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FBI deputy director Dan Bongino to resign after clashes over Epstein files
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino will resign next month, ending a short, controversial tenure marked by clashes over the Epstein files and tensions between his law-enforcement role and past podcast claims.
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Venezuela defies Trump oil blockade, says exports continue as tensions escalate
Venezuela dismissed US President Donald Trump’s oil blockade threat, insisting crude exports remain uninterrupted, even as military pressure, regional tensions and fears of economic fallout intensify.
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Brown University shooting: Authorities appeal for witness as investigation enters fifth day
A manhunt continues for the shooter who killed two students at Brown University. Police appeal for a key witness as the investigation enters its fifth day, with motive still unknown.
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Caesar Act repealed: US Congress permanently ends Syria sanctions, paving way for investment
The US Congress has permanently repealed the Caesar Act, ending sanctions on Syria and opening the door for foreign investment, a move welcomed by lawmakers as a step toward rebuilding the nation.
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Britain to rejoin Erasmus in 2027, reopening a key Brexit debate
Britain will rejoin the EU’s Erasmus programme from 2027, signalling a reset in UK–EU relations under Keir Starmer while reviving debate over Brexit costs and benefits.
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Setback for Mehul Choksi, Belgium court dismisses appeal in PNB fraud case
Belgium’s top court dismissed Mehul Choksi’s final appeal, rejecting claims of unfair trial and torture, clearing the way for his extradition to India in the ₹13,000-crore PNB fraud case.
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From IIT Delhi to billionaire: Jyoti Bansal builds second $5.5B company
Jyoti Bansal, IIT Delhi graduate and former AppDynamics founder, launched AI-based Harness after selling his first company, raising $240 million and valuing him at $2.3 billion, cementing his billionaire status.
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Minneapolis ICE raid draws fire as pregnant woman pinned on pavement, sparking outcry
A viral video shows ICE agents pinning a pregnant woman in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge, sparking outrage over aggressive tactics; officials defend arrests, while past incidents reveal repeated use of force.
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Senate approves $901 billion defence bill, demands boat strike footage from Hegseth
The Senate approved a $901 billion defense bill raising troop pay, increasing oversight, and pressing Secretary Pete Hegseth for footage of alleged drug boat strikes, while addressing Pentagon policies and safety concerns.
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Putin dismisses NATO war warnings as ‘hysteria’, defends Russia’s stance on Ukraine
Vladimir Putin dismissed Western warnings of a major war with Russia as hysteria, accused NATO of fearmongering, and warned Ukraine and its allies that Moscow would pursue its territorial goals militarily if talks fail.
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Is the Imran Khan–Munir confrontation driving cases against PTI lawmakers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
Dozens of PTI lawmakers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa face terrorism and protest-related cases as Imran Khan’s confrontation with Pakistan’s establishment intensifies, deepening legal pressure on the party’s last provincial stronghold.
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Decades of losses, billions in bailouts: Why Pakistan is selling 100% of PIA and why buyers want the state out | Explained
The airline has remained a chronic loss maker due to overstaffing, weak management and an ageing fleet, forcing repeated government bailouts that drained public money.
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Bondi Beach shooting: Did Sajid Akram maintain family ties in Hyderabad? Know where and how he was radicalised
While Sajid Akram had roots in Hyderabad, there is no evidence that India or Telangana played any role in his radicalisation or in the planning of the Bondi Beach attack.
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Fake heroes, Google Trends myths and deepfakes: How false narratives spread after the Bondi Beach attack
The aftermath of the Bondi Beach attack has shown that alongside violence itself, misinformation can inflict real harm, distorting public understanding, targeting innocent people and deepening social divisions at a moment of national grief.
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Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft till Jan 23, New Delhi likely to reciprocate
The previous extension was set to expire on December 24 but the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) extended the restrictions on Wednesday till January 23.
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Bondi Beach shooting revives old fears: Why collapse of ISIS territory did not end its influence in Australia
Authorities say Bondi Beach shooting was carried out by a father-and-son duo allegedly inspired by Islamic State ideology, underlining that despite losing its so-called caliphate in 2019, the group’s influence has not disappeared.
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Ukraine backs US peace plan at Berlin talks: Why ‘Article 5-like’ guarantees may still fail to bring Putin to the table
With Ukraine demanding long-term security and Russia refusing to compromise on territory or NATO involvement, the coming days could determine whether the war edges toward negotiations or continues with no clear end in sight.
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Power cuts, economic distress and political neglect: Why unrest in PoK is no longer sporadic but a pattern
The latest upheaval is not an isolated flare-up but the continuation of deep and mounting anger across PoK over political marginalisation, economic hardship, and Islamabad’s authoritarian governance.
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Nick Reiner could face the death penalty in California. Here is why prosecutors say it is possible
A special circumstance tied to multiple murders can push a first-degree murder case into the small category where the maximum punishment includes death or life without parole, even though California has not carried out executions for years.
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Hungover Russians may have saved Moscow from ‘Pearl Harbor-style’ Ukraine attack: Report
Kyiv had planned to launch the covert assault around Russia’s Victory Day on May 9, hoping to humiliate the Kremlin during a major national celebration. The plan involved secretly moving dozens of drones deep into Russian territory using unwitting local truck drivers.
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From ‘alcoholic’s personality’ to ‘conspiracy theorist’: How Susie Wiles' remarks on Trump, JD Vance drew fire
After the backlash, Wiles released a statement accusing Vanity Fair of misrepresenting her views. She described the profile as a “disingenuously framed hit job.”
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Why Warner Bros Discovery is pushing back on Paramount’s $108 billion takeover attempt
The Hollywood studio is preparing to tell shareholders that Paramount’s all-cash offer falls short on value, certainty and financing, as doubts grow over the Ellison family’s ability to fully backstop the deal.
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Term insurance riders explained: Which ones actually protect you and which you can safely skip
A clear look at add-ons that strengthen a pure term plan versus riders that quietly inflate premiums without improving real-world outcomes
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How Jeffrey Epstein built his fortune before the crimes came to light
A New York Times investigation traces Epstein’s early rise from a Dalton School teacher to a Wall Street insider, showing how connections, deception and repeated second chances helped him accumulate wealth, credibility and protection long before his crimes became widely known.
