The United Nations has called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to bring a “lasting end to hostilities” along their shared border to protect civilians, following days of deadly clashes that have killed dozens and injured hundreds. The recent fighting marks the deadliest confrontation between the neighboring countries since 2021, when the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan

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Israel has warned it may resume military operations in Gaza if Hamas does not fully comply with the terms of a US-brokered ceasefire that temporarily halted the conflict in the territory. The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions over the return of deceased Israeli hostages and the delivery of humanitarian aid. ⚠️ Israel Issues Strong Warning

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As Delhi’s air quality plunges to hazardous levels, India’s Supreme Court has permitted the sale and use of “green firecrackers” — fireworks claimed to release fewer pollutants — during the upcoming Diwali festival. The decision has drawn mixed reactions from citizens, health experts, and environmental activists, who warn it could worsen the capital’s already toxic

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Every winter, a heavy grey haze rolls into New Delhi, coating India’s capital in a suffocating shroud of toxic smog. For millions, it’s an unavoidable seasonal curse. But for a growing number of families, the smog is now a reason to leave home entirely — joining what experts call India’s new class of “pollution refugees.”

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Japan is facing an unprecedented rise in fatal bear attacks, with seven deaths reported so far this year — the highest number since official recordkeeping began in 2006, according to Japan’s Ministry of the Environment. Experts warn that climate change, food scarcity, and depopulation in rural areas are driving wild bears closer to human settlements,

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LONDON— Oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday, erasing early gains as renewed trade tensions between the United States and China—the world’s two largest economies—rattled global markets. Investors were further unsettled after the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned of weakening demand fundamentals in its latest report. Oil Prices Retreat to Five-Month Lows By mid-morning London time,

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent issued a sharp rebuke of China’s new rare earth export controls on Wednesday, accusing Beijing of violating prior trade accords and threatening global supply chains. However, Bessent also left the door open to a possible extension of the 90-day pause on tariffs, signaling that diplomacy remains on

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WASHINGTON — The United States’ planned 100% tariffs on Chinese goods could take effect as early as November 1, depending on how Beijing responds to Washington’s demands, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday. Greer emphasized that while there was still a window to de-escalate trade tensions, China’s recent

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) has called on Hamas to end its attacks on civilians in Gaza and to disarm “without delay,” as the group reasserts control in the territory by deploying armed forces and carrying out executions of alleged collaborators. Since the ceasefire with Israel began on Friday, Hamas has redeployed

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LIMA, Peru — Violent clashes erupted in the Peruvian capital on Wednesday as youth-led anti-crime demonstrations turned deadly, leaving at least one person dead and more than 100 people injured, according to official reports. The unrest marks the latest escalation in a wave of nationwide protests against corruption, political instability, and a deepening crime crisis

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