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Donald Trump's big claim: 'Pakistan secretly testing nuclear weapons'

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Donald Trump's big claim: 'Pakistan secretly testing nuclear weapons'

"We're going to test because they test and others test. And certainly North Korea's been testing. Pakistan's been testing," he added, opposing the interview's remark that only North Korea is actively testing nuclear weapons.

Trump to host Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at White House on Nov 10: Report

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Trump to host Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at White House on Nov 10: Report

West Palm Beach (US), Nov 2 (AP) President Donald Trump will host Ahmad al-Sharaa for talks, a first-ever visit by a Syrian president to the White House, an ..

‘Rejected in less than a minute’: US denies business visa to Indian IT professional despite ₹1 crore income

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‘Rejected in less than a minute’: US denies business visa to Indian IT professional despite ₹1 crore income

A senior tech lead from India was denied a US B1/B2 visa within a minute at the New Delhi Embassy, despite his stable job, high income, and plans to attend a major tech conference in Atlanta.

Epstein’s $1 billion money trail: Unsealed JPMorgan files expose Wall Street and Russian links

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Epstein’s $1 billion money trail: Unsealed JPMorgan files expose Wall Street and Russian links

Weeks after Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 jail death, JPMorgan Chase alerted U.S. regulators to more than $1 billion in questionable transactions tied to the disgraced financier and several prominent business figures, newly unsealed court filings show.

700 killed and a nation under curfew: How disputed elections pushed Tanzania to the brink | Explained

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700 killed and a nation under curfew: How disputed elections pushed Tanzania to the brink | Explained

The unrest began after the country’s electoral commission disqualified two major opposition candidates ahead of the vote, leaving President Hassan virtually unchallenged.

JD Vance-Erika Kirk's 'inappropriate' hug takes internet by storm amid Usha Vance 'conversion' debate

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JD Vance-Erika Kirk's 'inappropriate' hug takes internet by storm amid Usha Vance 'conversion' debate

Vance and Erike Kirk, who were at the Turning Point USA event in Mississippi, were seen exchanging a close hug at the event with pictures of the moment going viral online.

Russia fires missile in Ukraine that led Trump to quit nuclear treaty, Kyiv says

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Russia fires missile in Ukraine that led Trump to quit nuclear treaty, Kyiv says

Ukraine says Russia has used the 9M729 cruise missile — whose secret development prompted Donald Trump to quit the INF treaty — striking targets deep inside Ukraine in defiance of arms control norms.

‘Get rid of the filibuster’: Trump’s shutdown ultimatum divides Republicans, urges Senate to ‘go nuclear’

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‘Get rid of the filibuster’: Trump’s shutdown ultimatum divides Republicans, urges Senate to ‘go nuclear’

President Donald Trump urged the Senate to abolish the filibuster to bypass Democrats and end the prolonged government shutdown, as Americans face food insecurity, rising health costs, and political deadlock.

Afghanistan: Pakistan-trained ISIS fighter arrested, exposing Islamabad’s role in terror network

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Afghanistan: Pakistan-trained ISIS fighter arrested, exposing Islamabad’s role in terror network

Afghan authorities arrested an ISIS militant, Saeedullah, who admitted to receiving training in Pakistan’s Quetta region before entering Afghanistan with a fake ID, reigniting debate over Islamabad’s alleged terror links.

UN report links Pahalgam terror attack to Myanmar refugees: Why it has irked New Delhi | Explained

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UN report links Pahalgam terror attack to Myanmar refugees: Why it has irked New Delhi | Explained

Officials believe that such assessments ignore India’s record of humanitarian support while echoing unverified narratives that could embolden extremist elements and distort global perceptions.

US analyst explains Taliban's 'logic' as Pak-Afghanistan talks hit deadend: 'No surprise'

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US analyst explains Taliban's 'logic' as Pak-Afghanistan talks hit deadend: 'No surprise'

On Wednesday, Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif warned Afghanistan that any new “terrorist or suicide attack” by TTP on Pakistani soil would draw a stern response.

