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Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif scraps PM immunity clause amid protest over military-backed 27th Amendment
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday directed the withdrawal of a proposed amendment granting immunity to the premier, saying an elected leader must remain “fully accountable before the law and the people.”
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Trump vows $2,000 ‘tariff dividend’ for Americans, says US economy ‘richest and most respected’
President Donald Trump announced plans to distribute at least $2,000 to Americans from tariff revenues, claiming his trade policies have made the US wealthier and stronger despite rising inflation concerns.
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Trump says deal to end record 40-day US government shutdown ‘very close to ending’
President Donald Trump signalled optimism that the 40-day government shutdown may soon end, as Senate leaders said a bipartisan deal to reopen the government is “coming together.”
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Senate leaders close to agreement to reopen US government after 40 days
After 40 days of deadlock, Senate Democrats and Republicans appear close to a bipartisan agreement to reopen the government, with a short-term funding bill expected to reach President Trump for approval soon.
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Kremlin dismisses claims Putin ordered nuclear test following Trump comments
The Kremlin reiterated that President Vladimir Putin has not ordered any nuclear tests and that Russia remains committed to its moratorium, but warned it would be forced to act if the United States restarts testing after a three-decade pause.
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Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes off Japan coast, tsunami advisory issued for Iwate
A powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan, prompting a tsunami warning and urging residents to stay away from coastal areas.
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Hafiz Saeed’s aide spotted in Bangladesh, reportedly planning new terror front against India
Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed has sent close associate Ibtisam Elahi Zaheer to Bangladesh to train local youth and potentially launch attacks targeting India.
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Pelosi to retire from US Congress, ending a four-decade run
Nancy Pelosi, 85, the first woman to serve as US House speaker, says she will not seek re-election and will retire at the end of her current term. Her decision closes an era that saw her steer landmark laws and shape Democratic strategy across multiple presidencies.
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Silicon Valley’s bet on ‘designer babies’: What’s happening, who’s behind it, and why it’s so contentious
A clear explainer on embryo editing startups, the money backing them, and the scientific and ethical risks.
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Trump appears to battle drowsiness in Oval Office event, sparking fitness questions
A detailed explainer on what the cameras captured, how the White House responded and why the moment has political consequences.
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Magnitude 5.4 earthquake shakes Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Top Indian gangsters Venkatesh Garg and Bhanu Rana nabbed in US and Georgia after global manhunt
Indian security agencies, with help from international counterparts, arrested most-wanted gangsters Venkatesh Garg and Bhanu Rana in Georgia and the US, marking a major breakthrough against global crime networks.
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'If a war breaks out…': Taliban warns Pakistan not to ‘test Afghanistan’s patience’ as peace talks fail
After the latest Afghanistan-Pakistan talks in Istanbul ended without progress, Kabul accused Islamabad of acting irresponsibly while warning it would defend its sovereignty against any aggression.
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Man opens fire on US Border Patrol agents during immigration raid in Chicago
A suspect driving a black Jeep fired at border patrol agents in Chicago’s Little Village during immigration operations, prompting clashes and protests in the area.
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Three deported in Canada’s crackdown on Punjabi business extortion
Canada targets foreign nationals linked to rising extortion and violence against Punjabi businesses in British Columbia.
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Snap freeze explained: What a six-week shutdown means for 41 million Americans
How a six-week shutdown froze SNAP for 41 million Americans—and what families are doing to eat in the meantime.
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Why Trump’s Supreme Court tariffs brief may have backfired
A key filing quotes the president’s own boasts about tariffs, raising a legal risk his lawyers tried to avoid
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‘No progress, no plan’: Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of 'irresponsible' stance as peace talks collapse in Istanbul
The third round of Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks ended without progress as both sides traded blame over tackling cross-border terrorism, with Islamabad demanding a written pledge from Kabul against TTP attacks.
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‘Big lie’: US and Israel accuse Iran of plot to kill Israeli envoy in Mexico; Tehran denies allegation
The US and Israel have accused Iran’s Revolutionary Guards of planning to kill Israel’s envoy to Mexico, a claim Tehran dismissed as a “big lie,” while Mexican authorities said they had received no information on the alleged plot.
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Trump slams New York Times over 'fake news' on China talks, says Xi agreed to soybean deals and tariff payments
Donald Trump blasted The New York Times for “spinning” his meeting with Xi Jinping, insisting the talks were a win for both the US and China.
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Trump orders DOJ probe into meat packers over soaring beef prices
President Donald Trump has asked the Justice Department to investigate major meat-packing firms for alleged price fixing and collusion, accusing foreign-owned companies of driving up beef costs and threatening US food security.
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Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
"Emergency power outages will be canceled after the situation in the energy system stabilises," Kyiv's energy minister said.
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'Total disgrace': Trump says no US government official will attend G20 summit in South Africa
Earlier in September, Trump had said that Vice President JD Vance would attend the G20 summit instead of him.
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Dues pile up, Qatar’s Al-Thani Group decides to walk away from Pakistan’s China-backed CPEC project
The potential exit of the Al-Thani Group marks another setback for CPEC, which has already seen slowing progress and multiple project cancellations due to Pakistan’s inability to meet its financial obligations
