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Top 10 world news: Pakistan army issues 'shoot at sight order'; Germany rushes to build bunkers, and more

Top 10 world news: Pakistan army issues 'shoot at sight order'; Germany rushes to build bunkers, and more

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Amid violent protests in Pakistan for the release of former prime minister Imran Khan, the government asked the country's army to intervene. Following this, the Pakistan army issued "shoot at sight" orders under Section 245.

As tensions with Russia rise, Germany is officially asking its citizens to prepare for war. They have reportedly prepared a list of state buildings, underground train stations, and even private properties that can be used as emergency shelters for nearby civilians during an event of war.

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Pakistan army issues 'shoot-at-sight' order amid violent protests to release Imran Khan

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As the situation in Pakistan worsens amid violent protests in the capital, the nation's army has issued "shoot at sight" orders under Section 245, a clause meant for the armed forces "to defend Pakistan against external aggression or threat of war", reported Bloomberg.

Bracing for war? Germany draws up list of bunkers amid tensions with Russia

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Germany is officially asking its citizens to prepare for war. The country’s interior ministry has reportedly prepared a list of state buildings, underground train stations, and even private properties that can be used as emergency shelters for nearby civilians during an event of war. Civilians will be able to locate nearby bunkers using a phone app. The ministry is also urging residents to convert their basements and garages into protective shelters.

Biden to provide nukes to Ukraine? Russia responds with a nuclear warning

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The Kremlin Tuesday (Nov 26) condemned the West over the prospects of arming Ukraine with nuclear weapons. Dmitry Peskov, the official spokesperson for the Kremlin, was responding to a report by the New York Times which suggested that the Joe Biden administration of the US was contemplating providing nuclear weapons to Kyiv before the end of the term on January 20.

Adani shares in red as Moody's downgrades outlook for seven group companies

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The Adani Group faced another major setback Tuesday (Nov. 26) as global ratings agency Moody's revised the outlook for seven of the group entities from ‘stable’ to 'negative'. The group companies that have been placed on the list includeAdani Green Energy, Adani Ports, and Adani Transmission.

'EVMs not tampered when you win?' Supreme Court rejects plea seeking use of ballot papers

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The Supreme Court of India Tuesday (Nov. 26) rejected a petition seeking to prefer the use of ballot papers over Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in elections. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and PB Varale noted that the allegations of tampering were selective and were only made by people when they lose polls.

Israeli cabinet to vote on Hezbollah ceasefire deal after Netanyahu approves it 'in principle': Report

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The Israeli cabinet will vote on a ceasefire deal with Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah on Tuesday (Nov. 26), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesperson told CNN.

Fadnavis vs Shinde: Tussle for power continues in Maharashtra as CM resigns

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As the Mahayuti alliance is set to come back to power in the Indian state of Maharashtra, the suspense over who is going to be the next chief minister of the state seems to be deepening.

Bangladesh denies bail to Hindu monk Krishna Das, India condemns arrest

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Bangladeshi Hindu religious leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was denied bail by a court on Tuesday (Nov. 26) and the sedition case filed against him was upheld as tensions escalated over the rights of minorities in the country.

Champions Trophy 2025 moving out of Pakistan? ICC calls board meeting to decide on final venue

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has called a board meeting on November 29 to decide on the venue of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 event. The tournament, originally scheduled to be held in Pakistan, has been in limbo ever since India's refusal to travel to the country.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers cite Donald Trump's example in latest bail plea

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Sean Diddy Combs' lawyers are trying all possible ways to get the disgraced music mogul out of jail. Diddy's team of lawyers sent a letter to a judge who is scheduled to decide on the rapper's bail bid request for Thanksgiving on Monday, referring to President-elect Donald Trump's federal criminal case.

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