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Dubai’s Ciel Dubai Marina: How an irregular plot of land created the world’s tallest hotel
Dubai’s skyline has a new record-breaker: Ciel Dubai Marina, now the world’s tallest hotel at 377 metres. What surprises architects and visitors alike is that its extraordinary height was never planned, emerging instead from a cramped, irregular plot that forced the tower skyward.
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Why the Heliconia plant stood out at the Modi-Putin meet
A vivid Heliconia plant placed behind Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin during their recent bilateral meeting drew unusual public attention. Far from mere décor, the tropical flower carried symbolic cues of renewal, prosperity and harmony — adding a subtle diplomatic layer to the high-profile talks.
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Putin’s alleged secret daughter Luiza Rozova says she is “really sorry” for his war in Ukraine
Luiza Rozova, widely rumoured to be Vladimir Putin’s secret daughter, has publicly said she is “really sorry” for Russia’s war in Ukraine after a powerful street confrontation with a Ukrainian journalist in Paris, bringing rare, uncomfortable attention to the Russian leader’s private family.
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Google Photos called Black woman a ‘gorilla’: AI racism row reignites as user says “not racist, just stupid”
A resurfaced Google Photos screenshot showing a Black woman’s picture auto-labelled as “gorilla” – and a user downplaying it as “not racist, just stupid” – has reignited debate over racist AI errors, algorithmic bias and how tech companies choose to fix such failures.
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Austrian man charged after girlfriend allegedly left to freeze to death on Grossglockner
Austrian prosecutors have charged a 36-year-old climber with grossly negligent manslaughter after he allegedly abandoned his inexperienced girlfriend during a winter ascent of Grossglockner, leaving her to freeze to death in brutal alpine conditions that rescuers say she could not have survived alone.
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Indians among 171 arrested in UK crackdown on illegal delivery riders
Indians were among 171 delivery riders arrested during a UK-wide enforcement operation targeting illegal working, as authorities intensified deportations and expanded checks across the gig economy.
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‘Real progress depends on Russia’: US and Ukraine enter third day of talks
US and Ukrainian officials held a third day of talks in Miami, saying meaningful progress toward ending the war depends on Russia’s willingness to de-escalate and commit to a lasting peace.
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Pro-Khalistan links: UK imposes sanctions on British Sikh businessman over Babbar Khalsa ties
The UK imposed sanctions on British businessman Gurpreet Singh Rehal and Babbar Akali Lehar under its Domestic Counter-Terrorism Regime, freezing assets and blocking support for pro-Khalistan militant group Babbar Khalsa.
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Is Trump abandoning global leadership in his new security strategy?
Trump’s 2025 National Security Strategy shifts US focus from global dominance to regional priorities, emphasising Latin America, migration control, and Europe’s critique, while maintaining strategic vigilance over China and Taiwan.
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DC pipe bomb suspect 'disappointed' by Trump’s 2020 election loss, says prosecutor
Brian Cole Jr., arrested for planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC in 2021, told investigators he was “disappointed” over Trump’s 2020 election loss and influenced by related conspiracy theories.
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Putin’s tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat: What Russian President wrote in visitors’ book
Visiting India, Vladimir Putin paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, praising his legacy of peace and a multipolar world, as India and Russia advanced economic cooperation at their summit.
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EU fines Musk’s X €120m over transparency breaches under digital rules
The European Union fined Elon Musk’s X €120 million under its Digital Services Act for transparency violations, triggering sharp US criticism and reopening tensions over digital regulation and free speech.
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US special envoy holds productive talks with Ukrainian negotiator in Miami
Kremlin foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov said on Friday that the discussions had reached a level of understanding that made them “truly friendly.”
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Frank Gehry, visionary architect behind Guggenheim Bilbao and Disney Hall, dies at 96
Gehry continued designing well into his 80s, shaping skylines around the world. In New York City, he created the shimmering, beehive-like IAC Building in Chelsea and the 76-story New York By Gehry, one of the tallest residential towers globally, which opened in 2011.
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Modi’s handcrafted diplomacy: Six special gifts presented to President Putin | See pics
From Assam’s signature tea to a Russian edition of the Bhagavad Gita, PM Modi’s gift selection showcased India’s cultural richness and enduring friendship with Russia.
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Putin hails India’s growth, sovereign policy and $100 bn trade vision at Business Forum | Top 10 quotes
At the India–Russia Business Forum in New Delhi, President Vladimir Putin praised India’s rapid growth and pledged stronger collaboration across trade, technology, and logistics connectivity.
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H-1B programme has 'deviated from its intent', now filled with 'average workers': Ex-US official slams big tech over H-1B use
His remarks follow similar claims last week by former Congressman Dave Brat and former diplomat Mahvash Siddiqui, who alleged widespread fraud within the programme.
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Katy Perry joins boyfriend Justin Trudeau for diplomatic lunch with ex-Japanese PM Fumio Kishida in Tokyo
Katy Perry paused her world tour to accompany boyfriend Justin Trudeau for a high-profile lunch with former Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, highlighting their growing relationship.
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Edinburgh Airport resumes flights after major IT outage disrupts operations
Flights at Scotland’s busiest airport resumed following an IT issue that halted all operations and left thousands of passengers stranded.
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Putin’s visit opens doors for Indians seeking jobs in Russia: How New Delhi is tapping Moscow’s labour shortage
The pact comes as Russia faces a major labour shortage. Birth rates are the lowest in 200 years, the population has dipped slightly, and many young men have left the country since 300,000 reservists were mobilised for the Ukraine war.
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Kudankulam Unit 3 receives fuel as Putin visits India: How this boosts New Delhi's nuclear plans
Vladimir Putin’s arrival in India happened on the same day that the Russian state-owned atomic corporation Rosatom delivered the first batch of nuclear fuel for Unit 3 of Kudankulam.
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Pakistan Army calls Imran Khan ‘mentally ill’, labels his narrative a security threat
Pakistan’s military has accused former Prime Minister Imran Khan of spreading a dangerous anti-state narrative, calling him “mentally ill” and a direct threat to national security.
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A laugh over oil: Putin’s light-hearted 'energy' remark draws laughter from PM Modi | WATCH
The quip came while Putin was speaking about the steady flow of Russian crude to India despite global political disruptions and sanctions pressure.
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How PM Modi’s Gita gift to Putin celebrates centuries-old Sanskrit ties with Russia
PM Modi presents Russian translation of the Bhagavad Gita to Putin, reflecting centuries of shared Sanskrit scholarship and cultural ties between India and Russia.