Russia tests nuclear-powered super torpedo ‘Poseidon’, says Valdimir Putin

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Russia tests nuclear-powered super torpedo ‘Poseidon’, says Valdimir Putin

The Russian president stressed the importance of ensuring that the country’s military personnel remain informed about the latest strategic weapons

Illegal crossings by Indians into US plunge to 4-year low: What led to the sharp decline | Explained

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Illegal crossings by Indians into US plunge to 4-year low: What led to the sharp decline | Explained

The number of Indian nationals caught attempting to enter the US illegally fell to 34,146 in FY2024, a 62% decline from the previous year, as stricter border controls and rising awareness of migration risks slowed “dunki route” movements.

Pakistan's chilling warning to Taliban rulers as Afghan talks collapse: 'Own peril and doom'

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Pakistan's chilling warning to Taliban rulers as Afghan talks collapse: 'Own peril and doom'

The remark comes a day after talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan collapsed in the Turkish capital.

Trump’s ‘war on cartels’ turns deadly, 14 killed in Pacific strikes, Mexico protests

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Trump’s ‘war on cartels’ turns deadly, 14 killed in Pacific strikes, Mexico protests

Four boats were destroyed and 14 people killed in U.S. strikes in the eastern Pacific, the deadliest day yet in Donald Trump’s anti-drug campaign, sparking outrage and diplomatic tension across Latin America.

At least 30 killed as Israel strikes Gaza despite ceasefire; Vance says US-brokered truce still holding

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At least 30 killed as Israel strikes Gaza despite ceasefire; Vance says US-brokered truce still holding

At least 30 people were killed as Israel carried out air strikes in Gaza despite a ceasefire, after accusing Hamas of attacking its troops and breaching the US-brokered truce.

Shutdown exposes limits of Trump’s funding strategy as Vance pledges to keep troops paid

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Shutdown exposes limits of Trump’s funding strategy as Vance pledges to keep troops paid

Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration will ensure troops are paid despite the prolonged shutdown, as millions face lost benefits, lawsuits mount, and Democrats resist Republican funding proposals.

Ahead of Trump-Xi talks, Chinese premier Li Qiang warns against ‘Law of the Jungle’ in trade

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Ahead of Trump-Xi talks, Chinese premier Li Qiang warns against ‘Law of the Jungle’ in trade

Without naming Washington, the Chinese Premier cautioned that protectionist policies and tariff battles were destabilising the global economy.

Will he, won’t he or can he? Donald Trump’s third term ‘plan’ will have to get past 22nd amendment

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Will he, won’t he or can he? Donald Trump’s third term ‘plan’ will have to get past 22nd amendment

When asked ifhe run as vice president in 2028, Trump says, "I'd be allowed to do that...I wouldn't do that. I think it's too cute."

Trump calls Russia's nuclear cruise missile test 'inappropriate', advises Putin to end Ukraine conflict

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Trump calls Russia's nuclear cruise missile test 'inappropriate', advises Putin to end Ukraine conflict

They (Russia) know we have a nuclear submarine, the greatest in the world, right off their shores. So, I mean, it doesn't have to go 8,000 miles. And they're not playing games with us. We're not playing games with them either, says US President

‘Go back to your f***ing country’: Indian worker faces racist attack in Canada eatery | Watch

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‘Go back to your f***ing country’: Indian worker faces racist attack in Canada eatery | Watch

A viral video from Oakville, Ontario, shows a young white man hurling racist slurs at an Indian McDonald’s employee, reigniting concerns over growing xenophobia in Canada.

Elon Musk's praise for Zohran Mamdani as New York mayoral race heats up: 'Future of Democratic Party'

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Elon Musk's praise for Zohran Mamdani as New York mayoral race heats up: 'Future of Democratic Party'

In her endorsement for Mamdani, Hochul said that the Democratic nominee is “a chance to reclaim the Senate and America” if elected.

'Biggest scandal in American history': Trump demands DOJ investigation into alleged 2020 ‘stolen’ election

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'Biggest scandal in American history': Trump demands DOJ investigation into alleged 2020 ‘stolen’ election

US President Donald Trump demanded a Department of Justice probe into alleged 2020 election rigging, labelling it the “biggest scandal in American history,” and called for voter ID and an end to mail-in voting.

Boeing strike deepens as 3,200 defense workers reject new contract offer ahead of Q3 results

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Boeing strike deepens as 3,200 defense workers reject new contract offer ahead of Q3 results

Boeing’s Midwest defense workers rejected the company’s latest contract offer, extending a months-long strike over pay and benefits as Q3 earnings loom.

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