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‘Help is on its way’: Donald Trump freezes Iran talks, calls on protesters to ‘take over institutions’
Trump's remarks come amid intensified and violent protests in Iran over rising prices and economic hardship, which have entered their third week, drawing a heavy response from security forces.
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High salaries, citizenship, military contracts: How a Russian woman 'recruited' foreign men on Telegram for Ukraine war
A Russian woman recruiter allegedly used social media to lure hundreds of foreign men into Russia’s military, misleading them about roles and forcing many into frontline combat in Ukraine.
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Jamaat’s perception game involves military outreach after China courtship ahead of Bangladesh polls: Does India fear a Trojan Horse?
With less than thirty days to go before the election, the emerging Jamaat-China-military dynamic has become the most volatile element of Bangladesh’s political transition.
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From asset to liability? Why Lashkar-e-Taiba’s internal revolt raises alarms for Asim Munir and Pakistan’s deep state
Lashkar-e-Taiba is facing internal dissent as cadres question the Pakistan Army and ISI’s strategy. Growing discontent over fighting fellow Pakistanis and aligning with ISKP signals a possible dangerous split.
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Explained: How Germany’s new transit visa waiver will ease travel for Indians
Germany has waived the Schengen airport transit visa requirement for Indian citizens travelling via its airports to non-Schengen destinations, easing costs and delays following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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Is China really a threat in Greenland? How Trump's claims miss the reality | Explained
China’s military activity in the Arctic remains modest and is largely tied to cooperation with Russia, especially after Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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Canada: Gangster linked to Bishnoi gang claims shooting outside Brampton businessman’s home
Gangster Goldy Dhillon, linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, has claimed responsibility for a shooting outside Canadian businessman Jasvir Dhesi’s Brampton home, with the attack captured on video and widely circulated online.
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Zohran Mamdani’s new address is Gracie Mansion: The 200-year-old, $100 million home with a ‘ghost’
Overlooking the East River and steeped in history, the mansion is valued at around $100 million and comes with not just political significance but also a well-known piece of City Hall folklore involving a ghost.
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Missiles, militias and manpower: How strong is Iran’s military as US strike threats grow?
Iran has responded with defiant rhetoric, prompting a renewed focus on its military strength and whether it can credibly deter or retaliate against US action.
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12,000 deaths in Iran protests, opposition claims: Is a media blackout obscuring the truth?
Iran Protests: Independent verification of casualties remains extremely difficult because of tight restrictions on information inside Iran, including internet shutdowns and media controls.
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Iran allows limited overseas calls but keeps internet blackout amid deadly protests | Top Update
Iran has partially restored international mobile calls while keeping internet and messaging services blocked, as a UN official urges an end to violence against peaceful protesters and the death toll rises sharply.
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Russia vs Venezuela: Which oil source makes more sense for India? Comparing costs, risks and benefits | Explained
If sanctions ease and Venezuelan crude returns to global markets, India could once again have the option of tapping a source it once relied on heavily.
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Why New York City’s nurses walked out and how strike could hit patient care
Nearly 15,000 New York City nurses have gone on strike after contract talks collapsed, citing unsafe staffing, pay disputes, benefit cuts and rising workplace violence, prompting emergency measures and political intervention.
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Greenland as the 51st state? 'Annexation and statehood' bill lands in the US House amid Trump threats
A US Congressman has introduced a bill to annex Greenland and admit it as a state, backing President Donald Trump’s push to counter Russia and China in the Arctic.
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Did US commit act of 'perfidy' by painting a military jet as a civilian plane? Here's what laws of war say
While the Trump administration has labelled those targeted as narco-terrorists, it has not presented evidence to support the claims or publicly identified any of the individuals killed.
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Did US use a sonic weapon in Venezuela Operation? Here's what Havana Syndrome lawyer has to say
Zaid, an attorney who has testified before the US Congress on sonic weapons and their long-term effects, stressed that the viral narrative has no basis in the known facts of the Venezuela operation.
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Risky dementia drugs are still widely prescribed in US. Here is why that has not changed
Years after doctors were warned to be cautious, many Americans with dementia continue to receive medications that can worsen confusion, increase falls and raise the risk of serious harm.
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Fear grips Hindu voters as Bangladesh heads to elections, seek special security and separate booths
As Bangladesh moves toward elections, minority groups say the interim government’s failure to ensure basic safety has stripped the democratic process of credibility for a large section of its citizens.
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How Trump is trying to reshape the 2026 midterm elections before votes are cast
From redistricting pressure to tougher voter rules and attacks on voting machines, the White House is testing how far federal power can reach into elections run by states.
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Why the criminal inquiry into US Fed chair matters far beyond one person
A rare Justice Department probe into the US Federal Reserve chief is raising fears that political pressure is colliding with the independence meant to protect the US economy.
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'Bring this nightmare to an end' - US to Russia at UN on Ukraine
The U.N. Security Council warns that Russia has escalated attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leaving millions without heat, electricity, or water during a harsh winter freeze. U.N. officials say Russian strikes are disproportionately affecting children, the elderly, and vulnerable civilians, while the use of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile near Poland signals a dangerous escalation. Ukraine and its European allies condemn the strikes as deliberate attacks on civilians, while Russia insists it targets military infrastructure. The humanitarian crisis continues to deepen as temperatures plunge below minus 20°C, with citizens forced to melt snow for water and heat homes over candles.
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Is Donald Trump pushing America and the world toward a breaking point?
The early weeks of Trump’s second term point to a presidency willing to test limits at home and abroad, with consequences that may not be easy to contain.
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US strike using civilian-looking aircraft raises serious laws-of-war questions
Legal experts say disguising military aircraft as civilian planes could cross a red line under international humanitarian law.
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Karoline Leavitt Floats Greenland Joining the US, Sparks Global Geopolitical Debate
The White House has ignited a global debate after Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt suggested that Greenland could one day join the United States. Her remarks have triggered sharp international reactions, reviving long-standing discussions around sovereignty, Arctic security, and great-power competition in the region. Analysts say the comments could have serious implications for US foreign policy, NATO allies, and the future balance of power in the Arctic.
