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How ‘El Señor Mencho’ rose to the top: America’s cocaine comeback and Mexico’s new cartel order
The Trump administration’s fentanyl crackdown reshaped the drug market — boosting cocaine demand and elevating Jalisco’s Nemesio “Mencho” Oseguera
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Putin greets PM Modi on 75th birthday, praises his ‘great Contribution’ to India-Russia relations
Putin greets PM Modi on his 75th birthday, praising his “enormous contribution” to strengthening India-Russia ties and hailing his global stature.
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'Life, leadership, and remarkable legacy': US Singer Mary Millben wishes PM Modi on birthday
Mary Millben greeted PM Modi on his 75th birthday with a special song, gratitude for his “remarkable legacy,” and lauded India-US relations built on “mutual respect and shared common ground.”
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'No food, no toilet': Woman alleges 56 Indians detained, treated ‘like cattle’ at Georgia border
A woman alleged that 56 Indians with valid visas were detained for hours at Georgia’s Sadakhlo border, “treated like cattle” and denied basic facilities.
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'A source of inspiration': How Putin, Meloni and other world leaders wished 'friend' PM Modi on 75th birthday
Global leaders and prominent figures, from Donald Trump to Bill Gates, extend heartfelt wishes to PM Modi on his 75th birthday, celebrating his leadership and international partnerships.
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‘Liar,’ ‘biggest fraud’: Inside FBI Director Kash Patel’s shouting match with Senate Democrats over Kirk and Epstein
FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with Senate Democrats in a heated hearing, defending his handling of the Charlie Kirk investigation and Epstein case amid shouting matches and accusations.
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Tyler Robinson allegedly confessed to killing Charlie Kirk in texts to trans partner: What the messages reveal
Tyler Robinson allegedly confessed to killing Charlie Kirk in text messages to his partner, though the messages have sparked online scepticism over their authenticity.
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Four arrested after Trump and Epstein images projected on Windsor Castle | Watch
UK police arrested four people for projecting images of US President Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle as Trump arrived for his state visit.
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Netanyahu defends Israeli strike in Qatar as 'justified' over Hamas ties
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said last week’s airstrike in Doha that killed six people was warranted, citing Qatar’s support for Hamas, as the Gulf state’s mediation role and alleged links to Israeli scandals draw scrutiny.
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Charlie Kirk killing: Suspect Tyler Robinson charged with aggravated murder, faces death penalty
Tyler Robinson, 22, has been charged with aggravated murder in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty if he is convicted.
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Trump praises 'friend' Modi in birthday call, thanks him for support on 'ending Russia-Ukraine war'
The cordial exchange comes after Trump last week hinted at a thaw in ties, which have been at their lowest point in over two decades due to tariff disputes and India’s purchase of Russian oil.
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PM Modi thanks 'friend' Trump for birthday greetings, backs US peace efforts in Ukraine
Trump’s comments signal a significant thaw in bilateral relations as ties between the two countries reeled under possibly the worst phase in over two decades amid tensions over tariffs and Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil.
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Tiger Lightning to Pacific Angel: Inside America’s expanding footprint in Bangladesh and what it signals for India
The increased US military activity in Bangladesh reflects a growing security partnership that may be aimed at countering China. Yet its location, scale and timing also make it a matter of concern for India.
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No credible information that Epstein trafficked young women to others: FBI chief Kash Patel
FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday that there was no "credible information" in law enforcement files that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein trafficked young women to other individuals.
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Pakistan pushes for Arab-Islamic NATO: Can it turn an anti-Israel bloc into military lever against India?
The Doha summit has revived the idea of a collective Muslim military force, and Pakistan has tried to place itself at the centre of it. While the proposal is still at an early stage and directed mainly at Israel, its implications for India are significant.
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Donald Trump announces TikTok deal with China, to speak to Xi Jinping on Friday
The deal was negotiated over two days of talks in Madrid between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng.
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North Korea bans ‘hamburger’ and ‘ice-cream’: Why Kim Jong Un is renaming common foods and entertainment
Tour guides at North Korea’s new Wonsan beach-side resort have reportedly been instructed to avoid English words popular in the West and in South Korea. Officials say the guides must use North Korean alternatives.
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China arms Pakistan as Zardari visits military complex: Why India needs to pay attention | Explainer
Zardari’s tour of AVIC is a stark reminder that while India seeks rapprochement with China, Beijing continues to arm Pakistan with cutting-edge military hardware, sending a clear signal about where its strategic priorities lie.
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Inside Trump’s second UK state visit: Why Windsor, not London, is the focus? Here's what's on agenda
Embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer, facing discontent from within his own party, is “hoping to wow” Trump with the spectacle. Security has been tightened around Windsor, where protests are expected to greet his arrival.
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'Tinder Swindler' arrested in Georgia: How Israel's Shimon Yehuda built a $10 million romance scam | Explained
This latest development comes years after Hayut was exposed for orchestrating a global romance scam that defrauded women of millions, a case that became the subject of Netflix’s hit 2022 documentary The Tinder Swindler.
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Asim Munir to join Trump-Shehbaz talks on Sep 25: Why Pakistan’s 'No. 1' will be on India's radar
Asim Munir, who rose rapidly through the ranks and now commands both the army and Pakistan’s vast intelligence apparatus, has become the real power centre in Islamabad.
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Why Trump is planning a federal crackdown on liberal groups after Charlie Kirk’s killing
The White House is framing political violence as a left-wing problem, raising fears of an assault on dissent.
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Why more college graduates are facing long-term unemployment
Automation, shifting industries, and political cuts are leaving even highly educated workers locked out of the job market.
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Why El Fasher is at the centre of Sudan’s humanitarian catastrophe
A siege by paramilitary forces has trapped 260,000 civilians in famine-like conditions, with hospitals destroyed and food reduced to animal feed.
