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Shashi Tharoor meets Turkish envoy, tells him 'major efforts needed to overcome mistrust'
Ties between India and Turkey have remained tense for some time. The strain deepened after Ankara repeatedly criticised India’s policy on Kashmir and aligned itself with Pakistan at global forums.
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The longest solar eclipse in 100 years is coming: How day will turn into night for over 6 minutes | Explained
At peak totality, some areas will experience more than six minutes of darkness, which is exceptional by historical standards. Experts say no other total solar eclipse visible from land will last this long in the current century.
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Trump's 'Project Firewall' marks a turning point for H-1B visas: Why it's causing anxiety among Indians working in US
The move comes at a time of heated political debate over immigration and jobs. The Trump team has repeatedly argued that American workers should not be displaced by cheaper foreign labour.
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Karoline Leavitt says she has PTSD: What it takes to be Trump’s press secretary and how it affects her mental health
Leavitt has now completed over 300 days in office, surpassing three of her predecessors and marking a longer tenure than most of those who came before her.
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Lost at 10 in Islamabad, found at 27: How AI technology traced a missing girl’s family after 17 years
Kiran, who uses only one name, was just 10 years old when she got lost in Islamabad in 2008. She had stepped out to buy ice cream but could not find her way back home and did not remember her address.
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Ukraine peace deal 'very close', but Zelensky seeks reassurance force for post-war security
Despite promising progress, Zelensky has stressed that Ukraine cannot sign off on any agreement without explicit provisions to safeguard the country’s future.
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13 killed in Hong Kong housing disaster: How a scaffolding fire turned deadly | WATCH
The blaze showed no signs of slowing after dark, with flames inside the tower blocks casting an eerie orange glow on the surrounding buildings.
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Did Muhammad Yunus steal the microcredit idea? Ex-intelligence officer claims Nobel laureate hijacked university research
Polash, a former officer of the National Security Intelligence, says he was forced into exile after investigating Yunus for alleged corruption.
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Where is Imran Khan? Ex-Pak PM's sisters demand proof of life amid murder rumours in Adiala Jail
The alarm was first raised after Taliban-linked and Afghan media outlets published unverified reports suggesting that Imran Khan was “mysteriously killed” inside Adiala Jail.
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220,000 H-1B visas from one Indian hub: How Indian-American Mahvash Siddiqui flagged fraud in the system
According to Siddiqui, many applications were supported by fake qualifications, forged paperwork or applicants who did not meet the skill level required for specialised roles.
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Italy’s ‘Mrs Doubtfire’ scandal: Man posed as dead mother for 3 years to steal pension
Authorities say the man kept his mother’s mummified body hidden at home while collecting her pension using an elaborate disguise.
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Is Imran Khan dead? Viral social media rumour claims ex-Pak PM killed in Adiala Jail
Rumours about Imran Khan’s death resurfaced online, prompting mass protests outside Adiala Jail.
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Is Russia-Ukraine war nearing an end? What Trump's revised peace plan actually means | Explained
A fresh diplomatic push has revived hopes of ending the Russia-Ukraine war, but major disagreements over territory and security guarantees still threaten to derail peace efforts.
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Who is Dan Driscoll? Trump's 'drone guy' who is now the power player behind his Ukraine peace plan
Trump has since taken a special interest in Driscoll’s work, referring to him as his “drone guy” due to his focus on modernising US forces and prioritising advanced military technology.
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Tensions escalate along Durand Line as truce comes under strain: What's driving the new crisis between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Pakistani drones have been seen conducting aerial surveillance across multiple sensitive sectors including Chaman-Spin Boldik, Angoor Adda, Kurram-Nangahar and Torkham.
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Trump says Russia-Ukraine war has no set deadline, expects end ‘in the very near future’
Trump says there is no set deadline for the Russia-Ukraine war, adding he expects a resolution soon and wants a deal in place before Zelenskyy’s US visit.
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Pakistan’s Khawaja Asif says Islamabad has ‘completely lost hope’ of resetting ties with Taliban
Pakistan’s defence minister says efforts to rebuild ties with the Taliban have “completely failed,” accusing Kabul of reversing the relationship and ignoring Islamabad’s support.
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‘One district in India got 220,000 H-1B visas’: US economist alleges massive 'industrial fraud'
Former US officials are raising fresh concerns over alleged large-scale H-1B visa fraud in India, even as President Trump adopts a more moderate stance on the programme.
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Netanyahu to reschedule India visit, says Israel has 'full confidence in security under PM Modi'
The clarification came after Israeli media reports claimed the proposed visit was delayed due to heightened security concerns in the aftermath of a major terror attack in New Delhi two weeks ago.
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Trump signs order to launch 'Genesis Mission': How US plans to use AI to speed up discoveries | Explained
The White House says the initiative is designed to restore US leadership in science and technology and dramatically reduce the time required for major discoveries.
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India, Afghanistan set to resume cargo flights: Can it free Kabul from Pakistan’s trade hold?
Afghanistan wants greater access to Indian markets for its fruits and produce, while also increasing imports of Indian medicines, machinery and textiles.
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'F***ing Indians don't know...': Campbell Soup VP sparks outrage with racist rant and ‘3-D printed chicken’ claims
Martin Bally also mocked customers who rely on Campbell products, openly insulting them and questioning the quality of the food he was responsible for overseeing.
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‘Dead’ woman comes back to life inside coffin just before cremation in Thailand temple | WATCH
Staff first became concerned after hearing faint knocking sounds from within the coffin. Pairat Soodthoop, the temple’s general manager, said they were confused and alarmed by the noise.
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US says Ukraine has accepted peace deal framework, Zelensky says talks still ongoing
Zelensky’s comments suggest that while progress has been made, Ukraine has not yet declared the deal complete. He has consistently stressed the need for any agreement to fully safeguard Ukraine’s sovereignty and security.
