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Nithari killings: Noida residents’ body to move SC against Allahabad HC order
A residents’ body in Noida on October 23 said it will move the Supreme Court against the Allahabad High Court’s recent order acquitting domestic help Surendra Koli and his employer Moninder Singh Pandher in the 2006 Nithari serial killings.
UN General Assembly to meet over Israel-Hamas war on Thursday
The UN General Assembly will meet on October 26 to discuss the conflict triggered by the attack by Hamas militants on Israel, its President announced Monday in a letter to member states. Prior to the General Assembly gathering on October 26 at 10:00 a.m. (1400 GMT), the Security Council will meet to discuss the issue. This long-planned meeting is expected to be attended by some of the world’s Foreign Ministers.
ICC World Cup: PAK vs AFG | After upsetting England, Afghanistan stuns Pakistan
There were early signs for those who’ve seen the Afghanistan opening pair of late that a special one was on the cards. Spurred on by an electric 21,500-strong crowd at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in an ICC ODI World Cup match in Chennai on October 23, Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran brought the roof down, reaching their respective fifties off 38 and 54 balls, setting Afghanistan on course to its highest successful run chase, of 283, in ODI cricket and a first win — by eight wickets — over Pakistan in the format.
Govt sets up tribunal headed by Delhi HC judge to adjudicate if JKDFP should be declared banned group
Poland's Deputy PM emphasizes that borders should be determined by negotiation, not violence, while discussing EU-India relations.
Italian PM Meloni criticizes Trump's tariff threats over Greenland, calling them a "mistake" and urging NATO for clearer communication.
Uganda extends social media ban post-election while lifting internet restrictions, citing concerns over misinformation and public order.
Kurdish forces withdraw from Syria's largest oil field as government troops assert control amidst ongoing tensions and stalled integration efforts.
Pentagon prepares 1,500 troops for potential deployment to Minnesota amid escalating tensions over protests against immigration enforcement.
Iran plans to gradually restore internet access after a week-long shutdown amid ongoing protests and communications issues.
French Minister warns Trump faces significant risks from proposed tariffs on Europe, impacting U.S. farmers and industries.
Official reports confirm at least 5,000 deaths from Iran protests, with heavy clashes concentrated in Kurdish regions.
Spanish PM Sanchez warns that a U.S. invasion of Greenland would empower Putin and jeopardize NATO's stability.
Syrian state media reports Kurdish forces destroyed two key bridges in Raqqa amid advancing government troops.
Taiwanese journalist Lin Chen-you is accused of bribing military officers for sensitive information to relay to China.
Syrian army expands control over northern regions amid Kurdish clashes, following a decree recognizing Kurdish as a national language.
Indonesian authorities locate wreckage of missing surveillance plane with 11 on board; search for survivors continues amidst challenging conditions.