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News Desk AYODHYA: The recent hoisting of a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) flag atop the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has reignited concerns over the rising influence of Hindutva in India and the security of religious minorities, particularly Muslims. The temple, built on the site of the demolished Babri Masjid, has long been a flashpoint in Indian politics and religion, and the latest development has once again placed it at the center of national debate. The ceremony, attended by senior officials, was described by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a longstanding RSS affiliate, as “the beginning of a new era.”…

News Desk HONG KONG: At least 36 people have died in a fire that swept through a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong, authorities said, as emergency teams continued battling the blaze and searching for survivors. Officials reported that 29 people were injured, while 279 residents of the affected blocks were still unaccounted for. The cause of the fire remained unclear, and rescue teams said conditions inside the burning building were extremely difficult. Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department classified the blaze as a “fourth-alarm” incident, one of the city’s most serious categories. Police said many people were trapped inside the…

News Desk KABUL: Afghan citizens are facing a deepening humanitarian crisis, with widespread poverty, hunger, and deprivation leaving millions vulnerable as winter sets in, Afghan media reported. Families across the country are struggling to survive the harsh cold, with children in many areas lacking adequate clothing, shoes, and basic necessities. According to Amoo TV, the situation has grown increasingly dire, as ordinary residents contend with limited access to food, clean water, and essential supplies. One local resident described the stark reality: “We cannot protect our children from the harsh cold. They have no warm jackets or shoes, and every day…

News Desk RIYADH: Saudi Arabia issued a nationwide warning of heavy rainfall and possible flash floods as unstable weather spread across much of the country. The National Centre for Meteorology said thunderstorms and intense downpours were expected from Friday to Tuesday in several regions, raising fears of flooding in low-lying areas. According to the latest forecast, the weather system was likely to affect large parts of the kingdom, including Makkah, Jeddah, Madinah, Tabuk, Al-Jawf, the Northern Border Region, Hail, Qassim, Riyadh, the Eastern Province, Al-Baha, Asir and Jazan. Officials urged residents to stay updated through official channels, avoid flood-prone valleys…

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expressed concern after reports emerged that anti-Pakistan chants were recited during a passing-out parade at an Afghan police academy, raising alarms over regional security. According to sources, the chants included provocative lines calling for setting Islamabad on fire and planting flags in Lahore, accompanied by strongly hostile language against Pakistan. The incident has sparked questions in diplomatic circles and heightened anxieties within Pakistan’s security establishment. Officials noted that this follows earlier threats from Afghan Taliban Minister Noorullah Nuri on 7 November, targeting Sindh and Punjab, while Taliban-affiliated digital media accounts have repeatedly threatened suicide…

News Desk TEL AVIV: Israel has firmly ruled out the inclusion of Turkish troops in the international force planned for Gaza, as airstrikes and tensions continue in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. An Israeli government spokesperson, Shosh Bedrosian, stated, “No Turkish soldier will set foot on Gaza soil.” Earlier, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar had similarly dismissed Turkey’s participation, citing the anti-Israel stance of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government. Meanwhile, Israeli air operations in Gaza have continued. In Khan Yunis, two Palestinians, including a child, were killed. The West Bank has also seen ongoing military activity. Arab media reports indicate…

News Desk PARIS: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been released from La Santé prison in Paris after serving 20 days, the authorities confirmed. According to reports, the court permitted Sarkozy to remain free under judicial supervision while appealing his sentence in the case concerning alleged funding from Libya. Under the court’s conditions, he is prohibited from leaving France and must remain in contact with officials from the Ministry of Justice. Earlier this year, in September, Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison — two of them suspended — for accepting funds from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for…

News Desk TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has insisted that Western nations have no choice but to recognize Iran’s scientific advancements. Speaking during a visit to the country’s Atomic Energy Organization, Araghchi praised Iran’s achievements in the nuclear sector, emphasizing that Tehran will never relinquish its legitimate rights in this field. He highlighted the wide-ranging applications of Iran’s enriched uranium capabilities, including in healthcare, environmental protection, agriculture, and industry. Araghchi rejected Western concerns over nuclear weapons, saying Iran is focused on scientific development rather than military ambitions. He added that Iran has demonstrated remarkable progress in this sensitive and…

News Desk BEIJING: China has claimed a major breakthrough in the pursuit of clean nuclear energy, surpassing the United States after nearly 15 years of research. Chinese scientists at the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, have successfully demonstrated the conversion of thorium into uranium using a molten salt reactor, opening a pathway to virtually limitless nuclear energy. The experimental two-megawatt thorium-based reactor was built in the Gobi Desert, marking a historic achievement in nuclear research. According to the academy, the experiment is a first step in proving the technical feasibility of using thorium…

News Desk NEW DEHLI: An eyewitness of the recent Delhi explosion, Dharminder, has provided a detailed statement contradicting claims circulated by Amit Shah and sections of the Indian media. According to Dharminder, the blast occurred as he was passing from the opposite direction. He observed four charred bodies inside a white Maruti vehicle, while two people were killed and one injured outside. The eyewitness clarified that the vehicle was a Suzuki Maruti with a Haryana-registered number plate under the name Nadeem. He accused some media outlets and political figures of misreporting the details, with claims incorrectly identifying the car as…