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Shame on you: Bereaved families heckle Netanyahu demanding hostages' return

Such memorial events were laced with controversy as the families of victims blamed the Israeli government for failures that enabled Hamas to carry out the attacks. The families also blamed

Over 50K student allies of Sheikh Hasina's party now forced into hiding

All affiliates who had a powerful hold over college campuses in Bangladesh collapsed

Yen dips as Japan's election outcome casts doubt on BOJ's rate hike plans

On the dollar, the yen hit its weakest since late July at 153.3 in early-morning trade

McDonald's rules out beef patties as source of E Coli outbreak in US

The fast food chain said it combined its supply chain tracing data with information from government bodies, including an analysis by the Colorado Department of Agriculture

Taiwan condemns China's interference in Guatemala diplomatic ties

In response, Taiwan's MOFA dismissed China's assertions as 'absurd' and condemned its efforts to undermine Taiwan-Guatemala relations by misinterpreting UN Resolution 2758 and promoting

Egypt proposes two-day Gaza ceasefire to facilitate return of 4 hostages

This proposal, which includes an additional 10 days of negotiations following the release of the hostages

US elections: Musk says he can cut $2 trillion from Budget at Trump rally

Trump has said he would ask Musk, the world's richest person and a major donor to the Republican nominee's campaign, to head up an effort to cut government spending

Russia fired over 1,100 guided aerial bombs in past week, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President further said that the administration is working to thwart the enemy's advances and ensure the protection of its citizens

Surge in illegal Indian migration to US; China tally trebles in 2 years

The debate around illegal immigration has intensified in the runup to the US presidential election. Archis Mohan gives insight into the issue

Economic leaders face era of industrial policy threatening growth prospects

Policymakers brace for more protectionism and demise of 'neoliberalism' if Trump is re-elected in the US

South Africa amends guidelines to allow genetically modified children

Heritable human genome editing has long been hotly contested, in large part because of its societal and eugenic implications

Wall Street, tech royalty fly to Saudi Arabia event amid West Asian war

International executives will have to contend with a region rocked by geopolitical tensions, with the threat of further military confrontation between Israel and Iran at the highest levels in decades

US President Biden to celebrate Diwali with Indian Americans at White House

Continuing a tradition from previous years, the President will light a Diya lamp in the Blue Room before his remarks, the White House said

Satellite images show damage from Israeli attack at 2 Iranian army bases

Iran long has insisted its nuclear programme is peaceful, though the IAEA, Western intelligence agencies and others say Tehran had an active weapons programme up until 2003

Indian migrant dies trying to cross English Channel after boat deflates

Around 5:30 a.m. local time, a group of migrants launched their small boat off the town of Tardinghen, some 15 miles (25 kilometers) west of Calais

Immigration policy remains contentious issue in US prez election campaign

The Republican leader has even resolved to end birthright citizenship for the children of immigrants living in the US illegally, triggering concerns among various diaspora communities

Thousands of kindergartens closed in China amid decline in birth rates

The number of primary schools also dropped by 5,645 to 143,500 in 2023, a 3.8 per cent fall

Japan's ruling party braces for blow to comfortable majority in lower house

The results could weaken Ishiba's grip on power, possibly leading Japan into political uncertainty, though a change of government was not expected

Pakistan seeks additional 10 billion yuan loan from China: Report

If Beijing accepts, the total facility will reach approximately USD 5.7 billion, The Express Tribune newspaper reported

Israel's latest strike on Iran may de-escalate regional tensions for now

While it will take time for a full assessment of the effectiveness of Israel's strikes to emerge, early indications suggest that they succeeded in revealing weaknesses in Iran's overall security