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World’s 1st crewed space balloon: Richard Branson to co-pilot flight to Earth’s edge

Passengers can “experience breathtaking views” on board the ‘spaceship balloon’, which is outfitted with creature comforts Wi-Fi, cocktails and fine dining, plush safety seating, luxury amenities, and even a proper restroom. The first commercial space flights are planned for 2025 and is priced at USD 125,000 per explorer.

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“Canada is intensely interested in escalation” Policy experts on the India-Canada row

Leading Indian Experts have expressed their views on how Canada’s rogue allegations have strained the relationship between the two countries.

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US lawmakers criticise Harvard University for its handling of anti-CCP protest

His remarks come in light of a July investigation that revealed Harvard placed two student protesters, Cosette Wu and Tsering Yangchen, on disciplinary probation while failing to take any action against a pro-CCP graduate student who allegedly assaulted them during the protest.

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US: Florida reels from hurricane Milton’s impact; five dead, 3 million without power

Florida reels from hurricane Milton’s impact, with over three million households without power and at least five deaths. The storm made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane, down from the initial Category 5, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

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Harris will get more female votes, ties with India expected to improve under her: US professor

Sharon D Wright Austin believes that there will be high expectations that the ties between India and the US will improve under Vice President Kamala Harris’ administration.

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US: Hurricane Milton death toll rises to 14

A woman in her late 70s lost her life while working on post-hurricane restoration efforts when a large tree branch fell on her. This incident occurred shortly after 11:00 am ET on Thursday.

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US: Barack Obama campaigns for democrat nominee Harris, slams Trump in battleground Pennsylvania

Using the opportunity to criticise former President Trump as polls show the two candidates square off in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, former President Obama campaigned for Vice President Harris on Thursday, The Hill reported.

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China’s ruling against Tibetan activist highlights Beijing’s poor human rights record

Last month, a Chinese court ruled against her, putting justice for her younger brother even further out of reach. The court determined that the Public Security Bureau’s (PSB) detention of Gonpo Kyi was lawful under Chinese law.

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India at UN condemns Pakistan’s “unsubstantiated allegations” on Jammu-Kashmir, urges to cease human rights abuses

Counsellor Eldos Mathew Punnoose condemned Pakistan’s “unsubstantiated allegations” regarding the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. He emphasised the need for Pakistan to cease its ongoing human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.

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