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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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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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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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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In a significant move reflecting deepening military ties, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday that Qatar will be permitted to construct a dedicated air force facility at the Mountain Home Air Base in Idaho. The site will host Qatari F-15 fighter jets and pilots, strengthening joint training and defense cooperation between the two […]
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Thousands of displaced Palestinians made their way back across the scarred landscape of Gaza on Friday, walking through ruins and shattered streets to find what was left of their homes. The ceasefire, which began earlier that day, brought a brief silence after two years of relentless conflict, allowing families to step cautiously into what once […]
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In a move signaling a potential thaw in strained relations, Azerbaijan has released Russian journalist Igor Kartavykh, executive director of Sputnik Azerbaijan, to house arrest — a decision that followed a pivotal meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. According to Russia’s Kommersant, the Kremlin confirmed Kartavykh’s release, […]
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