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Trump pulls US out of 66 global bodies: Which UN and non-UN organisations are on the list?
This move follows Trump’s second withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and signals a broader attempt to dismantle the entire international ecosystem built around climate action, development governance, and multilateral regulation.
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From Karachi flights to JF-17 talks: Bangladesh opens skies and defence doors to Pakistan. Who is it trying to provoke?
For India, especially its vulnerable eastern flank and the North-East, this growing proximity is not just diplomatically uncomfortable. It is a direct security concern.
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Pakistan bows to China, lets Beijing set up security posts on its soil: Why India faces a tougher neighbourhood
The decision follows sustained Chinese anger over Pakistan’s failure to protect workers and assets linked to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, despite years of military deployment.
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Can Trump actually be impeached this year? How US midterm elections could decide his fate | Explained
Even as Trump celebrates what his supporters describe as a geopolitical victory, the president is increasingly worried that the year could end with a serious political reckoning at home.
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Immigration, Venezuela and now Greenland: How Stephen Miller became Trump’s ‘prime minister’ and the most powerful man in White House
Miller has shown little patience for arguments rooted in international law. In an interview with CNN, he dismissed the idea that sovereignty or legal norms should restrain American power.
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Indian student Shivank Avasthi murder: Toronto police arrest 28-year-old, charge him with first-degree murder
Toronto police have arrested and charged Babatunde Afuwape, 28, in the fatal shooting of Indian student Shivank Avasthi on the University of Toronto’s Scarborough campus, calling the killing a “senseless” and deliberate act.
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Will India really have to pay a 500% US tariff for buying Russian oil? How real is Trump's threat | Explained
After Trump gave his approval to a sweeping bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Moscow, questions are mounting over whether India could soon find itself facing an unprecedented trade penalty.
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Pakistan's witch hunt of Munir critics, controversial law changes: Global rights body sounds alarm
The group added that such actions by Pakistan raise grave concerns regarding due process, judicial independence and compliance with constitutional guarantees.
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Islamabad's demands, Taliban pushback: How Turkey quitting Afghanistan mediation has left Pakistan isolated | Explained
Multiple rounds of talks facilitated by Turkey, along with Qatar and Saudi Arabia, failed to bridge the gap between Islamabad and the Afghan Taliban.
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Russia talks tough after US seizure of oil tanker, lawmaker says 'sink some American boats'
Moscow has accused Washington of acting with impunity on the high seas after US forces seized a Russian-flagged tanker, prompting sharp threats of retaliation from a senior Russian lawmaker.
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Two killed, several injured in shooting outside LDS church during funeral in Salt Lake City
At least two people were killed and several others wounded after shots were fired following an altercation outside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Salt Lake City, police said.
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Poland 'satisfied' with cut in India's Russian oil imports amid Trump's 500% tariff threat
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski voiced support for India as Washington weighs tariffs of up to 500% on countries buying Russian oil, following President Trump’s approval of a new sanctions bill.
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‘We worry India has only paused military action, attacks could resume’: Pakistan told US after Operation Sindoor
The disclosure punctures Pakistan’s carefully crafted narrative during the May conflict, revealing deep anxiety within its establishment as Indian airstrikes hit terror camps and military infrastructure across the border.
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Pakistan sets up special protection unit for Chinese nationals amid CPEC security concerns
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announces a dedicated SPU in Islamabad to safeguard Chinese workers and projects under the $60 billion China–Pakistan Economic Corridor.
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Pakistan eyes defence pact with Bangladesh, sale of JF-17 fighter jets
Pakistan's Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu and his Bangladesh counterpart Hasan Mahmood Khan had extensive talks on the procurement of the JF-17 Thunder.
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Trump backs Russia sanctions bill: Up to 500% tariffs on India, China?
President Trump has approved a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, giving the US authority to target major buyers of Russian oil, including India, China, and Brazil, with duties of up to 500%.
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US expands $15,000 visa bond requirement to 38 countries: Is India on the list?
The Trump administration has added 25 more countries, including Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan, to a US visa bond programme, while Indian travellers remain unaffected.
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Former BNP leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir shot dead in Dhaka ahead of elections
Former BNP volunteer leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar area, underscoring rising political violence ahead of Bangladesh’s February 12 elections.
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White House confirms Greenland purchase talks as Nato allies rally behind Denmark
The White House confirms active talks to buy Greenland, citing US security interests, as Denmark and Nato allies warn against threats to sovereignty.
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‘Keep a beer ready’: Pilot's lighthearted cockpit moment came before plane crashed into mountain killing 104
The aircraft had taken off from Valencia bound for Ibiza, carrying 98 passengers and six crew members. Most were believed to be holidaymakers returning home after the festive season.
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42 lakh fake users and a Rs 1,400-crore scam: How a 28-year-old woman fooled America’s biggest bank
Access to millions of young customers early in their financial lives was seen as a long-term strategic win. On that basis, JPMorgan agreed to buy Frank for $175 million, roughly Rs 1,400 crore.
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US seizes Russian-flagged tanker in Atlantic, Venezuela-linked oil ship in Caribbean; Moscow slams 'use of force'
These maritime actions follow weekend events in Caracas, where US special forces extracted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, transporting them to New York to answer drug-related charges.
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US seizes Russian-flagged tanker linked to Venezuela: What is happening near Iceland | WATCH
The vessel is the latest target in President Donald Trump’s intensified pressure campaign against Venezuela, which includes aggressive enforcement measures aimed at oil shipments linked to the country.
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Not the Formula F1 legend! How Michael Schumacher’s death sparked a social media storm
Schumacher’s death was briefly overshadowed online by confusion over his name. As news spread, social media users mistakenly assumed the reports referred to Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher.
