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Assam government launches foreign language initiative to build global human talent

Guwahati, Oct. 12 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday launched the Chief Minister's Foreign Language Initiative (CM-FLIGHT), a pioneering scheme aimed at equipping the state's youth ... Read More


Walmart, banks, mails delivery and more: See what's open and closed on Columbus Day 2025

India, Oct. 12 -- Columbus Day falls on the second Monday of October annually, and this year it will be marked on October 13. A federal holiday, it is also celebrated as Indigenous Peoples' Day in som... Read More


Machado not so 'Nobel'? Why Peace Prize winner is under blaze- Trump connection, pro-Israel in focus

New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado's opposition to President Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela aligns with the Donald Trump administration's own stance on Venezuela, and Sec... Read More


Cocaine worth N819 billion seized off West Africa: What it means for Nigeria

Nigeria, Oct. 12 -- Nigeria's maritime security deserves attention after 9.6 tonnes of cocaine were seized off the West African coast on 22 September 2025. The interception, conducted by the French Na... Read More


'No other intention': Taliban minister on absence of women journalists in Delhi presser

India, Oct. 12 -- More than a dozen women journalists on Sunday attended a news conference by Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, who said their absence at another interaction two days ago was... Read More


'Technical issue': Taliban minister on absence of women journalists in Delhi presser

India, Oct. 12 -- More than a dozen women journalists on Sunday attended a news conference by Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, who said their absence at another interaction two days ago was... Read More


Afghan Foreign Minister says "technical error" on excluding women to earlier press conference

New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- Visiting Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Sunday said that not inviting women to a press conference held in New Delhi was not intentional but a result of a "te... Read More


Zelensky says Russia 'taking advantage' of lack of attention on Ukraine war as Moscow ups bombing

India, Oct. 12 -- Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday accused Russia of "taking advantage" of the purported shift of attention away from the war in Ukraine to intensify the bombing. He also... Read More


US President Trump emplanes for Israel on first visit since announcing Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Washington, Oct. 12 -- US President Donald Trump on Sunday emplaned for Israel, calling the trip "a very special time" and describing the moment as one filled with excitement and unity. "This is goin... Read More


Shehbaz Sharif from Pakistan, PM Modi to send Kirti Vardhan: Who are 20 leaders to attend Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit?

New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Egypt on Monday to attend the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit. He will also participate in the signing ceremony of the peace agreem... Read More