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British-Hungarian Writer David Szalay Wins Booker Prize For Novel 'Flesh'

Canadian-Hungarian-British writer David Szalay won the Booker Prize for fiction on Monday for "Flesh," the story of an ordinary man's life over several decades in which what isn't on the page is just as important as what is.

Published on: 10.11.2025 22:18
Trump Says US "Getting Close" To Reaching A "Fair Trade Deal" With India

US President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States was getting close to reaching a deal with India that would expand economic and security ties between the two countries, boost US energy exports and promote investments in key US sectors.

Published on: 10.11.2025 21:27
Trump Says Deal To End US Shutdown Is "Very Good"

US President Donald Trump on Monday praised a "very good" compromise deal to end the longest-ever government shutdown, after several Democratic senators broke ranks to join Republicans.

Published on: 10.11.2025 21:26
Syrian President Meets Trump At White House

President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa after lifting sanctions imposed on Syria, which had been a pariah state for decades before rebel forces toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad last December.

Published on: 10.11.2025 20:23
"Stop Legal Immigration Too": Nikki Haley's Son Says Friends Don't Have Jobs

Despite coming from one of the most prominent Indian-origin families in US politics, Nalin Haley has taken a hard line on immigration, including from India. 

Published on: 10.11.2025 15:53
BBC Chairman Apologises For "Error Of Judgement" In Trump Speech Edit

The BBC's chairman apologised Monday for an "error of judgement" involving the editing of a speech by US President Donald Trump, which has resulted in high-profile resignations at the UK broadcaster.

Published on: 10.11.2025 12:50
US Woman Born With No Brain Celebrates 20th Birthday, Doctors Said She Wouldn't Live Past 4

Doctors told her parents she likely wouldn't live past the age of four. But on November 4, Alex celebrated her 20th birthday.

Published on: 10.11.2025 12:02
Korean Singer Hyuna Collapses On Stage At Music Festival In Macau, Apologises To Fans

The incident has raised concerns about her health, with speculation linking the collapse to her recent rapid weight loss.

Published on: 10.11.2025 10:37
US Man, One-Year-Old Daughter Pepper Sprayed, Federal Agents Deny Charge

The incident took place on Saturday morning in Cicero, a suburb outside Chicago's Little Village neighborhood, during Operation Midway Blitz.

Published on: 10.11.2025 10:07
Opinion: Opinion | What Mamdani Can Teach The Congress - And Rahul Gandhi

Like Mamdani's Democrats, Rahul Gandhi has inherited a Congress that resists change - comfortable in its proximity to power, even when out of office.

Published on: 10.11.2025 09:53
Row After Trump Wine, Cider Enter US Military Stores Before Holiday Season

Wines and ciders marketed by US President Donald Trump are now being sold at Coast Guard-run duty-free stores for US military personnel in Washington, DC, and Centreville, Virginia, inviting fresh ethics concerns.

Published on: 10.11.2025 09:41
How Will Americans Receive "$2,000 Tariff Dividend"? Team Trump Explains

The Donald Trump administration in the United States has addressed confusion surrounding the proposed $2,000 (approx. Rs 1,77,000) tariff dividend that the President announced in his recent social media post.

Published on: 10.11.2025 08:53
Saudi Women Embrace Belly Dancing Classes In Secret Due To Cultural Taboos

In a fitness studio in Saudi Arabia, dozens of women sway to Arabic music as they practise belly dancing -- an activity that many feel compelled to keep secret.

Published on: 10.11.2025 08:47
Big Lips, Botox Turn Political As Trump's Female Allies Flaunt 'MAGA Look'

Long, blond, wavy hair, heavy makeup and cosmetic injections: like many women in Donald Trump's orbit, political consultant Melissa Rein Lively wears her support for the US president on her face.

Published on: 10.11.2025 08:38
Will AI Replace Journalists Or Test Their Integrity? What MIT Researcher Said

Professor Neil Thompson, Director of the FutureTech research project at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab, he speaks at length about India, the media, and the turbulent promise of AI.

Published on: 10.11.2025 08:06
Andhra Student, 23, Dies In US. Friends Say She Had Been Coughing For 2 Days

A 23-year-old Indian student has been found dead in her apartment in the United States, leaving her family and friends in deep shock.

Published on: 10.11.2025 08:05
Typhoon Fung-Wong Makes Landfall In Philippines, Over 1 Million Evacuated

Entire villages lay submerged and scores of towns remained without electricity on Monday as Typhoon Fung-wong left the Philippines after killing at least two people and displacing more than a million.

Published on: 10.11.2025 07:39
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Speeds Up, Turns Blue, Loses Tail, Leaves Experts Stumped

The comet, known as 3I-ATLAS, is only the third known interstellar object to pass our way.

Published on: 10.11.2025 07:01
K-Visa, China's Competition To The US In Wooing Global Tech Talent

The K-visa supplements China's existing visa schemes including the R-visa for foreign professionals, but with loosened requirements, such as not requiring an applicant to have a job offer before applying.

