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Israel hints at ground invasion in Lebanon amid renewed attacks, calls for immediate ceasefire

In the wake of the escalation in violence over the past few days, the US, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and some other partner nations called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire across the Israel-Lebanon border, according to a joint statement of the countries released on Sep 25.

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University of Leeds researchers to investigate melting snow at high altitudes of Mount Everest

Researchers from the University of Leeds and Aberystwyth University will climb beyond Everest base camp in 2025 to investigate potential snow melting on the Khumbu Glacier. Their findings could reveal faster-than-expected glacier melt due to rising temperatures and solar radiation, threatening water supplies for over a billion people. The project addresses climate change's impact on Himalayan glaciers.

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Israel-Hezbollah crossfire: Both sides continue strikes, ignore international calls to de-escalate

Hezbollah’s Deputy Chief, Naim Qassem said the group has entered "a new phase" in its confrontation with Israel following recent Israeli strikes on northern Lebanon that targeted Hezbollah strongholds causing extensive damage and casualties.

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Newly-elected Sri Lankan President Anura Kumar Dissanayake pledges to eliminate corruption

In his inaugural address to the nation, Dissanayake thanked his predecessor Ranil Wickremesinghe for respecting the people’s mandate and facilitating a peaceful transfer of power.

US returns 297 artefacts smuggled out of India

Official sources said illicit trafficking of cultural property is a longstanding issue that has affected many cultures and countries throughout history, and India has been particularly hit.

Hezbollah pager blasts: Indian-born Norwegian entrepreneur's name emerges during investigation

An Indian emigrant to Norway, Jose hails from Wayanad in Kerala. Reports suggest that his company in Bulgaria, Norta Global, was involved in the supply of the pagers to the militant group.

 Ibrahim Aqil, the head of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force

Hezbollah fired 140 rockets in retaliation to Israeli bombing that killed its top commander

Before Hezbollah's attack, Israel carried out extensive air strikes on southern Lebanon hitting more than 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers and other "terrorist sites" including a weapons storage facility.