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Donald Trump appoints 'great friend' Sergio Gor as US ambassador to India
Sergio Gor, a longtime Trump ally, has been appointed as the next U.S. Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia.
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Trump warns of ‘massive sanctions’ on Moscow, says he may ‘do nothing’ if Putin-Zelensky talks fail
US President Donald Trump said Friday he is "not happy" with Russia's latest attacks in Ukraine and again threatened Moscow with major economic retaliation.
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Trump says Chicago and New York next cities to be targeted in crime crackdown
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Chicago and New York would be the next major US cities to be targeted in a federal crackdown on crime.
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A guide to Nusuk Umrah: All about Saudi Arabia’s one-stop digital service for Hajj pilgrims
The launch of Nusuk Umrah is tied to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which seeks to make religious travel more efficient while strengthening the country’s role as a global religious and cultural hub.
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'I saw it on television': Trump says he was unaware of FBI raid on ex-US NSA John Bolton's home
Bolton served as Trump's adviser in his first term and later angered the administration with the publication of a highly critical book, "The Room Where it Happened."
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UN declares famine in Gaza, first ever in Middle East; Netanyahu rejects 'outright lie': What we know so far
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the UN-backed declaration that famine was present in parts of Gaza, calling the report "an outright lie".
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Trump ‘very angry’ as Ukraine strikes Russian pipeline supplying Hungary, Slovakia
Letter reveals US president’s fury as Hungarian PM demands EU action.
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Jerome Powell hints at rate cuts amid weak US job market, says 'impact of tariffs clearly visible on prices'
In a key Friday speech, Powell warned that risks of higher inflation and a weakening jobs market created a "challenging situation."
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Spain shuts Costa Blanca beaches after Blue Dragon sightings: What makes this ‘beautiful killer’ so dangerous?
The “most beautiful killer in the ocean” feeds on the Portuguese man o’ war and stores its venom in a more concentrated form, making it highly dangerous.
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The invisible glue: NYT report reveals why Trump tariffs can’t hurt this 'intangible' India-US bond
Beyond the turbulence in goods, there is another story quietly holding the economic relationship together: the trade in services.
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Russia’s Foreign Minister says ‘no agenda’ for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting, dimming hopes for Trump plan
Russia signals no urgency for one-on-one meeting while launching major strikes across Ukraine, hitting US firm.
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FBI raids home of former US NSA John Bolton who criticised Donald Trump over India tariffs
Bolton has been openly critical of Trump in recent months, particularly questioning the administration’s tariff strategy toward India.
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'It's Asim law in Pakistan': Imran Khan's sister slams Army chief on arrest of her two sons after ex-PM's bail
Sources told CNN-News18 that the attackers appeared to be in plain clothes but were wearing bulletproof jackets and moved in a coordinated manner, resembling trained military personnel.
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Key Pakistan airbase remains crippled 3 months after Op Sindoor strike; closure extended again
Pakistan has issued multiple NOTAMs extending the closure of the airbase that was struck hard by India during the intense four-day military conflict in May.
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Ex-Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested: The 'costly trip' that landed him in custody
Ranil Wickremesinghe has denied the charges. He insists that his wife paid her own expenses and that no government money was used for personal purposes.
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India-China trade through Lipulekh upsets Nepal: Why Delhi and Kathmandu remain at odds over this Himalayan Pass
Every few years, the issue of Lipulekh Pass returns to the forefront, as it has now with the resumption of India-China trade through the route.
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'Gates of hell will open': Israel issues warning to Hamas before Gaza city takeover
Israeli Defence Minister warns Gaza City could face destruction if Hamas fails to meet Israel’s demands, as military preparations for a major offensive intensify.
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SpaceX launches US Military’s secretive X-37B drone on mission | Watch
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has successfully launched the classified X-37B space drone, marking its eighth mission featuring advanced military experiments.
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Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested over alleged misuse of government funds
Ranil Wickremesinghe was taken into custody after being questioned about a September 2023 London trip for his wife’s university ceremony, amid allegations of misusing government funds.
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PTI alleges armed men abduct Imran Khan’s nephew, raid sister’s Lahore home
Armed men reportedly abducted Shahrez Khan from his Lahore residence in a late-night raid, escalating pressure on Imran Khan’s family amid ongoing political tensions.
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55 million US visa holders face scrutiny as Trump administration steps up immigration crackdown
The state department said all US visa holders, which can include tourists from many countries, are subject to “continuous vetting” to identify grounds for ineligibility – including overstays, threats to public safety, criminal activity or links to terrorism
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'Won’t say anything as long as you behave': JD Vance warned Zelenskyy before Oval Office meeting with Trump
JD Vance joked with Zelenskyy to “behave” ahead of his Oval Office meeting with Trump, highlighting the delicate dynamics in Ukraine-US relations.
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Putin outlines new peace terms for Ukraine, demands Donbas surrender and no NATO membership: Report
Putin demands full Donbas surrender, NATO exclusion, and no Western troops in Ukraine as part of new peace terms discussed with Trump.
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Mysterious Area 51: Secretive US Air Force RAT55 jet spotted, reviving Hangar 18 alien theories
Rare footage of the secretive US Air Force RAT55 jet at Area 51 reignites decades-old alien and UFO conspiracy theories.
