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UAE drops UK universities from scholarship list, JD Vance terms move ‘absolutely insane headline’
The move is aimed at shielding future diplomats, security officials, and elite students from exposure to what the UAE views as Islamist narratives during their formative academic years.
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Iran stages pro-regime rallies as Trump says Tehran sought talks amid deadly unrest | Top developments
Iran staged pro-government rallies in Tehran and other cities as President Donald Trump said Tehran sought talks, even while deadly protests, arrests and an internet blackout continue nationwide.
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Iran: Foreign minister Araghchi accuses West of ‘crocodile tears’ over protests, silence on Gaza
Iran accused the United States and its allies of hypocrisy over protests, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saying the unrest is under control as demonstrations continue and rights groups report hundreds killed.
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China opens channel with Jamaat-e-Islami ahead of Bangladesh polls: What’s driving Beijing and why India should be concerned
The outreach is also seen as a warning to Dhaka’s political establishment that China has alternative options and is prepared to work with multiple power centres.
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Iran: Amid unrest and pro‑government rallies, Araghchi says ‘situation has come under control’
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the situation has “come under control” amid nationwide protests, blaming armed elements and foreign interference, while pro-government rallies and diplomacy efforts continue amid rising casualties.
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Is Trump’s Greenland push threatening China’s Polar Silk Road?
China has criticised the United States over Greenland, warning Washington not to use other countries as a “pretext” and signalling concern that US moves could threaten its Arctic “Polar Silk Road” ambitions.
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Iran knocks out Elon Musk's Starlink with 'kill switch' as protests rage: Did China or Russia provide the technology?
With reports suggesting that more than 500 people have been killed and thousands arrested, the regime has moved aggressively to silence dissent by imposing sweeping internet restrictions.
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Pakistan: Six police officers killed in bomb attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
A roadside bomb hit a police vehicle in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing six officers during a routine patrol, as authorities condemned the attack and launched an investigation.
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Another Hindu death in Bangladesh: Singer dies in judicial custody after alleged medical neglect
Hindu death in Bangladesh: The family of the deceased has blamed the jail authorities for the alleged medical negligence, claiming that delayed treatment and insufficient facilities contributed to Chaki’s death.
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Nukes, jets and missiles: Why India is watching closely as Asim Munir's new 'defence doctrine' takes shape | Explained
Pakistan is pitching itself as a reliable arms supplier and strategic partner to Muslim-majority countries facing regional uncertainty.
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Watch: Truck bearing ‘USA don’t repeat 1953’ slogan ploughs into pro-Iran protest crowd in LA
A U-Haul truck drove into an anti-Iranian regime protest in Los Angeles, injuring two people, prompting police detentions, road closures and an investigation into whether the act was deliberate intentional.
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‘This one too will be overthrown’: Khamenei targets Trump with provocative cartoon
Donald Trump, for his part, has claimed that Iranian leaders are now seeking negotiations after the US issued strong warnings over the crackdown on protesters.
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India-US trade talks tomorrow: Key sticking points, what to expect and why New Delhi is not in a rush | Explained
India-US trade talks: While both sides still seek a resolution, India has resisted concessions in sensitive areas, especially agriculture and dairy, to protect farmers and MSMEs.
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US Ambassador Sergio Gor says Trump may visit India: 'Real friends can disagree but resolve differences’
Next India-US trade deal talks are set for tomorrow as Ambassador Sergio stresses strong Trump–Modi ties and deeper bilateral cooperation.
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'India, Pakistan were going at it': Trump repeats claim of ending eight wars, says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump asserted he ended eight major conflicts, including tensions between India and Pakistan, and suggested he should have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urges ‘man of peace’ Trump to back Iranians amid escalating protests
Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urges Trump to support Iranian protesters against Khamenei’s regime, calling him a “man of peace.”
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'Yes, we can take it': Trump claims 50 million Venezuelan barrels worth $4.2 billion are already en route
Trump says 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil are headed to the US as Washington presses oil firms to invest and moves to control crude sales and tanker flows.
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Trump casts doubt on US staying in NATO, questions alliance’s support in an attack
Trump questioned whether NATO would defend the US in a crisis, claimed he “saved” the alliance by forcing higher defence spending, and again hinted at a possible American exit.
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Iran rejects reports of Indian nationals detained, ambassador calls claims ‘totally false’
Iran’s envoy to India called social media claims of Indian nationals being detained “totally false” as medical bodies reassured families that Indian students in Iran remain safe amid ongoing protests.
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Trump says US must 'take Greenland' or Russia/China will, and he won’t 'let that happen'
Trump says the US will take Greenland if needed to stop Russia or China, raising alarms in Denmark and Europe over sovereignty and Arctic security.
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'Acting President of Venezuela': Trump’s Truth Social post lands as US moves to control Venezuelan oil sales
Trump posted himself as 'Acting President of Venezuela' on Truth Social as the US takes control of Caracas and plans to sell Venezuelan oil to fund reconstruction.
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'A meeting is being set up': Trump says Iran wants negotiations, even as US weighs action
Trump says Iran wants talks, but the US may act before any meeting as protests intensify, deaths rise and Washington weighs military and sanctions options.
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Trump warns Iran is ‘crossing my red line’, says US weighing ‘very strong options’ as over 500 killed
Trump warned Iran it is “crossing my red line” as security forces intensify a deadly crackdown on protests, with the US military weighing “very strong options” amid mounting casualties.
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Trump threatens Cuba with oil cutoff, warns Havana to ‘strike a deal’ before it’s too late
Trump has warned Cuba of total economic isolation after cutting off Venezuelan oil supplies, prompting Havana to accuse Washington of “criminal” behaviour amid a deepening humanitarian crisis.
