




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Vinicius, Mbappe on target as Madrid crush plucky Espanyol

The comprehensive victory was Madrid's 38th consecutive La Liga game without defeat, their last loss in the competition coming just under a year ago, against Atletico Madrid in September 2023




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Kwame Peprah lights up Kochi

The victory was the Blasters first this season and the winning goal came rather dramatically




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ISL | Super-sub Cummings does the trick for Mohun Bagan Super Giant




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Punjab FC meets Hyderabad FC, hopes to make it three wins in a row