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Pakistan's human rights 'message' on Kashmir, Palestine trolled by its own citizens: 'Jokistan'

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Pakistan's human rights 'message' on Kashmir, Palestine trolled by its own citizens: 'Jokistan'

India has consistently and decisively rejected Pakistan’s allegations of human rights abuses in Jammu & Kashmir, calling as politically motivated attempts to internationalise a bilateral issue

India can play ‘unique role’ in ending Ukraine war, says US; renews call for PM Modi’s mediation

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India can play ‘unique role’ in ending Ukraine war, says US; renews call for PM Modi’s mediation

His comments echo earlier remarks by White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, who also said that “the road to peace runs through New Delhi” while praising Indian leadership.

Shame Indian students have to leave, says Trump as he unveils Gold Card visa

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Shame Indian students have to leave, says Trump as he unveils Gold Card visa

Trump calls it a “shame” that students from India and China leave the US after graduation, unveiling the million-dollar Gold Card visa to retain top talent.

China could crush US military and destroy its largest carrier if Taiwan war breaks out: Top-secret Pentagon report 

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China could crush US military and destroy its largest carrier if Taiwan war breaks out: Top-secret Pentagon report 

A leaked Pentagon assessment says China could overwhelm US forces in a Taiwan war, destroying carriers and crippling key military systems.

India condemns Pakistan’s airstrikes in Afghanistan at UNSC, calls out ‘trade and transit terrorism’

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India condemns Pakistan’s airstrikes in Afghanistan at UNSC, calls out ‘trade and transit terrorism’

India urges UN action against Pakistan’s airstrikes and border restrictions, while pledging expanded humanitarian and healthcare support for Afghanistan.

US launches $1M Trump gold and platinum cards: Here's how to apply, cost, and eligibility

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US launches $1M Trump gold and platinum cards: Here's how to apply, cost, and eligibility

Trump has launched a new ‘Gold Card’ visa programme offering wealthy applicants an accelerated route to US residency, with a higher-tier ‘Platinum Card’ waitlist already open.

‘One mistake and you’re dead’: Elon Musk says he no longer feels safe in public after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

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‘One mistake and you’re dead’: Elon Musk says he no longer feels safe in public after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Musk says he now avoids public appearances after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, citing “serious security issues.”

US Congresswoman cites Modi-Putin car picture, says Trump's India strategy is ‘cutting our nose to spite our face’ | Watch

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US Congresswoman cites Modi-Putin car picture, says Trump's India strategy is ‘cutting our nose to spite our face’ | Watch

A US lawmaker used the viral Modi-Putin car picture in Congress to warn that American pressure tactics are driving India closer to Moscow.

Musk says he’s ‘looking forward to serving India’ as Starlink executives meet Telecom Minister

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Musk says he’s ‘looking forward to serving India’ as Starlink executives meet Telecom Minister

Elon Musk says he is “looking forward to serving India” through Starlink as the government accelerates plans to expand satellite-powered internet to remote regions.

Massive fire engulfs major St. Petersburg market, killing one and injuring two | Watch

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Massive fire engulfs major St. Petersburg market, killing one and injuring two | Watch

A fast-moving blaze tore through St. Petersburg’s Pravoberezhnny Market, triggering explosions, killing one person and injuring two as firefighters battled flames across 1,500 square meters.

Trump escalates warnings to Colombia, tells President Petro “he’ll be next”

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Trump escalates warnings to Colombia, tells President Petro “he’ll be next”

Tensions between the US and Petro have been mounting. In recent months, Washington decertified Colombia as a drug control partner, revoked Petro’s visa, cut aid, and labelled him an “illegal drug dealer.”

Trump urges Zelenskyy to be 'realistic', raises questions about Ukraine's next elections

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Trump urges Zelenskyy to be 'realistic', raises questions about Ukraine's next elections

Speaking to reporters during a Q&A session, Trump reiterated that Kyiv may need to adjust its expectations.

Trump rolls out ‘Gold Card’ citizenship track, applications go live

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Trump rolls out ‘Gold Card’ citizenship track, applications go live

The administration says the move will boost investment, strengthen American companies, and streamline a system that has long been criticised for bureaucratic delays.

