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Four killed in attack on Michigan Mormon church
The Hindu – World · India
The suspect, a 40-year-old man, was shot dead by law enforcement responding to the attack, in which the church was also set ablaze
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Trump hints at ‘something special’ in West Asia talks
The Hindu – World · India
U.S. President Trump said that “all are on board for something special” in Middle East, with Netanyahu’s visit to White House and plan for Gaza peace
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Moldovans cast ballots in a tense election plagued by Russian interference claims
The Hindu – World · India
The Central Electoral Commission reported more than 400,000 people, or about 14% of eligible voters, had cast ballots by 11 a.m.
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Rights group seeks international intervention over killings in Chittagong Hill Tracts
The Hindu – World · India
The Rights and Risks Analysis Group has said that the Bangladesh Army has been bringing in “outsiders” to settle in the CHT to change the demographics of the r…
Geopolitics
New York City Mayor Eric Adams ends his re-election campaign
The Hindu – World · India
In the video, Mr. Adams did not directly mention or endorse any of the remaining candidates in the race; he warned that “extremism is growing in our politics.”
Geopolitics
NATO says beefing up Baltic presence after Denmark drone sightings
The Hindu – World · India
Several NATO countries say Russian fighter jets and drones have violated their airspace in Europe over recent weeks, accusing Moscow of testing the alliance.
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Over 7,700 inmates who escaped during Gen Z protests back in Nepal prisons
The Hindu – World · India
Some prisoners have returned voluntarily, while others were arrested by the security forces.
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Denmark bans civilian drone flights ahead of EU summit
The Hindu – World · India
Mysterious drone sightings across Denmark since September 22 have prompted the closure of several airports, with Denmark hinting at possible Russian involvemen…
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‘Clog the toilet’ trolls hit Indian visa holders rushing to U.S.
The Hindu – World · India
Racially motivated far-right trolls launched coordinated efforts to disrupt flight bookings from India after Trump announced the new H-1B visa fee
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Israel PM Netanyahu says Israel working on ceasefire plan on eve of Trump meeting
The Hindu – World · India
The U.S. President Donald Trump has shown signs of impatience lately, particularly after Israel struck the headquarters of Hamas' political leadership in Doha,…
Geopolitics
Messages from the world stage
The Hindu – World · India
Here are the 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) focused on "Better together: 80 y…
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At least 19 injured in Peru anti-government protests
The Hindu – World · India
Hundreds of transport workers and the Generation Z youth collective are protesting against alleged corruption and extortion
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Iran executes 'one of most important spies' for Israel
The Hindu – World · India
Entangled in a decades-long shadow war with Israel, Iran has executed many individuals it accuses of having links with Israel's Mossad intelligence service and…
Geopolitics
Germany’s Lufthansa says will slash 4,000 jobs by 2030
The Hindu – World · India
Europe’s biggest airline group said the move would essentially target administrative posts and not operational functions
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Moldova’s pro-EU party wins parliamentary election fraught with Russian interference claims
The Hindu – World · India
Electoral data showed the pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity had 50.1% of the vote, while the pro-Russian Patriotic Electoral Bloc has 24.2%
Geopolitics
Typhoon Bualoi becomes a tropical storm that rips through Vietnam, killing at least 9 people
The Hindu – World · India
The storm tore through communities, damaging houses, schools and power poles, sweeping away temporary bridges and flooding roads and low-water crossings across…
Geopolitics
Nepal inquiry commission recommends withholding passports of deposed PM Oli, four others
The Hindu – World · India
The panel, formed to investigate the incidents of September 8 and 9, plans to summon the individuals for questioning
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Thailand's new Prime Minister promises to tackle Cambodia border conflict, constitutional reforms
The Hindu – World · India
He had promised to call elections in four months in exchange for the People's Party — which holds the most seats in Parliament — supporting his bid to become P…
Geopolitics
Two railway links to offer easy connectivity to Bhutan
The Hindu – World · India
Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse lines will run to a total distance of 89 km; they will be developed at a cost of ₹4,033 crore; Railway Minister says proj…
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European Union reinstates sanctions on Iran after U.N. move
The Hindu – World · India
The European Union said the sanctions included freezing the assets of the Iranian Central Bank and other Iranian banks, as well as travel bans on certain Irani…
Geopolitics
U.S. envoy says Ukraine could be authorised to 'hit deep' into Russia
The Hindu – World · India
Vice President Vance said in a separate Fox News program on Sunday the U.S. was having "conversations" on whether to give long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles t…
Geopolitics
Myanmar army razed Rohingya villages to build security outposts, U.N.-backed report says
The Hindu – World · India
Myanmar’s military has previously said it did not commit genocide against the Rohingya during the 2017 operations, but crimes may have been committed on an ind…
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U.S. to impose 100% tariff on movies made outside the country
The Hindu – World · India
Mr. Trump had threatened to impose such levies earlier in May but offered few details
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World's highest bridge opens to traffic in China
The Hindu – World · India
The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge towers 625m above a river and vast gorge in the country’s rugged southern province of Guizhou, also home to the 565-metre Beip…
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Canada lists Lawrence Bishnoi gang as terrorist entity
The Hindu – World · India
Canada’s Public Safety Minister says specific communities have been targeted for terror, violence and intimidation by the Bishnoi gang
Geopolitics
Watch: Leh shut down after protests: tourists stranded, hotels empty
The Hindu – World · India
Leh, the capital of Ladakh, is witnessing a tourism crisis following violent protests over statehood demands. A strict curfew, internet shutdown, and closed ma…
Geopolitics
Hungary blocks 12 Ukrainian news sites in tit-for-tat
The Hindu – World · India
Most of the websites targeted by Hungary are widely read in Ukraine.
