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Delhi’s Red Fort blast and Beirut’s 2020 port tragedy: The deadly common factor behind both explosions | Explained

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Delhi’s Red Fort blast and Beirut’s 2020 port tragedy: The deadly common factor behind both explosions | Explained

As the probe into the Red Fort car explosion widens, investigators are weighing a troubling possibility. One line of inquiry holds that the blast may not have been a carefully timed attack.

How Europe’s private drone industry seizes opportunity amid NATO’s defence buildup

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How Europe’s private drone industry seizes opportunity amid NATO’s defence buildup

Danish firms Weibel Scientific and MyDefence are ramping up anti-drone technology production for Ukraine and Europe as NATO faces increasing drone incursions and battlefield jamming tactics reshape modern warfare.

Indian techie sues US employer over forced labour, caste bias; calls H-1B visa exploitation a ‘Squid Game’

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Indian techie sues US employer over forced labour, caste bias; calls H-1B visa exploitation a ‘Squid Game’

Vallabhaneni claims that his earnings were so inconsistent that he could not afford rent or basic medical care. The lapse in health insurance left him and his wife without treatment, even when he suffered a severe leg injury.

Taliban orders end to trade with Pakistan as tensions escalate after Islamabad blast

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Taliban orders end to trade with Pakistan as tensions escalate after Islamabad blast

Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict: Baradar laid out a three-point plan instructing Afghan traders to minimise dependence on Pakistan and seek alternate routes and suppliers.

80,000 deaths, $170 billion in losses since 1995: Why India ranks 9th among most climate-impacted nations

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80,000 deaths, $170 billion in losses since 1995: Why India ranks 9th among most climate-impacted nations

Between 1995 and 2024, India experienced nearly 430 major climate disasters, including cyclones, floods, droughts, and heatwaves.

Trump calls Chinese students ‘good business’ for US universities: Why US President has softened his tone on Beijing

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Trump calls Chinese students ‘good business’ for US universities: Why US President has softened his tone on Beijing

At first glance, these remarks appear to be a complete departure from his earlier hardline stance on China and immigration. But analysts say the shift has more to do with economics than diplomacy.

Khawaja Asif warns Afghanistan after Islamabad suicide blast kills 12, says Pakistan ‘in a state of war’

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Khawaja Asif warns Afghanistan after Islamabad suicide blast kills 12, says Pakistan ‘in a state of war’

Speaking to reporters after the blast in the city’s G-11 sector, Asif directly accused the Afghan Taliban regime of allowing terror outfits to operate freely on its soil.

'Is it official? Have they accepted?' Pakistan's Khawaja Asif caught off-guard as journalist gives him update on Islamabad blast

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'Is it official? Have they accepted?' Pakistan's Khawaja Asif caught off-guard as journalist gives him update on Islamabad blast

When a journalist mentioned that the TTP had claimed responsibility for the Islamabad blast, he seemed surprised and replied: “Is it?”

Trump justifies H-1B visas after slapping $100K fee: ‘US doesn’t have certain talents, we have to bring in people’

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Trump justifies H-1B visas after slapping $100K fee: ‘US doesn’t have certain talents, we have to bring in people’

In an interview with Fox News aired Tuesday, Trump was asked whether H-1B visas would remain a priority

'New York City will turn into Mumbai': Billionaire Barry Sternlicht slams Zohran Mamdani’s rent freeze plan

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'New York City will turn into Mumbai': Billionaire Barry Sternlicht slams Zohran Mamdani’s rent freeze plan

Sternlicht warned that Mamdani’s plan to freeze rents amid stagnant tenant incomes could spark widespread nonpayment and undermine trust in property ownership

Is Vladimir Putin sick? Why Russian President's hand is once again the focus of global attention

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Is Vladimir Putin sick? Why Russian President's hand is once again the focus of global attention

Putin’s hand has drawn attention before, but this latest appearance has reignited speculation that he may be dealing with an undisclosed illness.

