Sri Lanka's Marxist-leaning Dissanayake leads presidential race
Premadasa also pledged to renegotiate the contours of the IMF deal
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India's absence in UNGA resolution on Palestinian Occupation reflects 'cowardice'
The abstention has drawn sharp criticism from various quarters
US mass shooting in Alabama bar leaves four dead, dozens injured
US authorities believe there were multiple shooters and have made no arrests.
France gets a more right-wing government after weeks of uncertainty
France's public-sector deficit is projected to reach around 5.6 percent of GDP this year
Israel, Hezbollah exchange heavy fire after deadly Israeli strike
Hezbollah launches its deepest strike on occupied territories since Oct.
Israeli's IDF shut down Al Jazeera’s West Bank bureau
Media rights groups have criticized Israel for its restrictions on journalists
At least 52 dead in coal mine blast in Iran, state TV says
Around 70 people are still stuck in the mine
Kamala Harris outraises Trump by threefold in August campaign funds
Polling data reflects a closely contested race, with Harris and Trump nearly tied in critical swing states
Kamala Harris accepts invitation for second debate with Donald Trump on October 23
Trump campaign has not yet responded to the invitation
Indian govt proposes amendments to Waqf Act, sparking controversy
Muslim leaders and opposition parties express concern over potential impact on religious properties
India reportedly supplying arms to Ukraine through European intermediaries
Reuters report reveals India's growing role in international arms exports
Trump says Jews will be partly to blame if he loses election
Trump argued Israel would likely cease to exist within two years should Harris win the election
Six weeks from Election Day, in-person US voting begins in some states
First in-person voting was in Virginia, Minnesota, South Dakota with several more states to follow by mid Oct
Artificial Intelligence sparks concerns of election disruption in the US
Laws and policies to prevent AI-generated content from influencing elections
From friends to foes: Oprah and Trump’s bitter split
Winfrey highlights need for “decency, respect, and common sense” in the upcoming 2024 election
Senior Hezbollah commander killed in airstrikes, claims Israeli military
Airstrike targeted one of the busiest areas in the Lebanese capital
US warns all parties against escalating situation in Middle East
The Middle East is on the verge of war after deadly attacks that blew up radios and pagers of Hezbollah
Pakistani conjoined twins successfully separated in Turkiye in 14-hour surgery
Doctor says babies had issues with sitting and hand movements due to conjoined condition
Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon as US, UK urge restraint
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says Israel will keep up military action against Hezbollah
Lebanon bans pagers, walkie-talkies from flights
Lebanese army says it's blowing up pagers, suspicious telecom devices in controlled blasts in different areas
Indian Navy's leased MQ-9B drone crashes in Bay of Bengal
Incident raises questions about India's drone capabilities amid ongoing negotiations for more units
Indian Supreme Court dismisses case against army personnel in Nagaland incident
Decision ends proceedings related to 2021 civilian deaths in Mon district
US believes Gaza ceasefire deal unlikely in Biden's term: report
US Secretary of State Blinken said two weeks ago that 90% of ceasefire deal had been agreed upon
Kamala Harris surges ahead in key polls, Trump campaign on high alert
Kamala Harris has either caught up or surpassed Trump in nearly all battleground states
US Presidential Election 2024: Everything you need to know
The newly elected president will assume office in January 2025
INDIA
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Rise in fratricide incidents among Indian security forces
Recent shooting in Chhattisgarh highlights growing mental health concerns
Amnesty international reports human rights concerns in Jammu and Kashmir
Organization highlights restrictions on freedom of movement and expression since 2019
Eid Milad-un-Nabi procession attacked in Madhya Pradesh
Incident raises concerns about minority rights in India
Manipur women continue to seek justice amidst ongoing unrest
Ethnic violence persists more than a year after initial outbreak
Atishi to become Delhi's new chief minister after Kejriwal's resignation
Decision finalized during Aam Aadmi Party leaders' meeting held today
AFGHANISTAN
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Eighteen killed as blast rocks Afghanistan mosque
Blast at Shia mosque leaves several injured
Afghanistan earthquake death toll reached 2,400
Pakistan, Iran offered to send rescue workers and humanitarian aid, while China’s Red Cross Society offered cash relief aid
Death toll rises to 'more than 2,000' in Afghanistan earthquakes
Taliban administration claims more than 2,000 killed, over 9,000 injured
Pakistan imposes bank guarantee on goods going to Afghanistan
At least 25% of goods will be scanned through computerized system
Taliban oppose Pakistan's ultimatum to illegal Afghan immigrants
Pakistan estimates 1.73 million undocumented Afghan immigrants living in country
MIDDLE EAST
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Netanyahu says Israel will exact heavy price for revenge attacks
Israel's military announced it killed Fuad Shukr, whom it named Hezbollah's most senior commander
This man is Hamas' next proposed leader after Haniyeh
Senior official Khalil al-Hayya has also been possibility for leadership as he is favourite of Iran and allies
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's funeral prayers held in Iran, led by supreme leader
Funeral procession to move towards Azadi (Freedom) Square, Haniyeh’s body will to be flown to Doha for burial
Hamas vows to avenge martyrdom of leader Ismail Haniyeh
Khalil al-Hayya assures that the resistance movement led by Hamas will continue its efforts
Qatar PM: How can mediation succeed when one side assassinates negotiator?
Hostage-ceasefire negotiations still ongoing
EUROPE
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Holy Quran desecrated in Netherlands
Anti-Muslim group Pegida tore down copy of holy book in front of embassies of Muslim countries
Switzerland's parliament enacts burqa ban with overwhelming majority vote
The law forbids covering the nose, mouth, and eyes in both public spaces and privately accessible buildings
Rishi Sunak reveals climate policy revisions to tackle net zero challenges
Sunak introduced changes to government's plan to phase out new boilers
Why Turkey wants to part ways with EU? Erdogan reveals
Turkey has been an official candidate to join EU for 24 years
Princess Diana’s “Black Sheep” sweater sets new auction record at Sotheby’s
Diana first wore this distinctive sweater in 1981 while attending a polo match
AMERICAS
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Fact-check: Did Trump exaggerate immigration stats to target Kamala Harris?
Trump’s claims have been widely discredited by fact-checkers
Is Elon Musk set to join Trump’s inner circle?
Former POTUS lauds Tesla CEO’s achievements in business and technology
Why is US election vote count so slow and when will we know winner?
Delay can create confusion and fuel misinformation, especially in tight races where margin of victory is small
Trump escalates harsh rhetoric against immigrants, Harris
Trump also repeated his false claim that his 2020 election defeat to Biden was fraudulent
PM Shehbaz meets President Biden at US dinner
Shehbaz, Biden exchange good wishes for each other, discuss matters of mutual interest
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Traffic partially restored on major roads of Punjab
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