Geopolitics
U.S. Democrats, Trump set to face off in budget battle that could trigger government shutdown
The Hindu – World · India
If Congress does not act, thousands of federal government workers could be furloughed, from NASA to the national parks, and a wide range of services would be d…
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Countries need to ‘react correctly’ to the U.S.: Lutnick on India and others
The Hindu – World · India
U.S. Commerce Secretary says the countries in question needed to understand that if they wanted to sell to the U.S. consumer and they have “to play ball” with …
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Ukrainian journalist who was held by Russia wins top Europe rights prize
The Hindu – World · India
Butkevych, co-founder of the independent Hromadske radio station and ZMINA human rights centre in Kyiv, joined the Ukrainian army in March 2022,
Geopolitics
China calls on North Korea to oppose 'hegemony'
The Hindu – World · India
Despite periods of strained relations between China and North Korea over Pyongyang's nuclear programme, the two neighbours have maintained close ties
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One killed, 17 soldiers taken hostage in Ecuador unrest
The Hindu – World · India
Protesters have challenged Noboa's administration by blocking roads, as well as directly confronting the authorities
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Bangladesh blames foreign arms for deadly hill clashes
The Hindu – World · India
The Army blamed rebels, while demonstrators accused troops of opening fire
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China sentences 16 Myanmar-linked gang members to death
The Hindu – World · India
The court said the group had killed 14 people, including 10 involved in fraud who had tried to escape from the group or disobeyed its management
Geopolitics
European envoys raise ‘Russia question’ amid deepening India-EU ties
The Hindu – World · India
EU Ambassador Herve Delphin says India buying Russian oil and its participation in Zapad military exercise worry Europe; he says it has to ‘square’ Russia part…
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Netanyahu calls Qatar PM to apologise for Israeli strike targeting Hamas officials in Doha
The Hindu – World · India
The White House said Netanyahu expressed regret for Israel violating Qatari sovereignty and “affirmed that Israel will not conduct such an attack again in the …
Geopolitics
Madagascar’s president fires government following days of deadly Gen Z protest
The Hindu – World · India
The protests against chronic electricity and water cuts began on September 25 and drew thousands onto the streets, prompting the government to order nighttime …
Geopolitics
White House releases Gaza peace plan as Trump meets Netanyahu
The Hindu – World · India
Trump said Israel to withdraw from Gaza ‘in phases’ under the deal; Hamas negotiators will review the plan ‘in good faith’ and provide response, an official sa…
Geopolitics
Venezuela's President Maduro signs decree granting security powers in case of military intervention
The Hindu – World · India
The measure comes as the U.S. has deployed a fleet of warships in the Caribbean, which Washington says is to combat drug trafficking through the region; Maduro…
Geopolitics
YouTube to pay $24.5 million to settle 2021 lawsuit by Donald Trump over account suspension
The Hindu – World · India
The settlement does not constitute an admission of liability, the filing says; Google confirmed the settlement but declined to comment beyond it.
Geopolitics
Trump’s Gaza peace plan: What’s in the 20-point peace proposal?
The Hindu – World · India
Here are the main elements of the plan that resulted from intense negotiations in recent weeks between Donald Trump and his team, and Israeli and Arab leaders
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2 killed, 5 wounded when man opened fire in casino parking lot in Texas, authorities say
The Hindu – World · India
Keryan Rashad Jones, 34, was arrested during a traffic stop several hours after the shooting late September 27 night at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagl…
Geopolitics
Colombia's Foreign Minister 'renounces' U.S. visa as tensions between both nations escalate
The Hindu – World · India
The U.S. State Department revoked President Petro's visa on Friday after he participated in a New York protest against the war in Gaza
Geopolitics
Islamic school building collapses in Indonesia, at least 65 students presumed buried under rubble
The Hindu – World · India
The students were performing afternoon prayers in a building that was undergoing an unauthorised expansion when it suddenly collapsed on top of them
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Qatar joins U.S. and Israel in trilateral mechanism after Gaza plan
The Hindu – World · India
The breakthrough was set in motion earlier, during a phone call that joined Mr. Trump, Mr. Netanyahu, and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Tha…
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