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Twitter and Facebook said on Monday they had dismantled a state-backed social media campaign originating in mainland China that sought to undermine protests in Hong Kong.
Around 3,500 Rohingya cleared to return home to Myanmar starting this week: Source
Some 3,500 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have been cleared to return home to Myanmar beginning this week, a top official said Monday, nearly two years after a military crackdown sparked their exodus.
White House mulling tax cut to avoid recession: Report
The White House is considering cutting taxes or revering tariffs to head off a recession, US media reported on Monday, despite President Donald Trump's insistence on the economy's health.
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Christopher Nolan breaks silence on Travis Scott casting criticism in The Odyssey: 'I cast him because...'
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‘Pursue your goals’: Indian-origin philanthropist pays off loans for entire graduating class in US
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36,000-pound thrust: 5 ways China's J-20 fighter jet's new engine can completely changes the aerial balance
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Sun unleashes M-class solar flare, auroras could light up Earth this week. Details
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7 reasons why China is mass-producing Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter jets faster than ever
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‘Beyond human limits’: The terrifying AI upgrade inside China's J-20 stealth fighter
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Alia Bhatt meets F1 star Carlos Sainz Jr at Cannes 2026; fans react to the unexpected crossover | Watch
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How did Marco Rubio, who’s under sanction by Beijing, get permission to travel to China for the first time?
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What is China’s celebrated Huaiyang cuisine? A look inside the Trump-Xi state banquet menu
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Antarctic cosmic dust proves Earth has been traversing through supernova debris for 80,000 years
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'Hydraulic Arms': How the USS Abraham Lincoln pops up its emergency net
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‘Robotic warfare’: How the Chengdu J-20 can rewrite the rules of aerial combat
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‘I won’t lie for money’: German model LizLaz exposes media plot to defame Virat Kohli
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'Made in Pakistan' fan donated to UP madrasa triggers probe
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'She never misses...’: Is Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attending Cannes 2026? Brand breaks silence
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Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC T20I rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
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In lawyer's robe, Mamata Banerjee appears at Calcutta High Court: Can she wear it legally?
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Why defense analysts believe China’s Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter program has entered a dangerous new era
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Top 7 most economically stable countries in world: India & Pakistan ranking will surprise you
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'Night Vision': Why the USS Abraham Lincoln bans white flashlights on deck
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Cannes Film Festival 2026: Vin Diesel breaks down during ’Fast & Furious’ screening, remembers Paul Walker: 'I'm going to go shed a tear real quick'
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How much extra fuel does your car AC really use?
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Xi wants China-US to transcend 'Thucydides Trap': What the term means and what are its origins | WION Decodes
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‘This is false’: Tulsi Gabbard’s office denies whistleblower claims on CIA raid and MKUltra files seizure
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Book claims Brigitte slapped husband Macron after seeing messages from Iranian actress on his phone
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PM Modi calls for WFH amid fuel crisis. But can your company say no? Here's what the law says
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Jana Nayagan on OTT: Vijay’s victory renews interest in his film, streaming platforms compete to get digital rights
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‘Insane discipline’: Chinese officer goes viral for staying still as Trump’s Air Force One passes by | WATCH
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Does cruise control really save fuel?
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'Sleep Deprived': How the USS Abraham Lincoln crew survives endless night operations
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'If mishandled...': Xi Jinping issues BIG warning to Trump over Taiwan, says it could lead to US-China conflict
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Elon Musk goes viral for spinning and filming like a tourist during Trump’s China visit
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India's Green Mirage: Northeast is quietly losing its forest cover while India celebrates gains
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Karuppu director RJ Balaji breaks down over delay in release of Suriya-Trisha Krishnan starrer, gives update
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Fascinated by Trump’s late-night Truth Social posts? Meet Natalie Harp, the woman helping run the feed
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To block declassification? Whistleblower claims CIA ‘swooped in’ to seize MKUltra, JFK assassination files from Tulsi Gabbard’s office Trump order
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Trump breaks silence on report of Pakistan allowing Iran spy aircraft at Nur Khan base amid mediation talks
UK to immediately end freedom of movement for people from European Union after Brexit
Britain said Monday it will immediately end freedom of movement for people from the European Union after Brexit on October 31, in a policy shift under Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein wrote a will two days before he died, putting his $578 million in assets into a trust with unnamed beneficiaries, the New York Post reported Monday.