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October 21, 2025 11:00 AM

‘Light’s victory over darkness’: Trump, Netanyahu and other world leaders extend Diwali greetings

World leaders, including US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, extended warm Diwali greetings as India celebrated the festival of lights with great enthusiasm and devotion on Monday. In his message, Trump described...

October 21, 2025 10:24 AM

Canada: Toronto proclaims October 20, 2025 as ‘Diwali Day’

The Consulate General of India in Toronto said on Tuesday that the city of Toronto has officially proclaimed October 20, 2025 as 'Diwali Day'. In a post on X, it hailed the recognition celebrating the spirit of Diwali and acknowledges the immense co...

October 21, 2025 9:40 AM

NASA opens SpaceX’s moon lander contract to rivals over Starship delays

NASA said on Monday it was opening the marquee U.S. moon landing contract to other bidders because Elon Musk's SpaceX has experienced mounting delays with its Starship lunar lander. The move paves the way for rivals such as Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin t...

October 21, 2025 9:35 AM

Trump, Australia’s Albanese sign critical minerals agreement to counter China

U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical minerals agreement aimed at countering China on Monday at a meeting marked by Trump's jab at Australia's envoy to the United States over past criticism. Chi...

October 21, 2025 9:29 AM

Trump downplays Taiwan risk in China talks, expects fair trade deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he expects to reach a fair trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping and downplayed risks of a clash over the issue of Taiwan, even as his top trade negotiator accused Beijing of engaging in "economic c...

October 20, 2025 5:22 PM

Mediators step up diplomacy after Gaza truce shaken

Israeli fire killed three people near a ceasefire line in Gaza on Monday, medics said, with U.S. envoys expected in Israel to try to push forward the fragile truce that faced its gravest test so far over the weekend. A Palestinian official close to ...

October 20, 2025 4:01 PM

UK PM Keir Starmer extends wishes on Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday extended warm greetings to people across Britain and the world on the occasion of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas. Recalling his recent visit to India, Starmer said he lit a diya in Mumbai as a symbol of devotio...

October 20, 2025 2:04 PM

Australia’s weather bureau casts doubt on prospects for La Nina

Australia's weather bureau is not convinced that a La Nina weather pattern is forming that could change rainfall patterns and bring wilder weather to parts of the Americas, Asia and Oceania, affecting crop production, a senior climatologist sai...

October 20, 2025 11:38 AM

Coalition deal puts Takaichi on brink of becoming Japan’s first female PM

Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi is almost certain to become Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday, after the right-wing opposition Japan Innovation Party, known as Ishin, said it was ready to back her premiership. "I told Takaichi that...

October 20, 2025 10:50 AM

Dubai Shines Bright as Diwali Celebrations Illuminate the City

The festival of lights has arrived, and Dubai is aglow with joy and celebration as residents and visitors mark Diwali with traditional fervour and cultural vibrancy. Streets, markets, and landmarks across the city have come alive with lights, music, ...

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