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WorldGerman Chancellor Merz arrives in Kyiv as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian cities
Merz arrived in Kyiv to reaffirm Germany's support for Ukraine as Russian attacks intensify and fighting remains deadlocked.
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WorldIndia, Cyprus strengthen maritime ties with first Joint Maritime Committee meeting
India and Cyprus discussed maritime training, investment, green shipping and seafarer welfare at their first Joint Maritime Committee meeting.
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WorldSri Lanka Navy arrests nine Indian fishermen, seizes trawler for alleged poaching
The fishermen were arrested on Saturday for having crossed the International Maritime Boundary Line in Sri Lankan waters south of Delft Island, Jaffna, the island nation's navy said in a statement.
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WorldUS Coast Guard finds debris of missing medical transport aircraft off Massachusetts coast
The remains of the aircraft were seen off the shore of Massachusetts’ Nantucket Island, where the search for the missing six people is underway.
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WorldIAEA warns drone attacks threaten Zaporizhzhia plant safety
Recent strikes damaged transformers supplying off-site power to the Russian-controlled nuclear plant, prompting talks for another local ceasefire.
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WorldYemen confirms strikes on Sanaa, Saada after Riyadh attack claim
Yemen’s internationally recognised government says its forces struck Houthi-controlled Sanaa and Saada after the rebel group claimed an attack on Aramco facilities in Riyadh.
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WorldNorth Korea tests hypersonic missile in drill overseen by Kim Jong Un
KCNA says the missile travelled 1,000 km over the sea as South Korea reported detecting a launch that flew more than 700 km.
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WorldTennessee chaplain draws on family tragedy to oppose death penalty amid Christa Pike case
Reverend Timothy Holton says accountability and mercy can coexist as Tennessee faces renewed scrutiny over capital punishment.
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WorldThousands join Iran’s Jan-Fada volunteer movement in Alborz
Organizers say more than 31 million people have registered for the campaign, with volunteers now being organised into units and trained for specific roles.
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WorldNetanyahu praises flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, invites him to light flame on Israeli Independence Day
Machchhar told Netanyahu how he opened the cockpit door after being attacked, allowing passengers and crew to restrain the co-pilot.
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WorldTrump weighs next move on Iran, warns of ‘easy’ or ‘hard’ way
Iran is reportedly preparing a broader response if the US resumes large-scale attacks, while Tehran continues a diplomatic push.
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WorldTennessee prison chief resigns after failed execution of Christa Pike
Commissioner Frank Strada will step down as Tennessee orders an independent review into why the lethal injections failed.
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WorldSpain floods: One killed; homes, roads damaged in torrential rains
142 litres of rain per square metre fell on the Spanish town of Madrigueras, which has 4,760 inhabitants, setting off a large rescue operation.
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Five miners killed in gold mine collapse in Afghanistan's Takhar province
Collapse occured in the Chah Ab district as authorities reported 10 miners were rescued from another gold mine in the area earlier this week.
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WorldThe two pilots who boarded as passengers and ended up saving a flight
Two pilots travelling as passengers rushed into the cockpit after the captain was attacked, helping stabilise the flydubai aircraft carrying 182 people.
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WorldUkraine ready to consider India's ceasefire proposal: Foreign Minister Sybiha
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that of the four proposals received, India's is the broadest and that Ukraine is ready to consider a truce covering the Black Sea and energy infrastructure.
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Worldflydubai incident: Dubai Crown Prince praises Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for his 'courage'
Hamdan bin Mohammed visited injured flydubai captain in hospital and praised his courage in averting a possible tragedy.
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WorldPlume of fire seen near Saudi Aramco facility, witness says
The fire comes amid escalating hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, who have stepped up attacks on Saudi cities and energy infrastructure.
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WorldSicilian farmers stage tractor protest as fuel costs squeeze autumn sowing
Sicilian farmers say that soaring diesel costs have brought agricultural activity to a standstill.
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Worldflydubai incident: Co-pilot attempted 'terrorist attack', UAE says
The UAE prosecutor general said that that co-pilot attacked the pilot inside the cockpit with a crash axe and attempted to take control of the aircraft as part of the foiled crash bid.