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North Korea accuses South of drone incursions, warns Seoul will ‘pay a dear price’
North Korea accused South Korea of flying surveillance drones into its airspace and warned of consequences, while Seoul denied the claims, raising fresh doubts over efforts to revive stalled inter-Korean dialogue.
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How secret diplomacy to broker safe exit for Maduro collapsed before US forces moved in
The Vatican meeting was among several previously undisclosed attempts involving the United States and a range of intermediaries — including Russia, Qatar, Turkey and the Catholic Church — to secure a safe haven for Maduro ahead of the US operation.
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Killing of Hindu activist triggers protests in Pakistan’s Sindh: ‘Blood of Kailash Kohli demands justice’
Kohli was allegedly approached by unidentified assailants in broad daylight and shot twice in the chest at close range, killing him on the spot.
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Could Vladimir Putin face a fate like Maduro? What Donald Trump said: ‘Very disappointed’
The remarks followed a direct question on whether he would ever authorise a mission to capture Putin.
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NATO is facing its most uncomfortable crisis yet and Europe does not know how to stop it
Donald Trump’s renewed push to take control of Greenland has left European leaders trapped between defending a NATO ally and keeping the United States on side as the war in Ukraine drags on.
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El Helicoide: How a failed megamall became Venezuela’s most notorious prison
Built as a monument to modernity, the spiral-shaped complex in Caracas became a symbol of repression under Nicolás Maduro. Now, as political prisoners begin to be released, families are once again gathering outside its gates.
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Why Trump’s claim that the War Powers law is unconstitutional does not hold up
As the US Senate moves to curb US military action in Venezuela, the White House says the law has always been rejected by presidents. The history and the legal record tell a far more complicated story.
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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.
