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Canada’s biggest gold heist: Ottawa seeks extradition of key accused from India | Inside Project 24K

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Canada’s biggest gold heist: Ottawa seeks extradition of key accused from India | Inside Project 24K

The extradition request comes as Canadian authorities continue to make progress in Project 24K, the long-running investigation into the high-value theft that shook the country’s aviation and cargo security systems.

How much will it cost US if Trump plans to aquire Greenland? 

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How much will it cost US if Trump plans to aquire Greenland? 

The US could face up to $700 billion to acquire Greenland as Trump explores purchase and military options, despite strong Danish and Greenlandic opposition.

US firms FedEx, Walmart face backlash for hiring Indian workers after Trump’s H-1B overhaul

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US firms FedEx, Walmart face backlash for hiring Indian workers after Trump’s H-1B overhaul

US companies employing Indian professionals, including FedEx and Walmart, are facing coordinated online harassment and boycott calls as anti-Indian sentiment surges following President Trump’s tightening of H-1B visa rules.

Iranian child warns Trump, vows to grow up and 'LEVEL' his 'country to the ground' | Watch

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Iranian child warns Trump, vows to grow up and 'LEVEL' his 'country to the ground' | Watch

A viral video of an Iranian child issuing a defiant message to the US has triggered polarised reactions online amid reports that over 12,000 people have been killed in ongoing nationwide protests in Iran.

EAM Jaishankar’s US visit in the works following talks with Marco Rubio

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EAM Jaishankar’s US visit in the works following talks with Marco Rubio

India and the US continue to advance stalled trade negotiations, with Jaishankar and Rubio coordinating next steps and Ambassador Gor announcing upcoming discussions.

Trump holds ‘productive’ call with Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez after Maduro’s capture

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Trump holds ‘productive’ call with Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez after Maduro’s capture

US President Donald Trump and Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez discussed oil, trade, and national security in a “long and productive” call following Maduro’s US custody.

Iran airspace shutdown hits IndiGo, Air India; flights rerouted, delays likely: what passengers need to know

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Iran airspace shutdown hits IndiGo, Air India; flights rerouted, delays likely: what passengers need to know

Iran temporarily closed airspace over Tehran as protests intensified and tensions with the US grew, forcing airlines including IndiGo and Air India to reroute flights and issue travel advisories.

Pakistan signs deal with Trump family-linked crypto firm for cross-border digital payments

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Pakistan signs deal with Trump family-linked crypto firm for cross-border digital payments

Pakistan has signed an MoU with a Trump family-linked crypto firm to explore the use of its USD1 stablecoin for cross-border digital payments, marking one of World Liberty Financial’s first sovereign partnerships.

Trump imposes 25% tariff on advanced AI chips, allows limited Nvidia sales to China

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Trump imposes 25% tariff on advanced AI chips, allows limited Nvidia sales to China

Citing national security risks, the Trump administration has imposed targeted tariffs on advanced AI chips while permitting restricted Nvidia exports to China and signalling broader semiconductor duties ahead.

Trump cites national security in Greenland push, warns Russia & China could move in

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Trump cites national security in Greenland push, warns Russia & China could move in

Trump described US ties with Denmark as “very good,” noting the country’s centuries-long governance of Greenland, and expressed confidence that “something will work out”

Iranian TV uses Trump assassination attempt image: ‘This time it won’t miss’

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Iranian TV uses Trump assassination attempt image: ‘This time it won’t miss’

The airing is seen as one of Tehran’s most explicit threats yet, coming amid reports that Trump is weighing military strikes against Iran

Canadian police link Bishnoi gang to New Delhi: ‘Acting on behalf of Indian govt’

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Canadian police link Bishnoi gang to New Delhi: ‘Acting on behalf of Indian govt’

The report, accessed by Vancouver-based Global News, claimed the gang had links to the Indian government

Amid attacks on Hindus, Bangladesh envoy to India wishes community happy Makar Sankranti

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Amid attacks on Hindus, Bangladesh envoy to India wishes community happy Makar Sankranti

Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah wished Hindus in India and Bangladesh a happy Makar Sankranti, sharing festive photos on X, amid growing concerns over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.

'Our American colleagues look unreliable,' Lavrov says as Russia stands by Iran

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'Our American colleagues look unreliable,' Lavrov says as Russia stands by Iran

Russia will continue cooperating with Iran despite US threats of military action and sanctions, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, accusing Washington of undermining international stability and eroding its own credibility.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif confirms several countries ‘actively’ engaged in talks to acquire its fighter jets

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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif confirms several countries ‘actively’ engaged in talks to acquire its fighter jets

Shehbaz's remarks came a day after minister for defence production Raza Hayat Haraj told BBC Urdu in an interview that several countries were interested in buying JF-17 Thunder

Ford suspends worker who heckled Trump during Michigan plant visit

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Ford suspends worker who heckled Trump during Michigan plant visit

Ford suspended a Michigan factory worker after he heckled President Donald Trump during a plant visit, sparking debate over workplace speech, corporate discipline, and political expression during high-profile events.

US Supreme Court holds off on decision over Trump tariffs

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US Supreme Court holds off on decision over Trump tariffs

Supreme Court issues three rulings, Trump tariffs case remains undecided.

US set to pause visas for 75 countries from Jan 21, including Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil

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US set to pause visas for 75 countries from Jan 21, including Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil

The US State Department will pause visa processing for 75 countries from Jan. 21, tightening public charge screening to bar applicants likely to rely on benefits.

US net migration drops by up to 295,000 in 2025, may affect Indians

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US net migration drops by up to 295,000 in 2025, may affect Indians

The US recorded negative net migration in 2025 for the first time in decades, with up to 295,000 fewer arrivals, affecting Indian students, workers, and sectors reliant on immigrant communities.

JD Vance’s Secret Service agent placed on leave after sharing sensitive details with ‘romantic interest’

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JD Vance’s Secret Service agent placed on leave after sharing sensitive details with ‘romantic interest’

A Secret Service agent assigned to JD Vance was placed on leave after allegedly sharing sensitive security information with a person he believed was a “romantic interest”, later identified as an undercover journalist.

Pakistani police armoured vehicle hit in IED attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, seven killed | Video

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Pakistani police armoured vehicle hit in IED attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, seven killed | Video

The footage shows members of a special unit linked to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) planting and detonating an improvised explosive device as the vehicle was on routine patrol on Monday.

Pakistan grooming gang in UK: 200 Sikhs storm Hounslow flat to rescue abducted, gang-raped teen

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Pakistan grooming gang in UK: 200 Sikhs storm Hounslow flat to rescue abducted, gang-raped teen

Outrage erupted in Hounslow after a 15-year-old Sikh girl was rescued from a grooming gang. The abduction and gang rape have reignited demands for justice against systematic, ethnically targeted exploitation.

Iran unrest and Trump’s warning: Will the US strike, how will Tehran retaliate and can the regime survive?

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Iran unrest and Trump’s warning: Will the US strike, how will Tehran retaliate and can the regime survive?

Iran faces escalating protests as Donald Trump signals possible US action, prompting threats of Iranian retaliation, doubts over regime change, debate over Reza Pahlavi’s role, and fears of regional and global escalation.

Trump tariffs on trial with $150 billion at stake: How US Supreme Court could decide? Three possible outcomes explained

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Trump tariffs on trial with $150 billion at stake: How US Supreme Court could decide? Three possible outcomes explained

The court is examining whether Trump overstepped his powers by using the IEEPA to impose tariffs. Lower courts have already ruled that many of these tariffs were illegal.

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