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Eight elephants killed as passenger train hits herd in India’s northeast

On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Eight elephants were killed early on Saturday when a Delhi-bound passenger train struck a herd in India’s northeastern state of Assam, railway authorities said. The collision occurred at about…

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US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media after the US launched large-scale airstrikes on Syria.(Bloomberg)

‘Large-scale attacks, 70 IS targets’: Why the US launched Operation Hawkeye Strike in Syria

The US administration on Friday said it carried out military strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters and weapons sites, days after an ambush killed two US troops and an American civilian interpreter. US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media after the US launched large-scale airstrikes on Syria.(Bloomberg) A US official said…

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    United States–United Kingdom Aviation Dispute Deepens as Delta Air Lines Is Accused of Withholding Evidence in Alaska Airlines Trademark Case

    Home » Airlines News of United States » United States–United Kingdom Aviation Dispute Deepens as Delta Air Lines Is Accused of Withholding Evidence in Alaska Airlines Trademark Case Published on December 20, 2025 A complex legal dispute with far-reaching implications for United States and United Kingdom aviation, travel, and tourism markets has intensified as Delta…

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    British economist John Ross delivers a video address at the Global Times Annual Conference 2026 on December 20, 2025, in Beijing. Photo: Global Times

      China’s role as technological leader will expand further during the 15th Five-Year Plan: British economist at Global Times Annual Conference

      British economist John Ross delivers a video address at the Global Times Annual Conference 2026 on December 20, 2025, in Beijing. Photo: Global Times The Global Times Annual Conference 2026 took place in Beijing on Saturday, under the theme of “Trust in China: New Journey, New Opportunities.” During the discussion on the topic “An empowering…

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