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South Korea likely needs 10 yrs to build nuclear-powered sub: Navy chief Seoul, Oct 30 (IANS) South Korea would need approximately 10 years to acquire its first nuclear-powered submarine, the country’s top naval officer said Thursday, with the envisioned vessel expected to bolster the country’s underwater deterrence capabilities upon completion. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Kang Dong-gil made the assessment a day after South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked US President Donald Trump to allow Seoul to secure fuel for nuclear-powered submarines during their summit. Earlier in the day, Trump wrote on his Truth Social account that he has…

Baloch human rights body terms jail trial of its leaders, activists ‘political revenge’ Quetta, Oct 30 (IANS) Human rights body Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) slammed the jail trial of its leaders and activists in Pakistan’s Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), describing it as political revenge under the guise of legal cover. The remarks came after the arguments were presented in ATC on Wednesday over bail applications filed in the cases of arrested BYC central organiser, Mahrang Baloch, along with central leaders Bebarg Baloch and Sibgatullah Shah Ji, and activists Beebow Baloch and Gulzadi Baloch. According to the BYC, the arguments were heard…

Presidential office welcomes Trump’s approval of South Korea’s nuclear-powered submarine bid Gyeongju, Oct 30 (IANS) The presidential office on Thursday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to approve South Korea’s bid to build a nuclear-powered submarine, vowing to closely cooperate with the US throughout the process. Trump wrote on social media on Thursday that he had given South Korea approval to build a nuclear-powered submarine, adding it will be built at shipyards in Philadelphia. The approval came a day after South Korea President Lee Jae Myung asked Trump to allow South Korea to have nuclear fuel to build nuclear-powered submarines…

Japan’s Takaichi arrives in South Korea, set for summit talks with Lee Gyeongju (South Kore), Oct 30 (IANS) Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in South Korea on Thursday for a much-awaited summit meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on the margins of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathering in the southeastern city of Gyeongju. Takaichi’s visit comes amid rising uncertainty in Seoul-Tokyo relations following her election as Japan’s first female leader, who is widely known for her hawkish stance on past history issues stemming from Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula. She landed at…

South Korean Lee, Canadian PM agree to bolster defence, security partnership Gyeongju (South Korea), Oct 30 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held summit talks on Thursday and agreed to deepen their strategic partnership in defense, security and military intelligence sharing. The two leaders welcomed the adoption of a joint statement between the two nations on a strategic partnership in security and defence to expand arms and defense cooperation. “This landmark partnership provides a clear, action-oriented framework for accelerating defense cooperation, enhancing interoperability and readiness, strengthening defense industrial cooperation, and jointly contributing to…

Following farmer complaints about noise and light disturbing animals, Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has ordered the cancellation of post-6 pm safaris in Bandipur-Nagarhole Tiger Reserve to prioritise wildlife safety and community well-being.Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has ordered the cancellation of late safari trips beyond 6 pm in the Bandipur-Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, after several complaints that night vehicle movement was disturbing wildlife and causing distress to nearby farmers.In his official letter dated October 27, the minister stated that farmer organisations had raised serious concerns about the loud noise and bright headlights from safari vehicles at night, which were allegedly…

Park Street gangrape convict, Naser Khan, has been accused of molesting and attacking a woman at a five-star hotel in Kolkata. The incident happened on Sunday (26th October) around 4:15 am in the Hyatt Regency at Bidhannagar. An FIR was filed at Bidhannagar South Police Station against Naser Khan and his nephew Junaid Khan on the charges of voluntarily causing hurt, criminal force and assault and solitary confinement of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.  According to the complaint filed by the victim, she was hanging out with her husband, brother and some friends at the Play Boy club inside the Hyatt…

Trump, Xi agree on one-year rare earth supply deal amid easing trade tensions Busan, Oct 30 (IANS) In a major step towards easing ongoing trade tensions, US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed on a one-year deal for the supply of crucial rare earth materials. The announcement came after the two leaders met in Busan, South Korea, on the sidelines of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting — their first in-person meeting in six years. Trump said the agreement will be renewed annually and represents significant progress in the countries’ strained…

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a massive rally in Muzaffarpur, strongly criticized the Congress and RJD, accusing them of disrespecting Chhathi Maiyya for electoral gains. “Can anyone insult Chhathi Maiyya for votes in an election? Will the people of Bihar and the country tolerate such an insult?” he asked, drawing loud cheers from the crowd. Marking his first public rally after the Chhath Puja celebrations, the Prime Minister struck an emotional chord with the audience, highlighting the deep cultural and spiritual connection of the festival with Bihar and its…

A martial arts trainer and his wife were arrested Wednesday for allegedly killing a food delivery agent by deliberately ramming their car into his two-wheeler in a case of road rage on October 25 in Bengaluru.According to the Bengaluru police, Manoj Kumar, 32, from Kerala, and his wife Aarati Sharma, 30, from Jammu and Kashmir, killed Darshan, a 24-year-old from Kembattalli. Lokesh Jagalasar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South), said what initially looked like a hit-and-run was a case of murder, and the couple has confessed to the crime. Story continues below this ad According to the police, the incident occurred…