BUSINESS
Crypto entrepreneur charged in $500mn laundering scheme tied to Russia sanctions evasion
Prosecutors say Iurii Gugnin used US-based crypto firms to circumvent export controls and feed funds into sanctioned entities.
WORLD
Saudi succession questions loom as MBS consolidates power with no clear heir
As Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman prepares to ascend the throne, uncertainty over succession raises political risk.
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Israel deports Greta Thunberg to France after detention on Gaza-bound vessel
Thunberg was one of 12 international activists aboard the Madleen, a humanitarian vessel organised by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which was carrying food, medical supplies, and hygiene items for civilians in Gaza.
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Pakistan’s tax exemptions hit $21 billion, surpass debt repayments: Economic Survey 2024-25
According to official data, the total cost of tax concessions surged to a record Rs 5.8 trillion, marking a Rs 1.96 trillion or 51 percent increase from the previous year’s Rs 3.9 trillion.
WORLD
After National Guard, US Marines deployed on LA streets: Is Trump turning protest into a battlefield?
The deployment of National Guard and US Marines marks one of the rare instances in modern American history where active-duty military personnel have been used to police domestic civil unrest.
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'Strange person, needs anger management': Trump mocks Greta Thunberg’s 'kidnapped' claim
Notably, the US President's later remark marks a renewed flashpoint in the Trump-Thunberg rivalry, which kicked off in 2019 after the climate activist's scathing speech at the UN.
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L.A. protests: 700 marines, 2,000 guardsmen deployed as immigration arrests spark chaos
Trump defended the decision, saying Los Angeles “would have been completely obliterated” without the deployment.
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Tear gas, torched cars and chaos: Shocking videos capture LA’s protest-fuelled destruction | WATCH
Clips circulating across social media show protesters torching vehicles, smashing storefronts, and hurling projectiles at officers.
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LA remains on edge: Governor to sue Trump as National Guard deployment sparks uproar | Latest updates
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he planned to file a lawsuit Monday against Trump in response to the administration's extraordinary deployment of the National Guard.
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LA protests: UN warns against 'further militarisation' as Trump deploys National Guard troops
This comes in the wake of the violent protests gripping parts of downtown Los Angeles following federal immigration raids and the controversial deployment of National Guard troops.
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Los Angeles protests: Trump blames 'insurrectionists', calls troops deployment a 'great decision'
Trump congratulated himself for making a "great decision" to deploy National Guard troops to quell protests in Los Angeles, against the wishes of the California governor and city mayor.
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Pakistan budget tomorrow: Loans climb, poverty worsens, but military set to get more funds
This budget announcement will serve not just as a financial blueprint but as a litmus test of Pakistan’s ability, or inability, to confront its multiple crises with meaningful reforms.
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Trump's new travel ban takes effect today, millions to get affected: What you need to know
The move is expected to disrupt refugee pathways and further restrict immigration as the Trump administration expands its crackdown on illegal entries.
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Trump to speak to Netanyahu today: Gaza ceasefire, Iran talks high on agenda
The call comes as Iran finalises its response to a US proposal on a potential nuclear deal, while the White House continues to push for progress on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement.
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'Crying, treated like a criminal': Indian student handcuffed, pinned on floor at Newark Airport | WATCH
Jain, who is the President of HealthBots AI, noted that the student was speaking in Haryanvi and appeared visibly distressed.
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PKR 76 trillion and counting: Pakistan's debt hits historic high, balloons 5 times in a decade
Pakistan’s ballooning external debt is fuelled largely by loans from the IMF, including the latest disbursement of USD 1 billion.
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US calls for release of Dr Shakil Afridi: Why Pakistan jailed the man who helped eliminate Osama bin Laden
While the United States considers Dr Shakil Afridi a hero who played a critical role in dismantling al-Qaeda’s leadership, Pakistan brands him a traitor, revealing where its loyalties truly lie.
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Trade, tensions and immigration: What to expect from high-stakes US–China talks in London
The outcome of the London talks could reverberate far beyond Washington and Beijing. Many developing economies, particularly in Southeast Asia and Africa, have benefited from US-China tensions as manufacturers look for alternative production hubs.
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2.7% growth or 100% denial? How Pakistan's economic survey tries to spin crisis as comeback
Pakistan's Economic Survey 2024-25 reads less like a hard-nosed analysis and more like a desperate attempt to whitewash chronic failures.
WORLD
Explained: Why Los Angeles is erupting in protest and why Trump sent in the National Guard troops
Los Angeles protests: At least three self-driving Waymo cars were burned on Sunday, with two others vandalised as protesters roamed around a limited area in downtown Los Angeles.
WORLD
Who is Greta Thunberg? From climate crusader to global humanitarian voice on Gaza
Greta Thunberg, aboard a Gaza-bound aid vessel intercepted by Israel, continues her global activism spotlighting climate and humanitarian crises.
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Greta Thunberg claims she has been 'kidnapped', Israel says she's ‘safe and in good spirits’ | Watch
Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid boat on Monday, preventing the activists on board -- including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg -- from reaching the blockaded Palestinian territory.
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Russia fires 479 drones on Ukraine overnight, Kyiv claims majority intercepted
Russia launched a record 479 drones in an overnight attack on Ukraine, with Kyiv claiming intercepting the majority, amid ongoing conflict and Moscow’s rejection of ceasefire calls.
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'Arrest people in face masks now' Trump issues new orders amid ongoing Los Angeles unrest
President Trump orders arrests of masked protesters amid escalating immigration-related unrest in Los Angeles.
