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'I miss breathing': Delhi protesters demand action on pollution
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'I miss breathing': Delhi protesters demand action on pollution

Air pollution linked to 3.8 million deaths across India over a decade

India mega-zoo in spotlight again over animal acquisitions
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India mega-zoo in spotlight again over animal acquisitions

The facility in western Gujarat state, officially known as the Green Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, is run by the son of Asia's richest man

China suspends ban on exports of gallium, germanium, antimony to US
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China suspends ban on exports of gallium, germanium, antimony to US

The suspension takes effect from Sunday until November 27, 2026

Philippines evacuates 100,000 people as Fung-wong intensifies into super typhoon
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Philippines evacuates 100,000 people as Fung-wong intensifies into super typhoon

More than 300 domestic and international flights have been cancelled

Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill three
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Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill three

Israeli strike near Shebaa kills two men in SUV, confirmed as members of Hezbollah-allied group

Tehran to restrict water as Iran battles drought
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Tehran to restrict water as Iran battles drought

Tehran faces water cuts as capital records century-low rainfall, with half of Iran’s provinces parched

North Korea warns of more ‘offensive action’ after latest missile launch
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North Korea warns of more ‘offensive action’ after latest missile launch

North Korea’s defense minister accused Washington of threatening its security and escalating regional tensions

Indonesia probes student after nearly 100 hurt in school blasts
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Indonesia probes student after nearly 100 hurt in school blasts

Police chief said investigators have found writing and powder that could be linked to an explosion

Taliban blames Pakistan for failed Istanbul talks
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Taliban blames Pakistan for failed Istanbul talks

Islamabad officials says talks broke down after Taliban presented 'irrational and inconsistent demands'

Pakistan, Afghanistan fail to reach consensus in Istanbul talks
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Pakistan, Afghanistan fail to reach consensus in Istanbul talks

Senior Pakistani official confirmed that the delegation left Istanbul after peace talks ended inconclusively

India signs deal to buy 113 US engines for its Tejas fighter jets
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India signs deal to buy 113 US engines for its Tejas fighter jets

Tejas Mk-1A jets are key to bolstering India’s air force amid China’s rise and Pakistan ties

Blasts injure dozens at Indonesian mosque, teenage suspect identified
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Blasts injure dozens at Indonesian mosque, teenage suspect identified

Police said 55 people were injured in blasts at a mosque in Jakarta’s Kelapa Gading area, as witnesses described multiple explosions and chaos

Hundreds of flights delayed at Delhi airport after glitch in air traffic system
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Hundreds of flights delayed at Delhi airport after glitch in air traffic system

The glitch, which delayed departures by an average of an hour, could cascade and lead to logjams at other airports in the country

Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords as Trump pushes Mideast peace
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Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords as Trump pushes Mideast peace

Kazakhstan will be the first to join the Abraham Accords since the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco in 2020

Turkey preparing law to let PKK fighters return under peace plan
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Turkey preparing law to let PKK fighters return under peace plan

Officials said the proposed law would protect returnees but not grant amnesty, with some militant leaders possibly sent abroad

Israeli forces kill two West Bank teenagers accused of throwing firebombs
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Israeli forces kill two West Bank teenagers accused of throwing firebombs

Palestinian health ministry identified the dead as two 16-year-old boys

India tests digital systems for biggest ever census
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India tests digital systems for biggest ever census

The upcoming census, the first since 2011, will include caste data for the first time since 1931

India's top court says Air India crash report does not insinuate anything against pilot
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India's top court says Air India crash report does not insinuate anything against pilot

India’s Supreme Court says a report on the deadly Air India crash doesn’t blame the pilot, but his father seeks a new probe

Trump meets Central Asian leaders to boost critical mineral ties
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Trump meets Central Asian leaders to boost critical mineral ties

The meeting brought together the heads of state of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan

Egypt and Qatar to develop real estate project on Mediterranean coast
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Egypt and Qatar to develop real estate project on Mediterranean coast

Egypt will get $1.8 billion in housing units and 15% of project profits after Qatari Diar recoups its investment, PM Madbouly said