Srinagar is brimming with excitement as the much-awaited three-day interstate cultural festival kicks off today at Tagore Hall, promising a vibrant celebration of India’s artistic diversity and unity. Organized by the Delphic Council of J&K in collaboration with the Academy of Arts, Culture and Languages, J&K, and NZCC, the event aims to celebrate the spirit […]
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In a move that went largely unnoticed by the public eye, dozens of senior officials from Middle Eastern and European nations convened in the United Kingdom on Monday to begin discussions on rebuilding the war-torn Gaza Strip. The discreet gathering took place at a secluded mansion in the southern English countryside, hosted under the UK […]
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In a historic breakthrough, the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey have officially signed a declaration to guarantee a ceasefire in Gaza—marking the potential end of two years of devastating conflict. The landmark signing took place at a summit in Egypt, with U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi co-chairing the event. […]
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In a moment that the world has long been waiting for, Hamas has released the first seven of the 20 surviving Israeli hostages, marking a crucial turning point in the two-year war in Gaza. This milestone comes under a ceasefire deal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, who arrived in Israel today to address the […]
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China’s trade landscape is showing contrasting signals — a sharp decline in exports to the United States but a promising surge in global shipments. According to customs data released Monday, China’s worldwide exports climbed 8.3% year-on-year in September, reaching USD 328.5 billion, surpassing economists’ expectations and marking the strongest performance in six months. This follows […]
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Australia’s bold move to ban children under 16 from social media has sparked intense debate, with YouTube cautioning that the policy—though well-meaning—might do more harm than good. Last year, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese introduced landmark legislation aimed at protecting minors by restricting their access to social platforms. Under the proposed law, popular apps like Facebook, […]
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In a historic moment of fragile hope, Hamas and Israel are preparing for a large-scale hostage-prisoner exchange, following a U.S.-brokered peace initiative led by President Donald Trump, who has declared the long-standing conflict “over.” Under the terms of the proposed roadmap, Hamas is expected to release all surviving hostages, while Israel will free around 2,000 […]
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Israel has announced plans to destroy what remains of Hamas’s tunnel network under Gaza following the current hostage release phase, a move to be carried out with US approval. Defence Minister Israel Katz said the mission would take place under an “international mechanism” led by the United States — the key sponsor of the newly […]
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Heavy clashes erupted along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border late Saturday, marking one of the most intense confrontations between the two neighbours in recent months. The fighting broke out after Taliban forces reportedly launched coordinated attacks on Pakistani military outposts, accusing Islamabad of conducting airstrikes inside Afghan territory. According to Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defence, Taliban fighters carried […]
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In a significant diplomatic move, U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi are set to co-chair a Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday, bringing together more than 20 world leaders in an urgent bid to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza and pave the way for lasting regional peace. […]
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