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'They tried, but failed': Iran’s President claims Israel tried to assassinate him during 12-day war
Pezeshkian slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for pursuing “his own agenda” of “forever wars” in the region and warned the US against being drawn into conflicts not of its making.
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'Leave Bolsonaro alone,' Trump tells Brazil; Lula rejects his 'interference' in coup case
Bolsonaro is facing trial before Brazil's Supreme Court for allegedly leading a "criminal organization" that plotted a coup to keep him in power after his 2022 election defeat to leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
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Trump unleashes tariffs up to 40%, targets Asia and Africa ahead of August 1 deadline
Trump had said at the weekend that starting from Monday he would send a first batch of up to 15 letters to countries informing them that he would reimpose harsh levies that he had postponed in April.
WORLD
Tariff clock ticks: Trump pushes deadline to Aug 1, dozen more nations to get tariffs letters
Addressing a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump will issue tariff letters to 12 more countries on Truth Social.
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Trump issues letters to Japan and South Korea announcing 25% tariffs from August 1
The duties will not bounce back until August 1, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said over the weekend, a move that appears to give more room for dealmaking.
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‘No-one-has-been-arrested-O’clock’: Elon Musk takes fresh swipe at Trump over Epstein silence
From sealed Epstein files to space threats and political parties, the Musk vs Trump drama is spiralling fast into one of the most bizarre political-tech clashes in recent US history.
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Coup whisper grows louder in Pakistan: Is General Munir preparing to dethrone Zardari?
On the anniversary of General Zia’s 1977 coup, Pakistan finds itself on edge again, amid whispers of power plays, military manoeuvres, and a possible end to President Zardari’s rule.
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Pakistan Navy crippled after Operation Sindoor: How it gives India unmatched control in the Indian Ocean
The post-Sindoor collapse of the Pakistan Navy underscores not only the military effectiveness of India’s cross-border strikes, but also Pakistan’s inability to sustain a modern, credible maritime deterrent.
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Can Trump-Netanyahu deliver peace? Focus on high-stakes Gaza ceasefire talks at White House
The meeting comes at a pivotal moment, with both political pressure and the humanitarian toll reaching critical highs, and analysts now watching closely to see whether Washington can succeed where previous rounds of mediation have failed.
WORLD
What happened to Roman Starovoit? Putin’s sacked aide found dead after billion-Ruble scandal
Roman Starovoit, ex-Kursk governor and newly dismissed transport minister, reportedly died by suicide after being implicated in billion-ruble embezzlement case.
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UAE’s new Golden Visa opens doors for Indians: Eligibility, process, fee and how it differs from real estate route
Under the new visa programme, skilled Indian professionals, including school principals, nurses, researchers, digital content creators, and e-sports players, can now apply for long-term residency without being wealthy investors.
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India-Brazil camaraderie on display: Modi–Lula hugplomacy marks a high point at BRICS 2025 | WATCH
The BRICS Summit 2025, hosted by Brazil on July 6-7, brought together leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to discuss pressing global issues.
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Sisters aged 13 and 11 sent ‘I love you’ text to parents before dying in Texas floods, found holding hands
That same message, the family later learned, was also sent to the girls’ maternal grandparents, Mike and Charlene Herber. The grandparents remain missing
BUSINESS
Jane Street and the secrecy around its co-founder Rob Granieri
Jane Street was co-founded in the year 2000 by Tim Reynolds, Rob Granieri, Marc Gerstein, and Michael Jenkins
WORLD
Macron regains power to call another snap election in France: Will he roll the dice again?
Last year’s snap polls, announced by Macron on the night of the European elections in June 2024, backfired spectacularly. His party lost its legislative majority, the far right surged, and France entered a period of political gridlock.
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Xi's BRICS no-show signals power vacuum in China: Why India faces rare moment of opportunity and risk
Some analysts believe that Xi’s no-show at BRICS Summit 2025 is about more than just economics; it could signal deeper cracks in his leadership.
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Who is Vaibhav Taneja? The Indian-origin Tesla CFO now handling finances for Elon Musk’s political party
Taneja earned a staggering $139 million in 2024, making him one of the highest-paid executives in the tech world, surpassing even tech giants like Microsoft’s Satya Nadella and Google’s Sundar Pichai.
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Europe’s balancing act: Trapped between Trump’s tariffs and China’s dominance
As Trump’s trade war escalates, the EU struggles to protect its economic future while pushing back against Beijing
WORLD
Texas flood becomes one of the deadliest in US history
At least 80 killed and dozens still missing in Central Texas as July Fourth deluge devastates Hill Country
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Texas flash flood: 78 confirmed dead, 41 still missing; search ops underway
The disaster, triggered by unprecedented rainfall early Friday morning, has claimed at least 78 lives, with Kerrville alone accounting for 68 deaths, including 28 children.
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Extradition without a treaty? Here's how Pakistan can hand over Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar to India and why it won't
There are clear precedents under international law where countries have cooperated on criminal extradition without any formal agreement.
WORLD
Elon Musk launches 'America Party', hints at election plans - Is he eligible to run for President?
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'Theatrical show': White House insider claims Trump's tariff threats 'fake'
Trump's tariff threats called a "theatrical show" as letters to 12 nations, possibly including India, set to go out.
WORLD
25 member UK team to assess stranded F-35 Jet in Kerala today: Repair or repatriate decision soon
A 25-member UK team will assess whether the grounded F-35B jet in Kerala can be repaired locally or must be flown back to the UK.
