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‘We are ready’: Iran issues cryptic warning amid escalating tensions with US
Iran’s cryptic message, “We are ready,” comes as U.S. and Israeli forces brace for potential conflict following the collapse of nuclear talks.
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Canada’s Project Pelican: $50 million drug bust exposes ISI-Khalistani nexus linked to anti-India activities
Canadian police have dismantled a major drug and terror network linked to Khalistan supporters, seizing 479 kg of cocaine worth $47.9 million in the country’s largest-ever bust named Project Pelican.
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Trump's Gold card offering US residency for $5 million now open for applicants - Here's how to apply
Trump's "Gold Card," offering permanent U.S. residency for a $5 million investment, is now open for applicants.
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'No hard feelings': Trump responds to Musk's apology after public feud
Trump says he holds "no hard feelings" after Elon Musk apologized for their public feud, though he remains "a little disappointed."
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Top US general calls Islamabad a ‘phenomenal partner’, says America needs both India and Pakistan
General Kurilla not only labelled Pakistan as a “phenomenal partner” but also detailed the country’s ongoing operations against the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISIS-K), attributing the success in part to US-provided intelligence.
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'No way': Yunus says not interested in being part of Bangladesh's next elected govt
Yunus made it clear that his role is strictly transitional, aimed at overseeing a smooth electoral process and ensuring stability during the interim period.
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After Apple store, masked rioters seen looting Zara outlet in protest-hit Los Angeles | WATCH
At their largest, the protests have included a few thousand people taking to the streets, but smaller groups have used the cover of darkness to set fires, daub graffiti and smash windows.
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Islam world’s fastest-growing religion, grew by 347 million in 10 years; Hinduism fourth largest: Study
Hindus now comprise 14.9% of the world’s population, making Hinduism the fourth largest religion globally. India remains the faith’s primary hub, home to 95% of all Hindus.
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Explained: Why Los Angeles, with 900,000 illegal migrants, has become ground zero for immigration unrest
Protests against immigration arrests by federal law enforcement have also sprung up in cities around the country, including New York, Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco and Austin.
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Did Myanmar rebels down a Pak-supplied JF-17 fighter jet? Suspicions rise after warplane crash in Sagaing
While Myanmar’s state-run media attributed the crash to mechanical issues, a resistance group has claimed it shot the aircraft out of the sky.
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'Relationship is excellent': Trump claims 'deal is done' with China on rare earths, tariffs and student visas
China's exports of rare earth minerals -- used in a range of things including smartphones, electric vehicle batteries and green technology -- were a key issue on the agenda.
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Why Pakistani journalists walked out of FM Aurangzeb's post-Budget presser in protest
The boycott came after the minister unveiled Pakistan’s Rs. 17.57 trillion federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26.
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Ukraine says Russia has returned bodies of 1,212 fallen soldiers
On Tuesday, the two warring countries said they had exchanged captured soldiers, the second stage of an agreement struck at peace talks last week.
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China wants Pakistan's donkeys: What's driving the demand and how it is hurting the poor
What’s being sold as an economic win is, in reality, crushing Pakistan’s poor – the very people who rely on these animals for their survival.
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FDA plans to use AI to speed drug approvals and review food chemicals under new priorities
Agency’s new road map aims for faster approvals and healthier food, but some experts caution AI is not yet up to the task.
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China’s rare earth export halt deepens supply crisis for US and European industries
Suspension of critical metals and magnets threatens factories as Beijing flexes leverage in ongoing trade tensions.
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Economists question accuracy of US inflation data as BLS grapples with staffing shortages
Hiring freeze forces statisticians to rely on less precise estimates, raising concerns over key economic indicator
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Snake enthusiast’s blood helps scientists develop prototype for universal antivenom
A former construction worker who injected himself with deadly snake venom inspired a breakthrough in snakebite treatment.
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Graz school shooting: Farewell letter, pipe bomb found at Austrian gunman’s home
According to authorities, both physical and digital versions of a goodbye note addressed to the assailant’s parents were found, but offered no clear motive behind the massacre.
WORLD
US agencies tracked foreign nationals visiting Elon Musk amid influence concerns
An earlier probe highlights longstanding worries about foreign access to the billionaire’s orbit and his sensitive government ties
BUSINESS
US Congressional stock trades spike during Trump’s tariff turmoil, reigniting calls for trading ban
Lawmakers and their families made more than 700 trades amid market chaos triggered by Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs
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Apple unveils AI features, live translation, spam-call screener in new iOS 26 update
New software redesign and AI enhancements headline Apple’s upcoming updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch
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US democratic senators press for answers on inflation data gaps amid BLS hiring freeze
Staff shortages force government to scale back price collection, raising concerns over accuracy of official inflation figures
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Apple’s AI push falls flat at developers’ conference
Despite high anticipation, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference reveals slow progress on AI, leaving investors unimpressed
