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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.
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Starmer calls upcoming doctors’ strike dangerous as UK battles ‘super flu’ outbreak
Attempts to reduce patient waiting lists have been affected in part by the repeated industrial action by both resident doctors and consultants.
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White House pushes back after Democrats release new pictures from Epstein island
None of the newly released photographs suggests any criminal behaviour. The images depict Epstein and well-known public figures in social settings - snapshots from parties, travel, or casual interactions.
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Jemima Goldsmith makes 'personal plea' to Elon Musk to restore posts on Imran Khan
Jemima Goldsmith accuses Elon Musk’s X of suppressing her posts on Imran Khan’s treatment, as his family raises alarm over his isolation, restricted access and alleged unlawful detention amid growing international concern.
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Is an EU split emerging? How Trump’s approach is testing Europe’s unity
Tensions between the US and EU have escalated after President Donald Trump’s sharp criticisms and reports of a draft strategy seeking to sway Hungary, Poland, Austria, and Italy away from Brussels, deepening fears of European fragmentation.
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What the newly released Epstein images reveal about his links with top US figures | Explained
Among the photos is a black and white image of Trump from several years before his presidency, standing with several women whose faces have been redacted.
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Canada: Three Indian-origin truckers held in Brampton shooting linked to tow-truck rivalry | Watch
Three Indian-origin truckers have been arrested in Brampton for a shooting linked to a tow-truck rivalry. One suspect remains at large as police seek information and pursue firearm-related charges.
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DNA, biometrics, email history: US plans stricter screening for visa-free travellers from 42 countries | Explained
The proposal is currently open for public review. If approved, travellers from 42 countries who are allowed to enter the US for up to 90 days without a visa will face stricter checks.
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Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ arrives: Is it really worth it or risky for Indians seeking US citizenship?
Donald Trump’s new ‘Gold Card’ promises quick US residency for a $1 million contribution, but Indians may face years or even decades of delays due to severe EB-1 and EB-2 visa backlogs.
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Shehbaz Sharif becomes meme material yet again, enters Putin’s meeting uninvited after 40-minute wait and leaves unnoticed | WATCH
For Shehbaz Sharif, this kind of diplomatic awkwardness is nothing new. His attempts to appear relevant on the world stage have repeatedly fallen flat.
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Midnight escape, Interpol alerts, passport cancellation: How Luthra brothers fled to Thailand and how India is forcing their return
The brothers will next be produced before a Thai Immigration Court. The court will examine the passport cancellation, visa status and communication received from Interpol.
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Why China–Japan tensions are escalating and why de-escalation looks unlikely
China–Japan tensions have intensified after Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan triggered diplomatic, economic and military retaliation from Beijing, with domestic politics and shifting geopolitics leaving little room for de-escalation.
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Thailand’s snap election: How border conflict and power plays are shaping the polls
Thailand heads for a snap election after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved parliament amid a border conflict with Cambodia and political infighting. The vote, due within 60 days, sets up a fierce contest with the opposition People’s Party.
