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Why US federal government blocked Minnesota from investigating ICE shooting
What began as a routine joint investigation into a fatal police shooting has turned into an unusually bitter standoff between Washington and Minnesota, raising serious questions about transparency, trust and political interference.
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Why Iran is seeing its biggest protests in years and what it means for the regime
A surge in prices, deep economic anger and long-simmering political frustration have pushed Iran into its most serious unrest since 2022, and this time even the regime’s traditional support base is showing cracks.
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Donald Trump calls Vance and Rubio ‘kids’, buys them shoes
At one point, both Vance and Rubio reportedly showed reporters the shoes they were wearing, saying the President had purchased them.
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Iran protests: Exiled prince Reza Pahlavi urges mass uprising, calls on demonstrators to ‘seize city centres’
Pahlavi, in a post on X, lauded demonstrators for returning to the streets across Iran in defiance of warnings from the leadership, saying the protests had shaken the ruling establishment
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Homegrown snakes bare their fangs: Lashkar commander exposes Pakistan’s rot, rips into govt over debt and decay | WATCH
Mohammad Ashfaq Rana’s public tirade against the Pakistani government is not just an angry rant. It is a crack in a system that Islamabad has spent decades building, funding, and denying.
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A rare sighting: ‘Doomsday Plane’ spotted across US locations with defense chief aboard; here’s what we know
The US Air Force’s E-4B Nightwatch, a key airborne command centre, made rare flights to Washington and Los Angeles this week, drawing attention amid global tensions.
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'Incredible opportunities ahead': US ambassador to India Sergio Gor lands in Delhi amid tariff tensions
US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor arrived in India to rebuild strained ties, focusing on trade and tariff issues. His visit comes amid stalled India-US trade talks and heightened economic tensions.
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‘He too will fall’: Khamenei invokes Pharaoh and the Shah in attack on Trump as Iran protests spread
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned Donald Trump and blamed the US for unrest as protests over economic hardship spread across the country.
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‘That’d be a great honour’: Trump eyes Nobel ahead of meeting with Venezuela’s Machado
US President Donald Trump confirmed he will meet Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado next week, suggesting he would be honoured to share her Nobel Peace Prize amid controversy and online backlash.
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Did Trump tip the jobs report early? Markets got a hint before 8:30 after his post matched embargoed data
Donald Trump posted figures matching the December US jobs report hours before its release, as payroll growth slowed sharply at the end of 2025.
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Is this the moment Europe tells Trump 'no,' by freezing the EU–US trade deal?
EU lawmakers want to freeze the EU–US trade deal after Donald Trump’s threats over Greenland, warning Parliament cannot reward territorial pressure.
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How much would it take to 'buy' Greenland, and why are lawmakers saying 'not for sale'?
Greenlandic lawmakers say no cash offer from Donald Trump would persuade the island to join the US, warning payment talks could deepen opposition.
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'Peaceful protests turned violent': Iran blames US and Israel amid nationwide unrest
Iran’s foreign minister said the government is engaging social groups to address economic grievances, while accusing the US and Israel of interfering in protests as unrest spreads and authorities impose an internet blackout.
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What happens if Trump tariffs are struck down by court? He has a 'Plan B' | A look at the fallback options
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has openly acknowledged this. He said there are at least three other mechanisms under the 1962 Trade Act that could be used to sustain tariffs even if the current approach fails judicial scrutiny.
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US forces seize ‘ghost fleet’ oil tanker in Caribbean in third interception in three days
The Olina is the fifth tanker that has been seized by US forces as part of a broader effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to control the distribution of Venezuela’s oil products globally.
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US job growth misses expectations as 2025 marks weakest hiring year since Covid
US job growth slowed sharply in December, with just 50,000 jobs added, capping the weakest hiring year since the pandemic and fuelling concerns over labour market fragility and future interest rate cuts.
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India rejects Chinese projects in Shaksgam Valley, calls area 'Indian territory'
India has rejected Chinese infrastructure activity in Pakistan-occupied Shaksgam Valley, asserting the region is Indian territory and reiterating it does not recognise the 1963 China-Pakistan boundary agreement or CPEC.
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Iran protests bring Reza Pahlavi back into focus. Who is the exiled crown prince and will US support him?
The disruption came amid renewed calls for demonstrations by Reza Pahlavi, who is often referred to by supporters as the “Crown Prince” and is a prominent figure in Iran’s fragmented opposition movement.
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'Disturbing pattern of recurring attacks': India raises alarm over violence against minorities in Bangladesh
India has raised concern over a “disturbing pattern” of repeated attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, as UK MP Priti Patel urges action to protect Hindus amid growing violence and international scrutiny.
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India on Zohran Mamdani's letter to Umar Khalid: 'Personal prejudices doesn't behove...'
At a media briefing on Friday, Minister of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said public office carries responsibilities that include restraint.
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Why are Russia, Iran and China holding naval drills under the BRICS banner?
Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships have arrived off South Africa for week-long naval drills, raising geopolitical tensions as US-South Africa ties strain over Venezuela, Iran, and growing BRICS military cooperation.
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India’s $500 million Chabahar bet faces risk amid Iran turmoil: Is China waiting in the wings?
The protests, now reported in more than 100 Iranian cities, have triggered fresh concerns in India about the safety, reliability and continuity of work at Chabahar Port.
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Israel says 'NO' to Pakistan Army in Gaza force: Why Tel Aviv is ‘not comfortable’ trusting Asim Munir on Hamas
Responding to questions about Pakistan’s potential role, Azar said the concept itself becomes meaningless if participating countries are unwilling to fight Hamas.
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Why Pakistanis are running short of bread and bakery items?
Bakers in Peshawar have gone on indefinite strike, protesting Punjab’s flour transport ban and administrative lapses. Rising prices, inflation, and power outages have pushed tandoor owners and bakeries to the brink.
