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With a 3:1 manpower advantage, 50,000 Russian troops close in on strategic Ukrainian city
The buildup follows Moscow’s consolidation of control over Ukraine-held areas in Russia’s Kursk region earlier this year, and reflects a deliberate effort to stretch Ukraine’s already strained defensive lines.
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Xi Jinping’s disappearance signals power shift in China: Why India must watch Beijing’s political flux closely
Xi’s disappearance is not an isolated event but part of a broader trend in which the CCP sidelines its own leaders to weaken their operational influence without formal removal.
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Terrifying video shows Boeing plane avoiding major tragedy in Indonesia: Watch
The terrifying incident, which was caught on camera, took place amid torrential rain and powerful winds. The video has gone viral across social media platforms.
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As H-1B gets tougher, Indians turn to O-1 and ‘Einstein Visas’ for US entry: Eligibility, cost and how they work
While these visas require more evidence of distinction than the H-1B, they are not subject to the same annual caps or employer constraints.
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US slashes remittance tax to 1%: Why this is good news for Indians sending money home
The latest version of the OBBBA, released this week, introduces several critical changes. Remittance tax has been lowered to 1 per cent, down from the initially proposed 5 per cent.
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Trump renews push for ceasefire in Gaza, but his 'resort plan' casts a shadow
The previous Israel-Hamas truce, reached in January, collapsed in March, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order the resumption of attacks on Gaza.
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Russia’s teenage spies: How Moscow is recruiting Ukrainian youth to target their own country
Kyiv accuses Kremlin of grooming vulnerable teens as espionage and sabotage agents amid surge in drone and missile strikes.
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Trump budget overhaul advances in Senate: Steep tax cuts, border spending, and safety net cuts define sweeping bill
Senate version of "One Big Beautiful Bill" would remake US immigration, tax, and welfare policy and reduce climate and education programmes.
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US Senate bill could strip health coverage from 11.8 million Americans, slash Medicaid by $1 trillion
New CBO report shows US Senate version makes deeper cuts than House bill, intensifying party divide and raising alarm in rural states.
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From private to public: Why US wants full access to social media accounts of visa applicants | Explained
Publicly accessible profiles increase vulnerability to doxxing, stalking and harassment, cyberbullying, identity theft, hacking, and even sexual exploitation, especially for minors.
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Trump's use of 18th-century law to remove Venezuelans set for major legal showdown
US court to decide if mass expulsions under Alien Enemies Act are constitutional amid criticism over due process and rights.
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Did US strikes cripple Iran’s nuclear program? Intercepted intel sparks debate
The Washington Post has obtained intercepted communications between senior Iranian officials, in which they describe the recent U.S. military strikes on Iran’s nuclear program as less damaging than expected, according to four sources familiar with classified U.S. intelligence.
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Massive protests erupt across Bangladesh after Hindu woman’s rape in Cumilla; five arrested
Nationwide protests erupted in Bangladesh after the rape of a Hindu woman in Cumilla, sparking outrage and leading to the arrest of five accused, including a local politician.
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Idaho shooting: 2 firefighters killed in sniper ambush, police radio reveals chilling details
A lone gunman allegedly set a fire to ambush firefighters in Idaho, killing two and injuring one before being found dead near the scene.
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US strikes fell short, Iran can spin uranium enrichment within months, says IAEA chief
According to Grossi, the June 22 U.S. strikes inflicted “severe” but not “total” damage to Iran’s nuclear facilities and warned that “the capacities they have are there.”
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‘Enemies of God’: Iran’s top Cleric issues Fatwa against Trump and Netanyahu
Iranian Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi issues fatwa against Trump and Netanyahu, calling them “enemies of God” for threatening Iran’s leadership.
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Europe scorches under heatwave: Greece to Italy face record-breaking temperatures
Europe braces for an intense heatwave this weekend, with record temperatures, wildfires, and widespread alerts across multiple countries.
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Trump threatens to pressure CNN, NYT to reveal sources on Iran strike coverage
Trump criticizes CNN and NYT over Iran strike coverage, suggests reporters may be pressured to reveal sources.
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US bombs ‘went through’ Iran’s Fordow N-site ‘like butter’, says Trump in fresh claims
The US President singled out the strike on Fordow, Iran’s most fortified underground facility, saying the bunker-buster bomb used “went through it like butter,” leaving “just thousands of tons of rock” in its wake
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Trump calls Musk a 'wonderful guy' despite feud over Big Beautiful Bill
Trump praises Elon Musk as a “great guy” despite public feud and Musk’s sharp criticism of his economic bill.
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US Senator who opposed Trump's bill announces 'won't seek reelection'
Senator Thom Tillis announced he won’t seek reelection after opposing Trump’s tax plan, opening a key Senate seat in swing-state North Carolina.
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Israel Iran Ceasefire Updates: Iran demands end to US strikes before talks; CIA says attacks crippled nuclear site
Israel Iran Ceasefire updates: Iran urges U.S. to halt future strikes before nuclear talks, as CIA confirms major damage to key Iran.
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Pakistan's Asim Munir issues fresh threat to India, labels terrorism as ‘legitimate struggle’
Notably, this is not the first time Munir has made such inflammatory remarks and issued baseless allegations against India.
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477 drones, 60 missiles: Russia launches biggest aerial attack on Ukraine; six injured
Of the weapons launched, 249 were intercepted, while another 226 were likely neutralised through electronic warfare or were decoy drones, the air force said.