Published on: 10.11.2025 07:00
5 Indians Kidnapped in Mali Amid Al Qaeda-Linked Unrest, Embassy Reacts

New Delhi is working closely with the Malian authorities to secure the safe release of five Indian nationals who were kidnapped by armed men in Mali last week, the Indian Embassy in Bamako said.

Published on: 10.11.2025 06:46

News from Arabic Countries

Is war one of the biggest threats to the world’s climate?

Leaders at COP30 are being urged to consider the environmental toll of conflict.

Published on: 10.11.2025 22:35
Ukraine anticorruption agency alleges $100m energy kickback scheme

Ukranian president promises accountability after anticorruption bureau announces probe into alleged Energoatom scheme.

Published on: 10.11.2025 22:28
COP30 opens in Brazil with calls for unity to tackle climate crisis

About 50,000 people are expected to attend the 12-day climate summit in the Brazilian city of Belem.

Published on: 10.11.2025 22:01
US mediator Kushner meets Netanyahu for talks on Trump’s Gaza plan

About 200 Hamas fighters remain trapped in Rafah tunnels as Israel refuses to grant them passage, threatening the truce.

Published on: 10.11.2025 21:24
Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Trump as US extends Syria sanctions relief

Syrian presidency says al-Sharaa and Trump discussed ways to 'strengthen and develop' ties between the US and Syria.

Published on: 10.11.2025 21:19
At least 8 people killed in New Delhi car blast

Footage shows the aftermath and wreckage caused by a deadly explosion near New Delhi’s Red Fort monument on Monday.

Published on: 10.11.2025 20:58
US airline disruptions persist amid prolonged government shutdown chaos

US airline havoc continues with over 1,700 cancellations and 5,000 delays despite signs shutdown may be ending.

Published on: 10.11.2025 20:49
Lula at COP30: Time to defeat climate change deniers

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged the world to unite to defeat those who deny climate change.

Published on: 10.11.2025 20:28
Syria’s al-Sharaa greets supporters after historic visit to White House

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa greeted flag-waving supporters outside of the White House.

Published on: 10.11.2025 20:05
Malaysia recovers more bodies from capsized Rohingya refugee boat

Malaysian search and rescue teams discovered five more bodies off the coast of Langkawi after a refugee boat capsized.

Published on: 10.11.2025 19:13
Iraq votes amid shifting power balance

Iraq is heading to the polls amid deep divisions among its Shia political elite and shifting regional power dynamics.

Published on: 10.11.2025 18:42
Speaker Johnson says House will return to Washington for shutdown deal vote

Seven Democrats and one independent voted with Republicans Sunday night to reopen the US government to end the shutdown.

Published on: 10.11.2025 18:32
Israeli drone strike kills two in Gaza as ceasefire violations mount

Hamas condemns Israel’s “daily and continuous violations” since a truce came into effect last month.

Published on: 10.11.2025 18:04
Iraq parliamentary elections: What we know

As Iraqis head to the polls, here is everything you need to know about the parliamentary elections.

Published on: 10.11.2025 17:49
Israeli drone kills two Palestinians trying to reach home in Gaza

Mourners received the bodies of two Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike while they were trying to reach their home.

Published on: 10.11.2025 17:44
Who was Soeharto, the late leader named Indonesia’s ‘national hero’?

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has presented former President Soeharto with the national hero title.

Published on: 10.11.2025 17:38
US claims it hit two boats ‘carrying narcotics’ in Pacific, killing six

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says attacks take place in international waters amid mounting criticism against US campaign.

Published on: 10.11.2025 16:28
Millions endure power cuts in Ukraine as Russia strikes more energy sites

Ukraine says European allies can give up some of their Patriot missile systems now and get future deliveries.

Published on: 10.11.2025 16:21
Why have BBC bosses resigned over a Trump speech edit?

Following accusations of bias at the BBC, Tim Davie says departure is 'my own decision', while head of news also quits.

Published on: 10.11.2025 16:05
Trump pardons Giuliani, others accused of trying to overturn 2020 defeat

Trump loyalists accused of pressuring VP Pence and organising fake electors to contest the 2020 election results.

Published on: 10.11.2025 16:05
US Senate shutdown vote: What happened, who voted to end it, what’s next?

Some Democrats join Republicans to vote to end the government shutdown, which enters its 41st day.

Published on: 10.11.2025 15:55
Armed group in Mali causing population “palpable fear”

“We all have a reason to be genuinely concerned.”

Published on: 10.11.2025 15:39
Deadly blast rips through congested street near New Delhi’s Red Fort

An explosion near New Delhi’s Red Fort reportedly has killed at least eight people.

Published on: 10.11.2025 15:21
Typhoon Fung-wong destroys homes in the Philippines

Evacuees face returning to destroyed homes and flooded streets after Super Typhoon Fung‑Wong hit the Philippines.

Published on: 10.11.2025 15:05
The government shutdown has escalated the US war on the poor

For the ruling elite, poor Americans are expendable.   

Published on: 10.11.2025 15:05