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  Texas: Propeller plane crashes onto highway and split in two, several injured | VIDEO

  World | Dec 12, 2024, 06:28 PM

  Victoria Police Deputy Chief Eline Moya reported that three individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries, one person was transferred to an out-of-town hospital for advanced treatment, and the pilot was undergoing evaluation.

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  Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi indicted in new Toshakhana case

  World | Dec 12, 2024, 06:13 PM

  The case was initially filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). However, in light of NAB Amendments, the Federal Investigation Agency took over the case and filed its challan in September this year.

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  'Mysterious' advanced drone flights over US military research and manufacturing facility | VIDEO

  World | Dec 12, 2024, 03:42 PM

  Part of the worry stems from the flying objects initially being spotted near the Picatinny Arsenal, a US military research and manufacturing facility; and over President-elect Donald Trump’s golf course in Bedminster.

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  Trump invites Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend inauguration in an unprecedented move: Report

  World | Dec 13, 2024, 08:12 AM

  Trump invited Xi in early November, shortly after the election, media reports claimed, but it was not clear whether he has accepted the invitation.

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  FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign at end of Biden's term in January

  World | Dec 12, 2024, 01:42 PM

  Trump had telegraphed his anger with Wray on multiple occasions, including after Wray's congressional testimony in September. But the soft-spoken director rarely seemed to go out of his way to publicly confront the White House.

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  US warns Russia may use new 'lethal missile' against Ukraine again in 'coming days'

  World | Dec 11, 2024, 10:22 PM

  The threat arises as both sides strive for a battlefield advantage in the nearly three-year war that President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to resolve. It comes just days after the US announced nearly $1 billion in new security assistance to Ukraine.

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  Bangladesh court rejects petition to advance hearing of Chinmoy Das bail plea in sedition case

  World | Dec 11, 2024, 10:00 PM

  The hearing was due to be held on December 3 when the court deferred the date to January 2, 2025, on a prosecution side suggestion as no lawyer appeared on his behalf.

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  Indian-origin PhD student at MIT suspended over pro-Palestinian activism, appeals against decision

  World | Dec 11, 2024, 09:47 PM

  A PhD student in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, is “now appealing the decision” to the Chancellor at MIT Wednesday, the “last opportunity to end this persecution and restore academic dignity.

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  'Shocked by cold-blooded gunning down of young student in Brampton': Indian mission in Canada

  World | Dec 11, 2024, 08:18 PM

  Toronto Star newspaper said the police found Singh with multiple gunshot wounds and performed life-saving measures, but he died at the scene. The second man was rushed to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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  Modi-Xi meet signifies new era of India-China ties, keen to engage with all political parties: CPC

  World | Dec 11, 2024, 07:47 PM

  The renewal of China-India relations serves the core interests of the 2.8 billion people in both countries, aligns with the shared aspirations of the Global South, and follows the rightful course of history, said the Chinese official.

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  US man faked his own death to abandon wife and be with girlfriend in Europe | READ how cops reveal

  World | Dec 11, 2024, 07:12 PM

  The man obtained a new passport three months before he disappeared, leading investigators to speculate that he faked his death to meet up with a woman he had been communicating with in Uzbekistan.

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  Good News! Thailand rolls out e-visa facilities for Indian tourists | Here's how to apply

  World | Dec 11, 2024, 06:35 PM

  "We're thrilled to announce that Thailand’s e-Visa will be implemented in India from 1 Jan 2025," the Thailand embassy posted on X.

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  Afghanistan: Taliban minister of refugees, his bodyguards killed in massive explosion in Kabul

  World | Dec 11, 2024, 08:04 PM

  Details about the nature of the explosion and those responsible remain unclear, and the Taliban have not yet issued a statement on the incident.

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  Russia maintains contacts with new authorities in Syria after fall of Bashar Assad regime: Kremlin

  World | Dec 11, 2024, 04:48 PM

  Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, "We are monitoring most closely what is happening in Syria." "We, of course, maintain contacts with those who are currently controlling the situation in Syria," Peskov said in a conference call with reporters.

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  Nigeria: Gunmen kidnap at least 50 people including women, children in latest mass abduction spree

  World | Dec 11, 2024, 04:22 PM

  No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction, but locals have attributed it to bandit groups notorious for mass killings and kidnappings for ransom in the conflict-stricken northern region.

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  Israel's deadliest strikes on Gaza's refugee camp kill 29 including 8 members of the same family

  World | Dec 11, 2024, 04:00 PM

  Israel-Hamas War update: Hospital records show that a family of eight was among those killed, including four children, their parents and two grandparents.

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  Bangladesh High Court refuses to ban ISKCON, orders govt to remain cautious about protecting law

  World | Nov 28, 2024, 02:48 PM

  Bangladesh court placed some newspaper reports about the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) before the HC bench on Wednesday and had prayed for a suo motu (voluntary) order to the government to ban the organisation and impose Section 144 in Chattogram.

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  India successfully tests nuclear-capable 3,500 km range ballistic missile from INS Arighaat

  India | Nov 28, 2024, 02:40 PM

  According to the report, the test results are being analysed, after which the officials concerned would be briefing the top military and political leadership.

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  Pakistan ends lockdown after PTI calls off rallies, PM claims protests cost PKR 190 billion daily

  World | Nov 28, 2024, 01:24 PM

  The minister further noted that sectors like IT and telecommunications face their own economic challenges, with shutdowns disrupting social and digital activities.

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  Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun, who was appointed by Xi Jinping, faces probe for corruption

  World | Nov 28, 2024, 12:58 PM

  Citing current and former US officials familiar with the situation, The Financial Times reported that Dong is the latest official to be caught up in a broad crackdown on corruption in the country’s military.