Month: October 2024

Indonesia swears in Prabowo Subianto as the country’s eighth President

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Indonesia swears in Prabowo Subianto as the country’s eighth President

President-elect Prabowo Subianto waves to journalists as he leaves his residence on the day of his inauguration, in Jakarta, on October 20, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters Prabowo Subianto was inaugurated Sunday as the eighth President of the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation, completing his journey from an ex-General accused of rights abuses during the…

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North Korea calls new sanctions monitoring team ‘unlawful’

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North Korea calls new sanctions monitoring team ‘unlawful’

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. File | Photo Credit: Reuters North Korea’s top diplomat on Sunday (October 20, 2024) criticised a new sanctions monitoring team led by the United States as “unlawful and illegitimate”, warning countries involved in the entity would face a “dear price”. Also Read: What’s behind the Russia-North Korea security pact?…

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Heroin Worth Rs 6 Crore Seized In Assam, Inter-State Drug Cartel Busted

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Heroin Worth Rs 6 Crore Seized In Assam, Inter-State Drug Cartel Busted

Both the Tata Nexon and the truck used to carry the narcotics have been seized. Guwahati: The Assam Police’s Special Task Force (STF) busted a new drug trafficking cartel on Saturday, operating between Manipur and Assam, arresting two individuals in connection with the seizure of heroin valued at Rs 6 crore. Acting on a tip-off,…

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Moldova votes in election, EU referendum in shadow of alleged Russian meddling

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Moldova votes in election, EU referendum in shadow of alleged Russian meddling

A poster of Moldova’s President Maia Sandu that reads “I invite you to vote” is placed on the side of the road in Magdacesti, Moldova, on October 17, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Moldovans vote on Sunday (October 20, 2024) in a Presidential election and EU referendum at a pivotal moment that could bolster the…

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A Ukraine Drone Hovered Over Russian Troops. Then A Rocket Rained Fire

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A Ukraine Drone Hovered Over Russian Troops. Then A Rocket Rained Fire

A drone this week helped Ukrainian troops attack a military training facility of Russian troops in Zaporizhzhia Oblast in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine. As the Ukrainian drone spotted the Russian troops, a 660-pound rocket, reportedly packed with hundreds of grenade-sized submunitions, attacked them. At the time of the attack on October 15, there were about 24…

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Indians Mark Festival Of Lights Ahead Of US Polls

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Indians Mark Festival Of Lights Ahead Of US Polls

New Delhi: Celebrations sparkled up the Times Square in New York City yesterday as the Indian community and several US citizens gathered to observe the Hindu festival of lights. The event featured performances from various cultural groups. Among the notable attendees were Mayor Eric Adams, New York State Assemblywoman Jennifer Rajkumar, Senator Chuck Schumer and…

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Lando Norris Delighted After Beating Max Verstappen For US Pole

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Lando Norris Delighted After Beating Max Verstappen For US Pole

Lando Norris oozed satisfaction on Saturday after beating series leader and three-time champion Max Verstappen to pole position for Sunday’s United States Grand Prix. The McLaren driver clocked a best lap in one minute and 32.330 seconds to outpace his Red Bull rival, who leads the title race by 54 points with six…

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