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'Its reach is global, intent is criminal': Canada faces growing pressure to declare Bishnoi gang a terror group
India has been pushing Canadian authorities to act against members of the Bishnoi gang believed to be residing in Canada, including Goldy Brar.
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What’s powering China’s economy in 2025—and what’s dragging it down
Factory building and foreign demand drive China’s second-quarter growth, but falling retail sales and a housing slump reveal cracks in recovery.
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How a falling dollar is changing American spending—from vacation habits to investment strategies
Americans face costlier overseas trips, but investors benefit as currency losses boost international fund returns.
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Nimisha Priya's case highlights a larger crisis: Over 10,000 Indians in foreign jails, 49 await execution
Whether it’s petty crime or capital offences like drug trafficking and murder, Indian citizens, often migrant workers in the Gulf, face foreign justice systems with little awareness, legal help or support.
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Why Meta might abandon open-source AI in favour of closed models
Zuckerberg’s new lab may upend Meta’s open-source tradition in pursuit of cutting-edge AI.
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Why Trump’s new EU tariffs could trigger stagflation in the US economy
Economists warn that 30% levies on European goods could spark stagflation and pressure the Fed.
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Netanyahu’s government on edge as key ally exits Israel coalition over contentious bill
The ultra-Orthodox party, which holds six seats in the Knesset, said its two factions were pulling out in protest against a proposed law that would cement military draft exemptions for its constituents — many of whom pursue full-time religious studies.
BUSINESS
Starbucks to corporate staff: Relocate or resign
Remote workers asked to relocate to Seattle or Toronto, voluntary exit offered to those unwilling to comply.
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Trump vs. the US Education Department: The legal battle and what it means for students
More than 1,300 US federal workers face termination as administration moves to downsize agency without Congressional approval.
MARKETS
Sebi announces settlement scheme for Venture Capital Funds
Upon expiry of the last date of migration, i.e. July 19, 2025, Sebi said it may initiate action against such VCFs that have schemes whose liquidation period has expired but not wound up and that continue to hold unliquidated investments, not availing the latest VCF Settlement Scheme.
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Forget UAE's Golden Visa: Why more Indians are eyeing Bahrain’s Golden Residency | Eligibility, benefits & how to apply
With more freedom, lower costs, and a streamlined process, Bahrain’s 10-year Golden Residency Visa is emerging as a strong alternative to the UAE’s popular Golden Visa.
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Iran rules out nuclear talks if US demands end to enrichment
Araghchi and Witkoff met starting in April, without concluding a deal after five rounds of talks that were the highest-level contact between their two countries since Washington in 2018 abandoned a landmark nuclear agreement.
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$900-million drones, 'Jihad deals' & backroom intel: How Turkey and Pakistan are bonding over anti-India sentiment
India now faces a two-fold threat - a better-armed Pakistan and a Turkey whose foreign policy is increasingly leaning toward Islamabad.
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Excavation begins to unearth Ireland’s dark past: How 796 babies were discarded in a sewage tank
The planned two-year probe by Irish and foreign experts in Tuam comes more than a decade after an amateur historian first uncovered evidence of a mass grave there.
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's 'strange' choice of words to deny Asim Munir military coup rumour
Ever since his elevation to Field Marshal—the highest rank in Pakistan’s military—General Munir has drawn comparisons to General Ayub Khan, the country’s former army chief and its only other Field Marshal.
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India-China relations on the mend? Why Jaishankar’s first China visit since Galwan could be a turning point
Jaishankar’s presence in China is significant in itself. It is his first visit to the country in over five years, and comes amid a renewed push by both New Delhi and Beijing to stabilise their relationship.
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Trump threatens ‘very severe tariffs’ against Russia, NATO pledges 'massive numbers' of weapons to Kyiv
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose "very steep tariffs" on countries supporting Russia, if Moscow doesn't resolve its war in Ukraine within 50 days.
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Fuel switches under scrutiny: India, South Korea mandating Boeing fuel system checks after Air India crash
While Boeing and the US FAA maintain that the switches are safe, India’s aviation regulator and several major carriers, including Singapore Airlines and Etihad, are not taking chances, ordering immediate inspections and issuing pilot advisories.
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Ukraine set for major political shakeup as Zelensky backs economy minister for PM role
The announcement came on Monday via Zelensky’s official social media channels, where he emphasized the need to revitalise the government.
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Was Brigitte Macron born 'Jean-Michel Trogneux'? French First Lady brings gender rumour case to court
The disinformation campaign gained traction online and was picked up by conspiracy theorists both in France and abroad, including fringe circles in the United States.
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Eggs hurled at Rath Yatra devotees in Toronto: Naveen Patnaik says 'deeply disturbed'
The incident came to light after Instagram user Sangna Bajaj posted a video showing devotees singing and chanting devotional songs in praise of Lord Jagannath on a Toronto street.
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For VIP security, not terror: Why Pakistan wants to use its border force at home
Pakistan has rebranded its Frontier Constabulary as a nationwide Federal Constabulary, allowing its deployment across all provinces, not just for security but also for VIP protection.
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'It will keep dying': Musk raises alarm on Europe’s falling birth rates, suggests having 'large families'
In 2023, 3.67 million babies were born in the EU, a 5.4% decrease from the 3.88 million in 2022. This is the largest annual decline recorded since 1961.
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Mango diplomacy or mixed signals? Why Bangladesh is wooing India now with its 'sweet outreach'
Bangladesh is using gestures like mango diplomacy and Eid greetings to ease tensions with India while pursuing extradition demands against Hasina.
