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general
Hazardous haze seen in 8 Philippine areas – DENR
MANILA, Philippines — A hazardous haze was observed in eight areas in the country on Thursday, Oct. 15, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB)…
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‘Maleta boy’ paid to retract testimony, witness tells Sandiganbayan
MANILA, Philippines — A purported bagman-turned-witness told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Thursday that a former member of the so-called “Maleta boys” told him he was paid to recant his…
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general
Batangas village chair shot dead inside home
LUCENA CITY – A 50-year-old barangay chairman was shot dead at his residence in Sto. Tomas, Batangas on Thursday morning. Police have not yet released an official report on the incident. However…
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general
Parañaque terminal PITX expects at least 1.8M passengers for Undas
MANILA, Philippines — The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) on Thursday said it expects nearly 1.9 million passengers in its terminal from October 25, 2026 to November 4, 2026. The…
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politics
Senators deny 2027 budget used to pressure them to convict Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and Senators Erwin Tulfo and Panfilo Lacson on Thursday rejected Vice President Sara Duterte’s claim that the 2027 budget could be used to…
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politics
Agusan del Sur solon hits DA corn importation policy
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Rather than relying on importation as a quick fix for feed deficits, the government must address deep structural issues in the corn sector, including degraded soil and…
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politics
Kapunan says Sara Duterte is true bully, not Sison who’s just doing job
MANILA, Philippines — Counsel for the prosecution Lorna Kapunan has clarified her previous statement about bullies, saying that it is Vice President Sara Duterte who can be considered a bully for her…
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Mindanao politician financed flight linked to Laos drug seizure – PDEA
MANILA, Philippines—A politician from Mindanao allegedly financed the chartered flight linked to the 521-kilogram shabu seizure in Laos, according to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). “We…
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politics
Gatchalian warns vs wacky shots in ‘sacred’ session hall
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said on Thursday that individuals who take wacky photos inside the session hall could receive warnings, stressing that both the Senate and the…
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general
Court told: ‘Maleta’ allegedly sent to Sotto, Quimbo, Trillanes
MANILA, Philippines — A purported bagman told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Thursday that he delivered cash-filled suitcases, or “maleta,” to Sen. Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, former Rep. Stella…
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politics
Tulfo to Panelo: ‘There were no violations to the Constitution’
MANILA, Philippines — More senators on Thursday disputed the statement of Vice President Sara Duterte’s spokesperson, Atty. Paolo Panelo, who questioned the majority bloc’s silence after three of four…
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Matibag: NBI will also check Paolo Duterte’s SALN
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will also check on the Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) of Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte…
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politics
WATCH: VP retains majority approval, trust tops INQToday’s newscast
MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s top stories this afternoon: Vice President Sara Duterte retains the approval and trust of a slim majority of Filipinos, while nearly half of respondents…
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politics
Marcos to DOTr: Brace for El Niño, ensure efficient transport of goods
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday asked the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to address bottlenecks in the transportation network, citing their impact on the…
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LTFRB pursues private vehicles giving transport services to online sellers
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday said it launched a crackdown against private vehicles operating as transport or logistic services…
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Nuns open drop-in center for street dwellers in Quezon City
MANILA, Philippines — A religious community has opened a drop-in center in Kaliraya, Quezon City, providing street dwellers access to basic hygiene and washing facilities. Blessed by Cubao Bishop…
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PNP-WCPC rescues 16, nabs 2 in anti-online child abuse operations
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police – Women and Children Protection Center (PNP-WCPC) rescued 16 victims, and arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the online sexual…
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science
Senators slam mockery of persons with autism
MANILA, Philippines — Several senators on Thursday condemned the mockery of persons with autism, saying such behavior has no place in society or in the digital space. The senators’ reactions came amid…
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general
5-day maritime defense drill set for eastern Mindanao seaboard
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), through the Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom), will mount Exercise Surigao Sentinel 2026 from October 20 to 25 across…
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politics
Gatchalian flags upcoming power rate hike amid inflation surge
MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday raised concerns on the forthcoming increase in Meralco’s electricity rates amid a surge in inflation. Meralco recently announced…
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politics
Inflation, corruption remain top concerns of Filipinos, survey says
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos remain most concerned about the need to control inflation, followed by fighting graft and corruption in government, according to Pulse Asia Research’s September 2026…
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entertainment
WATCH: DSWD demos water filtration system ahead of Super El Niño
MANILA, Philippines – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Sec. Rex Gatchalian demonstrates a bucket-based water filtration system during a press briefing in Malacanang on Wednesday…
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general
Senior citizens can only be granted one type of discount, says SC
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court acquitted a Bacolod City hotel manager on Wednesday of violating the Senior Citizens Act, ruling that discounts accorded to the elderly are not absolute, as…
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politics
Trump press secretary Zacharia failed US bar exam despite claiming to practice law - report
Zacharia has claimed she is a lawyer on multiple occasions, and when asked Tuesday which state’s bar exam she had passed, she replied, “When I moved to China.”
