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‘I’m sorry we don’t have a plane to give you’ South African President jokes about Qatar’s Boeing 747 gift to Trump
During an Oval Office meeting, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa humorously remarked that he wished he had a plane to give President Trump, to which Trump promptly responded that he would gladly accept it.
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Trump calls reporter a 'disgrace' over Qatari Jet question, defends Boeing 747 gift as a 'very nice thing'
Trump lashes out at NBC reporter over Qatari jet questions, calls him 'disgrace' and defends $400 million Boeing 747 gift as a "great thing" for the U.S. Air Force.
WORLD
Two Israeli embassy staff members shot dead near Jewish museum in Washington DC
Washington DC Shooting: Two Israeli embassy staff members were shot dead near a Jewish museum in Washington in what Israel's UN envoy called an anti-Semitic terror attack.
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‘Trump being Trump’: Ex-US NSA on President taking credit for India-Pakistan ceasefire, calls New Delhi’s action ‘entirely justifiable’
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton dismissed Trump's claims of mediating the India-Pakistan ceasefire, calling it "Trump being Trump," while emphasizing Pakistan's responsibility to control terrorism and backing India's efforts to raise global awareness about the attack.
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Trump again claims credit for India-Pakistan ceasefire, says he ‘settled it through trade’
Trump claimed credit for easing India-Pakistan tensions through trade diplomacy, a role India denies, citing a bilateral military agreement.
WORLD
Amid Balochistan revolt, deadly water war erupts in Sindh: Is Pakistan losing control of its federation?
Pakistan is now witnessing multiple fronts of internal dissent, all fuelled by the same core grievance: the systematic denial of provincial autonomy.
WORLD
China fast-tracks J-35A fighter jet delivery to Pakistan, 'rewards' with 50% discount after India clash
China has agreed to a 50% discount on the fighter jets, coupled with lenient payment terms — a clear indication of the strategic value China places on its military partnership with Pakistan.
WORLD
15 shipments of Indian mangoes worth Rs 4.28 crore rejected by US: Here's why
The rejected shipments represent a financial loss of around $500,000 (Rs 4.28 crore), causing concern among Indian exporters, particularly as mango season peaks.
WORLD
Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian flights by another month
Pakistan banned its airspace for India last month after steps taken by New Delhi in the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22.
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Dubai firm vanishes overnight leaving behind mop, trash bags: Indians among investors victim of multi-million scam
The only items left in the office were a mop in a bucket and a black garbage bag — grim symbols of a business that appears to have vanished into thin air.
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Why 14,000 babies in Gaza are at risk of dying in next 48 hours, and what’s blocking the aid?
The United Nations on Wednesday said no aid has been distributed yet in Gaza, despite lorries starting to cross the border after the two-month-long blockade.
INDIA
Who is Amir Hamza? All about the LeT co-founder and global terrorist
Hamza was designated as global terrorist by US Treasury Department in 2012
WORLD
What is Golden Dome? US announces plan for cutting-edge space shield with eye on Russia, China
While Trump picked the concept he wanted, the Pentagon is still developing the requirements that Golden Dome will need to meet — which is not the way new systems are normally developed.
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LeT co-founder Amir Hamza injured in Lahore, being treated at military hospital: Report
Hamza is currently receiving treatment at a military hospital in Lahore, where security around his ward has been significantly heightened, reportedly under the watch of Pakistan’s ISI.
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US H-1B visa applications drop to 3-year low: Why it happened and what it means for Indians
US H-1B Visa News: The sharp drop in H-1B visa applications and selections is particularly significant for Indian professionals, who have historically accounted for the lion’s share of these visas.
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China calls Pakistan its 'ironclad friend' as Ishaq Dar admits use of Chinese jets against India
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China welcomed the two countries "handling differences through dialogue" as he met his Pakistani counterpart Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Beijing.
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India snubs Turkey & Azerbaijan: Visa applications plunge 42%, tourists opting for these destinations
Turkey and Azerbaijan have been among the most popular travel destinations for Indian tourists in recent years, known for their unique blend of culture, affordability, and visa-friendly policies.
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Al-Qaeda, other US-designated terror groups paying Elon Musk's X for blue tick benefits, watchdog report claims
The report raises serious legal, ethical, and national security questions, especially for a platform that claims to be a global hub for “free speech.”
WORLD
China's Jiu Tuan can unleash over 100 drones at once: Here's how it could redefine the rules of war
Jiu Tian can launch more than 100 drones in a single mission, with real-time coordination enabled by AI. The drones could serve multiple roles – surveillance, decoys, electronic warfare, kamikaze strikes and precision targeting.
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Spain’s nationwide phone network collapses weeks after massive blackout: What we know
Landline phones were the most severely impacted, but all Telefonica voice services seem to have experienced disruptions to some degree, according to reports from Spanish media.
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India-Bangladesh ties navigate troubled waters amid geopolitical strain
What has become evident is that India-Bangladesh relations are at their lowest and many view India’s recent trade-related measures as steps "laden with both economic and geopolitical significance."
WORLD
How Trump landed 'free' Boeing jet from Qatar & why experts think 'it's ridiculous': Inside story
Trump's decision to acquire the plane sparked controversy in Washington over ethics, transparency and practicality.
BUSINESS
Goyal, Lutnick hold talks to expedite India-US trade deal
India and the US are currently discussing the contours of the trade pact as part of Mission 500, a broader initiative aiming to more than double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.
WORLD
'Ukraine truce talks to start immediately': Trump | Highlights of his phone calls with Putin, Zelensky
Putin said he had agreed with Trump that Moscow will propose a "memorandum" worked on with Ukraine outlining positions for a "possible" future peace deal.
