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Trade, diplomacy and Africa push: What PM Modi aims to achieve from his trip to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman aims to strengthen India’s trade, defence and strategic partnerships across West Asia and Africa.
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Russia strikes Ukraine with over 450 drones, 30 missiles, targeting energy sector, says Zelenskyy
Russia launched over 450 drones and 30 missiles across Ukraine, mainly targeting energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy confirmed civilian damage, power outages, and urged continued international support to defend and restore essential services.
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Planning to visit the US? Here’s the USCIS rule on photo validity for immigration applications
USCIS has updated its photo policy for immigration documents, allowing only photographs taken within three years. Self-submitted photos are no longer accepted, ensuring accurate identification and preventing identity fraud.
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Kim Jong Un admits North Korean troops cleared mines in Russia’s Kursk region
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un acknowledged troops were deployed to clear mines in Russia’s Kursk region, praising their “heroism” and confirming nine soldiers died during a 120-day mission.
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Why fighting continues despite Trump’s ceasefire push between Thailand and Cambodia
Fighting persists along the Thailand–Cambodia border despite Donald Trump’s ceasefire claim, exposing deep mistrust, unresolved colonial-era disputes, domestic political pressures, and why repeated truce efforts have failed.
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'If you have a womb, you are a woman': Elon Musk's post sparks gender debate
Elon Musk sparked online controversy after stating that womanhood is defined by having a womb, drawing praise from supporters and criticism from others who argue gender identity extends beyond biology.
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'A personal blessing': King Charles III updates public on cancer recovery, says early diagnosis saves lives
King Charles III shared a rare video update on his cancer treatment, praising medical advances, urging early screening, and reporting positive progress, with treatment expected to be reduced in the new year.
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Thai PM rejects Trump ceasefire claim as border fighting with Cambodia kills four soldiers
Thailand reported four soldiers killed by Cambodian forces amid border clashes. Prime Minister Anutin denied Trump’s ceasefire claim, as violence over an 800-kilometre border dispute continues, displacing hundreds of thousands.
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Indian expatriate in Kuwait sentenced to death for killing his wife
A Kuwaiti court sentenced an Indian expatriate to death for murdering his wife in Salmi, ruling the killing followed a marital dispute and constituted premeditated domestic violence, according to Arab Times Kuwait.
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Ukraine war: Zelensky visits Kupiansk frontline, rejects Russia’s takeover claims
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited frontline Kupiansk, releasing video evidence to refute Russian claims of capturing the city, praising Ukrainian troops and insisting territorial control strengthens Kyiv’s diplomatic position.
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Afghan Taliban to take Pakistan to global powers with dossier alleging terror links, rights abuses
The Afghan Taliban plans a diplomatic push against Pakistan, submitting a dossier to global powers alleging support for terrorism, economic coercion, and human rights abuses against Afghan citizens and refugees.
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‘Extradition can’t be political’: Exiled Sheikh Hasina targets Yunus-led interim government
Exiled former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina rejected extradition demands from the Yunus-led interim government, accusing it of political overreach, democratic backsliding and undermining the rule of law.
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Why SpaceX’s $800 billion valuation matters and what it signals about a possible IPO
The tender offer is more than a payday for insiders. It is a signal about confidence, cash needs and how close Elon Musk’s rocket company may be to testing public markets.
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Imran Khan’s ex-wife Jemima Goldsmith appeals to Elon Musk: 'X is the only place left' to uphold free speech
Jemima Goldsmith, ex-wife of Imran Khan, urges Elon Musk to address X restrictions, calling it the “only place left” to highlight her husband’s plight and uphold free speech.
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UN urges Pakistan to improve Imran Khan’s prison conditions, warns of ‘torture-like’ treatment
The UN warns that former PM Imran Khan’s prolonged solitary confinement and poor detention conditions could amount to cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment.
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Trump wears cowboy hat, jokes and honors ‘Miracle on Ice’ team at White House
President Trump dons a cowboy hat and shares lighthearted moments while honoring the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” U.S. hockey team at the White House.
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Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer says he thinks about the shooting ‘every day’, lip reader claims
The 22-year-old suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk made his first in-person court appearance, as prosecutors confirmed they will seek the death penalty and disturbing off-mic remarks surfaced via lip-reading analysis.
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In a first since Partition, Pakistan university introduces Sanskrit, plans Gita and Mahabharata courses
Lahore University of Management Sciences has expanded a Sanskrit workshop into a credited course, aiming to revive study of ancient texts and shared South Asian heritage.
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20 US states sue to block Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee: 'Illegal and harmful to vital services'
A coalition led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta argues the fee exceeds presidential authority and threatens critical sectors like education and healthcare.
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Who is Kamalpreet Singh? Indian truck driver charged in fatal Washington crash
ICE says the truck driver facing vehicular homicide charges in Washington was previously detained for illegal entry, renewing debate over immigration enforcement and commercial driver oversight.
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Three US House members move to overturn Trump’s 50% tariffs on India
Three US House members have introduced a resolution to end emergency-based tariffs of up to 50% on Indian imports, warning they hurt workers, consumers and US-India relations.
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Putin’s wink at reporter goes viral after Erdogan talks at Turkmenistan forum | Watch
A brief wink from Russian President Vladimir Putin after high-level talks in Ashgabat stole attention online, overshadowing the forum’s diplomatic agenda.
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‘No big deal’: Trump shrugs off Epstein images, says he had photos with everybody
Trump says he has not seen the newly released Epstein-linked images and insists they carry “no significance” as Democrats defend the disclosures.
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Democrats press Pentagon to release full video of deadly Caribbean strike
They also argued that the public should be able to see the video, with any necessary safeguards to protect sensitive intelligence.
