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India, Singapore commence 33rd edition of bilateral maritime exercise in Visakhapatnam

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India, Singapore commence 33rd edition of bilateral maritime exercise in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, The Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy began the 33rd edition of their bilateral maritime exercise, SIMBEX-2026, in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday to enhance operational interoperability and strengthen maritime cooperation. India, Singapore commence 33rd edition of bilateral maritime exercise in Visakhapatnam The exercise, held from October 21 to 26, will include professional engagements … Read more

US sanctions Greece-, Panama-based law firm over aid to Iranian shipping

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US sanctions Greece-, Panama-based law firm over aid to Iranian shipping

WASHINGTON, – The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Wednesday on Karnakis & Karnakis, a law firm based in Greece and Panama, saying it had for years provided legal assistance to Iranian shipping networks. US sanctions Greece-, Panama-based law firm over aid to Iranian shipping The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network also issued an administrative … Read more

Pope Leos doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer

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Pope Leo’s doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday. Pope Leo’s doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer Leo, 71, had the lower lobe of his right lung removed last week … Read more

Elon Musk responds after Kara Swisher says he could be probed if Trump loses midterms: 'Message received'

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the "A New Golden Age" summit at the US Institute of Peace on October 8. (REUTERS)

As the elections approach, attacks are mounting on Elon Musk, a close ally of Trump in the 2024 US elections. The SpaceX founder has not been seen at any campaign rallies before the elections, even as he continues to maintain a relationship with Trump. But that has far from safeguarded the world’s richest man from … Read more

Meta ordered to pay $25 billion to New Mexico after jury finds over 43 million violations

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Meta has been ordered to pay a $25 billion civil penalty to New Mexico. (Representative Image/Reuters)

Meta Platforms has been ordered to pay a $25 billion civil penalty in New Mexico after a jury found that the company violated the state’s consumer protection law more than 43 million times. Here is what we know. Meta has been ordered to pay a $25 billion civil penalty to New Mexico. (Representative Image/Reuters) What … Read more

Trump envoy criticized for calling Putin 'humanitarian'

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Trump envoy criticized for calling Putin 'humanitarian'

US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff faced criticism Wednesday for calling Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” despite the Russian leader’s brutal war in Ukraine. Trump envoy criticized for calling Putin ‘humanitarian’ Witkoff made the comments as he met Putin in Saint Petersburg to secure the release of Stephen Hubbard, an American citizen who was … Read more

Washington orders US embassy staff, families to leave Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman at the Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 21, 2026. (REUTERS)

Washington has ordered non-essential US embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, the State Department said on Wednesday, as the kingdom comes under sustained deadly attacks by Yemen’s Houthis. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman at the Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 21, 2026. (REUTERS) It came after a diplomatic … Read more

Russia agrees to resume three-way talks on Ukraine war with Kyiv and Washington, Kremlin says

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Russia agrees to resume three-way talks on Ukraine war with Kyiv and Washington, Kremlin says

Russia agreed Wednesday to resume three-way negotiations next month with Washington and Kyiv aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, a Kremlin official said, potentially setting up the first such talks since February. Russia agrees to resume three-way talks on Ukraine war with Kyiv and Washington, Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed “in principle” … Read more

UAE nominates official to lead UN

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UAE nominates official to lead UN

The UAE nominated Wednesday its foreign ministry official Lana Nusseibeh to run in the contest to lead the UN as none of the six existing candidates has emerged as a clear front-runner. UAE nominates official to lead UN Lana Nusseibeh is a well-regarded minister of state at the United Arab Emirates foreign ministry, having previously … Read more

Israeli forces release Brad Lander with warning after West Bank detention

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Brad Lander, US Democratic candidate for Congress, was detained in the West Bank on Wednesday. (REUTERS)

US congressional candidate Brad Lander was detained by Israeli forces while helping Palestinian farmers pick olives in the occupied West Bank. He was later released with a warning. Brad Lander, US Democratic candidate for Congress, was detained in the West Bank on Wednesday. (REUTERS) What happened As per Reuters, US Democratic candidate for Congress Brad … Read more