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Trump vows 30–80% cut in US drug prices in ‘most consequential’ executive order
While details of the executive order are expected to be released soon, Trump said the policy marks a long-overdue correction to what he described as a “rigged system.”
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Russia’s alleges Macron, Merz and Starmer had cocaine in Kyiv; French media calls it ‘conspiracy theory’
The Russian official also took aim at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, describing him as an “unstable cocaine addict.”
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Trump hails Putin's call for Ukraine talks as 'great day,' vows to focus on 'rebuilding and trade'
Trump hails Putin's proposal for Ukraine talks as a "great day," says it's time to focus on "rebuilding and trade."
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Afghanistan’s former VP compares Operation Sindoor with Pakistan's Bunyan Ul Marsoos: 'War can't be won with IMF loans'
Former Afghan VP Amrullah Saleh called India's Operation Sindoor a show of strategic autonomy and slammed Pakistan’s efforts as hollow, saying "a war can't be won with IMF loans."
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Donald Trump hails 'heroic' India, Pakistan for ceasefire, says will work with both to find Kashmir solution
Trump praises India and Pakistan’s ‘historic and heroic’ ceasefire, pledges to boost trade and work on Kashmir solution in Truth Social post.
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India-Pakistan ceasefire: JD Vance spoke to PM Modi after 'alarming intelligence' warned of escalation, say report
A CNN report says Vance called Modi and told him about the high risk of escalation over the weekend and urged him to 'encourage' direct talks with Pakistan
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Trump announces 'total reset' with China after trade talks, hails 'great progress'
Trump announces a "total reset" with China after productive trade talks in Switzerland, claiming "great progress" toward opening Chinese markets to U.S. businesses.
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‘The task now is to make it last’: Global powers back India-Pakistan ceasefire, urge dialogue
Türkiye and Azerbaijan also issued statements in support of the ceasefire, calling it a crucial move for South Asian stability.
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Soviet-era Venus probe likely re-enters Earth’s atmosphere after 50 years in orbit
Given that about 70% of Earth's surface is covered by water, experts say it is unlikely to have caused any damage.
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Shehbaz declares a phantom victory after calling for ceasefire — a claim devoid of facts
Sharif hailed the ceasefire as a sign that Pakistan had shown the world it is a "self-respecting nation," praising the armed forces for what he described as a “professional and effective response” to alleged Indian aggression.
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Afghanistan rubbishes Pakistan's claim of Indian missile attack on its territory
Ministry of External Affairs also rejected this claim, saying that the people of Afghanistan now know their friends and enemies well and are aware of which country has repeatedly violated Afghanistan's territory.
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Trump signals reducing China tariffs to 80% ahead of trade talks
Beijing has insisted its position that the United States must lift tariffs first remains "unchanged" and vowed to defend its interests.
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'Didn't intercept Indian drones because...': Khawaja Asif trolled over bizarre claim amid military conflict with India
Khawaja Asif's statement, which directly contradicted earlier military claims of successfully shooting down Indian drones, sparked backlash online.
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'No option other than full-blown war with India': Pakistan minister Khawaja Asif
Before Pakistan carried out failed attacks on several Indian military establishments with drones and missiles on Thursday night, Asif on Wednesday said that Pakistan was trying to avoid a full-blown war with India.
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Amid border tensions, spotlight on Karachi port that handles 76% of Pakistan’s exports
While, the conflict is yet to spread to the seas, one of the world’s leading shipping firms, CMA CGM, has already introduced a surcharge, which will apply to all cargo involved in trade with Pakistan.
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Jaishankar, UK’s Foreign secretary discuss India-Pakistan border tensions, pledge zero-tolerance on terrorism
Jaishankar and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy discussed border tensions and reaffirmed zero-tolerance towards terrorism during a phone call.
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'Let me correct you': India's ambassador to US rebukes CNN’s Wolf Blitzer over Jammu and Kashmir comment
India's US Ambassador Vinay Kwatra firmly corrected CNN’s Wolf Blitzer on-air, asserting that all of Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and accusing Pakistan of backing terrorism.
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'Look who's behind him': Indian envoy exposes Pakistan with photo of Pak army officials at terrorists' funeral
India's High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, accuses Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism, presenting a photo of Pakistani military officials at the funeral of militants, including US-designated terrorist Hafiz Abdur Rauf.
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Watch: Pakistan MP calls PM Shehbaz Sharif 'buzdil', says he can't even take Modi's name
In a clip from the speech, which has gone viral, the MP laments that Pakistan’s army is demoralised and the nation stands helpless due to lack of formidable leadership in the country.
BUSINESS
India, Chile sign ToR for a comprehensive economic agreement
The agreement aims to build upon the existing preferential trade pact and seeks to encompass a range of sectors, including digital services, investment promotion and MSME and critical minerals
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Pope Leo XIV: First American pontiff, Peruvian citizen, Augustinian order member, and tennis fan
Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, embraces his identity as a son of St. Augustine, quoting the saint’s words on unity within the Church. In his first remarks as pontiff, he also shared his love for tennis, eager to return to the court after years without practice.
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New Delhi, Islamabad have had contact at national security level, says Pakistan's US ambassador
Pakistan's ambassador to the US said in an interview that limited contact between the two nations' National Security Councils but stressed that the onus of de-escalation lies with India.
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'You're in a hole, stop digging': Ex-Pentagon official demands state sponsor of terror tag for Pakistan
The scathing remarks by Rubin come after India on Thursday night neutralised Pakistan military's attempt to hit military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur and some other locations.
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Pope Leo XIV: Who is Robert Francis Prevost, the first American pontiff?
Known for advocating on behalf of migrants, the poor, and the environment, Leo XIV is widely seen as someone who will continue Francis’s progressive legacy.
