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Trump demands Europe stop buying Russian oil, calls for tougher pressure on China over Ukraine

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Trump demands Europe stop buying Russian oil, calls for tougher pressure on China over Ukraine

In a call with European leaders and Ukraine’s Zelensky, Trump warned that oil purchases fund Russia’s war and pressed for stronger sanctions and action against China.

‘Trump-Modi friendship is over’: Ex-NSA John Bolton says US-India ties set back by decades

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‘Trump-Modi friendship is over’: Ex-NSA John Bolton says US-India ties set back by decades

Ex-NSA John Bolton says Trump’s fallout with Modi has set back US-India ties by decades, as tariffs push India’s trade burden to 50 percent.

Trump signs executive order to enforce US-Japan trade deal, slashes auto tariffs to 15%

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Trump signs executive order to enforce US-Japan trade deal, slashes auto tariffs to 15%

Trump implements US-Japan trade deal, cutting auto tariffs to 15% and securing $550 billion in investments while expanding US market access in key sectors.

US Futures steady as weak hiring data fuels Fed rate cut bets; Salesforce, ConocoPhillips in focus

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US Futures steady as weak hiring data fuels Fed rate cut bets; Salesforce, ConocoPhillips in focus

Pakistan scrambles to rebuild Nur Khan airbase hit by Operation Sindoor, new satellite imagery shows

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Pakistan scrambles to rebuild Nur Khan airbase hit by Operation Sindoor, new satellite imagery shows

Satellite images show major reconstruction work underway at Nur Khan Airbase near Rawalpindi, the same site where Indian missiles destroyed what analysts believe were high-value military assets.

China denies conspiring with Russia, North Korea against US, says parade ‘not directed at anyone’

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China denies conspiring with Russia, North Korea against US, says parade ‘not directed at anyone’

China defended its invite of Putin and Kim to the Victory Day parade, rejecting Trump’s claim of a plot against the US and calling criticism “ideologically biased.”

Trump urges US top court to uphold tariffs on India, cites Ukraine crisis and warns of 'economic catastrophe'

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Trump urges US top court to uphold tariffs on India, cites Ukraine crisis and warns of 'economic catastrophe'

Trump has imposed a 25 per cent tariff on India, citing the trade deficit, and an additional 25 per cent because of India’s refusal to comply with US pressure to end its oil trade with Russia.

Navi Mumbai biker’s KTM stolen in Nottingham; Alekari slams UK police, says 'no safety for tourists'

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Navi Mumbai biker’s KTM stolen in Nottingham; Alekari slams UK police, says 'no safety for tourists'

Yogesh Alekari’s solo world tour comes to a halt after his fully loaded bike, passport, and belongings are stolen, with UK police failing to respond.

Trump labels Epstein case a 'Democrat hoax,' urges focus on ending seven wars

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Trump labels Epstein case a 'Democrat hoax,' urges focus on ending seven wars

US President Donald Trump called renewed demands to release Jeffrey Epstein records a “Democrat hoax,” highlighting his achievements in office instead.

Trump family’s $5 billion crypto windfall and the dubious ties to Pakistan’s cash-strapped military | Explained

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Trump family’s $5 billion crypto windfall and the dubious ties to Pakistan’s cash-strapped military | Explained

The venture has signed a deal with Pakistan’s new crypto council at a time when Pakistan’s military is desperate for money. This mix of politics, private profit and global finance could have serious consequences.

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir may tighten grip on power: What happened during high-level huddle at Nawaz Sharif's house?

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Pakistan army chief Asim Munir may tighten grip on power: What happened during high-level huddle at Nawaz Sharif's house?

The new plan, if enforced, indicates how Munir is planning to tighten his grip on power and deepen his relationship with the Shehbaz Sharif government, which was installed to keep former PM Imran Khan away from power.

'No secret, I told him…': Putin reveals details of private limo conversation with PM Modi in China

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'No secret, I told him…': Putin reveals details of private limo conversation with PM Modi in China

Putin revealed that he briefed PM Modi on his Alaska talks with Trump during a private, hour-long limousine conversation at the SCO summit in China.

