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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.
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Explained: Can Trump revoke Rosie O’Donnell’s citizenship? Here’s what the law says
After his latest threat, legal experts say US-born citizens like O’Donnell are protected by the Constitution
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Trump is returning to Britain for a rare second state visit—here’s why it matters
King Charles to host US president at Windsor Castle as Trump’s diplomatic comeback continues
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‘No safe place’: Israeli strike misses target, hits children at Gaza’s water distribution site
Strike intended for militant hits Nuseirat camp water point instead; “No safe place left in Gaza,” says grieving resident.
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Israeli airstrike targeted Iranian President Pezeshkian in assassination attempt: Report
Israeli airstrike targeted Iranian President Pezeshkian in an alleged assassination attempt during a high-level security meeting in Tehran, reports claim.
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Pakistan plans another diplomatic gimmick: Eyes Kashmir spotlight as UNSC President
As its UNSC presidency ends, Pakistan makes another bid to internationalize Kashmir through a debate on unresolved disputes - despite global consensus on the issue’s bilateral nature.
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Elon Musk urges Trump to 'release the Epstein files' as promised
Elon Musk urges Trump to release Epstein files amid DOJ controversy and internal GOP rift over handling of the case.
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Eight Indian-origin men arrested in California kidnapping case; including one linked to banned terror outfit
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Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to return on July 15, to undergo 7-day rehab post splashdown
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Sheikh Hasina’s daughter Saima Wazed placed on indefinite leave by WHO
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‘Nobody interested in Epstein’: Trump backs Pam Bondi, calls out his ‘boys and gals’ amid clash with Dan Bongino
Trump defends AG Pam Bondi amid Epstein files row, urging unity and dismissing focus on Epstein as unnecessary.
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‘Not for aggression’: Shehbaz Sharif rules out nuclear escalation during India-Pakistan conflict
Shehbaz Sharif ruled out nuclear escalation amid tensions with India, asserting Pakistan's arsenal is for “peaceful purposes and self-defence.”
