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5.3-magnitude quake strikes Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on October 1. No casualties were reported.
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Rajnath Singh to address naval commanders’ meet
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address the Naval Commanders' Conference, where top Navy leadership reviews maritime security.
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Navi Mumbai airport starts international operations
Navi Mumbai International Airport has started handling international flights, easing the load on Mumbai's CSMIA.
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Russia hits Ukraine energy grid, 7 killed as winter nears
Russia launched its heaviest combined assault on Ukraine's energy grid in months, killing seven and forcing emergency power cuts in Kyiv.
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France school protests turn violent, nearly 2,000 arrested
France's student protests over school conditions escalated with 1,949 arrests on October 1; 400 schools closed as fires and blockades spread.
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Iraq Sets June 2027 Deadline for Militia Disarmament
Iraq's PM Ali al-Zaidi set June 30, 2027 as the deadline to bring all militia weapons under state control, replacing the September…
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UN: 20,000 Ukrainian Children Verified as Deported
The UN verified 20,000+ Ukrainian children deported to Russia, with 1.6 million exposed; the EU has sanctioned those linked to the programme.
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Hormuz Mines Declared Cleared, but Tankers Stay Away
The US declared Hormuz mines cleared on August 25, but tanker traffic remains 90% below pre-conflict levels amid GPS spoofing fears.
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1,949 Arrested as France School Protests Turn Violent
1,949 people were arrested as French protests over 4,018 planned teacher job cuts turned violent, with 305 officers injured.
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Jailed Palestinian Footballer Denied Release Again
Palestinian footballer Natalie Abudayyeh was denied release at her sixth court hearing on October 1 and remains detained.