Trump asks US Supreme Court to review $5 million civil case over Jean Carroll verdict

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Trump asks US Supreme Court to review $5 million civil case over Jean Carroll verdict

Carroll alleged that Trump raped her in the department store and then smeared her reputation when he said she was “not his type” and accused her of fabricating the story to sell her book.

Russian crypto tycoon and wife found dismembered in Dubai desert, trail leads to revenge and fraud: Here's what happened

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Russian crypto tycoon and wife found dismembered in Dubai desert, trail leads to revenge and fraud: Here's what happened

Authorities now describe the killings as a revenge-driven, financially motivated crime, orchestrated by individuals connected to the shadowy world of cryptocurrency investment.

Turkish military cargo plane with 20 on board crashes in Georgia near Azerbaijan border | Video

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Turkish military cargo plane with 20 on board crashes in Georgia near Azerbaijan border | Video

In a statement, the ministry confirmed that search and rescue operations were underway in coordination with Georgian authorities.

Pakistan plays victim again: Shehbaz points finger at India after Islamabad explosion as Jaish links emerge in Red Fort blast

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Pakistan plays victim again: Shehbaz points finger at India after Islamabad explosion as Jaish links emerge in Red Fort blast

This comes a day after a massive blast in a car near Delhi’s Red Fort left 10 people dead and investigators are already connecting the blast to Pakistan-linked networks.

Red Fort blast: Jaish-e-Mohammed’s women’s wing, led by Sadiya Azhar, emerges as key player

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Red Fort blast: Jaish-e-Mohammed’s women’s wing, led by Sadiya Azhar, emerges as key player

Delhi Red Fort Blast: Indian investigators have reportedly identified two possible links connecting the Red Fort car bomb to the Jaish network in Pakistan.

US shutdown nears end after 40 days of paralysis: What’s still holding it back and what happens next | Explained

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US shutdown nears end after 40 days of paralysis: What’s still holding it back and what happens next | Explained

The White House has also pledged to reverse the firings of federal employees and provide back pay for the hundreds of thousands affected during the shutdown that began on October 1.

Israel condemns Red Fort blast: 'Stand with India in its fight against terror'

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Israel condemns Red Fort blast: 'Stand with India in its fight against terror'

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has conveyed solidarity with India after the deadly Red Fort blast in New Delhi, offering condolences to the victims’ families and reaffirming Israel’s commitment to stand with India against terrorism.

Nikki Haley’s son Nalin says end H-1B visas, stop immigration: ‘Americans deserve jobs first’

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Nikki Haley’s son Nalin says end H-1B visas, stop immigration: ‘Americans deserve jobs first’

Nalin’s stance sharply contrasts with that of his mother, Nikki Haley, who has repeatedly defended legal and merit-based immigration as essential to the American story.

Malaysian PM denounces Delhi Red Fort blast, says 'deserves the strongest condemnation'

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Malaysian PM denounces Delhi Red Fort blast, says 'deserves the strongest condemnation'

The explosion occurred at around 6:52 pm near Lal Qila Metro Station Gate No. 1, when a Hyundai i20 car with a Haryana registration number suddenly exploded while idling in traffic.

Pakistan: 12 killed, over 20 injured in suicide bombing near Islamabad court

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Pakistan: 12 killed, over 20 injured in suicide bombing near Islamabad court

Pakistan blast news: A preliminary investigation suggests that the explosion was likely caused by a gas cylinder placed inside a parked vehicle.

Can America build a million drones in two years? The bottlenecks, explained

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Can America build a million drones in two years? The bottlenecks, explained

Two former teen racers raised $121 million and won an Army slot as Washington scrambles to mass-produce expendable drones.

How China’s green tech boom is reshaping global climate politics

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How China’s green tech boom is reshaping global climate politics

A wave of cheap solar panels, batteries and wind turbines is shifting influence toward emerging economies

The AI cold war that could reshape global power

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The AI cold war that could reshape global power

A supercharged race between the US and China is turning artificial intelligence into the defining contest of the decade

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