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Trump repeats claim of mediating India-Pakistan ceasefire during Armenia-Azerbaijan peace pact signing

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Trump repeats claim of mediating India-Pakistan ceasefire during Armenia-Azerbaijan peace pact signing

Trump claims credit for defusing India-Pakistan tensions, but Indian officials assert the ceasefire was a unilateral decision following direct military talks.

White House considers inviting Zelensky to Alaska for possible trilateral talks with Trump and Putin: Report

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White House considers inviting Zelensky to Alaska for possible trilateral talks with Trump and Putin: Report

The White House is considering inviting Ukrainian President Zelensky to join Trump and Putin for a possible trilateral summit in Alaska on August 15.

Trump vows to ‘stop violent crime’ in D.C., announces major press conference for Monday

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Trump vows to ‘stop violent crime’ in D.C., announces major press conference for Monday

President Trump pledges to tackle violent crime in Washington, D.C., following the assault of DOGE member Edward Coristine, promising major action at a White House press conference.

Zelensky slams Putin for trying to ‘sell’ ceasefire and ‘legalise occupation,’ vows no second partition of Ukraine

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Zelensky slams Putin for trying to ‘sell’ ceasefire and ‘legalise occupation,’ vows no second partition of Ukraine

Zelensky accuses Putin of trying to "legalise the occupation" and "sell the cessation of killings at the highest possible price" as peace efforts intensify.

Why Alaska? Inside Trump and Putin’s high-stakes summit to end the Ukraine war

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Why Alaska? Inside Trump and Putin’s high-stakes summit to end the Ukraine war

Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska on August 15 for their first face-to-face talks of Trump’s second term, focusing on peace in Ukraine amid legal and geopolitical complexities.

‘Will not give land to occupier’: Zelenskyy rejects Trump-Putin Alaska summit, warns against ‘decisions without Ukraine’

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‘Will not give land to occupier’: Zelenskyy rejects Trump-Putin Alaska summit, warns against ‘decisions without Ukraine’

Zelenskyy rejects Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, warns peace cannot be achieved through “decisions without Ukraine.”

'Houston, we've a problem': Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander who turned failed Moon mission into a 'successful failure,' dies at 97

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'Houston, we've a problem': Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander who turned failed Moon mission into a 'successful failure,' dies at 97

Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell, who turned a near-disastrous moon mission into a legendary survival story, has died at 97, leaving a legacy of courage and resilience.

Ex-US NSA Bolton warns Trump’s India tariffs could be ‘enormous mistake’

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Ex-US NSA Bolton warns Trump’s India tariffs could be ‘enormous mistake’

Former NSA John Bolton warns Trump's harsh tariffs on India risk undoing decades of U.S. efforts to shift New Delhi away from Russia and China.

Comedian Jimmy Fallon trolls Trump’s tariff move on India, takes dig at Putin

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Comedian Jimmy Fallon trolls Trump’s tariff move on India, takes dig at Putin

Jimmy Fallon humorously targeted Trump’s tariffs on India, his Epstein controversy, upcoming Putin meeting, and poked fun at Sydney Sweeney’s controversial ad.

‘Swapping of territories’ may feature in Russia-Ukraine deal, says Trump ahead of his meeting with Putin

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‘Swapping of territories’ may feature in Russia-Ukraine deal, says Trump ahead of his meeting with Putin

Trump announced an August 15 summit with Putin in Alaska to discuss a potential Ukraine peace deal involving territorial exchanges.

Azerbaijan, Armenia back joint Nobel Peace prize nomination for Trump

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Azerbaijan, Armenia back joint Nobel Peace prize nomination for Trump

Azerbaijan and Armenia proposed a joint Nobel nomination for Trump after a peace accord, while India dismissed Pakistan's claims of U.S. mediation in its ceasefire.

