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Iraq Sentences French IS Suspects

An Iraqi court sentenced three French Islamic State suspects to life in prison.

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WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸The three were among 47 French Islamic State suspects transferred from Syrian detention. — DW
  • ▸Ten French nationals have so far received prison terms after IS conviction. — DW

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Today
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ISRO Launches NavIC Satellite

ISRO prepared to launch the NVS-03 satellite to strengthen India's NavIC navigation system.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸The NVS-03 mission aims to reduce India's reliance on US-owned GPS. — DW
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Yesterday
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Ship Fire in Strait of Hormuz

A ship was reported on fire in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran escalation fears mount.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸A British maritime agency reported the ship fire in the Strait of Hormuz. — DW
  • ▸Iran claimed it shot down another US drone amid ongoing military tensions. — DW
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Yesterday
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North Korea Ballistic Missile Launch

North Korea fired around 10 ballistic missiles into the sea.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸The launch occurred amid rising border tensions with South Korea and uncertainty over potential nuclear talks with the US. — DW
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10/28/26
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Cyclone Arnab Strikes Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Arnab made landfall in Andhra Pradesh, killing at least three people.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸Cyclone Arnab killed at least three people after making landfall in Andhra Pradesh. — DW