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Stark wealth gap in UK: Indian-origin people see sharp rise, Pakistanis steep decline, finds study
The study found that wealth gains since 2012 have been concentrated among white British and Indian households.
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Pakistan DG ISPR calls Indian journalists, critics ‘RAW agents’, issues warning to India and Afghanistan
Pakistan’s military spokesperson sparked controversy by naming Indian journalists and social media handles as alleged “RAW agents” during a briefing, using unusually aggressive rhetoric while issuing warnings to India and Afghanistan.
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Venezuela 'dark fleet' tanker evades US Coast Guard as Russia sends submarine escort
The unusual naval move follows weeks of U.S. pursuit of a reflagged oil tanker tied to Venezuela, underscoring rising tensions over sanctioned crude shipments and global energy flows.
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Iran unrest: Security forces fire tear gas at Tehran bazaar, death toll rises to 36
Security forces clashed with protesters across Iran as demonstrations over rising living costs continue, leaving at least 36 dead and thousands detained.
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Trump says Melania ‘hates’ his dancing and calls it ‘unpresidential’ as he mocks Maduro for imitating him
Donald Trump said Nicolás Maduro’s attempt to mock his rally dance was a provocative act, while revealing that first lady Melania Trump considers his own dancing “unpresidential,” as Venezuela’s former leader faces trial in the US.
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Bangladesh: Hindu man dies after jumping into canal to escape mob over theft suspicion
The incident comes amid a reported surge in violence against religious minorities in the neighbouring country ahead of its first parliamentary elections since the 2024 uprising that ousted the Sheikh Hasina government
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Trump says Venezuela will hand over 30–50 million barrels of oil to the US
Donald Trump said Venezuela’s interim authorities will transfer 30–50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the US, to be sold at market prices with proceeds under his direct control following Maduro’s capture.
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‘Not that happy with me’: Trump says tariffs strained ties with Modi
US President Donald Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unhappy over steep US tariffs linked to India’s Russian oil purchases, claiming New Delhi has since sharply reduced imports and moved ahead on Apache helicopter orders.
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Donald Trump asks Republicans to ensure victory in 2026 midterm elections, says 'else I'll get impeached'
Trump's agenda is on the line in November's elections, when all the seats in the House of Representatives and a third of the Senate's seats will be contested.
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‘We will not stop defending them': Europe rallies behind Denmark after Trump revives Greenland remarks
European leaders have rallied behind Denmark after Donald Trump revived remarks about taking Greenland, stressing sovereignty, NATO unity and collective Arctic security amid rising geopolitical tensions and growing concern over US actions.
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Pakistan concedes ‘political-criminal-terror nexus’ amid deadliest year in a decade
Pakistan’s military has acknowledged a “political-criminal-terror nexus” as new reports show 2025 was the deadliest year in a decade, with surging attacks, fatalities and worsening security across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
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India locking in control over Chenab waters, fast-tracks four hydropower projects: Why Pakistan is running out of room
Following a recent two-day visit by Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, the Centre has issued clear instructions to speed up a cluster of hydropower projects on the Chenab river system.
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Too little, too late? Iran’s $7 monthly payout for 8 crore citizens and why it may not end protests
Iran has been gripped by protests since December 28, initially led by merchants who shut down markets in Tehran to protest the sharp fall of the rial against the US dollar.
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'Recycled propaganda': Indian intelligence dismisses Pakistan’s India-Taliban nexus claims
Pakistan’s military, facing Chinese pressure over CPEC delays and security lapses, accuses India and the Afghan Taliban of fomenting militancy. Indian intelligence calls the claims “recycled disinformation” and propaganda.
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Satellite images show new Chinese military structures near Pangong Lake: How it challenges India’s border posture
The proximity of the new construction to the water body suggests that the People’s Liberation Army could soon station more troops and logistics assets closer to the existing buffer zone.
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Hadi murder case: Bangladesh police file chargesheet against 17, term it ‘political vengeance'
Bangladesh police say student leader Sharif Osman Hadi was murdered out of “political vengeance” linked to the Awami League, filing charges against 17 people amid protests demanding justice.
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‘Venezuela must not descend into chaos’: Erdogan pushes back on US action in call with Trump
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned US President Donald Trump against destabilising Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro’s ouster, stressing respect for sovereignty, law, and cautioning force would fuel chaos and conflict.
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Can OnlyFans creators get US ‘Genius Visa’? How O-1 Visa is opening up to online creators
High follower counts, viral reach, and steady online income are increasingly being accepted as evidence of commercial success. In the past, this success was measured through box office sales, record deals, or gallery exhibitions.
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UK is considering new 'Islamophobia' definition: Why Hindu and Sikh groups are raising red flags | Explained
The concerns surfaced after the BBC reported last month that the government’s Working Group on Anti-Muslim Hatred, set up in February last year, had submitted a draft that avoids using the term “Islamophobia.”
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'Come get me, I'm waiting for you': Colombian President throws down challenge to Trump the same way Maduro did
The exchange followed remarks by Trump after the US operation in Venezuela, in which he accused Colombia’s leadership of links to drug trafficking.
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Lucky guess or inside tip? How a mystery trader bet Rs 29 lakh on Maduro’s fall and made Rs 4 crore overnight
In the hours leading up to US President Donald Trump publicly confirming that Maduro had been taken into custody, unusual trading activity appeared on Polymarket, an online platform where users wager on real-world outcomes.
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Why Trump believes Greenland is key to US Arctic strategy
Greenland’s Arctic location and mineral wealth make it a strategic prize for global powers. The U.S., Denmark, and China are all vying for influence amid rising security and trade stakes.
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'Hell yes, let’s go full trippy mode': US teen asked ChatGPT about drugs for months, then he died. What went wrong?
According to a report by SFGate, 18-year-old Sam Nelson from California had been asking the OpenAI-developed chatbot questions about drugs for months before his death.
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'It is over': Pakistani op-ed on Gen Z discontent taken down, triggers backlash as screenshots circulate online
The piece was a scathing indictment of Pakistan’s civil-military order, even without naming it. It reflected a country facing collapsing credibility, shrinking opportunity, and an economy that no longer offers hope to its youth.
