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Massive power outage hits Spain, Portugal, and parts of France
A massive blackout swept across Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France on Monday, impacting millions, with power gradually being restored.
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Pahalgam attack: How the terrorists entered India and managed to stay undetected? Here's what we know
Terrorists attacked tourists at Baisaran meadow, killing 26 people, with security forces now hunting for the Pakistani terrorists involved. The Resistance Front claimed responsibility, and investigations are underway to uncover the network behind the attack.
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India’s 2024 military spending nearly 9 times that of Pakistan, fifth largest globally: SIPRI Report
India's military expenditure, the fifth largest globally, grew by 1.6 per cent to USD 86.1 billion while Pakistan's spent USD 10.2 billion, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
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Where is Pakistan Army chief? Sudden absence of Asim Munir, his family after Pahalgam attack raises suspicion
The terror attack has exposed the fragility and duplicity of Pakistan’s denials. While Islamabad has been issuing official statements distancing itself from from the massacre, facts on the ground tell a different story.
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Will Canada’s snap polls reset ties with India? What to watch as a new PM takes charge
The election of a new prime minister in Ottawa could either mend fences with New Delhi — or widen the rift further. As Canada prepares for political change, India has a strong reason to watch closely.
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Canada Elections 2025: Liberals' Mark Carney vs Conservatives' Pierre Poilievre — Who are the frontrunners for the prime ministerial post
Following Justin Trudeau’s resignation, Canadians prepare to elect their next leader, with Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre emerging as the frontrunners in a closely watched race.
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Day after Pahalgam attack, Bangladesh legal adviser met LeT operative in Dhaka: Why India must be alarmed
The meeting and its timing raise serious questions about the interim government’s stance on extremism and its potential complicity in fostering anti-India sentiments.
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‘Security concerns valid’: China backs Pakistan amid escalating tensions after Pahalgam attack
The Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry also added that Dar expressed appreciation for China’s continued support and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to their “iron-clad" friendship and the shared vision of an All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.
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Suspected chemical blast at Iran's Bandar Abbas port kills at least 18, injures over 700
The blast shattered windows within a radius of several kilometres and was heard in Qeshm, an island 26 kilometres (16 miles) south of the port.
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'If you delay, it hurts everyone': World Bank's Ajay Banga to developing countries on trade deal with US
Banga spoke during the World Bank and International Monetary Fund's Spring Meetings, which this year took place amid uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's inconsistent tariff policies.
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Phoebe Gates steps into e-commerce spotlight with launch of Phia
Phoebe Gates launches Phia, a fashion price-comparison platform aimed at Gen Z shoppers, blending her personal passion for secondhand fashion with entrepreneurial ambition beyond her famous last name.
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UK's post-Brexit hopes for easier EU trade face setback amid new talks
The UK's bid to ease post-Brexit trade with the EU has been rebuffed, with negotiations set to intensify ahead of a key London summit.
BUSINESS
Akio Toyoda offers $42 billion takeover to reform Toyota's leadership
Akio Toyoda is proposing a ¥6 trillion ($42 billion) buyout of Toyota Industries to simplify Toyota’s corporate structure and strengthen governance amid rising investor pressure.
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Voters see Trump overreaching as approval slips, Times/Siena poll finds
Voters increasingly view Trump’s second term as chaotic and overreaching, with declining approval on the economy and executive power, giving Democrats a slight edge ahead of the 2026 midterms, according to a New York Times/Siena poll.
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Israel’s battlefield AI: How new technologies are transforming modern warfare
Israel’s use of AI technologies in Gaza — from drone targeting to facial recognition — has transformed modern warfare but raised serious ethical concerns over civilian harm and unchecked machine decision-making.
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Trump's anti-EV policies risk leaving US auto industry behind
Trump’s rollback of EV policies and funding risks leaving the US auto industry far behind China’s rapidly advancing electric vehicle sector, with weakened infrastructure, cancelled projects, and mounting pressure on American automakers, the Washington Post reported.
BUSINESS
Spotify plots global price increase as it urges profitability push
Spotify is set to increase subscription costs in Europe and Latin America this summer as it also considers a new "super-premium" plan to drive profitability as growth in the music industry slows.
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China quietly protects US semiconductors amid rising trade war
China has quietly exempted US semiconductors from tariffs to protect its tech sector amid a deepening trade war with Trump, even as broader tensions and economic retaliation continue to escalate.
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India may be first to strike trade deal with US to dodge Trump tariffs: US Treasury Secretary
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently said that India is likely to become the first country to finalise a bilateral trade agreement with the United States.
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Trump admin reinstates international student visas, ICE sets rules for terminations
Trump has launched a crackdown on higher education in recent weeks, accusing universities including Columbia and Harvard of allowing anti-Semitism on their campuses.
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‘Crimea will stay with Russia,’ says Trump; blames Obama for its loss
Trump says Crimea will remain with Russia as part of any future peace deal, urging both sides to end the bloodshed. He also criticized Putin for continued strikes on Ukraine despite ceasefire efforts.
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Pahalgam terror attack fallout: Russia advises its citizens to avoid Pakistan travel amid rising tensions
Russia urges citizens to avoid travel to Pakistan amid India Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 dead. President Putin condemned the attack and offered stronger anti-terror cooperation with India.
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Pahalgam terror attack fallout: Iran offers to broker peace between India and Pakistan
Iran has offered to mediate between India and Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam attack, while tensions rise and India takes diplomatic actions in response.
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Trump says Russia and Ukraine are 'coming along', vows to save '5000 people a week'
Trump said that Russia and Ukraine are coming along while departing for Pope Francis' funeral, calling the conflict "very fragile" and pledging to save 5,000 lives a week. He also asserted in a Time interview that "Crimea will stay with Russia," blaming Obama for its annexation.
