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    What does Trump’s ceasefire announcement mean for Modi's strongman image?

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    Interview: ‘Embarrassing for Modi to compromise under Trump pressure’

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Meteor or space junk? Fireball spotted streaking across the night sky in Melbourne, Australia

Experts have suggested the flashes were probably remnants of a Russian rocket.

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Aug 09, 2023 · 10:46 am
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Meteor or space junk streaked across Melbourne sky last night.#Melbourne #Australia pic.twitter.com/10Nx1GE2Vq

— Melbourne (@Melbourne_vic1) August 8, 2023

A Meteor was seen traveling in the sky across Melbourne, Australia.#Australia #Melbourne #Breaking pic.twitter.com/JnrBBzJqLQ

— News Detector (@LiveNewsPlace) August 7, 2023

@neiltyson just saw these bright rays of light in night sky today in Melbourne,Australia at 23:15 . Aren't these too bright for being meteor? What is it and will it fall somewhere and damage something?? @StarTalkRadio @neiltyson pic.twitter.com/pHzv9tKZKL

— Shaktimaan (@Shakttiimann) August 7, 2023

A "shooting star" streaks through the night sky in Melbourne, Australia. pic.twitter.com/YZePHtNxqn

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