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Trump Says He Is Ready To Meet Putin, Xi In China Next Month

US President Donald Trump on Monday indicated he is ready to meet with his Russian and Chinese counterparts during a summit in China next month centered on denuclearization.Do

Trump defended his recent diesel deal with Putin and decision to waive new sanctions on Moscow.
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Amid Unrest In France, Trump Says 'Paris Will Be Muslim City Very Soon'

Trump recounted a conversation with Macron, telling him "a long time ago, you're making a big mistake in France. You're letting everybody from the world come in. The whole world was coming in.

Trump on Monday again blamed immigration for protests and violence in France.
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Japan Launches World-First Mission To Moon Of Mars

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, which is leading the bold sampling effort, launched the spacecraft before dawn from the country's main spaceport on Tanegashima Island.

A Japanese spacecraft rocketed toward Mars on Tuesday.
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In Numbers: What Is Fueling Protests In France

The protests were launched by students demanding better learning conditions. Students and teachers have expressed their anger at overcrowded classrooms and the cut of more than 4,000 teaching posts outlined in the government's 2026 budget.

In recent years, France has cut public spending to curb its high debt.
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Russians Lose Access To Homes, Bank Accounts After Ukraine Hits Data Centres

Many people took to social media to say they could not book a taxi or order food. Others could not open files on the company's storage service. Some even struggled to get into their homes after their digital keys went offline.

Yandex said on October 9 that no employees were hurt. (Representative image)
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Russian Strikes In Ukraine's Kharkiv Kill Infant In Stroller, 5 Others

Kharkiv regional governor Oleg Synegubov said on Telegram that the dead in the attack in Nova Vodolaga included three children and that 14 others were wounded.

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Kharkiv regional police said two women and an infant in a stroller were among those killed
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Iran's Araghchi Blames US For "Insecurity" In Strait Of Hormuz

Iran's top diplomat on Monday accused the United States of being responsible for the "insecurity" in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been at the heart of the conflict between the foes.

Iran claims control over the strategic waterway.
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Protesters Block Entrance To France's Iconic Louvre Museum

Emmanuel Macron ordered a security review as the country's interior minister admitted that the police "had lost control" during the weekend's unrest.

What started as peaceful demonstrations morphed into violence in some places
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Iran's New Defence Minister Has 42 Years Of Experience, Is A Missiles Expert

Mehrdad Akhlaghi does not hold a military rank, but he has around 42 years of experience in the defence ministry and related fields. Since 2013, he has headed Iran's state weapons manufacturer, Iranian Defence Industries Organisation.

The 68-year-old was elected to the post with 237 votes in favour, out of the 277 votes cast.
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Fact Check: Shahid Afridi's Death Rumours Sweep Internet

Shahid Afridi is one of the most explosive cricketers of his generation. He received Hilal-e-Imtiaz award from the Pakistan government earlier this year.

Shahid Afridi made his international debut against Kenya in 1996.
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