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Epstein Files: Woman accuses Donald Trump of sexual assault when she was a teen
Newly released FBI documents detail a woman’s allegation that Donald Trump assaulted her after Jeffrey Epstein introduced them when she was a teenager, reviving controversy and prompting a congressional subpoena.
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How Iran is shifting to a 'less but more' strategy after US–Israeli strikes deplete missile arsenal
Iran has shifted from large missile barrages to widespread low-cost drone strikes after US–Israeli attacks degraded its arsenal. The strategy targets multiple countries to raise economic costs and pressure regional adversaries.
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What is the Blue Sparrow missile that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Israel used an advanced jet-launched ballistic weapon known as the Blue Sparrow, often described as a “missile from space” because of the trajectory it follows before striking its target.
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Watch: Pastors at White House pray for divine wisdom for Trump amid escalating Iran war
US President Donald Trump hosted pastors at the White House for prayer amid war with Iran. They sought divine guidance and protection for him and US troops as tensions escalate following military strikes.
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Oil at $150? Qatar says war could 'bring down economies', warns Gulf energy exports may 'stop in weeks'
Qatar energy minister Saad al-Kaabi warns Middle East war could push oil to $150 and force Gulf exporters to halt supplies.
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‘Some people will die’: Trump says Americans may need to brace for Iran retaliation at home
Trump says Americans could face retaliation during the Iran war as US intelligence warns of possible targeted attacks and cyber threats.
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Dubai sends missile threat alert to residents as UAE intercepts drones and missiles
Dubai residents receive missile threat alerts as UAE intercepts missiles and drones amid escalating Iran retaliation across the Gulf region.
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How a missed opportunity by Trump left US exposed to oil shock amid Iran war
The SPR currently holds about 415 million barrels of oil, enough to cover roughly 20 days of US consumption, far below its 714 million-barrel capacity.
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Afghan forces launch strikes along Durand Line, killing eight Pakistani soldiers: Report
Afghan troops carried out multiple operations across Kunar, Nangarhar, Khost, and Paktia provinces, targeting Pakistani military positions under the campaign “Reject Oppression.”
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‘Used phrases such as fresh meat, untainted’: US DoJ releases missing Epstein files involving Trump
The US Justice Department has released previously unseen FBI records from the Epstein investigation that include uncorroborated allegations involving President Donald Trump.
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3,000 weapons in 36 hours: US-Israel strikes on Iran reveal stockpile strain
US military leaders had also warned President Donald Trump before the conflict that a prolonged campaign could strain US stockpiles supporting Israel and Ukraine.
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Why Balen Shah as Nepal PM could be bad news for China
A potential new leadership in Nepal will come as a stark contrast to KP Sharma Oli, chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist), who cultivated close ties with Beijing during his tenure.
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‘F**k China, India’: Nepal PM frontrunner Balen Shah’s 2025 post that triggered political outrage
Former Kathmandu mayor Balendra “Balen” Shah, popular among young voters, has emerged as a key contender for Nepal’s next prime minister following the 2025 Gen-Z-led uprising.
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How Iran is fighting a war under sanctions: The secret Bitcoin mining keeping its economy afloat
Facing heavy sanctions and war pressure, Iran is increasingly using bitcoin mining and cryptocurrency networks to fund trade and move money outside the global banking system.
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Nepal Election Results Live Updates: Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party now leads in 97 seats
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Gen Z favourite Balendra Shah ahead of former Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli in early results
Early vote counts showed Gen Z-backed candidate Balendra Shah leading former prime minister KP Sharma Oli in Nepal’s closely watched election.
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Iran hits Kuwait again; video shows projectile exploding near Ali Al Salem Air Base: Reports
Videos and reports circulating on social media showed projectile exploding near the base, with footage capturing the moments of impact and subsequent blasts
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‘Why was it made to wait?’ Sri Lankan MP on delay as US sub sinks Iranian warship, killing 87
A Sri Lankan opposition MP questioned why the Iranian warship IRIS Dena was made to wait 11 hours for docking clearance at Galle before a US submarine sank it off Sri Lanka’s coast, leaving 87 sailors dead.
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US suspends operations at its Kuwait embassy amid Iran conflict
The US department of state emphasised that the safety and security of Americans overseas remains its "highest priority"
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‘No expansion in our objectives’: US defence chief says Washington ‘knows exactly what it wants’ in Iran
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington is not expanding its objectives in Iran, even as US forces intensify strikes on missile systems, naval assets and other military targets under Operation Epic Fury.
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US gives India 30-day waiver to buy Russian oil shipments stuck at sea
US has granted a 30-day waiver allowing India to purchase Russian oil cargoes already at sea to ease pressure on global markets.
BUSINESS
Pakistan blocks JPMorgan's bid to buy landmark New York hotel, plans to revamp it
People familiar with the situation said the bank had been pursuing the property for more than a year. One person close to the discussions said, “JPM was aggressively chasing the Roosevelt hotel.”
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Sri Lanka to take custody of Iranian vessel IRIS Bushehr after US submarine attack
Sri Lanka will take custody of the Iranian vessel IRIS Bushehr and its crew after consultations following a US submarine attack on a related warship. Authorities will transfer 208 personnel to shore.
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‘Ignoring its own track record’: India dismisses Pakistan’s ‘hypocritical’ criticism over Canada uranium deal
India rejected Pakistan’s criticism of its uranium deal with Canada, calling Islamabad hypocritical over nuclear concerns. Both sides traded accusations over proliferation history, safeguards, and regional stability amid long-standing strategic rivalry.
