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The world’s highest bridge opened in China on Sunday, taking the crown from another bridge in the same province. Source link

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump is set to attend Tuesday’s unprecedented all-hands meeting of U.S. military commanders in Quantico, Va., he said Sunday.As speculation swirls over why generals and flag officers from around the world were summoned, Trump insisted the purpose was celebratory.”It’s really just a very nice meeting talking about how well we’re doing militarily, talking about being in great shape, talking about a lot of good, positive things. It’s just a good message,” Trump told NBC News.”We have some great people coming in, and it’s just an ‘esprit de corps.’ You know…

New Delhi: Akasa Air has announced key enhancements to its popular pet travel service, ‘Pets on Akasa’, and now passengers can travel with two pets in the cabin, up from the previous limit of one, a release said. This upgraded service aims to offer more convenience and flexibility for pet owners, a release said. Since its launch in November 2022, Pets on Akasa has successfully transported over 8,500 pets nationwide. The airline continues to act on customer feedback, as demonstrated by key policy enhancements introduced in May 2024. These include increasing the permissible weight for pets in the cabin to…

The Labour conference will vote on whether it believes Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza and whether the UK-Israel trade agreement should be suspended in what could become a significant conference showdown.Labour members are preparing to use the vote on Monday to highlight their unease with the government’s refusal to conclude that Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza.Members debated the two emergency motions, one of which urged the Labour party to “fully suspend arms trade with Israel that could be used in the conflict”, and to “apply further sanctions to put pressure on the Israeli government to respect…

But many American pundits agreed the abuse this weekend was on another level — and crossed a line.Joel Beall, writing in Golf Digest, bemoaned “the toxic alchemy at work here: alcohol mixed with entitlement, rudeness fused with xenophobia.”Some Americans were audibly dismayed at the conduct of their countrymen. Justin Thomas, on the U.S. team, gestured to his supporters in a failed attempt to calm their worst excesses.”I don’t think anyone’s safety was necessarily in danger” but “words hurt, too,” he said afterward. American captain Keegan Bradley defended the “passionate” New York crowd. “You’re always going to have a few people…

New Delhi: The Indian stock market ended the session on a flat note on Monday. The domestic benchmark indices traded range-bound during the session amid a mixed approach by the investors ahead of the upcoming RBI monetary policy outcome.  Banking and financial services sectors saw buying, while metal and IT stocks dragged. Sensex ended the session at 80,364.94, down 61.52 points or 0.08 per cent. The 30-share index started the session in green at 80,588.77 against last session’s closing of 80426.46. The index remained range-bound despite buying in the broader market. It hit the intra-day high and lows at 80,851.38…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Pentagon is gathering hundreds of top U.S. military leaders for an unusual meeting — one that comes as President Donald Trump has ramped up his criticism of Russia and as the Pentagon gears up a new national defense strategy prioritizing homeland defense. Several War Department officials confirmed to Fox News that the Pentagon requested top military commanders to convene in Virginia for the meeting this week. However, the topic of the discussion remains unclear. The Pentagon confirmed the meeting but did not offer details.HEGSETH ORDERS HUNDREDS OF MILITARY COMMANDERS TO VIRGINIA FOR UNPRECEDENTED MEETING Defense Secretary Pete…

The Taliban released another U.S. citizen from custody in Afghanistan on Sunday, as the internationally ostracized regime seeks to normalize relations with Washington.Amir Amiry had been held in Afghanistan since December 2024, though it is unclear why he was there and why he was detained.Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed Amiry’s release, saying it reflected the Trump administration’s determination to protect Americans from wrongful detention abroad.“We express our sincere gratitude to Qatar, whose strong partnership and tireless diplomatic efforts were vital to securing his release,” he said in a statement Sunday.The Afghan government also expressed thanks to Qatar, the Gulf…

Reeves says people can support racist policy without being racist, in reference to PM’s comment about Reform UKFerrari asks about what Keir Starmer said yesterday about Reform UK’s plan to end indefinite leave to remain being racist.Q: Does supporting that policy make someone racist?No, says Reeves.Q: So you can support a racist policy but not be racist.Reeves says it is a racist policy.Q: But how can you support a racist policy and not be racist?Reeves says people support Reform UK for all sorts of reasons.Ferrari says he does not see how you can support a racist policy and not be…

Gurugram: SpiceJet has announced the launch of daily non-stop flights to Phuket, Thailand’s largest and most popular island, from Delhi and Mumbai, marking its second destination in Thailand after Bangkok. Flights from Delhi to Phuket are set to commence on October 31, 2025, while services from Mumbai will begin on November 6, 2025. The move strengthens SpiceJet’s growing international network and offers Indian travellers more direct access to Thailand’s renowned tourist destinations. Debojo Maharshi, Chief Business Officer of SpiceJet, said, “We are excited to add Phuket, one of the world’s most sought-after holiday destinations, to our growing international network. With…