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Russian bombers enter Alaskan air defence zone as Moscow steps up provocations in Europe

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Russian bombers enter Alaskan air defence zone as Moscow steps up provocations in Europe

Norad said it scrambled F-16 fighters, E-3 airborne early warning and control aircraft and KC-135 tankers to track and identify the Russian planes.

Xi Jinping pledges 7-10% emissions cut by 2035, takes swipe at US on climate goals

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Xi Jinping pledges 7-10% emissions cut by 2035, takes swipe at US on climate goals

Xi Jinping pledges 7-10 percent emissions cut by 2035, criticises US stance, and calls for fairer climate action as China ramps up green energy investments.

Rust on the Moon? Scientists puzzled why Hematite is forming and Earth’s surprising role

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Rust on the Moon? Scientists puzzled why Hematite is forming and Earth’s surprising role

The Moon has, for long, been seen as a dry and almost lifeless world. However, a new discovery has left scientists both surprised and confused.

US sanctions two Indians, online pharmacy for supplying fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills

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US sanctions two Indians, online pharmacy for supplying fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills

US sanctions two Indian nationals and an India-based pharmacy for supplying fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills, exposing India’s role in the global opioid trade.

Zelenskyy warns of drone-fuelled arms race as Trump abruptly backs Ukraine victory

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Zelenskyy warns of drone-fuelled arms race as Trump abruptly backs Ukraine victory

The Ukrainian president cautions that new drone technology could fuel a global arms race, even as Trump’s reversal on Kyiv’s chances of victory left Ukrainians both hopeful and sceptical.

Why Trump suddenly says Ukraine can win—and what’s behind the shift

WORLD

Why Trump suddenly says Ukraine can win—and what’s behind the shift

Why a headline shift at the UN may signal disengagement more than escalation.

Why Trump sounds different in public and private at UN

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Why Trump sounds different in public and private at UN

At the United Nations General Assembly, world leaders saw two very different Donald Trumps—one lashing out in public and another striking a conciliatory tone in private.

Inside the White House scramble to contain the Epstein fallout

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Inside the White House scramble to contain the Epstein fallout

How mixed messages, internal rifts, and clumsy disclosures turned a manageable story into a summer-long political crisis.

AI school safety tool sparks backlash after flagging art as porn and deleting emails

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AI school safety tool sparks backlash after flagging art as porn and deleting emails

Students say constant monitoring chills creativity and expression, while schools defend it as a life-saving safeguard.

Screenshots, disguise and a knife: Chilling details of how Indian-origin Varun killed a child sex offender in US

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Screenshots, disguise and a knife: Chilling details of how Indian-origin Varun killed a child sex offender in US

Police say Suresh used California’s Megan’s Law database to locate Brimmer, who had previously served nine years in prison for child sexual assault in 1995.

Trade deal key to easing India-US tensions, Trump's Pak outreach concern for New Delhi: Michael Kugelman

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Trade deal key to easing India-US tensions, Trump's Pak outreach concern for New Delhi: Michael Kugelman

Kugelman pointed to Washington’s decision to sharply raise H-1B visa fees, calling it a blow to one of the most enduring bonds between the two countries.

‘Failed Democrat Parenting’: Joshua Jahn’s mother breaks down, old anti-gun posts go viral amid Dallas ICE shooting

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‘Failed Democrat Parenting’: Joshua Jahn’s mother breaks down, old anti-gun posts go viral amid Dallas ICE shooting

Joshua Jahn’s mother breaks down in tears during a press call, while her resurfaced anti-gun posts spark controversy after the Dallas ICE shooting.

White House unveils 'Presidential walk of fame' featuring autopen for Biden | Watch

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White House unveils 'Presidential walk of fame' featuring autopen for Biden | Watch

Instead of a traditional portrait, President Joe Biden is represented by a photo of an autopen, drawing attention amid Trump’s ongoing criticism of his predecessor.

Trump calls former VP Kamala Harris ‘dumb as a rock’ over 2024 ‘closest election’ remark

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Trump calls former VP Kamala Harris ‘dumb as a rock’ over 2024 ‘closest election’ remark

President Trump blasted Kamala Harris for calling the 2024 race the “closest” of the century, insisting he won in a “landslide” and expects an apology.

Trump demands investigation into UN 'triple sabotage' after escalator, teleprompter, and audio glitches

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Trump demands investigation into UN 'triple sabotage' after escalator, teleprompter, and audio glitches

President Donald Trump demanded a UN probe into what he called “triple sabotage” during his General Assembly visit, citing an escalator mishap, teleprompter failure, and audio outage.

‘Worst of the worst’: Trump condemns Dallas ICE shooting, blames ‘radical left’

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‘Worst of the worst’: Trump condemns Dallas ICE shooting, blames ‘radical left’

US President Donald Trump called the Dallas ICE shooting “despicable,” warning that radical leftist attacks on law enforcement must be stopped.

'Stop the killing': Marco Rubio tells Russia as Trump backs Ukraine retaking territory

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'Stop the killing': Marco Rubio tells Russia as Trump backs Ukraine retaking territory

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Russia to end the “killing” in Ukraine as Trump signals Kyiv could reclaim lost territory.

China defends UN’s role amid Trump criticism, calls it 'irreplaceable' for global peace

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China defends UN’s role amid Trump criticism, calls it 'irreplaceable' for global peace

China reaffirmed its support for the United Nations, highlighting its “irreplaceable role” in safeguarding global peace and countering Trump’s critique of the world body.

Netanyahu says Israel will not recognize Palestinian state

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Netanyahu says Israel will not recognize Palestinian state

Who is Agastya Goel? Indian-origin teen photographed with Trump after US Physics olympiad win

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Who is Agastya Goel? Indian-origin teen photographed with Trump after US Physics olympiad win

Seventeen-year-old Agastya Goel, an Indian-origin prodigy from California, helped the US Physics Team achieve a historic sweep of five gold medals at the 2025 International Physics Olympiad.

‘Racist, sexist and Islamophobic’: London Mayor Sadiq Khan slams Trump over UNGA remarks

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‘Racist, sexist and Islamophobic’: London Mayor Sadiq Khan slams Trump over UNGA remarks

Khan slammed US President Donald Trump for targeting him and London in his UNGA speech, defending the city as liberal, multicultural, and successful.

Trump meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif at UNGA; interaction lasts just 36 seconds | Watch

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Trump meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif at UNGA; interaction lasts just 36 seconds | Watch

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif met US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UNGA in New York, with visuals showing the interaction lasted just 36 seconds.

Who is Joshua Jahn? Full details on Dallas ICE facility shooting suspect

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Who is Joshua Jahn? Full details on Dallas ICE facility shooting suspect

Joshua Jahn, 29, has been identified as the gunman in the Dallas ICE facility shooting, which left one dead and two injured before he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Shehbaz and Asim Munir to meet Trump today: What Pakistan hopes to achieve and why India will be watching closely

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Shehbaz and Asim Munir to meet Trump today: What Pakistan hopes to achieve and why India will be watching closely

For India, the event is not merely symbolic. It may set the tone for how the US treats Islamabad’s longstanding transgressions and how it balances its interests in the region.

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