Amid backlash, Netanyahu defends Gaza city plan: 'Not going to occupy, will free it from Hamas'

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Amid backlash, Netanyahu defends Gaza city plan: 'Not going to occupy, will free it from Hamas'

Israel’s plan to seize Gaza City has drawn sharp criticism worldwide, with Germany halting military exports and European allies urging a reconsideration of the intensified campaign.

JD Vance says US won’t recognize Palestinian State during his UK visit

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JD Vance says US won’t recognize Palestinian State during his UK visit

US Vice President JD Vance ruled out recognizing a Palestinian state, citing the absence of a functional government and diverging from the UK’s recent stance on Gaza.

Emory University shooting: Suspect and officer dead in Atlanta incident near CDC; no civilians injured

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Emory University shooting: Suspect and officer dead in Atlanta incident near CDC; no civilians injured

A suspected gunman and a police officer were killed in a shooting near Emory University and the CDC in Atlanta, with no civilian injuries reported.

Trump confirms August 15 meeting with Putin in Alaska to discuss Ukraine peace deal

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Trump confirms August 15 meeting with Putin in Alaska to discuss Ukraine peace deal

President Trump has confirmed a high-stakes meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war, potentially involving territorial compromises.

'The way Trump has spoken about PM Modi...': Former US official warns against 50% tariffs on India

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'The way Trump has spoken about PM Modi...': Former US official warns against 50% tariffs on India

Former US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell warned that the move could seriously damage one of Washington’s most vital partnerships.

Two giant asteroids to make ‘close approach’ to Earth today: Should we be worried?

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Two giant asteroids to make ‘close approach’ to Earth today: Should we be worried?

Both space rocks are big enough to cause serious regional damage if they were to hit, but they’ll instead sail past at millions of miles away.

China confirms PM Modi’s visit for SCO Summit in Tianjin on August 31, hopes for ‘solidarity and friendship’

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China confirms PM Modi’s visit for SCO Summit in Tianjin on August 31, hopes for ‘solidarity and friendship’

The visit, scheduled for August 31, will mark PM Modi’s first trip to China since the deadly clashes between Indian and Chinese troops in 2020.

Will paying Rs 17.5 lakh fast-track your US Green Card? Breaking down the Dignity Act of 2025

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Will paying Rs 17.5 lakh fast-track your US Green Card? Breaking down the Dignity Act of 2025

The Dignity Act of 2025 proposes to raise the per-country cap for green cards from the current 7% to 15% of the annual total for both employment and family-based categories.

Netanyahu says he will advise PM Modi on dealing with Trump, but 'in private'

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Netanyahu says he will advise PM Modi on dealing with Trump, but 'in private'

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his desire to visit India “soon” and reiterated Israel’s interest in launching direct flights between Tel Aviv and Bengaluru.

Who is Taylor Adam Lee? The US soldier accused of trying to trade tank secrets to Russia

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Who is Taylor Adam Lee? The US soldier accused of trying to trade tank secrets to Russia

A warrant for Lee’s arrest was filed in the El Paso federal court on Tuesday. He made his first appearance before a judge the next day.

Trump blew up at Netanyahu on call: What sparked the US President’s fury over Gaza starvation reports

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Trump blew up at Netanyahu on call: What sparked the US President’s fury over Gaza starvation reports

One former US official described the conversation as “a direct, mostly one-way conversation,” with Trump dominating the exchange.

Putin set to travel abroad for Trump meeting: Could ICC warrant lead to his arrest?

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Putin set to travel abroad for Trump meeting: Could ICC warrant lead to his arrest?

Putin may travel abroad for possible Trump meet despite facing ICC arrest warrant.

Marco Rubio claims US 'directly involved' in Indo-Pak ceasefire, calls Trump ‘President of peace’

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Marco Rubio claims US 'directly involved' in Indo-Pak ceasefire, calls Trump ‘President of peace’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed that President Trump played a key role in brokering peace between India and Pakistan, emphasizing America’s direct involvement in promoting regional stability.

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