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Trump to Meet Putin in Budapest, Citing Progress in Ukraine Peace Talks
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will soon meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, Hungary, to discuss possible steps toward ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. The announcement came after a more than two-hour phone conversation between the two leaders, which Trump described as “very productive.” Although no date has been confirmed, the meeting could take place within the next two weeks, according to both U.S. and Russian officials. Speaking...
Shots Fired at Kapil Sharma’s Canadian Restaurant for Third Time in Four Months
Surrey, Canada | October 16, 2025 Comedian Kapil Sharma’s restaurant in Surrey, Canada, was targeted in a shooting for the third time in the past four months, according to reports on Thursday. Kap’s Cafe, owned by Sharma, has been repeatedly attacked since July, raising concerns about the safety of the premises and the local Indian diaspora. The latest incident follows previous attacks on July 10 and August 8. In the August shooting, reports indicate that at least 25 rounds were fired....
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger Dies at 90
Wellington | October 16, 2025 Jim Bolger, who served as New Zealand’s prime minister from 1990 to 1997 and played a pivotal role in advancing reconciliation with the indigenous Maori population, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 90. His family confirmed that Bolger, who had been suffering from kidney failure and undergoing dialysis since last year, died peacefully surrounded by his wife, Joan, nine children, and 18 grandchildren. Bolger’s political career spanned more than two decades....
Clashes Erupt at Pro-Palestinian March Ahead of Italy vs Israel World Cup Qualifier
Udine, October 15: Tensions flared in the northern Italian city of Udine on Tuesday as thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched ahead of Italy’s World Cup qualifier against Israel, resulting in clashes with police. The protest, largely peaceful at first, drew an estimated 5,000 participants who made their way through the city centre in the late afternoon before the match kicked off at Friuli Stadium, where Italy secured a 3-0 victory. Organisers, the Committee for Palestine-Udine,...
India and South Korea Begin First-Ever Bilateral Naval Exercise in Busan
Busan, October 15: India and South Korea have launched their first-ever bilateral naval exercise, marking a new chapter in their growing maritime and strategic partnership. The joint exercise began on Monday at the Busan Naval Base and highlights the strengthening defence ties between the Indian Navy (IN) and the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN). The Indian Navy’s INS Sahyadri, an indigenously built Shivalik-class stealth frigate, arrived at Busan on October 13 to take part in the inaugural exercise....