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Trump says Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil
President Donald Trump has said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil, as the US seeks to put economic pressure on the Kremlin as part of efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Trump told reporters he had received assurances from Modi that India would halt its purchases “within a…
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Movie tickets are getting pricier in Indian cities
Nikita YadavBBC News, Delhi Getty Images India has seen a steady rise in average movie ticket prices over the past few years Sahil Arora, 20, had been eagerly waiting to watch the latest Bollywood release starring his favourite actor. But going to the theatre set him back considerably – a seat at a Delhi multiplex…
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China sacks officials over viral Arc’teryx fireworks in Tibet
Four Chinese officials have been dismissed over a fireworks display in the Himalayas last month by outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx that drew heated criticism. Videos of brightly coloured fireworks that apparently resembled a “rising dragon” erupting over a lush Tibetan landscape had sparked environmental concerns and a boycott campaign. Arc’teryx and the Chinese pyrotechnics artist…
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Argentina’s President Milei divided his nation but won over Trump
Ione WellsSouth America Correspondent BBC Buenos Aires, September 2023. Hundreds of people crowded around to wave flags and film on their phones. The man with unruly hair and sideburns in the centre of them, clad in a black leather jacket, hoisted a roaring chainsaw above his head. This was an election rally taking place in…
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What happens next in Gaza ceasefire plan after hostage release?
Reuters Armed Palestinian fighters pictured ahead of a handover of hostages in Gaza The leaders of Egypt, Turkey and Qatar have joined US President Donald Trump in signing a commitment to implement his plan to end the two-year war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. It came at the end of a day…
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how big is the task of rebuilding Gaza?
Paul Brown, Kayleen Devlin, Erwan Rivault and Barbara MetzlerBBC Verify Getty Images As thousands of Gazans made the journey back to their neighbourhoods following the ceasefire, many of them already knew their homes were in ruins. The prospect of rebuilding homes, businesses and all the institutions and services needed for a return to normal life…
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Ukraine imposes blackouts in most regions after Russian power grid attacks
Laura Gozzi and Paul KirbyEurope digital editor Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images Russian missile and drone attacks have knocked out power in regions across Ukraine Emergency power outages have been brought in across almost all of Ukraine after a intensive campaign of Russian air strikes on energy infrastructure. This will be the fourth consecutive…
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Hamas returns two more bodies but says it cannot retrieve remaining dead hostages
Hamas says it has handed over the bodies of two more Israeli hostages under the terms of the US-brokered ceasefire deal, but says it needs time and specialised equipment to recover the rest of the deceased from the ruins of Gaza. The group’s armed wing said in a statement it was committed to the deal…
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Trump confirms he authorised CIA action inside Venezuela
Watch: US “looking at land now” – Trump confirms CIA authorisation in Venezuela after boat strikes President Donald Trump has confirmed reports he authorised the CIA to conduct covert operations inside Venezuela – and said he was considering strikes targeting drug cartels there. US forces have already conducted at least five strikes on suspected drug-carrying…
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Syria’s Sharaa meets Putin in Moscow for first time since Assad’s fall
Syria’s interim President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has held his first talks with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow since ousting Russia’s ally Bashar al-Assad 10 months ago. Putin spoke of the “special relationship” between both countries. Sharaa suggested he would continue to allow Russia access to its military bases in Syria. He was also expected to ask…
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