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Who is Mohamed Soliman? Colorado attack suspect identified in incident that left 6 pro-Israel protesters burned
The Boulder terror attack suspect, Mohamed Soliman, used a makeshift flamethrower on peaceful pro-Israel demonstrators, injuring six; the FBI is investigating it as an act of terrorism.
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Several injured in ‘targeted terror attack’ as pro-Israel protesters set on fire in Boulder
The FBI is investigating the ‘targeted terror attack’ in Boulder, Colorado, and the suspect has been taken into custody.
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Bangladesh erases Mujib from currency, to feature Hindu and Buddhist temples instead
Among the designs in the Muslim-majority nation are images of Hindu and Buddhist temples, as well as historical palaces.
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Saudi Arabia blocks over 269,000 Muslims from entering Mecca, cites overcrowding and heat risks
Officials have also imposed penalties on more than 23,000 Saudi residents for violating Hajj regulations and revoked the licenses of 400 Hajj companies.
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'Allies no longer expect us to come with begging bowl': Shehbaz Sharif as Pakistan seeks more aid
The timing of Shehbaz’s comments is noteworthy. Just weeks ago, Pakistan received a $1 billion tranche from an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme initiated in 2023 to avert a sovereign default.
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'Largest since invasion': Russia launches record 472 drones, 7 missiles in overnight attack on Ukraine
The unprecedented aerial barrage came just ahead of the scheduled diplomatic talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul, casting a shadow over hopes of any meaningful de-escalation.
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Trump’s daily intelligence briefings may be redesigned to look like Fox News
DNI Tulsi Gabbard is exploring unconventional changes to how President Trump receives top-secret information, aiming to build trust and cater to his preferences.
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US imports plunge record 19.8% after Trump tariffs disrupt trade
Tariff-induced drop in goods shipments marks the largest monthly decline in over three decades, skewing GDP data and rattling markets.
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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns of imminent bond market crisis over soaring US debt
JPMorgan CEO says US risks financial turmoil unless urgent fiscal reforms are made.
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Opec+ ramps up oil output in bid to unwind cuts faster amid Trump tariff shock
Opec+ is accelerating the rollback of oil production cuts, adding 411,000 b/d in July, as Saudi Arabia pushes to restore output amid economic uncertainty and Trump-era tariff pressures.
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31 dead, over 100 injured after Israeli tanks open fire near Gaza aid centre
Reports said that thousands of Palestinians had gathered near Al-Alam roundabout -- close to the aid centre run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)-- when Israeli tanks opened fire on the crowd.
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South Korea to elect new president on June 3: Lee Jae-myung vs Kim Moon-soo - Key issues from economy to foreign policy
South Korea votes June 3 to elect a new president after Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment, with liberal frontrunner Lee Jae-myung facing conservative Kim Moon-soo in a pivotal race shaped by political upheaval.
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Toyota to shift more car production from Japan to UK amid Trump's tariffs turmoil
Toyota plans to boost UK production next year, shifting GR Corolla manufacturing from Japan to benefit from lower US tariffs amid trade tensions.
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US sends new nuclear deal proposal to Iran amid reports of uranium enrichment
The US has presented a new nuclear deal proposal to Iran amid rising tensions over its uranium enrichment, with Tehran set to respond soon.
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NZ Deputy PM Winston Peters calls India 'geopolitical giant,' pledges closer defence and trade ties
New Zealand Deputy PM Winston Peters called India a “geopolitical giant,” pledged to deepen defence ties, finalize a free trade agreement, and enhance cooperation in agriculture and food security.
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China warns US ‘not to play with fire’ over Taiwan issue after Hegseth’s remarks
China warned the US against "playing with fire" over Taiwan after Defense Secretary Hegseth called the threat from Beijing "real and potentially imminent."
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Meet Anjali Sud, Sanjay Seth: The Indian-Americans elected for top Harvard roles amid row with Trump
Indian-Americans Anjali Sud and Sanjay Seth have been elected to key leadership roles at Harvard, joining the Board of Overseers and the Harvard Alumni Association, respectively.
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Trump's ‘revenge tax’ sends shockwaves through Wall Street
The US tax bill's new "revenge tax" targets foreign investors’ passive income, risking reduced investment in US assets amid ongoing trade tensions and fiscal concerns.
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NYT claims Musk carried 20 pills daily, used Ketamine; he denies drug abuse
Elon Musk denies drug use allegations after NYT report claims he carried 20 pills daily and used ketamine heavily while serving in Trump administration.
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Top Chinese military official Admiral Miao Hua suspected of ‘legal violations’: Report
Admiral Miao Hua faces serious 'legal violation' allegations and has been expelled from China’s top legislature amid Xi Jinping’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign.
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US defence secretary flags imminent China threat, calls on Asian allies to increase military budgets
Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore—Asia’s top security forum—Hegseth said the Indo-Pacific remains a top priority for the Trump administration.
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Elon Musk slams New York Times as 'pure propaganda' after Trump declares legal victory over Pulitzer Prize board
Elon Musk condemns The New York Times as "pure propaganda" following Trump’s legal win against the Pulitzer Prize Board.
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Biden says he's 'optimistic' in first public address after prostate cancer diagnosis
Former President Joe Biden remains optimistic about his aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis, while addressing recent controversies.
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‘Let’s move on’: Musk fires back at NYT drug report during Trump send-off
Musk said he was stepping down because he had reached the 130-day limit for “special government employees.”
