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Mamdani poised to win New York mayoral polls: Why it could come as a political setback for Trump?
Mamdani's expected victory has drawn fierce attention from Washington, particularly from President Donald Trump, who has openly warned that he could withhold federal funds if Mamdani wins.
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Ex-Bangladesh minister says Yunus govt will be overthrown soon, predicts Sheikh Hasina’s return
Kamal, who served as Home Minister for more than a decade in Hasina’s cabinet, accused the current regime of being illegitimate and said that public anger against the Yunus administration is rapidly building.
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'India will be our next superpower': Finnish President backs New Delhi's entry into UN Security Council
The Finnish President, a long-time advocate of multilateral reform, urged that the United Nations Security Council must expand its membership to remain relevant in today’s world.
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Pilgrims at Wagah crossing, tension on the border: Why India should be wary of Pakistan’s gesture | Explained
The movement marked the first major crossing since the intense clashes in May that saw missile, drone and artillery exchanges between India and Pakistan and forced the closure of general land traffic at the Wagah frontier.
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Jaishankar backs Gaza peace plan in meeting with Israeli FM, says India-Israel ties built on mutual trust
Jaishankar expressed India’s support for the Gaza Peace Plan during a meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar in New Delhi.
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Who is Alexis Wilkins? FBI chief Kash Patel’s girlfriend accused of being an ‘Israeli spy’
FBI Director Kash Patel has dismissed claims that his girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins, is an Israeli spy, calling the accusations baseless amid a political firestorm over his alleged misuse of a government jet.
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India emerges as key source of medical professionals in OECD nations: Report
India has emerged as a leading source of doctors, nurses, and migrants to OECD nations, even as international student inflows to these countries declined for the first time since the pandemic, according to the OECD’s International Migration Outlook 2025.
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Shein faces protests and legal threats as Paris store opens
A child-like sex-doll scandal triggers fury in France just as the Chinese-founded fast-fashion giant debuts at BHV Marais
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Hollywood celebrities split as New York City chooses its next Mayor
Star endorsements bring flash, not certainty, to the final hours of a tight race
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Is China about to win the AI race?
Beijing’s pursuit of self-reliance, scale, and speed is reshaping the balance of technological power
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Trump declines Nvidia’s request to export Blackwell chips to China citing security concerns
US President Donald Trump chose not to raise Nvidia’s Blackwell AI chip exports with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea, despite CEO Jensen Huang’s lobbying, following security warnings from top US officials.
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Erika Kirk tearfully reveals what 3-year-old daughter said after being told ‘daddy is in heaven’ | Watch
In an emotional interview, Erika Kirk opened up about explaining her husband’s death to their young children and finding peace through faith and forgiveness.
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Explained: Why a record 2.25 lakh Indians became citizens of OECD nations in 2023
As the US tightens H-1B visa rules under President Donald Trump, a record number of Indians, the highest among all nationalities, gained citizenship in advanced economies last year, with the OECD reporting 2.25 lakh naturalisations in 2023.
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‘We’ll not be the first to resume nuclear tests’: Pakistan rebuts Trump as China calls allegations ‘baseless’
Pakistan has denied US President Donald Trump’s allegation that it conducted secret nuclear tests, reaffirming its commitment to restraint as China also dismissed the claims as “baseless.”
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Three Indian-origin men arrested in Texas prostitution sting; part of human trafficking crackdown
Ten people, including three Indian-origin men, were arrested in a Texas prostitution sting as part of an ongoing human trafficking crackdown by Irving Police.
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Raghuram Rajan warns US HIRE Act poses bigger risk to India than H-1B visa fee hike
Rajan said the HIRE Act could extend tariffs beyond goods to include outsourced services, directly hitting India’s information technology and services exports.
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Avalanche tragedy in Nepal: 7 climbers killed, several missing in Himalayas Himalayas as extreme weather strikes again
Home to eight of the world’s ten highest peaks, including Mount Everest, Nepal attracts hundreds of climbers and trekkers every year. But avalanches remain one of the deadliest hazards on its slopes.
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Canada’s student visa crackdown hits Indian applicants hard, rejection rate soars to 74%
Canadian immigration authorities maintain that the restrictions are part of an effort to curb fake admissions and misuse of student visas.
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Why Trump plans to send US troops and CIA operatives into Mexico after a century | Explained
Maduro, who has been indicted in the US on drug trafficking charges, accused Washington of using the narcotics issue as a pretext for regime change and seizing Venezuelan oil.
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US resumes H-1B and Green Card application processing: What Indian applicants should know | Explained
The resumption marks a crucial relief for industries such as technology, healthcare, and education, which rely heavily on skilled overseas professionals, especially those from India.
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Pakistan bets on Chinese submarines to counter India’s naval dominance: Here's why they won't succeed | Explained
China’s influence extends beyond shipbuilding. Beijing is also investing heavily in Pakistan’s maritime infrastructure under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), part of the Belt and Road Initiative.
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Pakistani journalist exposes Gaza ‘peace mission’: Asim Munir demanded $10,000 per soldier, Israel offered $100
According to Shirazi, the disagreement has effectively derailed what Pakistan had been portraying as a “peacekeeping deployment” to post-war Gaza.
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Are US drones using Pakistani airspace with Asim Munir's consent? Taliban’s claim rekindles old doubts
Instead of easing tensions, the discussions with the Taliban exposed Pakistan’s long-standing fault line: the military’s dominance over civilian leadership, especially in shaping foreign and security policy.
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CIA orchestrated Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, Army chief Waker was ‘on their payroll’: Ex–Bangladesh minister
Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, one of Hasina’s closest aides, made the sensational remarks during a conversation at a Delhi hotel in June.
