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Trump’s East Wing rebuild explained: Size, cost, and design changes
The $300 million project has changed in scope, design, and size, as the president unveils new renderings that differ from official plans.
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'Call me Raja': Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi claps back at Florida Councilman
Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi rebukes Palm Bay Council member Chandler Langevin for mocking his name and targeting Indian immigrants, calling the remarks dangerous and hateful.
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Trump administration rolls out new travel rules for all foreigners, including Green Card holders | Explained
The Trump administration will expand biometric tracking, including facial recognition, for all non-citizens entering and leaving the US to curb visa overstays and enhance border security.
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Pakistan issues NOTAM ahead of India’s Trishul Tri-Services exercise near Sir Creek
Pakistan issues airspace restrictions as India prepares for Exercise Trishul near the strategic Sir Creek border, signaling heightened monitoring and regional tension.
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Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warns of ‘open war’ if Istanbul talks with Afghanistan fail
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned that failure to reach an agreement in Istanbul talks with Afghanistan could lead to “open war,” despite recent adherence to a fragile ceasefire following deadly border clashes.
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North Carolina shooting: Two dead, 13 injured in Robeson County party
A shooting at a party outside Maxton left two people dead and 13 others injured, with authorities calling it an isolated incident.
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US could impose more sanctions on Russia, wants Europe to step up first
The US is preparing additional sanctions targeting Russia’s banking and oil sectors while supporting EU use of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, officials told Reuters.
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Can Trump legally run for a third term? What Bannon’s claim means under the 22nd Amendment
The former White House strategist says a team is working on a way to bypass constitutional limits as Trump toys with extending his presidency beyond two terms.
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Why Alaska’s melting glaciers could trigger the next deadly tsunami
Scientists warn that climate change is destabilising mountainsides above Alaska’s fjords, threatening cruise ships and coastal towns with sudden, massive waves.
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Why Doug Ford’s Reagan ad blew up Canada-US trade talks — and what it means for tariffs and auto jobs
Doug Ford’s Reagan-inspired ad criticizing Trump’s tariffs derailed ongoing negotiations, forcing Ottawa to pause its charm offensive with Washington.
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Why the Ukraine war is shifting to drones, deep strikes, and economic attrition
With peace talks stalled and front-line advances frozen, both sides brace for years of attrition marked by drone warfare and deep strikes on vital infrastructure.
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How Trump’s swings between Moscow and Kyiv shape the battlefield
The US president’s volatile approach has swung between courting Putin and confronting him, leaving allies uncertain about America’s long-term stance.
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Kevin Hassett sees ‘thawing’ in US-China ties, confident Supreme Court will uphold Trump’s tariff powers
US economic adviser Kevin Hassett remains hopeful for a Trump-Xi trade breakthrough despite rising tariffs and a prolonged government shutdown, expressing “extremely high” confidence in a Supreme Court win on Trump’s tariff powers.
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‘Not bulletproof’: FATF warns Pakistan not to drop its guard on terror financing despite greylist exit
FATF cautioned Pakistan that exiting the greylist in 2022 doesn’t shield it from terror financing risks, urging continued vigilance amid new digital terror funding reports.
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Pakistan trades troops for Saudi cash: What's inside the $10 billion defence-for-money pact?
Signed on September 17 in Riyadh by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the pact declares that “any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both.”
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'Cheated and got caught': Trump blasts Canada for misusing Reagan in advertisement, cancels talks
Trump’s decision to end trade talks marks another low point in US-Canada relations. It comes just over two weeks after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the White House seeking a relaxation of US tariffs.
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Pakistani woman takes on ‘period tax’ in landmark case: 'I hid my pad like it was narcotics'
The case exposes how Pakistan’s taxation and social attitudes continue to penalise women, restricting access to essential hygiene products and perpetuating gender inequality.
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'Many may simply stop coming': How H-1B visa fee hike has sparked alarm among Indian doctors in US
Last month, the Donald Trump administration announced plans to raise the H-1B visa fee for new skilled-worker applicants to $100,000, sending shockwaves through the medical community.
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Ecuador’s President alleges third assassination attempt in two months involving poisoned chocolates and jam
This allegation is the third reported attempt on Noboa’s life in two months, underscoring the erosion of governmental control amid widespread protests, spiralling gang violence, and a deepening economic crisis.
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US flies B-1 bombers near Venezuela: Is Trump’s gambit turning a drug war into a shooting war?
The flights come amid a string of US strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and a growing American military buildup around Venezuela.
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After India holds back water, Taliban moves to build Kunar dams: How Pakistan stares at severe water shortages
Any reduction in the Kunar’s flow would impact both Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab provinces, further straining Pakistan’s irrigation and agricultural output.
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Trump and Europe tighten energy sanctions on Russia: What the new measures mean for the war and global markets
The US and EU target Russia’s oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil in the toughest sanctions since the Ukraine war began, testing Moscow’s war economy but risking higher global prices.
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America’s biggest economic asset: What an average Indian immigrant can save the US govt over lifetime | Explained
The report recommends auctioning EB-5 green cards and allocating H-1B visas based on the salaries employers offer, adjusted for local cost of living and the applicant's age.
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NBA gambling scandal explained: What the indictments against players and coaches reveal
Two federal cases expose insider betting and Mafia-run poker games involving current and former NBA figures, raising tough questions for the league.
