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India to join Bondi Beach attack probe, focus on Sajid Akram’s Hyderabad link and India visits: Report
The team will examine attacker Sajid Akram’s Indian passport, past visits to India and possible radicalisation links while coordinating closely with Australian authorities.
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Trump praises Indian-American attorney Harmeet Dhillon, says ‘she sues the a** off of anybody who’s anti-semitic’
Trump praises Indian-American attorney Harmeet Dhillon for her hardline legal action against anti-Semitism, as the civil rights chief also flags alleged discrimination against Americans in H-1B-only hiring.
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Bondi Beach hero Ahmed Al Ahmed: How a Syrian military past helped him tackle the shooter
Ahmed Al Ahmed, a 43-year-old Syrian-born Australian, saved lives during the Bondi Beach shooting by wresting a weapon from a gunman, sustaining gunshot wounds himself, and earning international praise for his extraordinary courage.
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Threat to India is imminent: Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed warns of Islamist rise in Bangladesh
Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, says barring major parties from February elections undermines democracy and warns of Islamist empowerment and cross-border security risks.
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Trump’s H-1B visa crackdown: Why the $100,000 fee will hit TCS and Infosys the hardest
A proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas under the Trump administration is expected to sharply impact Indian IT giants TCS, Infosys and Cognizant, potentially reducing visa demand and accelerating offshore hiring.
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Trump claims US has ‘strongest border ever’, says ‘zero illegal aliens allowed’, repeats eight-war claim
In a national address, Donald Trump claimed the US now has its strongest-ever border with “zero illegal aliens allowed,” repeated his assertion of settling eight wars, and announced a one-time $1,776 payment for US soldiers.
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Putin calls European leaders ‘little pigs’, warns Russia will seize more Ukrainian territory
Vladimir Putin said Moscow would expand its military campaign in Ukraine unless Kyiv and its Western allies engage with US-backed peace talks, as tensions with Europe intensify.
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Why Europe’s unprecedented plan to use frozen Russian assets is so controversial
The European Union is weighing whether to use frozen Russian central bank assets to finance Ukraine, exposing legal, financial and geopolitical rifts as Belgium and others warn of risks.
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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.
