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Who is Anita Anand? Canada's first Hindu woman Foreign Minister takes office amid cabinet overhaul
Before entering politics, Anand was a respected law professor, teaching at institutions such as Yale University and the University of Toronto.
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Checkmate in Kabul: Taliban bans chess. Here’s the full list of what’s forbidden in Afghanistan
The latest restriction is part of a broader clampdown spearheaded by the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, which has systematically targeted cultural, recreational, and sporting practices since the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021.
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Three earthquakes in three Days: Is Pakistan conducting covert nuclear tests? Experts dismiss buzz
Some observers have also floated the possibility that the tremors might be linked to covert nuclear testing. The logic, they argue, is rooted in history.
WORLD
Trump admin cuts additional $450 million in grants to Harvard in escalating showdown
Harvard -- routinely ranked among the world's top universities -- has drawn Trump's ire by refusing to comply with his demands that it accept government oversight of its admissions, hiring practices and political slant.
WORLD
Donald Trump's Middle East Visit: US, Saudi Arabia ink massive $142 billion arms deal
The White House said Saudi Arabia was set to invest $600 billion in the United States, including the largest defence sales agreement between the allies, worth nearly $142 billion.
WORLD
From visas to jobs to residency: How UK’s new immigration rules may spell trouble for Indians
These drastic measures, which aim to slash legal migration and appeal to growing right-wing sentiment, are expected to disproportionately hurt Indian nationals—currently among the largest groups migrating to the UK for work, study, and caregiving roles.
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'Dangerous precedent': Pakistan on PM Modi's new red line on terror, cries foul over IWT suspension
The timing and tone of the statement — filled with unsubstantiated counter-claims and recycled talking points — appear less like a genuine diplomatic response and more like a desperate attempt to regain narrative control in the face of mounting international isolation.
BUSINESS
India's retaliation on US steel, aluminium may cast a shadow on trade deal talks: GTRI
GTRI said that New Delhi's move reflects a broader shift: a willingness to assert itself within global trade rules to protect its economic interests.
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Meet Yalda Hakim, the Afghanistan-born news anchor who grilled several Pakistani ministers
Yalda Hakim, a fearless Afghan-born journalist, is making global waves for confronting Pakistani ministers over terrorism in viral interviews.
WORLD
What’s on the table as Trump visits Middle East: Mega deals, Gulf summit, and more
Trump's Middle East visit centers on boosting investments and addressing regional issues, with an emphasis on trade, defense, and shifting diplomatic priorities.
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Trump may join Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Turkey, Zelensky awaits Putin’s response
Trump signals possible attendance at Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Turkey as Zelensky awaits Moscow's response. Kremlin remains silent on Putin’s participation in the first direct talks since early 2022.
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‘Every promise soaked in blood’: Baloch Army slams Pakistan, claims responsibility for 71 attacks
The BLA stated that the aim of these attacks was not simply the destruction of the enemy but the testing of military coordination, ground control, and defensive positions, as well as the strengthening of readiness for future organised warfare.
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Did China send its largest military cargo plane with arms supplies to Pakistan? Here's what its air force said
According to a recent report of Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), China has emerged as the largest weapons supplier to Pakistan, accounting for 81 per cent of arms procurement of China’s all-weather ally from 2020 to 2024.
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Taliban bans chess in Afghanistan citing Islamic law, says 'it's means of gambling in Sharia'
The Taliban government has steadily imposed laws and regulations that reflect its austere vision of Islamic law since seizing power in 2021.
WORLD
China joins credit race for India-Pak ceasefire, calls its role ‘constructive’ after Trump’s claim
Indian sources have maintained that the decision to halt military action was taken following direct talks between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations, initiated by Pakistan.
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‘No surprise Pakistan sounded for ceasefire’: Air war historian Tom Cooper says conflict 'clear-cut victory' for India
The remarks come two days after India and Pakistan announced halting of military action from both sides, following the Indian DGMO being approached his Pakistani counterpart amid the intensifying conflict between the two nuclear-powered countries.
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Trump plans to accept $400 Million luxury 747 from Qatar for use as Air Force One
Trump administration may accept $400 million Boeing 747-8 from Qatar as temporary Air Force One, sparking legal and ethical concerns.
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Pakistan’s Rahim Yar Khan airbase runway shut for a week after Indian strikes; PAF Squadron Leader, four others killed
Rahim Yar Khan airbase's sole runway has been declared non-operational for a week following Indian airstrikes that reportedly killed five Pakistan Air Force personnel.
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Who is Edan Alexander? The last known living US hostage in Gaza to be released by Hamas
Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza, is set to be released following U.S. negotiations, with his family calling the news a deeply emotional Mother's Day surprise.
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Trump vows 30–80% cut in US drug prices in ‘most consequential’ executive order
While details of the executive order are expected to be released soon, Trump said the policy marks a long-overdue correction to what he described as a “rigged system.”
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Russia’s alleges Macron, Merz and Starmer had cocaine in Kyiv; French media calls it ‘conspiracy theory’
The Russian official also took aim at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, describing him as an “unstable cocaine addict.”
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Trump hails Putin's call for Ukraine talks as 'great day,' vows to focus on 'rebuilding and trade'
Trump hails Putin's proposal for Ukraine talks as a "great day," says it's time to focus on "rebuilding and trade."
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Afghanistan’s former VP compares Operation Sindoor with Pakistan's Bunyan Ul Marsoos: 'War can't be won with IMF loans'
Former Afghan VP Amrullah Saleh called India's Operation Sindoor a show of strategic autonomy and slammed Pakistan’s efforts as hollow, saying "a war can't be won with IMF loans."
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Donald Trump hails 'heroic' India, Pakistan for ceasefire, says will work with both to find Kashmir solution
Trump praises India and Pakistan’s ‘historic and heroic’ ceasefire, pledges to boost trade and work on Kashmir solution in Truth Social post.