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general
Unified PWD ID uses QR codes to prevent fraud
MANILA, Philippines — A new identification system for persons with disabilities (PWDs) will use a centralized database and QR code verification to help prevent fake and duplicate IDs and make it…
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politics
Pulse Asia survey: Sara Duterte retains majority approval and trust
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte enjoys the approval and trust of a slim majority of Filipinos, while nearly half of respondents disapprove of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s…
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general
Five Palestinian teens arrested over suspected formation of West Bank terror cell
According to police, the group organized as an illegal military force whose members threw Molotov cocktails and stones at Israeli vehicles, roads, and settlement locations in the area.
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general
Federal judge limits search of Ilhan Omar's documents due to constitutional protections - report
Sharbaugh reportedly told prosecutors ahead of the search that they would need to set up a process to screen Omar's records in order to protect her legislative work from the investigators.
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politics
Netanyahu fears Iran war before election could cost Likud power, give Eisenkot the win
Israel has told Washington it would prefer military action against Iran to begin after the October 27 election, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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general
At least 27 students, one teacher killed in Pakistan school roof collapse, hospital announces
Most of the victims were brought dead to the Lady Reading Hospital, along with 20 others who were wounded, hospital spokesperson Mohammad Asim said.
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politics
Retired US military officers urge government to cancel livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution
"We ask the President, our Congressional representatives, and our fellow citizens to act to prevent this barbaric abuse of authority," a letter from over 70 retired military officials read.
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general
Qatargate suspect Urich met with Qatar's 'head of Israel project' months after October 7 - report
According to N12, the meetings were not part of an official assignment on behalf of Israel, and Netanyahu previously testified that Urich had never disclosed his ties to Qatar or the meetings.
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general
'Mother of all bombs': US potential Iran strike plans include largest non-nuclear weapon - report
According to CNN, multiple US officials said that the plans called for the MOAB to be used against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, including Pickaxe Mountain.
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technology
Israel bars foreign flight crews after hijacking attempt
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general
Abby Choi’s partner tells court her ex-father-in-law helped resolve his HK$5m debt
Slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s partner has acknowledged that her former father-in-law helped resolve a dispute over his HK$5 million gambling debt but maintained he was not obliged to…
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entertainment
Germany's AfD and populist BSW pass motion to end aid for Ukraine
A state parliament in eastern Germany has voted to end support for Ukraine and lift sanctions on Russia. The decision is meant to affect the debate around Germany’s support for Kyiv.
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politics
Elon Musk suggests US government was behind Starlink restrictions in Ukraine – Europe live
Ukraine president Zelenskyy said he felt ‘betrayed’ by the US after Trump’s diesel deal and the Starlink restrictions Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has suggested that the US government could be…
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general
Russian nuclear-powered submarine fires missiles during Pacific drills
Russia's Pacific Fleet has test-fired cruise missiles from a nuclear-powered submarine, striking a target 1,200km away.
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technology
Zoho CEO reveals skipping appraisals was better than troubling customers
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politics
US considers hitting Iran with ‘Mother of All Bombs’: CNN
It is the United States' biggest non-nuclear bomb.
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business
UK economy sees surprise growth in August ahead of Healey's first Budget
The uptick helped the economy grow by 0.7% over the three months to August, official figures show.
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politics
New four-lane bridge opens between China and North Korea after 12-year delay
A new four-lane road bridge linking China and North Korea finally opened on Thursday, 12 years late, enabling the Asian giant and its isolated nuclear-armed neighbour to step up cross-border trade…
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politics
Grattan on Friday: Labor will need yet another budget backtrack to resurrect some of its health rebate cut
The ins and outs of some of the seemingly endless fights over the Albanese government’s budget measures are often arcane or difficult for many people to easily understand. That’s the case, for…
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politics
Trump criticism of Pillay Nobel Prize dismissed as sour grapes
US President Donald Trump criticism of Pillay Nobel Prize dismissed as sour grapes
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business
Brazil Fugitive in Tennessee Loses Pension
Brazil's richest state stripped the pension of a retired tax auditor accused of bribery, whom the newspaper Estadão describes as a fugitive in Tennessee.
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general
Pope Leo 'slept well' as his recovery continues, Vatican says
The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery this week.
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general
Chicago man suspected of planning mass shooting against Hindus had white supremacist manifesto
Alexandros Paporakis, 19, of Palatine, was arrested on Sunday after an individual reported receiving concerning electronic communications from him, Palatine police said.
