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Why China’s Arctic shipping push is a wake-up call for India’s maritime ambitions
China’s rapid Arctic shipping breakthrough is reshaping global trade routes, signalling a strategic shift that challenges India to urgently upgrade its maritime capabilities, polar access, and alternative corridors to stay competitive.
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Imran Khan vs Asim Munir: Why Pak Army chief's growing control sparks alarm amid Khan’s death rumours | Explained
Imran Khan’s isolation, the denial of family access and the silencing of dissent point to a calculated effort to neutralise a political opponent rather than uphold justice.
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‘We’re going to start working’: Can Trump really end Sudan’s devastating war?
President Donald Trump has pledged to halt Sudan’s two-year war, following a request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, raising cautious optimism but experts warn long-term peace remains uncertain.
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Imran Khan ‘tortured’, kept in solitary confinement, alleges family; Sharif’s aide insists he is ‘fit and fine’ | Top updates
From allegations of torture and solitary confinement to defiance of court orders and denial of family access, the situation inside Adiala Jail has triggered outrage within PTI and renewed scrutiny from international media.
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Who gets to stay in America? Inside Trump’s new immigration push and its impact on Indians
Donald Trump’s proposed ‘reverse migration’ plan signals sweeping immigration curbs, reopened asylum reviews and tougher deportations, raising uncertainty for global migrants and Indian communities amid legal challenges and political backlash.
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Nepal’s new Rs 100 note with disputed areas unsettles India: Why New Delhi has objected strongly
At the centre of the controversy are three areas. Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura. These regions lie along the western edge of Nepal near Uttarakhand and have long been claimed by India as its sovereign territory.
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Ten civilians killed in Israeli operation in southern Syria, army says soldiers wounded
Ten people were killed in Beit Jinn during an Israel raid in southern Syria, state media said, as Israel reported five soldiers wounded during clashes while detaining militants overnight operation.
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From engines to missiles: What French defence giant Safran manufactures and why its footprint in India is a big deal
In recent years, Safran has deepened its commitment to India by setting up local production and research-and-development infrastructure.
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Hong Kong fire: Death toll rises to 128 as more bodies recovered
The death toll could rise further as there are about 200 people whose situation is unknown.At least 79 people have been injured in the disaster.
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Why retailers are overlooking Gen X despite their rising holiday spending power
Gen X consumers are prepared to splurge this season, yet marketing strategies continue to focus on younger shoppers.
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How drought may have helped bring down the Indus Valley civilization
New climate research suggests centuries-long river droughts weakened one of the world’s earliest urban societies — and offers a warning for a warming world today.
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Why US bank deregulation is reshaping global financial rules
A widening policy divide between Washington, London and Brussels raises fears of a new regulatory race and questions about the resilience of global banks.
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What we know about the Afghan “Zero Unit” veteran accused in the D.C. National Guard shooting
A look at the origins of the CIA-backed units, the suspect’s background and why the episode has unsettled Afghan veterans resettled in the United States.
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US to permanently pause migration from all 'Third World' countries: Donald Trump
Trump, however, did not specify exactly which countries will be targeted in the crackdown.
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Pakistan faces UAE visa curbs over crime, begging and misuse of visit visas | What we know
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have repeatedly flagged concerns over Pakistani citizens being linked to street crime, drug networks, visa overstays and organised begging rings.
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South Africa labels Trump’s G20 ban ‘punitive’: What caused the bitter standoff | Explained
South Africa’s presidency said it will not tolerate what it called “insults from another country about its membership and worth in participating in global platforms.”
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'Every word matters': Vladimir Putin backs U.S. talks on Ukraine war, warns Kyiv to withdraw or face force
Russia’s leader says US peace ideas could start talks but demands Ukrainian withdrawal, threatening force. Diplomacy continues amid battlefield claims, drone attacks, scepticism, and IMF support as costs mount pile.
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Top updates on deadly Hong Kong fire, 75 confirmed dead, rescue efforts continue
At least 75 are confirmed dead after a massive fire ripped through high-rise apartments in Hong Kong’s New Territories, leaving dozens injured, hundreds displaced and rescue teams searching for residents.
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Sri Lanka: Heavy rains kill over 40, floods and landslides disrupt transport across central regions
Sri Lanka faces severe floods and landslides, killing over 40 people, leaving 21 missing, and disrupting transport in central provinces. Thousands of families are affected as authorities halt trains and close roads.
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'This creep shouldn't be near any child': Nikki Haley's son slams Ramaswamy’s education proposals as 'third-world parenting'
Ramaswamy, who is running for governor of Ohio in 2026, recently outlined sweeping reforms aimed at what he believes is a failing education system.
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'They won’t find a flight out of Pakistan': Imran Khan’s sister warns of street protests over denial of jail access
Her comments come as speculation swirls over Khan’s health and well-being inside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, where he has been denied repeated requests for family access.
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H-1B visa under fire: Heritage Foundation flags corruption and calls for H-4 work ban
A conservative think tank urges sweeping H-1B reforms, alleging widespread fraud and displacement of US workers, as the administration debates fees, caps and whether the worker programme be scaled back.
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Styrofoam, scaffolding or Chinese nets? What sparked the deadly Hong Kong inferno that killed 65
Police investigating the blaze discovered sheets of Styrofoam -- a highly flammable material -- attached to the external walls around the elevator lobby of one tower.
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Saudi Arabia’s new workplace dress code: What’s changing?
Saudi Arabia has proposed a nationwide workplace dress code mandating national attire for Saudi men, suits for expatriates and strict modesty rules for women, with penalties for employers failing enforcement.
