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North Korea on Tuesday dismissed as “absurd rhetoric” US allegations that it was behind a $6 billion cryptocurrency heist on the Binance platform, saying ‌they proved Washington remained hostile towards it, state news agency KCNA said. The denial by Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of leader Kim Jong Un, comes as Pyongyang has stayed silent on US President Donald Trump’s overtures to resume summit diplomacy. In the wake of the US allegations, she said North Korea had “issues to reconsider” over what she called US hostility. The FBI said…

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Cyclone Murasu made landfall ​along India’s eastern coast on Tuesday, the country’s ‌weather department said, the second storm to hit the region in a week as authorities evacuated thousands of people to safety. The ​India Meteorological Department said the severe cyclonic storm ​crossed the coast of the south-eastern state of ⁠Andhra Pradesh between 03:30 and 05:30 local time, with ​wind speeds of 100-110 kph and gusts ​of up to 120 kph. No deaths or injuries have been reported so far, although some trees and electric poles were uprooted, ​Prakhar Jain,…

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Congressional candidates and President Donald Trump made their final arguments to US voters on Monday, the eve of the midterm elections, with tensions running high in Michigan, where Abdul El Sayed aims to become the ​first Muslim elected to the Senate. California was also in the spotlight after the Supreme Court swiftly quashed an attempt by Trump’s Justice Department to intervene and block vote counting from alleged non-US citizens. With control ‌of the US Congress at stake for his final two years in office, Trump devoted his last major speech…

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US President Donald Trump raised doubts on Monday about whether he would follow through on a threatened resumption of military ​strikes against Iran and said a deal with Tehran could happen. Trump in recent weeks had hinted about renewing attacks on Iran after the US midterm elections on Tuesday. But after a speech at the Washington Reflecting Pool on Monday, he indicated he might be thinking ​otherwise. Asked by reporters if he was considering striking Iran after the midterms, Trump ​replied “no.” The Iran war is a leading cause of…

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An Instagram post showing the making of Heidi Klum’s Halloween costume has sparked speculation about the villains in Robert Pattinson’s upcoming film, The Batman: Part II, after fans spotted objects they believe could be linked to characters from the DC Comics universe. The supermodel dressed as a giant, severed hand for Halloween, complete with replicas of her wedding rings. However, behind-the-scenes images of the costume’s creation appeared to show props associated with several Batman villains. The objects were spotted in what was reportedly the workspace of special effects makeup artist…

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The US carried out strikes on Iran’s Qeshm ​Island in the Strait of Hormuz, a US ‌official said on Monday. The strikes, earlier reported by the Wall Street Journal, appeared to be limited and were not ​a resumption of major combat operations, the official ​said, speaking on the condition of anonymity. Another ⁠official said the strikes were defensive measures against ​Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets. The Pentagon referred ​a request for comment to the US Central Command, which oversees American forces in the Middle East. CENTCOM did not…

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Oil prices rose in early Asian trade on Tuesday after a report that the United States had struck Iran’s Qeshm Island, raising concerns about an ​escalation of the eight-month conflict and prolonged disruptions to Middle East oil ‌supplies. Brent crude futures rose 48 cents, or 0.5%, to $105.25 a barrel while US West Texas Intermediate crude was up 47 cents, or 0.5%, at $96.93 a barrel. Brent crude futures settled $8.66, ​or 7.63%, lower to $104.77 a barrel on Monday. The United States struck Iran’s Qeshm Island, ​the Wall Street…

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Iran on Monday said “intensive” exchanges were underway with Washington and offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions, as efforts escalated to avert a return to war. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said indirect talks were taking place via mediators. China also urged a return to negotiations, while Iran’s security chief discussed the conflict with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Oil prices, sent rocketing by Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz energy corridor, dropped more than six per cent on Monday on optimism over the eight-month-old conflict. “Given…

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The Thar Block-1 Integrated Energy Project, developed and operated by Shanghai Electric, has concluded a three-day free medical camp for underserved communities in villages near Islamkot, providing healthcare services to hundreds of local residents. The camp focused on maternal and child healthcare, with medical teams offering health screenings, antenatal counselling, nutritional assessments, family planning guidance and preventive health advice. Paediatric specialists also examined children to assess their physical growth, nutritional status, immunisation coverage and developmental milestones. A spokesperson for the project said the initiative reflected Shanghai Electric’s commitment to improving…

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The government has reduced the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs7.76 per litre to Rs395.20 from Rs402.96 and petrol by Rs3.40 per litre to Rs374.51 from Rs377.91, effective November 3, 2026. According to a press release issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Monday, the regulator revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products under the federal government’s petroleum pricing mechanism. The reduction marks the first cut in petrol prices after the rate had remained unchanged at Rs377.91 per litre in the recent revision on Friday. OGRA…

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