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technology
McKinsey wants freshers to convince AI clients during interview to get the job
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business
Africa: How Reliable Energy Can Turn a Woman's Harvest Into a Thriving Business
[allAfrica] At dawn in Enugu State, a crate of tomatoes begins a race against the heat. For the woman who grew them, the harvest should mean income: school fees, wages and seed for the next planting…
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sports
Live: World Cup begins as Origin stars make historic starts for Kiwis
The Rugby League World Cup begins with a blockbuster between powerhouse nations Australia and New Zealand. Follow live.
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business
Brazil Raids Drug Network in 5 States
Brazilian police raided a drug network in five states that allegedly fed two gangs on the US terrorist list, as courts allowed up to US$37 million in freezes.
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business
Brazil Airline Cuts Miami, Orlando Flights
Gol will end its Miami and Orlando flights from Brasília, plus Belém to Miami and Fortaleza to Orlando, from February 2027 after jet fuel prices doubled.
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general
Why Does Saudi Arabia Struggle to Stop Houthi Attacks?
The Saudi military has expensive equipment, but the missiles and drones used by the Yemeni militia are difficult to detect and stop.
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business
TSMC posts record profit for a sixth straight quarter, beating estimates on AI boom
TSMC reported its third-quarter earnings on Thursday.
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business
Brazil Dollar Inflows Hit US$3.2 Billion
Brazil drew a net US$3.2 billion in dollars in the first nine days of October, most of it in the week after the first round of the presidential vote.
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politics
Supreme Court to hear Mahua Moitra's Circuit House stay plea on Friday
Supreme Court to hear Mahua Moitras Circuit House stay plea on Friday
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business
Lula Campaign Says Meta AI Favours Rival
Lula's campaign escalated its fight with Meta on Wednesday, telling Brazil's election court that Meta AI on WhatsApp favours his rival, Flávio Bolsonaro.
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business
Brazil Lawmakers Reject Bank Rescue Bill
Brazil's lower house rejected a bank rescue bill on Wednesday 14 October after a late clause on the deposit guarantee fund, keeping current rules in place.
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politics
Backlash in Kashmir over proposal for uniform Friday sermons across mosques
Political and religious critics accuse India's Modi government of curbing Kashmir's freedom of religion and expression.
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politics
Activists urge govt to honour climate commitments ahead of COP17
The theme for this year's COP17 is "Taking Action for Nature"
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business
São Paulo Storm Kills One, Floods Tunnel
A violent São Paulo storm on Wednesday 14 October flooded a downtown tunnel, killed one person in a landslide and forced flight cancellations at Congonhas.
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politics
India news: Supreme Court hears Rahul Gandhi's Election Commission plea
A petition filed by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and others seeks an independent audit of India's sweeping voter deletions. DW has more.
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politics
Must explain conduct: SC pulls up Rahul Gandhi over protest march to top court
Must explain conduct SC pulls up Rahul Gandhi over protest march to top court
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general
US cracks down on North Korean IT worker scams at 70+ US firms; shares email IDs
The US Department of Justice conducted a crackdown on a North Korean IT worker scheme. This operation allegedly affected over 70 companies across various sectors in the United States. Authorities…
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politics
Clock ticking for leap second: Why timekeeping could change forever
Timekeepers add a leap second occasionally to keep our clocks and the Earth's rotation in tune. That could now change.
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business
UK economy grew 0.1% in August, beating expectations
The U.K. is grappling with a cost-of-living crisis sparked by sticky inflation and surging energy costs.
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general
Over 1,000 Hongkongers to ride Baidu’s robotaxis in city-first public trial
More than 1,000 residents are expected to ride in autonomous vehicles (AVs) after Chinese technology giant Baidu launches Hong Kong’s first large-scale public trial next week. Baidu’s robotaxi…
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general
Where schnitzel, pickles and alfajores sit on the same table
Immigrant foods and the Israeli dining table are the focus of Aliyah Day at ANU Museum in Tel Aviv on Oct. 18
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sports
Smriti Mandhana chases the unthinkable, a record never achieved in cricket
Smriti Mandhana chases the unthinkable a record never achieved in cricket
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politics
Air India denied boarding to woman over points booking? Airline reacts to Reddit post
Air India denied boarding to woman over points booking Airline reacts to Reddit post
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technology
28 children killed, over 40 injured as school roof collapses in Pakistan
children killed over injured as school roof collapses in Pakistan
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politics
School roof collapse in Pakistan's Peshawar kills at least 17 students
Local authorities said at least 17 people were killed in the disaster and 12 injured. Roof collapses have become increasingly common in Pakistan.
