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California Governor opens up about his mother’s assisted suicide and how it shaped his politics
In a new memoir, the California governor revisits a painful family chapter that now informs his stance on end-of-life care and a possible White House bid.
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Elon Musk becomes first person to cross $850 billion net worth, says Forbes
A surge in Tesla shares and rising valuations at SpaceX and xAI push Musk’s fortune to a new global record.
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Indian-origin climate scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan wins Crafoord Prize in Geosciences
The veteran climate researcher is honoured for decades of work on aerosols and short-lived pollutants that quietly shape global warming.
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Bangladesh votes without Awami League: Why Jamaat is talking up India as Yunus govt faces legitimacy questions
This will be the first national election in decades in which the Awami League, Bangladesh’s dominant political force for more than 30 years, is not contesting.
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‘I feel the same as 50 years ago’: Trump dismisses age and health concerns ahead of 80th birthday
Asked how he feels now compared with when he first ran for office a decade ago, Trump said he feels “great” and sees little difference from earlier years.
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Bangladesh inks shadow US trade deal ahead of elections: Why Yunus is rushing a pact before exit and who benefits
The Yunus administration is expected to step aside shortly after the election, yet it is moving ahead with a trade agreement that could shape Bangladesh’s economy for years.
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Last US-Russia nuclear treaty expires today: What New START is and why Medvedev warns 'Doomsday Clock' is ticking faster
The New START, which Medvedev signed in 2010 when he was Russia’s president, expires today (February 5) unless Washington and Moscow reach a last-minute understanding.
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‘Celina will have 5 friends over’: Epstein’s ex-girlfriend invited him over when daughter was 15
The records have drawn renewed scrutiny over Epstein’s social circle and interactions following his 2008 conviction in Florida for soliciting a minor for prostitution.
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India got 18%, Pakistan 19%: Why 'salesman-in-chief 'Asim Munir’s lobbying couldn’t match New Delhi's one-call diplomacy
Hashtags criticising the Shehbaz-Munir leadership trended across Pakistani social media, with users accusing the establishment of trading national interest for personal power.
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Is Pakistan losing control of Balochistan? How BLA is stretching Asim Munir’s military in its own territory
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has said Pakistan should address the “long-standing demands of its people in the region” instead of externalising its failures.
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Emails suggest Ghislaine Maxwell confirmed photo of Prince Andrew with Virginia Giuffre
Emails released from Jeffrey Epstein court files show Ghislaine Maxwell confirmed the infamous 2001 photo of Prince Andrew with Virginia Giuffre, while denying knowledge of any sexual activity, Daily Mail reported.
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Kate Middleton speaks of ‘fear and exhaustion’ during cancer journey on World Cancer Day
Kate Middleton shared a personal message on World Cancer Day, reflecting on fear and exhaustion during her cancer journey, while King Charles praised compassion and care supporting patients and families.
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New Epstein files allege Prince Andrew sought sex acts with dancer at Florida party
Legal letters released in new Epstein files allege Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein pressured an exotic dancer into sexual acts, raising further questions about their long-running relationship and continued contact.
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‘He should be very worried’: Trump issues blunt warning as US-Iran nuclear talks are revived
Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Iran’s supreme leader even as nuclear talks were revived at the last minute in Oman after heavy lobbying by West Asian allies.
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Jaishankar urges 'de-risking of supply chains' at US critical minerals meet
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told a global ministerial in Washington that excessive concentration of critical minerals poses risks, urging international cooperation as India and the US work to diversify supply chains.
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US–Iran nuclear talks near collapse after Washington rejects Tehran’s last-minute demands
Planned US–Iran nuclear talks face collapse after Washington rejected Tehran’s last-minute demand to change the venue and format, warning that failure could push the standoff towards harsher options.
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Pakistan: Army captain among three killed in TTP drone attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
A Pakistan Army captain and two other security personnel were killed when TTP militants attacked a check post in Khyber district using an explosive-laden quadcopter and gunfire.
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Jaishankar meets Canada’s Anita Anand in Washington as Ottawa looks to deepen India ties
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Canada’s foreign minister in Washington as Ottawa seeks deeper ties with India ahead of a possible March visit by Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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Georgia county sues FBI to recover 2020 ballots seized in Trump-backed probe
Fulton County officials have sued the FBI to recover 2020 election ballots seized in a Trump-backed probe, warning the investigation could undermine election integrity ahead of the November midterms.
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Nobel Institute seeks explanation from former chair Thorbjorn Jagland over reported links to Jeffrey Epstein
The Norwegian Nobel Institute is seeking an explanation from former Peace Prize committee chair Thorbjorn Jagland after documents revealed extensive contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, raising potential ethical concerns.
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'India is free to buy oil anywhere': Kremlin rejects Trump’s claim on Russian oil
The Kremlin rejected Donald Trump’s claim that India would stop buying Russian oil, saying New Delhi has always diversified suppliers and that replacing Russian crude entirely would be difficult.
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Allies, different agendas: Why the US and Israel clash over Iran
Despite their close alliance, the United States and Israel are pursuing different strategies toward Iran, with Washington leaning toward diplomacy while Israel favours tougher military action, experts say.
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From Europe to Asia, why Elon Musk’s X is under pressure from governments worldwide
Elon Musk’s X faces mounting global scrutiny as governments from France to India investigate its algorithms and AI chatbot Grok over concerns ranging from child safety to obscene and unlawful content.
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ICC T20 World Cup: Shehbaz Sharif confirms Pakistan will boycott match against India in solidarity with Bangladesh
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed the national team will not play India in the 2026 T20 World Cup, citing solidarity with Bangladesh and arguing politics should not interfere with sport.
