Kashmir is likely to experience a gentle change in weather next week, with light rain and snow expected around the New Year period. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather is expected to stay mostly dry until December 28, after which fresh spells of wet weather may make their way into the Valley. Officials said […]
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Plans for a new East Wing ballroom at the White House are moving ahead even as legal and political challenges intensify. A federal planning commission announced that early next month the White House will present additional details on the proposed ballroom during a January 8 hearing. President Donald Trump has previously said the project could […]
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Japan’s weather agency has issued a strong alert ahead of the weekend, warning that powerful winds, blizzards and high waves are likely across western, eastern and north-eastern regions. Authorities also cautioned about the potential for lightning, tornadoes, avalanches and major traffic disruption as severe winter conditions intensify. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, western Japan […]
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Aspiring prime minister Tarique Rahman has returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in self-imposed exile, greeted by a sea of supporters who flooded the streets of Dhaka to welcome him home. Rahman — the influential political figurehead of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia — arrived in the […]
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China has accused the United States of twisting the intent behind its defence policies in order to complicate warming relations between Beijing and New Delhi. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks during a regular press briefing when asked whether China might use the recent easing of tensions with India over disputed border regions […]
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Russian nuclear-capable bombers recently conducted a “scheduled” flight over the Norwegian and Barents Seas, the Russian Defence Ministry confirmed. During parts of the journey, the long-range bombers were escorted by fighter jets from other countries, highlighting ongoing military vigilance in the region. The ministry identified the aircraft as Tu-95MS strategic bombers and missile carriers, emphasizing […]
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The United States has moved to deny visas to a former European Union commissioner and four digital rights activists, escalating tensions between Washington and Brussels over how online speech should be regulated. According to a statement released by the US State Department, the individuals were barred for allegedly attempting to pressure American social media companies […]
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Former European Union commissioner and tech regulator Thierry Breton has sharply criticised a recent decision by the United States to deny him a visa, calling it a politically motivated “witch hunt.” In a post shared on X yesterday, Breton questioned the intent behind the move, asking pointedly whether the era of McCarthy-style crackdowns had returned. […]
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An Air India Boeing 777 aircraft was forced to return to Delhi after pilots detected a sudden drop in engine oil pressure shortly after takeoff, India’s aviation regulator confirmed on Monday, December 22. The aircraft, a B777-300ER, was en route to Mumbai when the issue occurred during flap retraction after departure. According to the Directorate […]
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Thailand’s foreign minister has revealed that a fragile truce with Cambodia over a deadly border dispute failed because it was rushed under pressure from the United States, which wanted the agreement finalized ahead of a visit by then U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow […]
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