Author: Rahul M

LONDON (AP) — As Israelis and Palestinians wait anxiously to see what comes after a ceasefire in the two-year war in Gaza, the experience of the Northern Ireland peace process in the 1990s may offer lessons in the thorny process of moving from seemingly intractable conflict to enduring peace.Two key figures who helped steer the Northern Ireland peace process — former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his former chief of staff, Jonathan Powell — have returned to the international spotlight due to their involvement in talks with the U.S. and other countries about the future of Gaza.Prime Minister Keir…

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The most recent torrential rains in east-central Mexico, which have left at least 72 dead and dozens more missing, have raised questions again about the government’s ability to alert people to severe weather in time.Authorities continue to describe the days of torrential rain last week that set off landslides and river flooding as unpredictable. Residents talk about never having seen anything like it. But researchers say what was considered normal before no longer exists because climate change has accelerated these events and made them more frequent. And that requires preparation.“We’re being more and more affected by…

John Medland/CBS Contains spoilers for “Boston Blue” Season 1, Episode 1 — “Faith and Family” It wouldn’t be a “Blue Bloods” spin-off if it didn’t feature a lively family dinner. The Silver family holds a repast for Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg) and his sister Erin (Bridget Moynahan) at their home in “Boston Blue.” It’s an easy way for Danny to learn more about Lena (Sonequa Martin-Gree) and her background, as well as get a feeling for the emotional and social climate present in their home. As Danny later exclaims during…

Washington, Oct 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed that he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea “in a couple of weeks,” as Korea is set to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit slated to begin late this month. Trump made the remarks during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, as trade tensions between the two superpowers have heightened following Beijing’s move to tighten export controls on rare earths — essential components for the production of various military and commercial products, reports Yonhap news agency. “China wants to talk,…

No sign yet of Trump-Kim meeting during APEC summit in South Korea New York, Oct 18 (IANS) South Korea’s top envoy to the United States said that there is no indication yet that U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will meet on the occasion of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit set to open in Korea later this month. Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha made the remarks during a parliamentary audit at the South Korean mission to the U.N. in New York, amid lingering speculation that Trump could seek reengagement with Kim when he visits Korea for the…

Slovenians urge govt to curb rising brown bear population Brezovica, Oct 18 (IANS) Around 4,200 Slovenian citizens have signed a petition urging the government to take stronger measures to control the country’s growing brown bear population, citing increasing encounters between bears and residents, local media reported. The petition calls on the Ministry of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning to revise its current quota of 206 bears set for 2025-2026 to be fulfilled by the end of this year. The petitioners warned that the expanding bear population poses risks to human safety in rural areas. “This petition was initiated in Rakitna,…

Over 60 South Korean nationals detained in Cambodia over online scams return home, face probes Yeongjongdo, Oct 18 (IANS) A total of 64 South Koreans who had been detained in Cambodia over alleged online scams arrived home early Saturday on a chartered flight, and most of them would face criminal probes as suspects, police officials said. The large-scale repatriation came after the torture death of a South Korean college student who was lured to work by a criminal ring in Cambodia that triggered public outrage in South Korea. The Korean Air plane carrying them arrived at Incheon International Airport at…

Three Afghan cricketers killed in Pakistani airstrike, ACB withdraws from upcoming series Kabul, Oct 18 (IANS) At least three Afghan cricketers were killed in a Pakistani airstrike in Afghanistan’s Paktika province, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed. The players had travelled from Urgun to Sharana, near the Pakistan border, to participate in a friendly cricket match. The ACB identified the deceased players as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, adding that five other civilians also lost their lives in the strike. “In this heartbreaking incident, three players (Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon), alongside five other fellow countrymen from Urgun District, were martyred, and…

Christos Kalohoridis/CBS Contains spoilers for “Boston Blue” Season 1, Episode 1 — “Faith and Family” Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg) is the last guy you’d ever expect to see in Boston, but personal tragedy ends up drawing him there — and a quest for justice keeps him in the city. Danny flies to Beantown when he gets a call telling him that his rookie cop son, Sean (Mika Amonsen), has been severely injured in a fire at a tech company. A distraught Danny soon arrives at the hospital to watch over…

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will begin campaigning for the upcoming Assembly elections from October 21. The campaign will start in Muzaffarpur with rallies in Kanti and Minapur. (This is a breaking news story and is being updated. Please refresh for the latest updates.)