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Qatar begins coordination with Egypt, US on Trump’s Gaza peace plan after Hamas signals acceptance
Qatar has launched mediation efforts with Egypt and the US after Hamas signaled readiness to engage with President Trump’s Gaza peace plan, as the UN urged all sides to seize the opportunity to end the conflict.
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Trump says Hamas ready for 'lasting peace,' tells Israel to halt Gaza bombing
Trump says Hamas ready for “lasting peace” as group signals willingness to release hostages under his Gaza proposal.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prison in sex workers case
Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to four years and two months in prison and a $500,000 fine for transporting individuals across state lines for drug-fueled sexual encounters.
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Russian warships engage in aggressive Maneuvers near Danish naval forces, Denmark reports
Danish intelligence warns of heightened risk of accidental clashes after Russian warships aimed weapons at Danish ships and aircraft in the Baltic-North Sea straits.
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Hamas agrees to release all Israeli hostages under Trump’s Gaza peace plan
Hamas agrees to release all Israeli hostages under Trump’s Gaza peace plan as the U.S. pushes for a ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal.
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Sean “Diddy” Combs breaks down in tears as children plead for leniency at sentencing hearing
Sean “Diddy” Combs broke down in tears as his children pleaded for leniency during his sentencing hearing for transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution.
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US military kills four in strike on Venezuelan narco-trafficking vessel
Acting on President Trump’s orders, the US military conducted a lethal strike on a drug-smuggling boat off Venezuela, targeting suspected cartel members classified as “unlawful combatants.”
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Trump-Epstein statue reinstalled on National Mall days After removal | Watch
A 10-foot bronze statue of Donald Trump holding hands with Jeffrey Epstein, titled “Why Can’t We Be Friends?”, has returned to the National Mall after being removed for permit violations.
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July-August witness 50% drop in Indian students heading to US colleges: Trump’s visa rules to blame?
With India being the single largest source of international students for the US, this sudden dip threatens not just academic diversity but also the finances of American universities that depend heavily on global enrolments.
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French photojournalist Antoni Lallican killed by Russian drone strike in Ukraine’s Donbas
Veteran photojournalist Antoni Lallican, whose work chronicled the Ukraine war, was killed in a Russian drone attack in Donbas, marking the first journalist death by drone in the conflict.
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‘I died of FOMO’: Massachusetts woman’s self-written obituary goes viral after death
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‘America is special’: Indian graduate Ananya Joshi leaves US after failing to find job
Northwestern University graduate Ananya Joshi left the US after failing to secure work within her visa period, highlighting the challenges international students face in chasing the “American Dream.”
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Trump is creating new ‘war zones’ for US military: What his military push means at home and abroad
The White House has already claimed responsibility for strikes on what it said was a drug boat in Venezuela, alleging links to the Tren de Aragua cartel.
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Trade, tech and fugitives: What Modi and Starmer are likely to discuss as UK PM visits India | Explainer
Starmer’s presence in India signals that both nations are ready to deepen ties across economic, security and people-to-people domains.
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Trump posts AI clips targeting Democrats and flaunting ‘Trump 2028’, revives third-term buzz
The Trump Organisation began selling the "Trump 2028" cap months ago, fuelling speculation that he may be preparing for another run despite the constitutional two-term limit.
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Yunus dismisses anti-Hindu violence allegations in Bangladesh, blames India for 'fake news'
Yunus defended his government against accusations of religious persecution following the August 2024 revolution that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
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Russia unleashes biggest strike of the war on Ukraine’s gas facilities, crippling Naftogaz sites
Russia launched its largest strike of the war, firing 381 drones and 35 missiles at Ukraine’s Naftogaz facilities to disrupt heating and weaponize winter.
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'These 20 points not ours': What's behind Pakistan's retreat from Trump's Gaza peace plan
By initially backing a US plan that diverged from its own commitments and then scrambling to clarify its stance, Islamabad has exposed both internal political weakness and declining credibility among regional partners.
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Breast implants latest in Kim Jong-un’s strange list of bans: Why North Korea is expanding crackdowns
Perhaps the most shocking revelation came when it was reported that the Security Bureau had carried out physical examinations on other women suspected of undergoing breast surgery, leaving many in attendance horrified.
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Pakistan militarises Sir Creek, defies India’s warning: Increased troop deployment, airstrips and cantonments
Nearly 150 square kilometres of territory around Sir Creek is now under the direct control of the Pakistan Army. Civilians are barred from entering without explicit military clearance.
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Elon Musk reshares 'no such thing as colonisation’ post on British rule in India, sparks outrage
Musk not only liked the message but also shared it with a “thinking face” emoji, giving it a far wider reach.
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Two injured in Durango Walmart shooting, police confirm
Durango Police say the situation at Walmart on Camino Del Rio is contained, with no ongoing threat to the public.
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Sanae Takaichi could become Japan’s first female or youngest modern-era PM
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is set to choose a new president on Saturday, with conservative Sanae Takaichi and moderate Shinjiro Koizumi vying to lead amid a party crisis and sluggish economy.
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Calls for accountability over enforced disappearances in Pakistan intensify at UN side event
Activists from Pakistan and PoJK called on the UN to hold Islamabad accountable for enforced disappearances, torture, and extrajudicial abuses, emphasizing the urgent need to protect civilians and uphold human rights.
