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Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait'
Trump proposes renaming the Strait of Hormuz to "Trump Strait," continuing his trend of controversial geographical name changes.
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Indian-origin British Airways ex-manager convicted of raping colleague
Amardip 'Amo' Dhariwal, a 55-year-old Indian-origin former British Airways cabin crew manager, has been convicted of sexually assaulting a female colleague at his home in Berkshire, UK. The conviction followed a nine-day retrial after a previous hung jury. Dhariwal is awaiting sentencing on October 29. Two other women also provided 'bad character evidence' regarding alleged assaults outside the UK, though those charges were discontinued due to jurisdiction issues.
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Nepal flash floods aftermath LIVE: Death toll near 1,250 as more than 4,000 still missing
Nepal Flash Floods LIVE updates: Follow the Hindu's updates as death toll crosses 1,000 with nearly 4,000 still missing.
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Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz âTrump Straitâ amid escalating US-Iran conflict
Middle East News: US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as the âTrump Straitâ, saying the move could be considered after what he describ.
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US Envoy Courts Central Asia on Sidelines of SCO Summit
A U.S. delegation used the SCO summit gathering in Bishkek to strengthen ties with Central Asian governments as China, Russia and Iran promoted closer political and economic cooperation.
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'Himalayan nations should set up a Himalayan authority'
Veteran Congress leader Karan Singh has called for the establishment of a Himalayan authority involving all Himalayan nations, including India, Pakistan, and Nepal, to protect the fragile mountain range from destruction. He also criticised the four-laning of highways in Uttarakhand's Char Dham region, deeming it 'reprehensible' due to its environmental impact. His appeal comes as Nepal grapples with devastating flash floods, highlighting the region's vulnerability.
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Can Ukraineâs drones shut Russian airspace? What that means for airlines
What happens if the airspace of the worldâs largest country by land mass is out of bounds because of Ukrainian drones?
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China dealt blow as US-backed firm takes over Venezuelan oilfields
Venezuela was the biggest recipient of Chinaâs lending to Latin America, and Beijing is unlikely to recover debts, one analyst says.
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Meet the 'female fightersâ who fought ISIS, now want a bigger military role
The all-female force gained global recognition during the fight against ISIS, becoming one of the most prominent symbols of womenâs participation in the conflict.
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'Stay away from Iran': US warns countries & companies as war escalates
International Business News: US treasury secretary Scott Bessent has warned countries and businesses against supporting Iran, saying Washington is considering sanctions targeting .
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