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India fuelling Russian war machine, will 'substantially' raise tariffs within next 24 hours: Trump
These announcements by Trump are being seen as a pressure tactic to get New Delhi to agree to demands made by the US in the proposed trade agreement with India.
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Complete Gaza takeover soon? Israel Cabinet mulls big military move
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly leaning towards approving an expanded offensive that would place the entire Gaza Strip under military control.
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'Illegitimate': Kremlin backs India, slams Trump’s tariff threat over Russian oil deals
Trump has given Russia a deadline until Friday to show progress in peace talks with Kyiv, or face a new round of economic sanctions.
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‘People vs Asim Munir’: How anger is boiling over against Pakistan's most powerful man
From the streets of Lahore and Peshawar to the hills of PoK and Balochistan, there is growing unrest -- not just against the collapsing economy or increasing repression, but against the man many accuse of orchestrating it all.
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Imran Khan's PTI hits Pakistan streets for his release: Why ex-PM's sons are out of picture | A case of lost and expired cards
Imran Khan, 72, has been incarcerated since 2023 following convictions in multiple corruption cases that many observers have described as politically motivated.
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‘Enough is enough’: PTI to hold nationwide protests to mark 2 years of Imran Khan’s arrest
The PTI, on Monday, announced a slew of staggered protests. Large gatherings will likely be held across major cities, including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, and Swabi.
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Pakistan airbase struck by Indian missiles still 'offline'; closure now extended till August 15
Satellite images had revealed extensive structural damage to hangars and apron areas of the airbase, with debris strewn across the site.
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Who is Mathura Sridharan? Indian-origin lawyer named Ohio Solicitor General trolled over 'bindi'
Sridharan, currently Deputy Solicitor General, also heads Ohio’s Tenth Amendment Centre.
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Indian cab driver assaulted in Ireland in suspected hate crime, told to 'go back to your own country'
The incident adds to a string of recent attacks targeting the Indian community in Dublin. These assaults are occurring against the backdrop of rising anti-immigrant sentiment in Ireland.
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Stale hashtags, fake photos, foreign missions: How Pakistan is prepping for another Article 370 disinformation blitz
On August 5, 2025, Islamabad once again observes ‘Youm-e-Istehsal’ -- a day it invented to paint India as an occupier and whitewash its own dismal human rights record in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Balochistan.
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Trump warns of raising India tariffs 'substantially' over profiting from Russian oil
Trump last week labeled Russia and US ally India "dead economies," indicating that his threat to ramp up tariffs on New Delhi will now go ahead.
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Portal to the afterlife? Archaeologists discover mysterious 'pink door' in ancient Egyptian tomb
The pink granite, quarried from Aswan, was rare and typically reserved for royals or the extremely wealthy, emphasising the prince’s elite status.
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What are ‘Death Squads’? A deep dive into Asim Munir's bloody playbook in Balochistan
Locals, activists and international observers point to a chilling pattern of extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and targeted assassinations, allegedly carried out by shadowy “death squads” backed by the Pakistan Army and ISI.
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'Resign Asim Munir': Banner calling for Pak Army chief's resignation flies over Pakistan-Windies match | WATCH
In the midst of a high‑profile international fixture, a banner plane made a bold political statement that cast a global spotlight on internal Pakistani affairs.
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India’s Mars dream is taking shape in Ladakh: What ISRO’s HOPE project is really about
More than just a research initiative, HOPE signals India’s serious intent to join the elite group of nations preparing for deep-space human exploration.
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'Be very cautious with nuclear rhetoric': Russia urges caution after Trump orders nuclear submarine deployment
Medvedev, a senior figure in Russia’s security establishment and known for his hardline anti-Western stance, responded harshly to Trump’s warning.
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15 terror camps return in PoK in just 90 days: How ISI-backed groups are going smaller, smarter and deadlier
To evade mass casualties and evade surveillance, the terror groups are splitting large camps into smaller, mobile setups, housing about 20–25 terrorists per location.
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Russia’s ‘Satan 2’ missile can strike 'anywhere in the world': Why RS-28 Sarmat worries both US and China
With the US positioning two nuclear submarines near Russian waters, the Kremlin is responding in kind by amplifying the threat of a missile it claims can overcome any Western defence.
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8 Pakistani soldiers killed in Balochistan: Why the province is boiling again and what China has to do with it
In early July, 20 soldiers were killed in twin ambushes elsewhere in Balochistan, also involving disruption of communication systems and carefully coordinated strikes on convoys and posts.
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Ben Gvir’s Al-Aqsa prayer sparks outrage: Why Israel minister's visit to Islam’s third holiest site has escalated tensions
The move has drawn sharp rebukes from regional powers including Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, who accused Israel of inflaming religious tensions and violating long-standing agreements at one of the holiest and most sensitive sites in the region.
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What the rise of Omar Fateh and Zohran Mamdani reveals about the Democratic party’s internal struggle
Progressive candidates are shaking up mayoral races in New York and Minneapolis, challenging the party’s centrist leadership
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Trump’s tariffs are flooding the US Treasury—but at what cost?
As customs revenue soars, Washington may become addicted to an inefficient, regressive source of income.
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How Sykes-Picot, the Balfour Declaration and Colonial history shape today’s Israel-Palestine diplomacy
France and Britain invoke justice, but their past actions in the Middle East still cast long shadows
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Why Trump hit Switzerland with a 39% tariff—and what it means for trade and diplomacy
Bern thought it had a deal—then Trump struck back with one of the highest tariffs in the world, sparking outrage and economic anxiety in Switzerland.
