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Trump Backs Pete Hegseth as Democrats and Republicans Demand His Exit After Midterm Defeat
Trump Backs Pete Hegseth as Democrats and Republicans Demand His Exit After Midterm Defeat
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Pressure is mounting on Trump to remove Secretary of War Pete Hegseth following the Republican Party’s defeat in the 2026 midterm elections. While Vice President JD Vance has blamed the Iran war for t ...
Israel Opposition Seeks to Oust Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, Pushes for Early Vote
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The opposition has the numbers to elect a new speaker when the 26th Knesset convenes on November 10, following its victory in last week's election. Speaker Amir Ohana has agreed to an early debate if ...
Multiple Flights Across Europe Diverted After Wave of Bomb Threats
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A wave of bomb threats targeting commercial flights across Europe has prompted emergency diversions, military jet escorts and airport disruptions. An Aer Lingus flight carrying 151 passengers and six ...
India Beat Pakistan in SAFF Championship Opener
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Defending champions India open their South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship 2026 campaign with a 3-2 victory over Pakistan in Dhaka
Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Retirement from International Football After 23 Years
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The Portugal captain has announced his decision to bring his international career to a close, ending a record-breaking run of 234 appearances and 146 goals. Ronaldo said it was time to hand over the i ...
Amit Shah Inaugurates 1857 Martyrs’ Memorial, Says Freedom Struggle Began on Haryana Soil
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Shah said the new memorial combines historical documents and Haryana’s cultural traditions with modern technology, including virtual galleries, immersive reality, holography and interactive projection ...
Hardeep Singh Puri Elected Unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh
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Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh after the nomination papers of two other candidates were rejected during scrutiny. The seat fell vac ...
After the Dalai Lama, Who Will Lead Tibet’s Movement in Exile?
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Beijing claims a say in recognising the next Dalai Lama. In Dharamshala, Karma Rinchen is preparing for another test. Can Tibet’s elected leaders hold a community scattered across countries together a ...
Why Gen Z is obsessed with lip balms and lip oil sticks: Do they really work?
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From Rhode and Laneige to Inde Wild and Nykaa, lip-care products are becoming beauty essentials for younger consumers. But do these glossy, often expensive formulas actually nourish lips, or is the ap ...