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‘Bedbugs, rashes’: Greta Thunberg accuses Israel of harsh treatment in detention – here’s what she said

Greta Thunberg on Saturday told Swedish authorities that she is being subjected to harsh treatment while in Israeli custody.The environmental activist was detained and removed from a flotilla ship delivering aid to Gaza, as reported by the Guardian.In an email from the Swedish foreign ministry to Thunberg’s associates, an official who visited her in custody…

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China’s K visa faces online backlash: Locals vent on Weibo; here’s why

China’s new K visa for foreign professionals is facing criticism on social media even before it comes into effect. Netizens have raised concerns over its timing, fairness, and potential impact on domestic employment. Originally scheduled to launch on October 1, the visa’s rollout has been delayed as Chinese embassies abroad remain closed until October 8…

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Protests, cameras & more: Flotilla ships failed to reach Gaza but won global attention – Here’s how

When armed Israeli soldiers boarded a flotilla of civilian boats attempting to deliver food and medicine to Gaza on Wednesday night, millions of people around the world were glued to their screens, watching the events unfold in real time.In a small studio in Glasgow, two web developers worked frantically behind the scenes, updating vessel locations…

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Will UPSC publish provisional answer keys before prelims results? Here’s what we know so far

A screenshot of an affidavit attributed to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is circulating on X, suggesting that the Commission has decided to publish provisional answer keys for the civil services preliminary examination immediately after the exam. The affidavit, reportedly filed in the matter of Himanshu Kumar vs Union of India and Anr., is…

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Russian-Ukraine conflict: EU plans to use Moscow’s frozen assets to fund Kyiv; here’s how

The European Union is working on a new financial plan to support Ukraine’s defence and rebuilding efforts by tapping into Russian central bank assets frozen in the West since Moscow’s invasion.Directly seizing these sovereign assets is banned under international law, so the European Commission has proposed a workaround that would allow EU governments to use…

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Top US universities face pressure to adopt Trump’s higher education compact: Here’s why academic freedom is at risk

US universities face funding risks over Trump’s academic freedom compact. (AI Image) The Trump administration has sent letters to nine leading universities, urging them to sign a new “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” in exchange for priority access to federal funding. The compact outlines specific demands including freezing tuition fees, limiting international student…

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Inflation outlook: Indian households expect price pressure to cool; here’s what RBI survey says

Indian households are beginning to feel some relief from rising prices, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s latest Inflation Expectations Survey (IESH). The September 2025 survey showed that while households’ perception of current inflation rose slightly, expected price increases across major product categories including food, non-food items, housing, and services, have eased, signalling a…

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