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PoK erupts: Thousands demand 'azadi' from Pakistan’s grip as largest protests in years shake Rawalakot
Protesters, including children, women, and the elderly, marched through the streets waving flags and chanting ‘Azaadi’ (freedom) from the Pakistan Army and Islamabad’s administration.
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'Better to be recalcitrant than...': Shashi Tharoor responds to US criticism of India in trade talks
The row comes amid escalating trade tensions, with US President Donald Trump announcing tariffs totalling 50 per cent on India.
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Independence Day speech or damage control? What Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif said about India and May conflict in his address
Sharif echoed Asim Munir’s rhetoric, invoking the two-nation theory to reiterate his government’s long-held position that Hindus and Muslims are inherently different and cannot coexist within one nation.
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Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif labels border clashes with India as ‘historic victory,’ invokes 'two-nation' theory
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Intel, funding and military support: CIA eyes return to Pakistan as US pledges 'counterterrorism' support
The US has pledged full support to Pakistan in its fight against terror groups, despite Islamabad’s long-standing failures to rein in terrorism on its soil.
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Delete old emails to save water? UK’s unusual strategy amid worst drought in decades
In an unexpected move, the UK government says deleting old emails could help save water, revealing a surprising link between digital clutter and the nation’s deepening drought crisis.
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Pakistan announces new rocket force after Operation Sindoor: 'Obvious that it's meant for India'
Sharif said the new force will be equipped with modern technology and prove to be a milestone in strengthening the combat capability of Pakistan's army.
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Oman introduces flexible residency cards for foreigners, extends Omani ID validity to 10 years - All you need to know
Oman has introduced flexible foreign resident cards with 1–3 year validity options and extended Omani ID cards to 10 years, aiming to streamline renewals and benefit its large expatriate community.
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‘Epstein introduced Melania to Trump’: US First Lady issues $1B defamation notice to Hunter Biden, calls his claims ‘false and defamatory’
First Lady Melania Trump has issued a $1 billion legal notice to Hunter Biden, demanding a retraction and apology for his allegations linking her introduction to Donald Trump with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Marco Rubio congratulates Pakistan on Independence Day, 'appreciates engagement on counterterrorism’
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Trump to seek 'long-term' federal control over Washington, D.C. Police Department
President Trump plans to seek a long-term extension of federal control over Washington, D.C.'s police, citing a "criminal emergency" and rising crime in the capital.
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Trump warns Putin of 'severe consequences' if Russia doesn't stop war with Ukraine after Alaska summit
Answering a reporter's question at the Kennedy Centre on Wednesday, Trump stated that Russia will face actions if it does not agree for a halt to the war after his meeting with Putin in Alaska.
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Karachi: Three killed, over 60 injured in celebratory firing on Pakistan's Independence day
A senior citizen, an 8-year-old girl, and one other person were killed in Karachi as "reckless" aerial firing marred Independence Day celebrations, injuring over 60 others.
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Trump, Putin to meet for first time in 5 years: Why talks are happening in Alaska, not Washington or Moscow
Anchorage’s Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, formed by merging Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson, is home to advanced fighter jets like the F-22 Raptor and is a longstanding Cold War–era strategic US defence installation.
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'Scared to go outside...': Indian man decides to leave Ireland after violent attack, says community scared amid assaults
The Irish police said they are investigating the incident, which is the latest in a series of violent assaults targeting members of the Indian community.
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Trump says he wants three-way meeting with Putin, Zelensky if Alaska summit 'goes okay'
Trump is due to sit down with Putin in Anchorage on Friday, the first meeting between the Russian leader and a sitting US president since 2021.
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'PM Modi should nominate him for Nobel twice': Ex-US NSA John Bolton criticises Trump over India tariffs
While China also purchases Russian oil, John Bolton pointed out that Beijing faced no such tariffs or secondary sanctions.
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US State Dept sidesteps Asim Munir's nuclear threat made on American soil, says 'ask Pak govt'
India responded strongly to Munir’s remarks with a statement on August 11, saying that nuclear sabre-rattling is Pakistan’s “stock-in-trade.”
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'Putin cannot fool anyone': Zelensky calls for ceasefire or tougher sanctions on Russia ahead of Alaska summit
Trump will speak to his Russian counterpart about the Ukraine war on Friday in Alaska, the two presidents' first standalone summit since a 2018 meeting in Helsinki.
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Canada signals easier Express Entry rules: What's changing and how Indian applicants could benefit
The proposal, now live on the Canadian government’s website, is open for public feedback until September 3. If approved, the new categories would take effect in 2026.
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Russia imposes curbs on WhatsApp and Telegram, partially restricts calls 'to combat criminals'
Russia announced curbs on calls on the WhatsApp and Telegram messenger apps on Wednesday saying this was necessary to fight criminality, state media reported.
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From glamour to handcuffs: How a diamond pendant landed South Korea’s most powerful woman behind the bars
While the case spans years of alleged misconduct, one of the most high-profile accusations centres on the diamond pendant she wore to a NATO summit in 2022.
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After Trump's 50% tariffs, US Treasury Secretary says India 'recalcitrant in trade talks'
Bessent said the administration remains optimistic about wrapping up pending trade pacts, but acknowledged that talks with India have been challenging.
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‘This speed is insane’: Mystery streak across English sky leaves viewers baffled | WATCH
The footage, recorded by Andrew Clifton on August 2, shows a split-second flash of what appears to be a missile-like object under a cloudy sky.
