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Kailashahar Airport: How India is reviving 1971 war base to counter China-Bangladesh's Lalmonirhat plans

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Kailashahar Airport: How India is reviving 1971 war base to counter China-Bangladesh's Lalmonirhat plans

The airport played a key role during the India-Pakistan war in 1971 as the Indian Air Force carried out missions and surveillance.

'President has no authority...': NPR sues Trump administration over order to cut public funding

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'President has no authority...': NPR sues Trump administration over order to cut public funding

The move follows Trump signing an executive order on Thursday to cut public funding for NPR and PBS, accusing the news outlets of being biased in his latest attack on traditional media.

Massive explosion rocks chemical facility in Eastern China; thick smoke, toxic concerns grip city | WATCH

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Massive explosion rocks chemical facility in Eastern China; thick smoke, toxic concerns grip city | WATCH

The incident quickly drew widespread attention on Chinese social media, with growing concerns about potential exposure to toxic gases.

Rakhine Corridor sparks power struggle in Bangladesh: China moves, US counters, India watches | Explained

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Rakhine Corridor sparks power struggle in Bangladesh: China moves, US counters, India watches | Explained

Interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's endorsement of the corridor met with vehement opposition from Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman, who deems it a threat to national sovereignty, and termed it a “bloody corridor”.

Bangladesh crisis deepens as bureaucracy boils over: SWAT deployed as civil servants revolt | Top updates

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Bangladesh crisis deepens as bureaucracy boils over: SWAT deployed as civil servants revolt | Top updates

What began as a bureaucratic standoff is now fast becoming the latest flashpoint in a country already grappling with political chaos, public anger, and an unelected government facing legitimacy questions.

Bangladesh army, interim government clash over Myanmar humanitarian corridor

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Bangladesh army, interim government clash over Myanmar humanitarian corridor

The interim government officials have, in the meantime, announced plans to fence the entire Bangladesh-Myanmar border within the next decade to bolster security.

Video captures moment when car rams into crowd at Liverpool victory parade

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Video captures moment when car rams into crowd at Liverpool victory parade

Several videos shared on social media captured the moment when the speeding car drove into the large crowds of fans

'Push-ins unacceptable': Dhaka cries foul as India sends back illegal Bangladeshis, warns of military intervention

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'Push-ins unacceptable': Dhaka cries foul as India sends back illegal Bangladeshis, warns of military intervention

India has intensified its efforts to identify and deport Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally within its borders, handing them over to BGB personnel.

'Parts of the same family': Bangladesh Army's damage control amid reports of rift with interim govt

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'Parts of the same family': Bangladesh Army's damage control amid reports of rift with interim govt

After initially suggesting that he was mulling resignation, Yunus has conveyed to remain as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government.

King Charles III to deliver rare speech in Canada: Why it matters amid Trump’s 51st State rhetoric

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King Charles III to deliver rare speech in Canada: Why it matters amid Trump’s 51st State rhetoric

His historic visit to open Canada’s parliament and delivering a rare speech is widely seen as a subtle pushback against US President Donald Trump’s recent comments suggesting that Canada could be “annexed” as the 51st state.

'We were just joking...': Macron denies 'domestic dispute' after video shows wife shoving his face away

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'We were just joking...': Macron denies 'domestic dispute' after video shows wife shoving his face away

Macron's clarification came after a video appeared to show his wife Brigitte pushing his face aside during their arrival in Vietnam for a diplomatic visit.

Cracks deepen in Bangladesh as Army rift, coup rumours grow: Is it the end of road for Muhammad Yunus?

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Cracks deepen in Bangladesh as Army rift, coup rumours grow: Is it the end of road for Muhammad Yunus?

Appointed as the Chief Adviser of the interim government in August 2024, Yunus' tenure has been marred by escalating tensions with the military, stalled reforms, and mounting domestic and international criticism.

French President Macron slapped by wife Brigitte on plane? Video sparks frenzy | WATCH

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French President Macron slapped by wife Brigitte on plane? Video sparks frenzy | WATCH

Macron’s office initially denied the authenticity of the footage, but later described the incident as a couple’s harmless “squabble”.

Turkey trained Pakistani forces on drones days before India border escalation; defence ties deepen since 2021: Report

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Turkey trained Pakistani forces on drones days before India border escalation; defence ties deepen since 2021: Report

Turkey also sent drone instructors to Pakistan to train its armed forces, with one such training session reportedly taking place just days before Pakistan’s recent military escalation against India.

For India, China is 'main adversary', Pakistan an 'ancillary' threat, says US intelligence report

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For India, China is 'main adversary', Pakistan an 'ancillary' threat, says US intelligence report

US intelligence reports Pakistan views India as an "existential threat" and is accelerating nuclear modernization amid escalating border tensions.

'US fuels wars to make money': Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif's fresh criticism goes viral

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'US fuels wars to make money': Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif's fresh criticism goes viral

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accuses the US of fueling global conflicts for profit.

Donald Trump defends his tariff policy: 'Want to make tanks, not t-shirts'

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Donald Trump defends his tariff policy: 'Want to make tanks, not t-shirts'

Trump emphasizes boosting high-tech and defense manufacturing over textiles, while his tariff policies spark industry concerns and global market impacts.

Did Ukraine try to assassinate Putin? Russian commander claims helicopter was at ‘epicenter’ of drone attack

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Did Ukraine try to assassinate Putin? Russian commander claims helicopter was at ‘epicenter’ of drone attack

A Russian commander claimed Putin's helicopter was near the epicenter of a Ukrainian drone attack in Kursk, though Ukraine has not responded to the assassination attempt allegations.

Shehbaz Sharif thanks ‘dear brother’ Turkish President Erdogan for his 'resolute support'

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Shehbaz Sharif thanks ‘dear brother’ Turkish President Erdogan for his 'resolute support'

Amid strained India-Turkey ties, Shehbaz Sharif thanked Erdoğan for his support during the Pakistan-India standoff, as Turkey faces backlash over alleged drone use by Islamabad.

Trump calls Putin 'absolutely crazy', holds Russian President, Zelenskyy, and Biden responsible for Ukraine war

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Trump calls Putin 'absolutely crazy', holds Russian President, Zelenskyy, and Biden responsible for Ukraine war

Trump called Putin “absolutely crazy” over Ukraine attacks and blamed Putin, Zelenskyy, and Biden for the war, claiming it wouldn't have happened under his leadership.

‘He sold the nation to the US': Sheikh Hasina slams Muhammad Yunus, calls Awami League ban unconstitutional

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‘He sold the nation to the US': Sheikh Hasina slams Muhammad Yunus, calls Awami League ban unconstitutional

In an audio message posted on the official Facebook page of the Awami League, Hasina alleged that Yunus had taken control of the country with the backing of extremist groups and questioned his authority to amend the constitution or govern without an electoral mandate.

‘They Pay NOTHING’: Trump slams Harvard’s foreign student numbers, demands disclosure

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‘They Pay NOTHING’: Trump slams Harvard’s foreign student numbers, demands disclosure

Trump also questioned the allegiance of some of the students’ countries of origin, saying, “Some [are] not at all friendly to the United States.”

After Trump's ban, Hong Kong University announces 'unconditional offers' for Harvard foreign students

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After Trump's ban, Hong Kong University announces 'unconditional offers' for Harvard foreign students

Harvard University called the US Government's move to ban foreign students "unlawful".

Indian army plans troop ‘rebalance’ on border, Pakistan to take pre-April positions: Report

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Indian army plans troop ‘rebalance’ on border, Pakistan to take pre-April positions: Report

The development comes as Operation Sindoor remains on hold despite military alerts at elevated levels.

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