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US defence secretary flags imminent China threat, calls on Asian allies to increase military budgets

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US defence secretary flags imminent China threat, calls on Asian allies to increase military budgets

Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore—Asia’s top security forum—Hegseth said the Indo-Pacific remains a top priority for the Trump administration.

Elon Musk slams New York Times as 'pure propaganda' after Trump declares legal victory over Pulitzer Prize board

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Elon Musk slams New York Times as 'pure propaganda' after Trump declares legal victory over Pulitzer Prize board

Elon Musk condemns The New York Times as "pure propaganda" following Trump’s legal win against the Pulitzer Prize Board.

Biden says he's 'optimistic' in first public address after prostate cancer diagnosis

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Biden says he's 'optimistic' in first public address after prostate cancer diagnosis

Former President Joe Biden remains optimistic about his aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis, while addressing recent controversies.

‘Let’s move on’: Musk fires back at NYT drug report during Trump send-off

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‘Let’s move on’: Musk fires back at NYT drug report during Trump send-off

Musk said he was stepping down because he had reached the 130-day limit for “special government employees.”

Donald Trump plans to double steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%

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Donald Trump plans to double steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%

Trump announces steel tariff hike to 50% from June 4, calls Nippon - US Steel deal a “partnership” to protect American jobs.

Push for RIC revival: Why Moscow thinks the time is right to revive the Russia-India-China troika

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Push for RIC revival: Why Moscow thinks the time is right to revive the Russia-India-China troika

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared that “the time has come” to bring back the RIC mechanism, citing signs of de-escalation in India-China border tensions.

'So much for being Mr. Nice Guy': Trump accuses China of violating trade agreement after tariff ruling

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'So much for being Mr. Nice Guy': Trump accuses China of violating trade agreement after tariff ruling

Trump on Thursday received temporary approval to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers, just a day after a separate court ruled that he had exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping levies on foreign imports.

Nine earthquakes in a month: What’s causing the surge in tremors across Pakistan?

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Nine earthquakes in a month: What’s causing the surge in tremors across Pakistan?

Why is Pakistan hit by earthquakes so often? The answer lies in the country’s geographic misfortune – sitting atop one of the most seismically active collision zones in the world.

Underground Secrets: Did the US really spend $21 trillion on secret 'doomsday' bunkers for the elite?

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Underground Secrets: Did the US really spend $21 trillion on secret 'doomsday' bunkers for the elite?

What if the world came to an end tomorrow? Would the world’s wealthiest already be hidden away in secret bunkers, shielded from the chaos above?

Xi Jinping’s daughter reportedly living in US: Could visa crackdown target Xi Mingze too?

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Xi Jinping’s daughter reportedly living in US: Could visa crackdown target Xi Mingze too?

Xi Jinping’s daughter Xi Mingze is back in spotlight amid reports of her secret US residence and amid growing calls for Chinese student visa crackdowns.

'Our time and effort fully invested': EU scrambles to secure trade deal after US court reject Trump tariffs

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'Our time and effort fully invested': EU scrambles to secure trade deal after US court reject Trump tariffs

EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic said the bloc was “fully invested” in reaching a solution that would avoid a major transatlantic trade rift.

'Go back to India': Vivek Ramaswamy’s anniversary post flooded with racist remarks

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'Go back to India': Vivek Ramaswamy’s anniversary post flooded with racist remarks

Ramaswamy's post was accompanied by two pictures of the couple - one from the present day and the other from 2014, showing hiking trips that they took.

Meet Megha Vemuri: Indian-American MIT graduate who called out Israel’s 'genocide' in Pro-Palestine graduation speech

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Meet Megha Vemuri: Indian-American MIT graduate who called out Israel’s 'genocide' in Pro-Palestine graduation speech

Indian-American MIT student Megha Vemuri used her graduation speech to denounce Israel’s military actions in Gaza and criticize the university’s ties with Israeli defense institutions.

Islamabad's big blunder? Pakistan announces Strategic Bitcoin Reserve despite crypto ban at home

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Islamabad's big blunder? Pakistan announces Strategic Bitcoin Reserve despite crypto ban at home

Just a day after a high-profile announcement about establishing a government-backed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, top officials in Islamabad have now said that cryptocurrency remains banned in the country.

Canada taking 'one step at a time' to rebuild ties with India, says FM Anita Anand

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Canada taking 'one step at a time' to rebuild ties with India, says FM Anita Anand

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand says Ottawa is rebuilding ties with India “one step at a time,” amid ongoing tensions over the Nijjar case and efforts to diversify trade.

‘Khalistani flag, unpaid rent, troubled neighbours’: Canadian landlord accuses tenants of creating ‘mental stress’

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‘Khalistani flag, unpaid rent, troubled neighbours’: Canadian landlord accuses tenants of creating ‘mental stress’

Ontario landlord alleges Khalistan-supporting tenants have stopped paying rent and utilities since January 2025, causing financial strain and neighborhood unrest.

Trump to hold press conference with Musk as he exits DOGE, says ‘he will always be with us’

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Trump to hold press conference with Musk as he exits DOGE, says ‘he will always be with us’

Trump to hold Oval Office press conference with Elon Musk as Musk steps down from his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Trump slams trade court ruling as 'political' and 'horrible,' warns it could 'destroy Presidential power'

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Trump slams trade court ruling as 'political' and 'horrible,' warns it could 'destroy Presidential power'

Trump blasts trade court ruling as "horrible" and warns it could "destroy Presidential Power," while defending tariffs as bringing "many trillions" into the U.S.

Political offshoot of Hafiz Saeed's banned JuD holds 50 rallies in Pakistan in support of military

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Political offshoot of Hafiz Saeed's banned JuD holds 50 rallies in Pakistan in support of military

The JuD, founded by the Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, has been blacklisted internationally for its direct role in orchestrating the 26/11 attacks.

Bank decisions must be 'non-political,' US Fed Chair tells Trump; US Prez says Powell 'making a mistake'

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Bank decisions must be 'non-political,' US Fed Chair tells Trump; US Prez says Powell 'making a mistake'

The meeting, initiated by Trump, comes amid escalating tensions over interest rate policy and the Fed's resistance to political pressure.

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel accepts Witkoff's new Gaza truce proposal: Israeli media

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Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel accepts Witkoff's new Gaza truce proposal: Israeli media

Palestinian militant group Hamas said earlier that it had received the new proposal from mediators and was studying it.

US court strikes down Trump Tariffs: 5 reasons why it is good news for India

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US court strikes down Trump Tariffs: 5 reasons why it is good news for India

The US court verdict comes just a week before the next round of talks with the US on reaching an interim trade agreement, which will be held on June 5 and 6 in New Delhi

India foiled Pak offensive with BrahMos strikes, hit Noor Khan and Murid bases, admits Shehbaz Sharif

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India foiled Pak offensive with BrahMos strikes, hit Noor Khan and Murid bases, admits Shehbaz Sharif

Sharif stated that Pakistan’s military, under the leadership of Field Marshal Asim Munir, had prepared to launch a retaliatory offensive against India in the early hours of May 10.

'New version of Chinese exclusion act': Beijing slams plan to revoke student visas

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'New version of Chinese exclusion act': Beijing slams plan to revoke student visas

China slams US over "unreasonable" visa revocations for students, calls move politically driven and files formal protest.

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