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From Abraham Accords to NATO dreams: Why Trump’s praise for Shehbaz-Munir on Gaza deal sets off alarms for India
Sharif and Munir’s sudden enthusiasm for peace is less about Gaza and more about securing financial lifelines and international clout at a time when Pakistan is isolated and bankrupt.
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First five, then six, now seven jets: Shehbaz Sharif keeps inventing victories India never lost
India’s clear evidence of damage inflicted on Pakistani airbases serves as a counterpoint to Sharif’s claims, highlighting the stark contrast between reality and rhetoric.
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Trump says Hamas has 'three or four days' to respond to Gaza peace deal, warns of 'very sad end'
Hamas said it was reviewing Trump's plan for Gaza, while Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli military would stay in most of the territory after he gave the US president his backing.
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Is 'trophy thief' Mohsin Naqvi a relative of Asim Munir? Social media exposes why he enjoys impunity in Pakistan
For many, the connection explains why Naqvi has managed to plant himself at the heart of Pakistan’s power nexus, straddling sports, politics and the security establishment, all while flaunting his hostility towards India at every possible stage.
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From 'Jai Shree Krishna' to 'Valhalla': Why FBI chief Kash Patel’s handshake with Asim Munir has upset Indians
Critics contrasted Patel’s proud Hindu identity with Munir’s history of inflammatory remarks. Munir has previously invoked the divisive Two-Nation Theory.
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Hamas weighs Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan; Qatar, Turkey join discussions
Qatar also confirmed that Hamas was reviewing the 20-point peace plan and said that a meeting with Hamas and Turkey on the same was scheduled to be held later today.
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Taliban pulls the plug: Why Afghanistan is facing internet blackout and how it's crushing women the most
Women who had turned to remote work and online learning after being shut out of public life are finding even that lifeline severed.
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What if the US government shuts down tonight? Here's what’s at stake, what services will stop, and who will be affected
If Congress cannot strike a deal, Americans could wake up tomorrow to a partial federal shutdown, leaving vital services strained and political tensions at their peak.
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Palestinian authority backs Trump’s Gaza peace plan, residents label it 'unrealistic'
Palestinian authority backs Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, while local residents call it “unrealistic” and fear continued suffering.
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UK PM Starmer backs Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, urges immediate action
Britain and the EU back Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan, emphasizing an end to hostilities and urgent humanitarian aid.
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'You don’t shut the government down': US gov shutdown would halt September jobs report, other data
US government shutdown looms as Trump and Democrats fail to reach funding deal, risking furloughs and delays in key economic data.
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US sanctions on India’s Chabahar port in Iran take effect
US sanctions on India’s Chabahar port project in Iran end a rare waiver, forcing New Delhi to weigh its regional strategy against American penalties.
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Arab, Muslim nations back Trump’s Gaza peace proposal, call for two-state solution
Foreign ministers of eight countries welcomed Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war, vowing constructive engagement for a deal ensuring aid, Israeli withdrawal, and a two-state solution.
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Indian high Commission condemns vandalism of Gandhi statue in London ahead of International day of nonviolence
The HCI calls the attack a “shameful act” on Gandhi’s legacy and is coordinating with authorities to restore the statue.
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Hamas receives White House 20-point Gaza peace proposal via Qatar and Egypt: Report
Hamas has reportedly received the White House's 20-point Gaza peace proposal via Qatar and Egypt.
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'If Hamas doesn’t accept, Israel will finish the job': Netanyahu backs Trump’s 20-point proposal
Israeli PM Netanyahu supports Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, warning Israel will act decisively if Hamas rejects it.
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Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan gets Netanyahu's conditional backing, Hamas faces hard choices
The US President said Hamas must agree to the 20 points he has proposed that include conditions it has already publicly rejected, or else he will give Israel a green-light to eliminate all of Hamas.
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Trump-Netanyahu meeting: US Prez says Israel to withdraw from Gaza 'in phases', Israeli PM backs peace plan | Top Updates
Gaza residents would not be forcibly displaced and President Donald Trump would head a transitional body under a peace plan released publicly Monday by the White House.
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Madagascar President dissolves government amid deadly youth protests over water and power cuts
Madagascar President Rajoelina dissolves government as deadly youth-led protests over water and power shortages leave at least 22 dead and over 100 injured.
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Trump unveils Gaza peace plan: No forced displacements, US Prez to chair transitional body
The proposal, which Trump has already shared with Arab leaders, was made public during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, although there was no immediate indication that Netanyahu had accepted it.
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Netanyahu pledged no further strikes in Qatar, US to help resolve 'mutual grievances': White House
Officials said both Qatar and Israel will collaborate with the United States to address “mutual grievances,” signaling Washington’s effort to mediate tensions in the region.
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Hamas rejects 'foreign entity' in Gaza as Trump meets Netanyahu on new peace plan
Hamas opposes foreign management of post-war Gaza, while US President Trump meets Israeli PM Netanyahu to push a new peace plan for the Israel-Gaza conflict.
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China asks US to officially oppose Taiwan independence ahead of Trump-Xi summit: Report
President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping are preparing to meet at a summit in South Korea, even as Washington has yet to sign a trade agreement with Taiwan despite four rounds of discussions.
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Taliban cuts fibre optic services, Afghanistan faces near-total internet blackout: Report
Afghanistan faces a near-total communications blackout after the Taliban suspended fibre optic services, crippling banking and trade.