'Being prepared prevents conflict': Trump orders Pentagon to bolster military readiness as Russia, China grow closer

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'Being prepared prevents conflict': Trump orders Pentagon to bolster military readiness as Russia, China grow closer

Trump orders Pentagon to boost military readiness to deter Russia and China, says “being prepared prevents conflict.”

$1M luxury yacht sinks minutes after launch in Turkey, video goes viral

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$1M luxury yacht sinks minutes after launch in Turkey, video goes viral

Footage shows the 85-foot yacht Dolce Vento sinking on its maiden voyage off Zonguldak’s coast, forcing the owner and crew to jump overboard.

Lisbon’s iconic Gloria funicular derails: At least 15 killed, 18 others injured

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Lisbon’s iconic Gloria funicular derails: At least 15 killed, 18 others injured

Eyewitness footage shared online shows the severely damaged vehicle as emergency personnel work to pull victims from the wreckage.

‘Will suffer greatly’: Trump warns of ‘unbelievably poor’ US if Supreme Court strikes down tariffs, hints at unwinding trade deals

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‘Will suffer greatly’: Trump warns of ‘unbelievably poor’ US if Supreme Court strikes down tariffs, hints at unwinding trade deals

Trump warned the US could become “unbelievably poor again” if the Supreme Court strikes down his tariff powers, even suggesting trade deals with the EU, Japan, and South Korea may have to be “unwind.”

Bangladesh to open vault believed to hold Dariya-i-Noor: Is Kohinoor's sister diamond actually in Dhaka?

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Bangladesh to open vault believed to hold Dariya-i-Noor: Is Kohinoor's sister diamond actually in Dhaka?

With no confirmed sighting for decades, the move by Muhammad Yunus’s interim government has reignited hopes of finally unearthing the truth.

Warning shot or start of something bigger? Why US chose to destroy, not seize, a Venezuelan gang boat

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Warning shot or start of something bigger? Why US chose to destroy, not seize, a Venezuelan gang boat

The strike lands soon after Washington expanded its maritime presence off Venezuela, adding seven warships and a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, with more than 4,500 sailors and Marines.

'You cannot talk to India or China in that way': Putin warns US against punitive tone for New Delhi

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'You cannot talk to India or China in that way': Putin warns US against punitive tone for New Delhi

Putin warned the US against pressuring India and China with tariffs, declaring “the colonial era is over” and insisting that both nations deserve equal footing in global affairs.

'I don’t think he has a choice': Trump predicts Musk will rejoin Republican Party, calls him ‘80% genius, 20% problems’

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'I don’t think he has a choice': Trump predicts Musk will rejoin Republican Party, calls him ‘80% genius, 20% problems’

Trump downplayed his feud with Elon Musk, predicting the billionaire will return to the GOP while calling him “80% super genius” and “20% problems.”

Kim Jong-un’s aides seen ‘erasing DNA traces’ after meeting with Putin in Beijing | Watch

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Kim Jong-un’s aides seen ‘erasing DNA traces’ after meeting with Putin in Beijing | Watch

Kim Jong Un’s aides were seen scrubbing every trace of his meeting with Putin in Beijing, as reports say he even brought a personal toilet to prevent health details from leaking.

Lisbon cable car tragedy: Gloria Funicular derailment leaves 15 dead, dozens hurt | Watch

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Lisbon cable car tragedy: Gloria Funicular derailment leaves 15 dead, dozens hurt | Watch

At least 15 people were killed and 18 injured after Lisbon’s historic Glória funicular derailed, prompting a national investigation and condolences from Portugal’s president.

Trump calls China's 'victory' parade 'beautiful' but criticizes absence of US mention

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Trump calls China's 'victory' parade 'beautiful' but criticizes absence of US mention

US President Donald Trump praised China’s military parade as “very impressive” yet voiced displeasure that President Xi Jinping failed to acknowledge American support, while also suggesting Beijing, Moscow, and Pyongyang were aligning against Washington.

In China, Putin hails India as 'economic giant'; says multipolar world has no hegemon

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In China, Putin hails India as 'economic giant'; says multipolar world has no hegemon

Putin’s words also contrast with US President Donald Trump’s rhetoric about India. Trump has repeatedly disparaged the Indian economy as “dead”.

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