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Hamas ready to hand over Gaza administration: What US-backed committee means and what happens next
US special envoy Steve Witkoff said the ceasefire has now entered its second stage, marking a transition from an immediate halt in hostilities to longer-term political and security arrangements.
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Earthquake, drill or something more? 4.2 quake near Israel’s nuclear nerve centre sparks nuke test buzz
The earthquake measured 4.2 on the Richter scale. Its intensity and short duration immediately drew attention because it coincided with a pre-planned nationwide emergency preparedness drill in schools.
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'Trump tells Tehran he does not want war, urges for restraint amid Iran protests', says envoy
Reza Amiri Moghadam said the message was relayed to him around 1 am Pakistan time on Wednesday, signalling that Washington did not want war and was asking Iran to avoid actions against US interests.
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US seizes another Venezuela-linked oil tanker ahead of Trump–Machado meeting
The seizure marks the sixth vessel targeted in recent weeks that was either carrying Venezuelan oil or had done so in the past.
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'More positions in 14 years than Kama Sutra': Keir Starmer’s brutal swipe at Conservatives in Parliament
Starmer said Labour had not diluted its stance on illegal employment, stressing that enforcement would continue through compulsory digital checks, even if the form of ID was no longer fixed.
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Will US strike Iran? From Khamenei’s exit to all-out war, how online prediction markets are seeing millions in bets
Event contracts tied to potential US strikes before January 18 and January 23 have together attracted more than 40 million dollars in trading volume over the past month.
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WEF warns of ‘poly-crises’ in 2026: Here's what India and the world should brace for this year
The report paints a picture of a turbulent 2026, where economic rivalry, security threats and long-term environmental dangers collide, leaving countries like India to balance growth with resilience in an increasingly fractured world.
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Asim Munir’s crypto gamble: Decoding Pakistan’s risky USD1 deal to 'please' Trump
Pakistan has signed a deal with a firm linked to World Liberty Financial, the main crypto business of Trump's family, to explore using World Liberty’s USD1 stablecoin for cross-border payments.
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'Stop fu***ng Indian takeover of our companies': How rising anti-India rhetoric puts US corporates like Walmart in spotlight
Major US companies such as FedEx, Walmart and Verizon have found themselves at the centre of racist attacks targeting Indian executives and employees.
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Caught between Trump and Tehran: Why Asim Munir fears blowback as America keeps Iran option open
With its western border with Afghanistan already volatile, officials warned that Pakistan could not afford fresh turbulence along its long and sensitive frontier with Iran.
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Iran says no death penalty for protester Erfan Soltani after execution claims spark alarm: What we know so far
The clarification came after days of conflicting claims from activists and rights groups, which had warned that an execution was imminent.
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A $40,000 contrarian call: Mysterious Polymarket bettor bets on a US hit on Iran 'tonight'
A $40,000 Polymarket bet on a U.S. strike on Iran by Jan 14 falters as crypto markets price a later timeline amid rising geopolitical tension.
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Who is Princess Leonor? Spain’s 20-year-old heir poised to become its first queen in 150 years
Carefully educated, rigorously trained and increasingly visible, Princess Leonor represents a generational shift for Spain’s monarchy.
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US: Indian-origin woman arrested for murder of 2 sons in New Jersey
The woman was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder, and one count of third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
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‘Death by a thousand cuts’: How a black hole slowly killed a giant galaxy? Webb Telescope has an answer
The galaxy appears to have stopped forming new stars around 400 million years ago. Instead of glowing with newborn stars, it looks dormant and subdued for its era.
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'I don’t care': Trump shrugs off Greenland, Fed, inflation pushback; says economy is 'strongest in history'
Donald Trump dismisses criticism on the economy, Fed probe and foreign policy, signals uncertainty on Iran and warns of midterm risks.
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From troll memes to policy messaging: How Donald Trump turned AI deepfakes into a new tool of political power
A study published last month in the journal Nature found that human-AI interactions advocating for political candidates could significantly shift voter preferences in the United States, Canada, and Poland.
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'He seems nice, but…': Trump doubts Reza Pahlavi’s ability to gain support in Iran
US President Donald Trump said Iran’s leadership may fall amid mass protests but questioned whether exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi has enough backing inside the country to take power.
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US wants to put a nuclear reactor on Moon: What the plan is and why it matters amid China's lunar ambitions
China, working with Russia, is also pursuing plans for a nuclear-powered lunar base, raising the strategic stakes around who sets the rules and infrastructure for long-term activity on the Moon.
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Canada’s biggest gold heist: Ottawa seeks extradition of key accused from India | Inside Project 24K
The extradition request comes as Canadian authorities continue to make progress in Project 24K, the long-running investigation into the high-value theft that shook the country’s aviation and cargo security systems.
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How much will it cost US if Trump plans to aquire Greenland?
The US could face up to $700 billion to acquire Greenland as Trump explores purchase and military options, despite strong Danish and Greenlandic opposition.
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US firms FedEx, Walmart face backlash for hiring Indian workers after Trump’s H-1B overhaul
US companies employing Indian professionals, including FedEx and Walmart, are facing coordinated online harassment and boycott calls as anti-Indian sentiment surges following President Trump’s tightening of H-1B visa rules.
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Iranian child warns Trump, vows to grow up and 'LEVEL' his 'country to the ground' | Watch
A viral video of an Iranian child issuing a defiant message to the US has triggered polarised reactions online amid reports that over 12,000 people have been killed in ongoing nationwide protests in Iran.
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EAM Jaishankar’s US visit in the works following talks with Marco Rubio
India and the US continue to advance stalled trade negotiations, with Jaishankar and Rubio coordinating next steps and Ambassador Gor announcing upcoming discussions.
