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Nithari killings: Noida residents’ body to move SC against Allahabad HC order
A residents’ body in Noida on October 23 said it will move the Supreme Court against the Allahabad High Court’s recent order acquitting domestic help Surendra Koli and his employer Moninder Singh Pandher in the 2006 Nithari serial killings.
UN General Assembly to meet over Israel-Hamas war on Thursday
The UN General Assembly will meet on October 26 to discuss the conflict triggered by the attack by Hamas militants on Israel, its President announced Monday in a letter to member states. Prior to the General Assembly gathering on October 26 at 10:00 a.m. (1400 GMT), the Security Council will meet to discuss the issue. This long-planned meeting is expected to be attended by some of the world’s Foreign Ministers.
ICC World Cup: PAK vs AFG | After upsetting England, Afghanistan stuns Pakistan
There were early signs for those who’ve seen the Afghanistan opening pair of late that a special one was on the cards. Spurred on by an electric 21,500-strong crowd at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in an ICC ODI World Cup match in Chennai on October 23, Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran brought the roof down, reaching their respective fifties off 38 and 54 balls, setting Afghanistan on course to its highest successful run chase, of 283, in ODI cricket and a first win — by eight wickets — over Pakistan in the format.
Govt sets up tribunal headed by Delhi HC judge to adjudicate if JKDFP should be declared banned group
Demetrius Frazier, convicted of murder, faces execution in Alabama, using nitrogen gas, despite pleas from his mother and advocates.
US government vessels can now transit the Panama Canal for free, saving millions annually, amid tensions with China.
Iran condemns Trump's plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza as a violation of international law.
South Korea mandates bird detection technology at airports following fatal Jeju Air crash, aiming to prevent future accidents.
Israeli PM Netanyahu supports Trump's idea of displacing Palestinians from Gaza, drawing international criticism and condemnation from rights groups.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visits the U.S. to discuss trade, defense, and energy security with President Trump.
Nationwide protests against Trump administration's policies, including immigration crackdown and transgender rights rollback, spark resistance movement.
Rahim Al-Hussaini named new Aga Khan V, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, succeeding his father, Aga Khan IV.
Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from girls' sports, sparking controversy and legal challenges.
Iran's Foreign Minister criticises Trump's "maximum pressure" policy, denies nuclear ambitions, and calls for diplomatic talks.
President Trump signs executive order preventing transgender women and girls from participating in female sports, sparking controversy.
U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces new support package for Ukraine, including aid for energy system and grain exports.
Argentina withdraws from WHO due to health management differences, echoing Trump's move, citing lack of independence and sovereignty concerns.