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Hurricane Milton leaves 16 dead and millions without power in Florida

The hurricane, among the most intense in the Atlantic, has incurred a lowered insurance cost estimate of $30 to $60 billion.




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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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Chance for La Nina to emerge has decreased, says Australia’s BoM

5 climate models point to ENSO-neutral conditions until February 2025




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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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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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At least 126 dead and missing in massive flooding, landslides in Philippines

Weather has cleared in many areas on Saturday, allowing cleanup work in most areas




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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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Indian, Chinese troops exchange sweets at several border points on Diwali

The ties between the two Asian giants had nosedived following the clash




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Biden, Harris celebrate Diwali with 600 Indian American guests at the White House

Biden shared a message of hope and democracy, while Harris highlighted the importance of knowledge and peace in her Diwali message from the campaign trail




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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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UN COP16 biodiversity summit agrees to establish Indigenous subsidiary body

The value of the traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples, Afro-descendants and local communities is recognised with this decision, says Susana Muhamad, Colombia’s environment minister and COP16 president




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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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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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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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Trump expands lead, Republican Party captures Senate as Harris path narrows

Trump wins both North Carolina and Georgia, while holding a more tentative advantage across Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Arizona




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Trump wins Pennsylvania, leaving him 3 electoral votes shy of clinching White House

Pennsylvania was carried by Trump when he first won the White House in 2016 and then flipped back to Democrats in 2020. Trump also took Georgia, which had voted for Democrats four years ago




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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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COP29 climate agenda clouded by trade tensions ahead of summit

Delegates at the conference must adopt the summit agenda by consensus as their first task when the COP29 talks begin on Nov. 11 in Baku, Azerbaijan




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COP29 host Azerbaijan promoted fossil fuel deals ahead of climate summit, NGO says 

In a secretly recorded video, CEO of the COP29 talks offers to introduce a representative of a fake oil and gas company, to the Azeri national oil and gas company SOCAR




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What is the point of a UN climate COP?

But as each year's summit has produced its own set of promises, plans and paperwork to chase, the rationale for these discussions can be hard to follow




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UN COP29 climate summit: What is a carbon credit? What is Article 6 of the Paris Agreement?

Officials are keen to secure an early "win" on Article 6 at this year's climate conference in Azerbaijan




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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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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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Taliban administration officials to attend UN climate conference in Azerbaijan

Taliban officials have taken part in U.N.-organised meetings on Afghanistan in Doha, and Taliban ministers have attended forums in China and Central Asia in the past two years




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




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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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Already qualified for semifinals, India beat Maldives 3-0 in SAFF U17 Championships

Having already qualified for the semi-finals after their 1-0 victory over Bangladesh in the three-team group, India emerged Group A winners with six points




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Real Madrid beats Alaves 3-2 in La Liga as Kylian Mbappé extends scoring streak

Kylian Mbappé asked to be substituted in the 80th minute because of a muscle injury, according to Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, who said it was not serious.




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India thrash Mongolia 4-1 in AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers

The teams were locked 1-1 at half time, but India stepped up the assault in the second half to leave Mongolia's defence in tatters




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Fighting India lose 0-1 to formidable Iran in AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers

The top teams of the 10 groups, along with the five best second-place finishers, will qualify for the AFC U20 Asian Cup 2025 in China




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Real Madrid suffers shock defeat to Lille in Champions League as Mbappe comes off bench

Lille’s goal came from Canada striker Jonathan David‘s penalty deep into first-half stoppage time




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FIFA bans Italian player Curto for 10 games for discrimination toward South Korean opponent

Curto also must do community services and undergo training and education with an organization approved by FIFA




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Jurgen Klopp joins Red Bull as global football chief in first job since leaving Liverpool

Klopp will not be involved in the day-to-day operations of the Red Bull-owned clubs in Germany, United States, Brazil and Austria, the company said.




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Belfort’s brace sees Calicut down Malappuram

The victory, its first at home, helped Calicut jump over Kannur Warriors and move to the top of the table with 13 points from seven matches.




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Messi scores hat trick as Argentina outclasses Bolivia in South American World Cup qualifying

Lionel Messi shines with a hat trick and two assists in its 6-0 home win as Argentina dominates in World Cup qualifying match




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Thomas Tuchel appointment: A German in charge of England? Nationality matters less than it used to in international football

Thomas Tuchel taking charge of England shows that, increasingly, even the top countries in the sport are abandoning the long-held belief that the national team must be led by one of their own.




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Liverpool stays ahead of Man City by beating Chelsea 2-1 in Premier League

Liverpool is looking more and more like Manchester City’s main title rival after beating resurgent Chelsea 2-1 to stay top of the Premier League table




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Calicut FC thinking big, eyes the ISL

Budget for a SLK club is almost similar to that of an I-League side, says team owner Mathews




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Champions League: Raphinha scores hat-trick as Barcelona romps Bayern; Liverpool, City notch up wins

Liverpool edged Leipzig 1-0 with a goal from Darwin Nunez; Manchester City routed Sparta Prague 5-0 with Erling Haaland scoring twice.




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Serie A leader Napoli scores late to beat struggling Lecce and Atalanta routs Verona

Serie A leader Napoli has needed a late score from captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo to secure a 1-0 victory over struggling Lecce