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At least 25 people were killed in southern Haiti after a river burst its banks due to heavy rainfall triggered by Hurricane Melissa, CNN reported, citing local authorities.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden, London - popularly known as 'Neasden Temple' - to mark the Temple's 30th anniversary, coinciding with Diwali and the Hindu New Year celebrations

The High Commission of India in London hosted a special welcome reception for newly arrived Indian students who have begun their academic journey across universities in the United Kingdom.

Official Spokesperson for the MEA, Randhir Jaiswal said, 'Reiterating India's commitment towards India-Nepal Development cooperation. Neighbourhood First policy.'

The death toll in the police raids on drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro has risen to 119, Al Jazeera reported, citing the Brazillian Police officers. The figure marks a sharp rise from the earlier reported toll of 64.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to elevating the India-Russia Defence Cooperation.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages to President Pereira.

Commenting on the announcement, Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, said: 'The commencement of our new service to Yekaterinburg marks another step in expanding Air Arabia's growing network from Ras Al Khaimah. This new route reinforces our commitment to offering our customers affordable and seamless connectivity while supporting both tourism and trade between the UAE and Russia'.

Speaking at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEOs Luncheon in Gyeongju, South Korea, Trump claimed that his mediation had prevented hostilities between the two nuclear-armed nations earlier this year.

DeSantis also announced that Florida DOGE has partnered with Federal DOGE, the State University System, and institutional partners to cancel or repurpose millions of dollars in DEI-related grants.

Speaking at the Maritime Leaders Conclave in Mumbai, Prime Minister Modi said Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) has now become India's biggest container port. He credited this milestone to the largest-ever foreign direct investment (FDI) in India's port sector and expressed special thanks to Singapore for its partnership.

Harivansh Narayan Singh said both parties discussed the India-EU FTA.

Aldabra tortoises are one of the largest tortoise species in the world, with males weighing up to 550 pounds. They have a dark grey to black colour, a highly domed, thick carapace, and a small neck plate. Their long necks help them gather food from trees. They feed on leaves, fruits, and low-hanging branches.

'Due to the lapse in appropriations, the Chief Administrative Officer's (CAO) Office of Payroll and Benefits has no authority to pay salaries until an appropriations continuing resolution or a Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill is signed into law,' the notice states.

The agreement on the big frame of the trade deal in July had brought the reciprocal tariff down to 15 per cent, but South Korea's automobile export was still subject to 25 per cent tariff rate and details on the agreement were not concluded until Trump met with Lee on the sideline of APEC.

The aggressive statement followed the collapse of peace talks in Turkey and a surge in border clashes. Four days of negotiations in Istanbul between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban concluded without a resolution. The talks were mediated by Turkey and Qatar following deadly border clashes and a temporary ceasefire that began on October 19.

The event marked the Indian debut of Kirrikin, an Indigenous Australian fashion label founded by Amanda Healy, a Wonnarua woman and social entrepreneur. The brand is known for turning hand-painted artworks by Indigenous artists into luxury clothing that reflects the beauty of Australia's land and culture.

In a wide-ranging and rambling speech on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on Wednesday, Trump said the expected trade deal would be good for both countries and 'something very exciting for everybody'.

The Rio state government said the operation was its largest ever to target the Comando Vermelho gang, which controls the drug trade in several favelas

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 32 km.

Paris Police Chief Patrice Faure told Senate lawmakers that aging systems and slow-moving fixes left weak seams in the world's most-visited museum

A delegation led by MPs Rajkumar Chahar and CN Manjunath from the Lok Sabha and V Sivadasan from the Rajya Sabha represented India at the Asian Parliamentary Assembly Standing Committee on Social and Cultural Affairs in Moscow on Wednesday.

Lok Sabha MP Dilip Saikia expressed serious objection to 'baseless and biased' observations made by the UN Special Rapporteur against India in its report on Myanmar's human rights situation

Teachers at nine Australian schools taught about 'Augustus Caesar' instead of his predecessor — 'Julius Caesar'

According to the Bangkok Post, several Indian nationals crossed into Thailand following a raid by the Myanmar military on the KK Park compound, a site notorious for running international cyber scams. The military operation forced hundreds of foreign workers at the compound to flee across the border into the Thai town of Mae Sot.