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Sydney Police detains seven over possible 'violent attack' plan amid Bondi Beach attack probe
New South Wales Police said officers intercepted the vehicles after receiving specific intelligence. The force said action was taken after they were alerted that “a violent act was possibly being planned”.
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Parliamentary panel flags Bangladesh as 'India’s biggest challenge since 1971': Why China and Pakistan factor heavily
The report was tabled in Parliament by the Shashi Tharoor-chaired committee and draws on inputs from government officials and non-governmental experts.
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Indian Coast Guard intercepts Bangladeshi vessels in Bay of Bengal: Why New Delhi sees an alarming pattern | Explained
This is not an isolated case. Over the last three months, the Indian Coast Guard has apprehended several Bangladeshi fishing vessels and detained more than a hundred crew members for violating India’s EEZ.
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Waltons stay world’s richest family: Who they are and how they built a $513 billion fortune
Walmart, founded in 1962 in Rogers, Arkansas, has grown into the world’s largest retailer by revenue, clocking $681 billion in annual sales.
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Pakistan bans Dhurandhar, Bilawal Bhutto walks in to its hit song FA9LA | WATCH
Pakistan, along with some Gulf nations, has banned the screening of Dhurandhar, calling it “negative propaganda.” But beyond official press releases and court filings, the ban appears to exist largely on paper.
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No cheaper condoms in Pakistan: IMF rejects PM Shehbaz Sharif’s request, leaves govt red-faced
Pakistan's FBR had reached out to the IMF at its headquarters in Washington via email, hoping for a GST relief on contraceptives.
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'I want my daughter to...': How Starmer plans to tackle misogyny and protect children in schools
The strategy follows data cited by the government showing that more than 40 percent of young men hold a positive view of so-called manosphere influencer Andrew Tate.
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China's secret 'Manhattan Project': Why Beijing's EUV prototype marks a turning point in the chip war | Explained
The United States and its allies believed they had locked China out of the most critical technology needed to build cutting-edge chips. That confidence is now under strain.
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GPS tagged seagull found near Karwar naval base: Is China testing ‘spy bird’ tactics in India?
Data retrieved from the GPS device showed that the seagull had travelled over 10,000 kilometres, including across Arctic regions, before reaching India’s western coast.
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US pushes H-1B and H-4 visa interviews to late 2026: What's behind the move and what Indian applicants can expect
The latest disruptions come after a series of visa-related challenges for Indians. Earlier this year, delays in F-1 student visa processing affected college admission timelines. More recently, proposals to raise work visa fees unsettled the H-1B community.
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Trump announces ‘Warrior Dividend’ for US Army troops ahead of Christmas: Why $1,776 was chosen
US President Donald Trump has unveiled a one-time $1,776 cash payout for eligible active-duty and reserve US Army members, with payments expected before Christmas.
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Inside Room 315: How Bondi Beach attackers spent 27 quiet days in Philippines hotel
The father and son stayed at the GV Hotel, a small, sparsely furnished property in downtown Davao, close to city hall and a police station.
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Bangladesh shuts Indian visa centres in Rajshahi, Khulna amid security concerns
The closures follow heightened security risks, with India summoning the Bangladesh envoy over threats to its missions and visa applicants.
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Trump’s $1 million Gold Card visa sees weak interest amid legal uncertainty over residency
Immigration experts say vague guidelines and the absence of a clear pathway to residency or citizenship have dampened interest in Trump’s Gold Card visa, with many applicants advised to opt for the EB-5 route instead.
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‘Sleepy Joe’, ‘Divisive Obama’: Trump hangs critical plaques at White House
The bronze plaques, many written by Donald Trump himself, use overtly political language to criticise past presidents, triggering fresh controversy over changes to the White House.
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India to join Bondi Beach attack probe, focus on Sajid Akram’s Hyderabad link and India visits: Report
The team will examine attacker Sajid Akram’s Indian passport, past visits to India and possible radicalisation links while coordinating closely with Australian authorities.
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Trump praises Indian-American attorney Harmeet Dhillon, says ‘she sues the a** off of anybody who’s anti-semitic’
Trump praises Indian-American attorney Harmeet Dhillon for her hardline legal action against anti-Semitism, as the civil rights chief also flags alleged discrimination against Americans in H-1B-only hiring.
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Bondi Beach hero Ahmed Al Ahmed: How a Syrian military past helped him tackle the shooter
Ahmed Al Ahmed, a 43-year-old Syrian-born Australian, saved lives during the Bondi Beach shooting by wresting a weapon from a gunman, sustaining gunshot wounds himself, and earning international praise for his extraordinary courage.
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Threat to India is imminent: Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed warns of Islamist rise in Bangladesh
Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, says barring major parties from February elections undermines democracy and warns of Islamist empowerment and cross-border security risks.
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Trump’s H-1B visa crackdown: Why the $100,000 fee will hit TCS and Infosys the hardest
A proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas under the Trump administration is expected to sharply impact Indian IT giants TCS, Infosys and Cognizant, potentially reducing visa demand and accelerating offshore hiring.
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Trump claims US has ‘strongest border ever’, says ‘zero illegal aliens allowed’, repeats eight-war claim
In a national address, Donald Trump claimed the US now has its strongest-ever border with “zero illegal aliens allowed,” repeated his assertion of settling eight wars, and announced a one-time $1,776 payment for US soldiers.
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Putin calls European leaders ‘little pigs’, warns Russia will seize more Ukrainian territory
Vladimir Putin said Moscow would expand its military campaign in Ukraine unless Kyiv and its Western allies engage with US-backed peace talks, as tensions with Europe intensify.
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Why Europe’s unprecedented plan to use frozen Russian assets is so controversial
The European Union is weighing whether to use frozen Russian central bank assets to finance Ukraine, exposing legal, financial and geopolitical rifts as Belgium and others warn of risks.
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FBI deputy director Dan Bongino to resign after clashes over Epstein files
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino will resign next month, ending a short, controversial tenure marked by clashes over the Epstein files and tensions between his law-enforcement role and past podcast claims.
