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Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s granddaughter and environmental journalist, dies at 35
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts,” the family said in a statement shared by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum on social media.
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MH370 search resumes after 12 years, reviving the longest and costliest hunt in aviation history
Nearly 12 years after MH370 vanished, Ocean Infinity has restarted a deep-sea search in the Indian Ocean under a no-find, no-fee deal with Malaysia.
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Ocean’s Eleven-style vault heist in Germany: Robbers drill into Sparkasse, loot €30 million in cash, gold and jewellery
Robbers drilled into a Sparkasse vault in Gelsenkirchen, broke open 3,000+ safe deposit boxes and stole about €30 million, police said.
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As Pakistan touts foreign policy ‘success’, Ishaq Dar stumbles on question about borders shut with three neighbours
The press conference, billed as an account of Pakistan’s foreign policy achievements in 2025, instead offered a revealing glimpse into the political class’s denial, grandiosity, and subservience to the military establishment.
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US says nearly 25 ISIS operatives killed or captured in Syria after December retaliatory strikes
US Central Command says nearly 25 ISIS operatives were killed or captured in Syria after December airstrikes launched following the deaths of two US soldiers.
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Eurostar cancels all trains from London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam: Here's what happened
The outage has left thousands of passengers stuck on both sides of the Channel and has become one of the most serious disruptions to cross-Channel rail travel in recent months.
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Nikki Haley's son renews call for total H-1B ban amid visa delays, accuses New Delhi of chasing remittances
Nalin Haley’s comments are part of a broader campaign against the H-1B programme. He has repeatedly called for a complete ban, arguing that delays are insufficient.
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‘Battle of Galwan’ teaser rattles Beijing: Why Salman Khan’s film on 2020 border clash has China on edge
Beijing's criticism comes despite the clash being one of the most documented and consequential military confrontations between the two countries in decades.
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Meth money, fake IDs and militancy: Why Indian agencies see Rohingya networks as a self-sustaining threat
The challenge is magnified by the sheer scale of displacement in the region. More than 1.1 million Rohingya refugees are currently housed in 33 camps in Cox’s Bazar, making it the world’s largest refugee settlement.
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'Mullahs must leave': Iran sees biggest protests in years. Is Trump's pressure paying off?
The unrest poses a major challenge for Iran’s leadership, which is already under pressure after Israeli and US strikes on nuclear-linked facilities and renewed economic sanctions.
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Asim Munir marries daughter to army officer nephew as ‘private’ Rawalpindi wedding turns into power parade
The ceremonies were not held at a hotel or public venue but inside Munir’s residence near General Headquarters, reinforcing the perception that Rawalpindi’s military zone remains Pakistan’s true seat of power.
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India–Pakistan and Pakistan–Afghanistan conflicts could reignite in 2026: US think tank flags Islamabad-backed terror
The CFR flags Pakistan’s continued role in fuelling regional instability, warning of a “moderate likelihood” of a “renewed armed conflict between India and Pakistan due to heightened terrorist activity.”
BUSINESS
Nifty Trades in a Narrow 100-Point Range on 2025’s Final F&O Expiry | Closing Bell Live
The Nifty index spent the session moving within a tight 100-point band, reflecting a highly volatile trading day. It repeatedly tried to climb back above the 26,000 mark but struggled to hold momentum, swinging between minor advances and declines throughout the day. Meanwhile, Nifty Bank showed notable resilience, bouncing back more than 350 points from its intraday lows, helping support overall market sentiment despite the broader choppiness.
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'Her death now ends up...': Taslima Nasreen lashes out at ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia after her death
Taslima Nasreen, who has been living in India for years, said Zia’s government actively sided with fundamentalist forces instead of defending free expression.
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Washington hails India-US ties as ‘stronger than ever’ after 10-year defence pact
The United States has praised the newly signed 10-year defence partnership with India as a major step toward strengthening regional stability, deterrence and military cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
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'Extremely dangerous': Saudi Arabia's open warning to UAE after bombing Yemen port
Saudi airstrikes on Yemen’s Mukalla port, allegedly targeting UAE-linked arms shipments for southern separatists, have sharply escalated tensions between long-time allies Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.
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Japan braces for demographic crunch with 2025 births falling to lowest level since 1899
Japan faces record-low births in 2025 as Tokyo loses title of world’s most populous city, deepening demographic crisis
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Who is Ricky Gill? Indian-origin US advisor honoured for role in India-Pakistan ceasefire
Ricky Gill, senior director for South and Central Asia at the NSC, receives top US recognition for his disputed role in India-Pakistan ceasefire negotiations.
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Khaleda Zia no more: Bangladesh leader whose anti-India politics strained ties with New Delhi
Bangladesh mourns former prime minister Khaleda Zia, whose long political career left a lasting imprint on the country’s domestic politics and regional relations.
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What’s next for Khaleda Zia’s son Tarique Rahman after her death: Can he become Bangladesh’s next prime minister?
Tarique Rahman returns to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile as his mother Khaleda Zia passes away, marking a pivotal moment ahead of the 2026 general elections.
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Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister and BNP leader, dies at 80
Former Bangladesh prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia died at the age of 80 while undergoing treatment at a Dhaka hospital, her party confirmed early Tuesday.
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Suriname man accused of killing nine, including his children, dies by suicide in police custody
A 43-year-old man accused of killing nine people, including four of his own children, died by suicide in a police cell in Suriname a day after his arrest, authorities said.
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Who is Balen Shah? Rapper-turned-mayor emerges as PM face in Nepal’s 2026 polls
Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah has joined the Rastriya Swatantra Party and been named its prime ministerial face, as a youth-backed alliance seeks to challenge Nepal’s traditional parties in the March 5 elections.
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Iran hit by biggest protests since 2022 as currency crashes, central bank chief resigns
Rial slump, 42% inflation and shop shutdowns revive street anger across major cities.
