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NYC mayor Eric Adams vows to stay in race, says he’s the only one who can defeat Mamdani

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NYC mayor Eric Adams vows to stay in race, says he’s the only one who can defeat Mamdani

Amid speculation about a Trump administration role, Adams reaffirmed his candidacy, declaring he alone can beat Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani.

‘Nobody has done what we did’: Trump reiterates claim US ended seven wars, including Russia-Ukraine

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‘Nobody has done what we did’: Trump reiterates claim US ended seven wars, including Russia-Ukraine

Trump said his administration halted seven conflicts in as many months, including the Russia-Ukraine war, describing some of them as decades-old disputes resolved within hours.

‘India’s tariffs cost US jobs’: Trump aide Navarro accuses New Delhi of 'feeding Russia’s war machine'

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‘India’s tariffs cost US jobs’: Trump aide Navarro accuses New Delhi of 'feeding Russia’s war machine'

White House adviser Peter Navarro accused India of profiting from Russian oil and tariffs that “cost Americans jobs,” claiming New Delhi is fuelling Moscow’s war economy.

Trump renames Pentagon the ‘department of war,’ calls move a return to tradition and strength

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Trump renames Pentagon the ‘department of war,’ calls move a return to tradition and strength

Marking his 200th executive order, Trump revived the department’s historic title last used in the 1940s, framing it as part of his administration’s “warrior ethos” campaign.

Trump to host 2026 G20 summit at his Florida Doral resort, reviving conflict of interest debate

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Trump to host 2026 G20 summit at his Florida Doral resort, reviving conflict of interest debate

Despite past backlash, president insists no profit will be made from foreign leaders staying at his Florida golf club.

'Very unfair': Trump slams $3.5 billion EU fine on Google, warns of retaliatory trade action

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'Very unfair': Trump slams $3.5 billion EU fine on Google, warns of retaliatory trade action

Trump blasted the EU’s $3.5 billion fine on Google as “unfair and discriminatory,” warning he may launch a Section 301 probe to shield American tech firms.

'Will always be friends with Modi': Trump calls India-US ties very special after 'lost to darkest China' remark

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'Will always be friends with Modi': Trump calls India-US ties very special after 'lost to darkest China' remark

Amid tariff tensions and disputes over Russian oil, Trump affirmed the strong bond with India, noting there is “nothing to worry about” despite occasional disagreements.

Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khanum hit with egg outside Adiala Jail, says 'koi baat nahi, jaane do' | WATCH

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Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khanum hit with egg outside Adiala Jail, says 'koi baat nahi, jaane do' | WATCH

The incident was caught on camera and the video is circulating widely on social media, showing Aleema reacting calmly but visibly shocked.

‘Elephant-Dragon’ was Xi’s phrase, ‘Bear’ came from media: Putin after Trump’s ‘lost India, Russia to China’ remark

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‘Elephant-Dragon’ was Xi’s phrase, ‘Bear’ came from media: Putin after Trump’s ‘lost India, Russia to China’ remark

Putin’s comments came as he discussed the future of the Russia-India-China (RIC) format, first proposed by Moscow in 1998 to strengthen coordination among the three countries on global issues.

'We decide who stays': How Pakistan's mass expulsion of Afghans is deepening Afghanistan’s disaster

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'We decide who stays': How Pakistan's mass expulsion of Afghans is deepening Afghanistan’s disaster

Rights groups say the crackdown is worsening the suffering of vulnerable families, many of whom have spent years or even their entire lives in Pakistan.

Trump asks supporters for $15 to 'get to heaven': Here's the story behind US President's afterlife campaign

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Trump asks supporters for $15 to 'get to heaven': Here's the story behind US President's afterlife campaign

The appeal comes amid an online storm over his health and even unfounded rumours of his death, which helped push the hashtag “Trump Is Dead” to trend on X.

Explained | Why India blocked Austrian economist Gunther Fehlinger-Jahn’s X account over his “dismantle India” post

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Explained | Why India blocked Austrian economist Gunther Fehlinger-Jahn’s X account over his “dismantle India” post

Fehlinger-Jahn has a track record of openly calling for the breakup of sovereign nations such as Russia and Brazil in line with his push to strengthen Western alliances.