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politics
Drone attack causes fire at Russia's Ryazan refinery, regional governor says
Oct 15 - A big Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Ryazan region caused a fire to break out at an oil refinery, the regional governor said on Thursday.
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politics
School headscarf ban meets resistance in Austria
The ban was introduced on Sept 1.
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business
Ethiopia IMF Review Talks Slip to November
The IMF says talks on Ethiopia's sixth loan review will take place in November, with a board decision on a payout of about US$208 million in early 2027.
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business
Uganda Speaker Halts Charcoal Ban for 7 Days
Uganda's Parliament paused enforcement of the charcoal ban until the energy ministry explains how families can afford gas or electric cooking instead.
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politics
Delhi Police chief apologises in Supreme Court over Metro curbs
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general
ITCZ, northeasterly winds to bring rain to most parts of PH Thursday
MANILA, Philippines — Northeasterly winds and the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) will continue to bring rain to most parts of the country on Thursday, according to the state weather bureau. In…
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sports
Team India firms up plan for Bumrah: One India A match before NZ Tests; ODIs unlikely
Jasprit Bumrah is unlikely to feature in India's five-match ODI series against New Zealand as the team management prioritises his red-ball workload. The pace spearhead could play one India A match…
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politics
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Clashes between police and education protestors in Madrid lead to arrests, foreign national who broke pillar at Granada's Alhambra while doing parkour identified, and more news from Spain on Thursday…
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politics
Supreme Court bars automatic reservation benefits after conversion to Islam
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politics
Inside Kolkata's bonedi bari Durga Puja, where traditions outlive generations
Inside Kolkatas bonedi bari Durga Puja where traditions outlive generations
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politics
Councillors’ Corner #12 | MKP’s Govender briefs on KwaDukuza Ward 28
KwaDukuza Municipality’s Ward 28 Councillor is featured in this week’s edition Councillors’ Corner.
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technology
SC allows Rajpal Yadav to travel to Canada for a shoot amid cheque-bounce case
SC allows Rajpal Yadav to travel to Canada for a shoot amid chequebounce case
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politics
Israeli election campaigns must move past political gimmicks to tackle critical issues - editorial
With two weeks to go, let’s hear how the parties are going to deal with education, transportation, the environment, the unequal IDF draft, the worrying wave of emigration, and the West Bank.
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general
Israel's economic future at risk as productivity falls behind G7 nations, report warns
Israel went from outperforming G7 economies to lagging behind them, as a new Shoresh report warns that education gaps, demographic shifts, and brain drain threaten its economic future.
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politics
Can't claim Backward Classes Muslim quota after converting: SC upholds order
Cant claim Backward Classes Muslim quota after converting SC upholds order
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technology
Indian startup builds petrol pump for space to test refuelling outside Earth
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sports
PSG down Man City 4-2 in pulsating Champions League clash
Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele scored less than two minutes apart.
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politics
Caller ID will be mandatory from November 1
Caller ID will be mandatory from November
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politics
Prosecution: We saw VP team’s ploy to delay trial
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel withdrew three articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte after determining that her defense team allegedly planned to stall or delay…
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technology
Couldn't wait to kill Indians: How US Hindu temple massacre plot was foiled
Couldnt wait to kill Indians How US Hindu temple massacre plot was foiled
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technology
Sensex rallies 1,400 points despite global sell-off: Why markets are rising
Sensex rallies points despite global selloff Why markets are rising
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politics
Four years on, why is Ankita Bhandari murder in limelight?
Four years on why is Ankita Bhandari murder in limelight
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general
Imran Khan asked to leave India over anti-CEC protest, cops invoke Foreigners Act
Imran Khan asked to leave India over antiCEC protest cops invoke Foreigners Act
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politics
IAF chief gets into the Garba groove at Gujarat's Navratri celebrations
IAF chief gets into the Garba groove at Gujarats Navratri celebrations
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general
Passengers of Egyptian aircraft that landed in Israel before October 7 were businessmen - report
The report comes amid suspicion that Egyptian General Intelligence Directorate Director Abbas Kamel was on board the flight, with Netanyahu denying having met with him at the time.
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politics
Elon Musk says Trump is 'ultimately' responsible for any curbs on Ukraine's Starshield systems
"Any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS," Musk wrote.
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business
Ukraine live: Romania probes possible drone attack on tanker
Romania on Wednesday was probing a possible fresh drone attack on a tanker off its Black Sea coast. Suspected Russian drones have hit several ships off Romania and neighbouring Bulgaria since last…
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politics
5 Guangdong-registered yachts to sail into Hong Kong as southbound scheme launches
Five Guangdong-registered yachts will sail into Hong Kong waters on Friday when the Southbound Yacht Travel Scheme launches, the city’s marine chief has said, adding that officers will step up…
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