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China rejects Trump’s claim of secret nuclear tests, says it follows ‘no first use’ policy
China dismissed US President Donald Trump’s allegations of covert nuclear testing, reaffirming its commitment to peaceful development and a defensive nuclear strategy.
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Trump says Putin and Xi are ‘tough, smart leaders’ who must be taken seriously
Trump praises Putin and Xi as “tough, smart leaders” in CBS interview, blames Biden for Ukraine war and defends his trade ties with China.
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Erika Kirk on JD Vance hug controversy: ‘Cameras analysing my every smile, my every tear’
Amid viral controversy over her hug with JD Vance, Erika Kirk urged full transparency in the trial of her husband’s accused killer, saying there’s “nothing to hide” and the world should see what “true evil” looks like.
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Mexican mayor Carlos Manzo shot dead during Day of the Dead event
Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo, a vocal critic of organized crime, was gunned down during public celebrations in Michoacán as authorities arrest two suspects in the attack.
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Taliban to appoint first diplomat in Delhi as India, Afghanistan deepen engagement
India and Afghanistan are set to strengthen diplomatic engagement, with the Taliban regime appointing its first diplomat to New Delhi since 2021, a move that follows Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s landmark visit to India last month.
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Carney says Canada making 'progress' in rebuilding ties with India, moving fast to reduce US dependence
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighted growing engagement with India as part of Ottawa’s strategy to diversify trade and strengthen partnerships across the Indo-Pacific amid tensions with Washington.
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‘You’ll find out if it happens’: Trump says Xi 'understands the consequences' of invading Taiwan
In a CBS interview, US President Donald Trump warned Beijing against any move on Taiwan but refused to say whether Washington would deploy military force to defend the island.
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6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Afghanistan, killing four and injuring over 60
A 6.3-magnitude quake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif late Sunday into Monday, prompting panic in the streets and raising fears of another major disaster just two months after a deadly tremor in eastern Afghanistan.
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‘There’s nothing to hide’: Erika Kirk speaks out ahead of husband Charlie Kirk’s murder trial
Erika Kirk has urged full transparency in the trial of her husband’s accused killer, saying the public “deserves to see what true evil is,” even as a viral video with Vice President JD Vance fuels social media speculation.
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Elon Musk tells Joe Rogan he’s 'never committing suicide' while discussing alien life and interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
Elon Musk sparked online buzz after telling Joe Rogan he’d “never commit suicide” during a conversation about alien life and the mysterious interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS.
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US drone captures Hamas fighters allegedly stealing humanitarian aid in Gaza | Watch
The US Central Command released drone footage allegedly showing Hamas operatives assaulting a driver and stealing a humanitarian aid truck in southern Gaza, warning the theft undermines relief efforts.
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‘Sorry, I forgot to pay’: Indian woman caught shoplifting in US Target store; video goes viral | Watch
A viral video shows an Indian woman crying and pleading with US police after allegedly being caught shoplifting at a Target store, sparking outrage online and renewed debate over incidents tarnishing India’s image abroad.
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FBI sting on dating app brings down US bank CEO who allegedly tried to meet ‘teen boy’ for sex
Tennessee’s Evolve Bank & Trust has fired its newly appointed CEO, Bob Hartheimer, after an FBI sting allegedly caught him attempting to meet someone he believed was a 15-year-old boy on a gay dating app.
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UK train stabbing: How a heroic elderly man saved a girl and ended up severely wounded
An elderly passenger suffered severe injuries while protecting a young girl from armed attackers during a stabbing spree on a London-bound train, which left nine people critically hurt and two suspects in custody.
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Video shows immigration agent punching restrained man after car crash in Chicago suburb
Police in Evanston, Illinois, are collecting evidence after a U.S. Border Patrol agent was filmed repeatedly punching a man during a violent arrest following a car crash, prompting outrage from city officials and calls for accountability.
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‘Guns-a-blazing’: Trump threatens US military action in Nigeria, vows to cut aid over Christian killings
US President Donald Trump warned Nigeria to stop the persecution of Christians or face an immediate halt in American aid and possible military intervention, urging the Nigerian government to “move fast.”
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'Blood everywhere': Mass stabbing on London-bound train leaves nine critically injured, two suspects arrested
Passengers described scenes of “blood everywhere” and chaos as armed police halted a train in Cambridgeshire after a knife attack that left ten people hospitalised, nine with life-threatening injuries.
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Trump’s Gaza peace plan faces new hurdle: Who will police the enclave after the war?
As the Trump administration pushes its postwar peace framework, the plan to deploy an international security force in Gaza is running into stiff resistance — from Hamas, Israel, and even potential Arab contributors.
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Why South Korea can’t please both Trump and Xi anymore
President Lee Jae Myung rolled out the red carpet for both leaders this week, but South Korea’s effort to stay friendly with Washington and Beijing is looking harder than ever.
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Companies end pandemic-era labour hoarding as layoffs rise across corporate America
With a $175 million workforce pivot across giants like Amazon, UPS, and Target, corporate America is shedding its post-pandemic reluctance to fire employees.
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Why China is hoarding over 1 billion barrels of oil as US sanctions hit Russia
With a $175 million daily import bill and storage tanks now 60% full, Beijing is rapidly filling its reserves to shield itself from supply shocks as new US sanctions hit Russian crude.
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Why investors are asking questions about Trump’s IRS chief and Fiserv’s collapse
The former Fiserv chief, now running key US financial agencies under Trump, sold over $500 million in stock months before the company lost nearly half its value.
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Microplastics could enter bone marrow and cause fractures, experts caution
Researchers in Brazil warn that tiny plastic particles may interfere with bone-cell health and raise risks of fractures and bone disease.
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86-year-old businessman drives Uber to fund girls’ education in India
The Fijian-Indian owns a company with a $175 million turnover, yet drives a cab to fund the education of underprivileged girls in India.
