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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.
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Netanyahu orders talks for hostage release 'on terms acceptable to Israel'
Amid plans to mobilize 60,000 reservists for Gaza City, Netanyahu says defeating Hamas and freeing hostages must go “hand in hand,” drawing condemnation from Hamas.
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India, China to form two groups on border issue, says Chinese envoy
Chinese envoy Xu Feihong confirmed plans for new India-China border dialogue mechanisms and highlighted the significance of PM Modi's upcoming visit to Tianjin for the SCO Summit.
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Massive earthquake of magnitude 7.5 strikes Drake Passage between South America, Antarctica
The earthquake was earlier reported as of magnitude 8.0 but was later downgraded to 7.5 by the USGS.
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Trump eyes CHIPS Act funds for critical minerals, Lutnick set for bigger role
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick set to gain bigger role as White House seeks to curb China’s dominance.
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At least 18 dead in two Colombia attacks linked to FARC dissidents | Video
At least 18 people were killed in two separate attacks in Colombia, including a car bombing near a military air base and a helicopter shootdown, both blamed on FARC dissidents.
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Trump hails law enforcement’s 'incredible' work, says 'everybody feels safe' during Washington, D.C. visit
During a high-profile visit to Washington, D.C., President Trump applauded law enforcement for reducing crime, while promising to revamp public spaces and “make the capital perfect.”
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Peter Navarro says India doesn’t need Russian oil, warns secondary tariffs are coming
Navarro says India is “laundromat for the Kremlin” and is perpetuating the war. He also slammed India for 'cosying up to Xi Jinping' while accusing the country of levying 'maharaja tariffs'
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'Leaving India hanging out to dry...': Ex-US NSA slams 'aberrational president' Trump over tariffs on Delhi
Bolton said the India-US relationship is in “a very bad place” and cautioned that New Delhi could be nudged closer to Moscow and Beijing if the current trajectory continues.
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Illegal immigration in US hit record 14 million in 2023, far below Trump’s claims: Pew Research
Research shows surge from countries beyond Mexico, with India among top contributors
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India turns to Russia-led Eurasian bloc for FTA: How New Delhi is expanding trade beyond US and UK | Explained
Trade between India and the EAEU reached $69 billion in 2024, marking a 7 per cent rise over the previous year, according to India’s commerce ministry.
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China sounds alarm on terror wave in Balochistan, KP; demands tighter protection for its citizens and CPEC projects
Beijing’s core demand at the dialogue was the speedy completion of delayed CPEC ventures. It pressed Islamabad to provide “iron-clad” protection for its citizens and assets.
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Putin throws twist on Ukraine peace talks: Is Zelenskiy even authorised to sign a deal?
After Trump-Putin Alaska summit, Lavrov casts doubt on Zelenskiy’s legitimacy as Europe scrambles for security guarantees.
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China pledges to 'continue safeguarding Pakistan', accelerates CPEC agenda as India watches closely
Beijing is once again doubling down on its “iron brother” even as Pakistan reels from internal instability, an economic crisis, and international isolation following its continued sponsorship of cross-border terror.
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Pakistan’s Bajaur boils over: 30 TTP militants killed as Army blows up mosque in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The target -- a mosque repurposed by the TTP -- underlines a grim reality: places of worship in Pakistan’s frontier regions continue to double as terror sanctuaries.
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Jaish plots PKR 3.9 billion fundraising to build 313 new 'markaz': How Masood Azhar is using digital wallets to evade FATF
Jaish-e-Mohammed's comeback plan reportedly includes opening 313 new camps, making it harder for Indian intelligence agencies to track their movements.
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‘We’ll see what happens’: Here's why Trump is stepping back from Ukraine peace talks
Trump has told aides that a trilateral summit involving himself, Putin, and Zelenskyy will only follow if the two leaders manage to hold a face-to-face discussion first.
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Iran stages first military drill after war with Israel, fires missiles in Gulf of Oman
‘Sustainable Power 1404’ exercise seen as show of strength amid tensions over nuclear program and looming UN sanctions threat.
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US to screen immigrants for ‘anti-Americanism’ in Visa and green card applications, sparking criticism
The US government has introduced new screening measures to assess immigrants for signs of ‘anti-Americanism’ in visa and green card applications, raising concerns over potential bias and stricter immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
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Russia launches one of the year's largest strikes on Ukraine: 574 drones, 40 missiles fired
Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on western Ukraine, striking U.S. electronics firm and killing at least one.
