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Citing Maduro capture, Medvedev suggests ‘kidnapping of neo-Nazi Merz could be an excellent twist'
Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev suggested German Chancellor Merz could face a hypothetical kidnapping, citing the US seizure of Venezuela’s Maduro, while criticising Trump’s actions as illegal but aligned with American interests.
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Hindu killings pile up in Bangladesh: Journalist Rana Bairagi shot dead in public
The incident comes amid intensified scrutiny of Bangladesh’s deteriorating law and order situation ahead of crucial national elections and drawing sharp criticism of the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
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Colombia’s Petro says he is ready to ‘take up arms’ after Trump threats and Venezuela raid
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he may “take up arms” after threats from US President Donald Trump, as tensions escalated following Washington’s military action against neighbouring Venezuela.
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India cautions nationals in Iran amid violent protests, warns citizens against non-essential travel
India on Tuesday issued a travel advisory urging its nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran in view of the ongoing violent protests in the country.
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Iran defies US warnings as protest crackdown deepens, children among dead
Iran has intensified its protest crackdown, killing children and arresting minors, while openly defying warnings from US President Donald Trump and insisting it will show “no leniency” toward so-called rioters.
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Another minority horror in Bangladesh: Hindu widow gang-raped, tied to tree, hair cut off and act recorded
The woman was raped on the same day that Khokon Chandra Das, a Hindu man, died after being attacked and set ablaze by a mob in the Shariatpur district.
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Deadlier than Tejas, cheaper than F-35: What South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae brings to the skies
Developed by Korea Aerospace Industries, the twin-engine multirole fighter has been in development since 2010 and is intended to replace the Republic of Korea Air Force’s ageing F-4 and F-5 fleets.
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‘Fulfil your prior commitments with us’: China warns Pakistan on delayed CPEC delivery
China has sharply pressed Pakistan to deliver long-delayed CPEC commitments, flagging security failures, infrastructure delays and transparency concerns, while linking future funding to compliance and warning that Pakistan “has to deliver its best.”
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JD Vance’s Ohio home attacked, several windows damaged; intruder arrested: What we know so far
Images published by local media outlets showed visible damage to windows at the property, though investigators have not yet confirmed how the damage was caused or whether any weapons or tools were involved.
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Maduro mocked Trump’s warnings with ‘No War, Yes Peace’ dance: Did his on-air stunt backfire? WATCH
The dance video aired shortly after the United States carried out a strike on a Venezuelan dock that Washington said was being used for drug trafficking in November last year.
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'Surprising, well-prepared and carefully planned': How Pakistan is overselling Jaishankar-Sadiq Dhaka handshake
Pakistan’s eagerness to portray a fleeting handshake as a breakthrough comes against the backdrop of its deep diplomatic isolation following the May 2025 conflict.
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Another incident against Asim Munir critic: 'Mysterious fire' at Pak journalist's US house; internet sees 'troubling pattern'
The incident sparked speculations on social media about the possible involvement of rogue Pakistani elements.
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Sharada Iyer, sister of singer Chitra Iyer, dies during trek in Oman
Singer Chitra Iyer’s sister died in a trekking accident in Oman, while in a separate tragedy, four Indian expatriates, including three siblings, were killed in a car crash in Abu Dhabi.
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China’s Xi takes veiled swipe at US over ‘unilateral, bullying’ actions in Venezuela
Chinese leaders criticised unilateral “bullying” actions, indirectly targeting the US, while defending sovereignty and international law amid rising tensions over Venezuela and wider global instability.
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Greenland, Cuba, Colombia and Mexico: Who could Donald Trump target next after Venezuela?
Trump’s actions in Venezuela have shown that he is willing to back rhetoric with military force. His comments since then suggest a worldview where sovereignty is conditional and power is asserted openly.
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Indian couple killed in US road accident, Two children critical
A Telugu couple from Andhra Pradesh died in a US road accident, leaving two children critically injured, while a separate case saw a Telugu woman found stabbed to death in Maryland.
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US media knew about Trump’s Venezuela raid before it happened: Why they held back reporting | Explained
The revelations come after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured during a US military operation in Caracas over the weekend. He was scheduled to appear before a federal judge in New York on Monday.
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GST refunds, corruption and delays: Why Pakistan’s Foreign Office is facing flak from foreign missions
One of the most persistent grievances relates to Goods and Services Tax refunds that foreign missions are entitled to under diplomatic conventions.
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Trump locks up Nicolas Maduro in ‘Hell on Earth’: Why MDC Brooklyn is one of America’s most troubled jails
The jail has previously held several high-profile detainees, including music stars R Kelly and Sean Combs, making it a familiar name in headline-grabbing prosecutions.
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Trump says Cuba is ‘ready to fall,’ warns Colombia and Mexico after Maduro’s capture
After the US seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump claimed Cuba was “ready to fall” and issued fresh warnings to Colombia and Mexico, triggering regional backlash.
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Bangladesh bans IPL broadcasts and promotions: Mustafizur Rahman controversy and fallout explained
The fallout did not stop at broadcast restrictions. In a further escalation, the Bangladesh Cricket Board decided not to send its national team to India for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
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Maduro’s Nike Tech Fleece arrest outfit goes viral: where to buy the grey tracksuit from US capture
A photo of Nicolás Maduro in a grey Nike Tech Fleece after his capture by US forces went viral, sparking memes, search spikes, and a global social media frenzy amid escalating US-Venezuela tensions.
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Accused ex-boyfriend, unknown motive, last Instagram post: What we know so far about Indian woman found dead in the US
The killing of 27-year-old Indian national Nikitha Godishala has sparked outrage as US police charge her ex-boyfriend with murder and launch an international manhunt after he fled the country.
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Trump releases immigrant welfare data for 120 countries: Why India does not appear on the list
A welfare usage chart shared by US President Donald Trump highlights several Asian countries but omits India, underscoring the Indian-American community’s high income levels and low reliance on public assistance.
