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‘Never felt better in my life’: US President reacts to viral 'Trump is dead' trend

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‘Never felt better in my life’: US President reacts to viral 'Trump is dead' trend

Rumours about Trump’s health has been circulated widely on social media, with the hashtag #TrumpIsDead trending on X.

'Without tariffs, our country would be destroyed': Trump lashes out after court rules trade duties illegal

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'Without tariffs, our country would be destroyed': Trump lashes out after court rules trade duties illegal

The comments come just days after a federal appeals court dealt a significant blow to his trade agenda, ruling that most of the tariffs imposed by his administration were not legally authorized.

Barcelona’s flotilla of defiance: Can ships with aid and celebrities break Israel’s Gaza blockade?

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Barcelona’s flotilla of defiance: Can ships with aid and celebrities break Israel’s Gaza blockade?

A multinational convoy of activists, politicians, and celebrities is sailing from Barcelona toward Gaza with food and medicine, daring Israel’s navy and spotlighting a famine that aid groups say has already begun.

Pakistan’s breadbasket is drowning: Why Punjab flood is being called the worst in history

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Pakistan’s breadbasket is drowning: Why Punjab flood is being called the worst in history

With rivers at record highs and millions displaced, Punjab’s crisis is exposing how climate extremes and India-Pakistan water politics can collide to devastating effect.

Xi’s preferred Hongqi car assigned to PM Modi for SCO summit visit

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Xi’s preferred Hongqi car assigned to PM Modi for SCO summit visit

Prime Minister Modi is using President Xi Jinping’s favored Hongqi L5 during his two-day stay in Tianjin for the SCO Summit.

Trump debunks wild death rumors after being spotted golfing in Virginia | Watch

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Trump debunks wild death rumors after being spotted golfing in Virginia | Watch

Bizarre death rumors about President Trump were debunked after he was spotted golfing in Virginia, appearing relaxed alongside his granddaughter.

White House pushes to restore historic 'department of war' title for Pentagon

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White House pushes to restore historic 'department of war' title for Pentagon

The Trump administration is pushing to rename the Pentagon as the "Department of War," aiming to reflect a more offensive military posture and revive historic U.S. defense identity.

Trump’s rice demand stalls US-Japan trade talks, Tokyo cries foul over ‘domestic interference

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Trump’s rice demand stalls US-Japan trade talks, Tokyo cries foul over ‘domestic interference

Japan cancels top negotiator’s US trip after Washington links tariff deal to higher American rice imports

Russia’s largest drone-missile wave pounds Ukraine, Kyiv retaliates with refinery fires deep in Russia

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Russia’s largest drone-missile wave pounds Ukraine, Kyiv retaliates with refinery fires deep in Russia

Moscow fired 582 drones and missiles in one of the largest overnight barrages since peace talks began, while Ukraine hit back by torching two major Russian oil facilities.

Trump administration intensifies scrutiny of H-1B visa hiring practices amid growing backlash

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Trump administration intensifies scrutiny of H-1B visa hiring practices amid growing backlash

The DOJ, led by Harmeet Dhillon, is ramping up investigations into alleged discrimination against American workers in favor of H-1B visa holders.

‘Diplomatic embarrassment’: Trump cabinet tried to delay court ruling on US tariffs - Here’s what they told judges

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‘Diplomatic embarrassment’: Trump cabinet tried to delay court ruling on US tariffs - Here’s what they told judges

A US appeals court struck down Trump's global tariffs, despite last-minute warnings from his Cabinet about severe diplomatic fallout.

Netanyahu releases unseen October 7 Hamas attack footage, says 'won’t let it happen again'

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Netanyahu releases unseen October 7 Hamas attack footage, says 'won’t let it happen again'

PM Netanyahu unveiled unseen footage of the Hamas attack alongside Sabine Tassa, whose family was killed, urging the world to remember the horrors of October 7.

‘Ready for composite dialogue’: Pakistan reaches out to India after Op Sindoor strikes

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‘Ready for composite dialogue’: Pakistan reaches out to India after Op Sindoor strikes

‘Important for India, China to work together’: PM Modi amid tariff tensions with US 

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‘Important for India, China to work together’: PM Modi amid tariff tensions with US 

Amid rising global trade tensions, PM Modi emphasized the need for India and China to cooperate for global economic stability and peace.

‘Still in effect’: Trump defends tariffs after court rules he had ‘no power to impose’ them

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‘Still in effect’: Trump defends tariffs after court rules he had ‘no power to impose’ them

After a federal court deemed his tariff actions unlawful, Donald Trump insists all tariffs remain in effect and warns their removal would be a “disaster” for the U.S.

Abakkus gets SEBI nod to launch mutual fund business

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Abakkus gets SEBI nod to launch mutual fund business

Founded in 2018 by Sunil Singhania, the fund house has so far operated in the Portfolio Management Services (PMS) and Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) space, managing assets of about Rs 37,900 crore as of July 31, 2025.

Ukraine turns Moscow’s mines against it: How it blew up Russian bridges with $600 drones

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Ukraine turns Moscow’s mines against it: How it blew up Russian bridges with $600 drones

The strikes were carried out with small first-person-view drones costing as little as 600 to 725 dollars, according to the Ukrainian unit.

Houthi PM Ahmed al-Rahawi killed in Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Sanaa: Report

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Houthi PM Ahmed al-Rahawi killed in Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Sanaa: Report

The Israeli military said the strikes hit Houthi-controlled Sanaa on Thursday, days after the group launched missiles and drones in support of Palestinians.

Trump withdraws Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection extended by undisclosed Biden order

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Trump withdraws Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection extended by undisclosed Biden order

The administration terminated an extension approved by then-president Joe Biden for Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate whose customary six-month period of protection as ex-VP ended July 21.

Trump’s India tariffs could backfire, pushing New Delhi towards China: US expert Daniel Block

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Trump’s India tariffs could backfire, pushing New Delhi towards China: US expert Daniel Block

Block highlighted the fact that Washington initially encouraged India to buy Russian oil under price caps in order to stabilize global markets and help US allies in Europe.

Turkey cuts $7 bn trade with Israel, shuts airspace, tightens port checks in major escalation over Gaza war

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Turkey cuts $7 bn trade with Israel, shuts airspace, tightens port checks in major escalation over Gaza war

“All trade with Israel has been cut. Turkish ships will no longer call at Israeli ports, and Israeli planes will not be allowed to use Turkish airspace,” Fidan told reporters.

Alienating India 'a grave mistake', Trump has 'undone 25 years of diplomacy': The Economist criticises tariff blitz

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Alienating India 'a grave mistake', Trump has 'undone 25 years of diplomacy': The Economist criticises tariff blitz

The Economist notes that Trump “cannot have thought through how the world’s most populous country and fifth-largest economy would react.”

Reliance Foundation building 2,000-bed medical city in Mumbai: Nita Ambani

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Reliance Foundation building 2,000-bed medical city in Mumbai: Nita Ambani

The medical city will also house a college to nurture future generations of healthcare professionals, Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani has said

‘Floodwater brought dead bodies from India’: Pakistan minister’s outlandish claim amid flood crisis

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‘Floodwater brought dead bodies from India’: Pakistan minister’s outlandish claim amid flood crisis

Asif told reporters that India was to blame for the floods in Pakistan. He went further, saying that the floodwater carried dead bodies from across the border.

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