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Philippines to exit China’s Belt and Road Initiative, announces full termination of major infra projects, favours Japanese and Western companies

ANI - 4 November, 2023

The Philippines' apparent departure from the BRI is rooted in deep-seated bilateral issues concerning contested territories in the South China Sea.

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Nepal: Strong earthquake of 6.4 magnitude jolts several districts, death toll crosses 70

ANI - 4 November, 2023

The death toll rose to 70 after a strong earthquake of 6.4 magnitude jolted Nepal in the late hours of Friday, informed officials.

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Hamas accused of killing women and children for moving to southern Gaza, videos showing bodies with gunshot injuries on a Gaza street appear

OpIndia Staff - 3 November, 2023

Social media users are claiming that Hamas snipers killed dozens of women and children on the street when they were trying to move out of northern Gaza

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Pakistan: Bomb explosion targeting police patrol in Dera Ismail Khan kills 5, injures 22

OpIndia Staff - 3 November, 2023

At least 5 people were killed and 22 others were injured after an explosion targeting police rocked Pakistan's Dera Ismail Khan.

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Afghan refugees deported from Pakistan: How Taliban, once propped up by Islamabad, has come back to bite it

Pragya Bakshi Sharma - 3 November, 2023

Hundreds and thousands of Afghans who fled Talibani rule in Afghanistan to neighbouring Pakistan are forced to return as Islamabad begins crackdown against what it calls 'illegal refugees'.

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Saudi Arabia eyes $5 billion stake in Indian Premier League, Crown Prince MBS proposes to transfer it to a $30 Billion holding company: Report

OpIndia Staff - 3 November, 2023

Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in buying a multibillion-dollar stake in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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Pakistan wants global “ummah” to fight for Hamas terrorists in the name of religion, but orders the eviction of nearly 2 million Afghan refugees...

Pragya Bakshi Sharma - 3 November, 2023

Ironically, Pakistan has cited security concerns accusing Afghan refugees of terror attacks, street crimes, and drug trafficking

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Clear signs of US trying to topple Sheikh Hasina govt: Regime change operation underway in Bangladesh and why India should be alert

Dibakar Dutta - 3 November, 2023

Attempts are now being made to distort the public perception of incumbent Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and present her as an 'autocratic leader.'

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Israel-Hamas war: IDF troops encircle Gaza City, urge civilians to evacuate as they close in on Hamas leadership hideouts

OpIndia Staff - 3 November, 2023

IDF has lost 19 soldiers since it launched the ground invasion of Gaza to respond to Hamas terror attack. Among the martyrs was Indian-origin Israeli soldier Staff-Sgt. Halel Solomon.

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