India eyes a role in Malacca Straits Patrol: Why New Delhi plans to guard one of world’s busiest sea lanes

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India eyes a role in Malacca Straits Patrol: Why New Delhi plans to guard one of world’s busiest sea lanes

Roughly 60% of India’s seaborne trade and almost all of its LNG imports pass through the Malacca Strait. The route is also a choke point for Chinese shipping, which makes it strategically sensitive.

At Victory Day Parade, Xi Jinping rewrites World War II history, downplays Pearl Harbour and US aid

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At Victory Day Parade, Xi Jinping rewrites World War II history, downplays Pearl Harbour and US aid

The parade on Wednesday marked the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender on September 2, 1945, which ended the Second World War. China was one of the Allied nations fighting Germany, Japan and Italy.

'Looks like we've lost India, Russia to China': Trump shares photo of Modi, Xi and Putin; MEA says 'no comments'

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'Looks like we've lost India, Russia to China': Trump shares photo of Modi, Xi and Putin; MEA says 'no comments'

Trump's remark comes days after Xi hosted PM Modi and Putin at the SCO Summit in Tianjin where the three leaders displayed a show of unity, in a clear message to the Unied States amid the tariff war raged by the US President.

Meet China’s ‘Robot Wolves’: Will the four-legged combat drones replace soldiers on the battlefield?

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Meet China’s ‘Robot Wolves’: Will the four-legged combat drones replace soldiers on the battlefield?

Designed to work with human soldiers or operate on their own, the robots are part of a wider modernisation drive that also includes new missiles and drones.

From Cannabis crusader to PM: Anutin Charnvirakul’s long game pays off as he takes Thailand’s helm

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From Cannabis crusader to PM: Anutin Charnvirakul’s long game pays off as he takes Thailand’s helm

The 58-year-old's rise has been decades in the making, starting with his entry into politics with the Thai Rak Thai party founded by Paetongtarn's billionaire father, Thaksin Shinawatra.

Veteran Thai politician Anutin Charnvirakul wins vote to become country's next PM

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Veteran Thai politician Anutin Charnvirakul wins vote to become country's next PM

Anutin's elevation to office is set to be another major blow to the Shinawatra clan, which has been a mainstay of Thai politics for the past two decades.

Elon Musk says he 'was invited to White House' despite missing from official guest list

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Elon Musk says he 'was invited to White House' despite missing from official guest list

Musk says he was invited to a high-profile tech gathering with Trump and Silicon Valley leaders, but could not attend, hinting at a possible thaw in their strained relations.

China opposes 'constant dragging,' rejects Trump’s call for economic pressure over Ukraine

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China opposes 'constant dragging,' rejects Trump’s call for economic pressure over Ukraine

Beijing rejects Trump’s call for economic pressure, opposing efforts to link China to the Ukraine war.

Trump orders military to treat cartels as combatants—what that means for US law

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Trump orders military to treat cartels as combatants—what that means for US law

The US president’s order to treat cartels as wartime enemies pushes executive power into uncharted legal territory.

'Definitely a high-IQ group': Trump hosts Nadella, Pichai & other top tech CEOs at White House dinner | See pics

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'Definitely a high-IQ group': Trump hosts Nadella, Pichai & other top tech CEOs at White House dinner | See pics

US President Donald Trump hosted a high-profile gathering of tech leaders at the White House, calling them a “high-IQ group” leading a revolution in business.

RFK Jr. labels US ‘sickest country,’ faces Senate backlash over CDC reforms and vaccine policies

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RFK Jr. labels US ‘sickest country,’ faces Senate backlash over CDC reforms and vaccine policies

US Health Secretary RFK Jr. calls America “the sickest country,” defends CDC overhaul, and faces sharp criticism from senators over vaccine policies and firings.

Apple CEO pledges '$600 billion' as Trump questions US homecoming amid iPhone maker's India plans

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Apple CEO pledges '$600 billion' as Trump questions US homecoming amid iPhone maker's India plans

This comes months after Donald Trump told Tim Cook that he doesn't want Apple to build its products in India, taking a shot at the tech giant's move to diversify production away from China.

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