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China-North Korea bridge opens after 12-years delay, as Beijing seeks to hold ground

China and North Korea on Thursday officially opened a long-delayed bridge linking their border cities, reviving a major trade route after more than a decade of stalled construction and signalling renewed efforts to strengthen economic ties.

The Times of India · Oct 16

US administration plans $335,000 ad campaign as Afrikaner refugee interest falls short

The US government is launching a $335,000 initiative to investigate the low application rates of Afrikaner refugees. This includes focus groups and a comprehensive survey to collect relevant data. This move comes after President Donald Trump emphasized the need for Afrikaner resettlement amidst claims of persecution in South Africa. However,…

The Times of India · Oct 16

Children Honoured For Bravery: 5-year-old leads sister to safety; officials hail response

In a remarkable display of bravery, a five-year-old boy named Hudson Tenn from Michigan sprang into action during a medical emergency involving his grandmother. Recognizing her need for help, he took the initiative to leave their house with his younger sister. Fortunately, kind-hearted neighbors noticed the children and promptly summoned…

The Times of India · Oct 16

'Don’t trust anybody': Trump's response to Netanyahu question ahead of Israel polls

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he does not trust anyone in politics when asked whether he trusts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as speculation continues over Washington’s role in Israel’s October 27 election.

The Times of India · Oct 16

US teen’s neo-Nazi manifesto reveals Hindu temple attack plot

A 19-year-old US man who allegedly told co-workers he “couldn’t wait to kill Indian people” was arrested over a suspected mass shooting plot targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora, near Chicago. Police say he had shared a racist manifesto and visited the temple on the day investigators believe he planned…

The Times of India · Oct 16

Strong Quake Hits Kamchatka: M7.0 jolts Russian peninsula; impact details awaited

A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the Kamchatka Peninsula region of Russia on Friday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said, citing seismic data.

The Times of India · Oct 16

France protests flare as PM accuses radical left of exploiting unrest ahead of elections

Student protests are sweeping across France as frustrations rise over overcrowded classrooms and poor school facilities. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu accuses the La France Insoumise party of taking advantage of the situation for political gain. With thousands joined by trade unions and parents, their calls for educational equity harken back…

The Times of India · Oct 16

Two Syrian pipelines damaged in fresh blow to war-hit energy network

Two pipelines transporting gas and petroleum products in Syria experienced damage due to separate incidents. An explosion occurred on the Jbessa gas pipeline, igniting a fire that required emergency response. Meanwhile, a leak occurred on the Baniyas-Homs pipeline, believed to be linked to attempted fuel theft. The Syrian Petroleum Company…

The Times of India · Oct 16

SFJ chief Pannun claims FBI warned him of fresh threat ahead of Canada visit

NEW DELHI: Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of pro-Khalistan outfit Sikhs for Justice, has claimed to have received an intimation from FBI, warning him about an imminent, fresh theat to his life. In a statement, Pannun said the FBI issued a "duty to warn" communication to him on Oct 15,…

The Times of India · Oct 16

'We’re done': Zelenskyy defies Trump, says will keep hitting Russian refineries

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Kyiv will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after Moscow targeted Kyiv infrastructure, declaring an end to its pause on energy attacks despite pressure from US President Donald Trump to halt them.

The Times of India · Oct 16