America wants 5 years of social media history from tourists: How new rules will impact Indian visa seekers | Explained

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America wants 5 years of social media history from tourists: How new rules will impact Indian visa seekers | Explained

US visa news: This change would apply to citizens of around 40 countries that can travel to the United States for up to 90 days without a visa.

Japan hit by 6.5 quake, third in three days; no tsunami warning issued

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Japan hit by 6.5 quake, third in three days; no tsunami warning issued

According to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), Wednesday’s earthquake struck Japan’s Hokkaido region with a magnitude of 6.5 at a depth of 57 km.

US pledges $1.25 billion for Reko Diq mining in Balochistan: What makes this project risky for both US and Pakistan

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US pledges $1.25 billion for Reko Diq mining in Balochistan: What makes this project risky for both US and Pakistan

The deal has raised questions about whether Washington is entering a dangerous gamble in a region where foreign investments have repeatedly failed due to insurgency and killings.

12 hands go up for PKR 50,000 found in Pakistan's parliament, internet says ‘speaker missed 25 calls from Sharifs’ | WATCH

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12 hands go up for PKR 50,000 found in Pakistan's parliament, internet says ‘speaker missed 25 calls from Sharifs’ | WATCH

Once the video went viral, Pakistanis unleashed their signature humour mixed with embarrassment. Many mocked their representatives for leaping faster for cash than for legislation.

Four Afghan men detained for dressing like ‘Peaky Blinders’ characters, Taliban say promoting ‘foreign culture’

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Four Afghan men detained for dressing like ‘Peaky Blinders’ characters, Taliban say promoting ‘foreign culture’

The group, all in their early twenties, was reportedly taken into custody in Herat’s Jibrail township after walking the streets in trench coats and flat caps, a look the Taliban considered a threat to Afghan identity.

Pakistan’s ‘inhuman tactics’: How Asim Munir is using Afghan women and kids to force Kabul’s hand on TTP

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Pakistan’s ‘inhuman tactics’: How Asim Munir is using Afghan women and kids to force Kabul’s hand on TTP

Afghan officials accuse Pakistan of refusing dialogue despite escalating tensions. They insist Islamabad has no joint security plan to address militancy but only a strategy of coercion.

China building fire kills 12 weeks after deadly Hong Kong inferno sparks alarm

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China building fire kills 12 weeks after deadly Hong Kong inferno sparks alarm

It comes after a huge blaze last month engulfed several high-rise residential towers in Hong Kong, neighbouring Guangdong, killing 160 people.

'Married her brother, does nothing but bitch': Who is Ilhan Omar and why Trump is targeting her with racist attacks

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'Married her brother, does nothing but bitch': Who is Ilhan Omar and why Trump is targeting her with racist attacks

Trump has long singled out Omar as a symbol of the immigration policies he opposes. His attacks are part of a broader push to portray immigrants from African and Muslim-majority countries as threats to national security.

19 killed, over a dozen injured after two buildings collapse in Morocco's Fez, rescue ops underway

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19 killed, over a dozen injured after two buildings collapse in Morocco's Fez, rescue ops underway

The two adjacent structures, which housed eight families, collapsed overnight in the major northern city's Al-Moustakbal neighbourhood, in the Al-Massira area.

Sindhi leader's fervent appeal to PM Modi on Pakistan’s nuclear risks amid Asim Munir's rise: ‘Extremists in command room’

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Sindhi leader's fervent appeal to PM Modi on Pakistan’s nuclear risks amid Asim Munir's rise: ‘Extremists in command room’

Exiled Sindhi leader Shafi Burfat has warned PM Modi that Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal is effectively controlled by a radicalised military under Asim Munir, posing a grave risk to regional and global security.

Imran Khan kept in solitary confinement again, cut off from family for 9 days as police crack down on PTI protest

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Imran Khan kept in solitary confinement again, cut off from family for 9 days as police crack down on PTI protest

According to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, the isolation order came shortly after Imran Khan allegedly referred to Army Chief General Asim Munir as “mentally ill” in a social media post.

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