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Father of Hyderabad woman Nikitha Godishala, killed in US, says ‘not right to call him an ex-boyfriend’
The father of Hyderabad-born Nikitha Godishala, found dead in Maryland, says the accused was her former roommate, not ex-boyfriend, while US authorities pursue Arjun Sharma on murder charges and probe the motive.
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Gunfire, suspected drone activity reported near Venezuela’s presidential palace after Maduro’s capture
Heavy gunfire and reports of unidentified drones near Caracas’ Miraflores palace have heightened security tensions days after the US-led operation that led to President Nicolás Maduro’s capture.
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Another Hindu man, Mani Chakraborty, killed in Bangladesh; sixth murder in under three weeks
A Hindu grocery trader was murdered at a busy market in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi district, marking the sixth fatal attack on the minority community in just 18 days and deepening fears over their safety.
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Trump says no Venezuela elections ‘in 30 days’; Rubio, Hegseth, Miller, Vance named to steer US role
Trump tells NBC News Venezuela won’t hold elections in 30 days after Maduro’s capture, as US weighs an oil-led rebuild overseen by Rubio.
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Canada tightens immigration: What permit expiry wave means and why Indians could be the biggest casualties
If even a fraction of those losing status remain in Canada, the country could soon face one of the largest undocumented populations in its history, with Indians bearing the brunt of the fallout.
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Bangladesh pre-poll unrest: Hindu woman officer targeted, branded ‘Indian agent’
Fresh incidents of harassment involving an opposition candidate and Hindu officials have heightened concerns over Bangladesh’s electoral climate, with allegations of intimidation, minority targeting and administrative bias surfacing ahead of the February polls.
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‘A crazy person tried to break in...’: How JD Vance responded to attack on his Ohio home
The Vice President also said his family wanted to shield their children from the harsh realities of public life and questioned the news value of circulating photographs that showed broken windows at the residence.
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From Greenland to Iran: How countries threatened by Trump after Venezuela are pushing back, not backing down
From Colombia and Mexico to Greenland, Cuba, and Iran, governments have pushed back against what they see as a return to unilateral coercion and imperial-era thinking.
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Why María Corina Machado is the biggest loser in Venezuela’s post-Maduro transition?
María Corina Machado lost her chance to lead Venezuela’s post-Maduro transition due to Trump’s personal grudge over her Nobel Prize, leaving her side-lined while US strategic interests shape the country’s future.
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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.
