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International

Mamdani elected as New York’s first Muslim mayor

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, won the New York City mayoral race on Tuesday, capping a meteoric rise from

Trump’s unpredictability forces India to rethink its strategic autonomy

The return of Donald Trump to the White House has once again turned international diplomacy into a theatre of uncertainty.

Nepal’s top court stays recall of envoys

The Supreme Court in Nepal has ordered a halt to the recall of nearly a dozen ambassadors, a lawyer said

India announces $5.75 million reward for women cricket World Cup winners

India’s cricket board on Monday announced a cash reward of $5.75 million for the women’s team after their triumphant World

FIFA dismisses Malaysia appeals in forgery scandal

FIFA on Monday announced it had dismissed the appeals lodged by Malaysia’s football federation (FAM) and its seven players in

Thousands flee as Sudan conflict spreads east from Darfur: UN

Over 36,000 Sudanese civilians have fled towns and villages in the Kordofan region east of Darfur, according to the UN,

China denies nuclear weapons testing

China firmly denied conducting any nuclear weapons tests on Monday, responding to recent allegations by former U.S. President Donald Trump

Verma, Sharma help India post 298-7 in final

Half-centuries by Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma helped India post a competitive 298-7 against South Africa in the Women’s World

China to launch new-generation crewed spaceship in 2026

China will launch the new generation of crewed spaceship Mengzhou-1 in 2026, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

Cuba misses squad for India clash

The Bangladesh national football team’s preparation for the upcoming match against India began on Thursday with the start of the