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'Annual reminder to Pakistanis': Ex-Pak envoy roasts own country with photo of Dawn’s 1971 front page post Dhaka surrender
The Dawn front page from 1971 captured the narrative being peddled across Pakistan during the rule of General Yahya Khan.
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US Embassy shares message on India partnership, hails Trump's 'great friend' PM Modi
Trump’s praise follows a recent conversation between PM Modi and the US President, during which the two leaders discussed defence collaboration, advanced technology partnerships and regional security challenges.
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Philippines visit, extremist preachers and Islamic State influence: How Bondi Beach father-son duo was radicalised
Bondi beach shooting: Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett said investigators believe the attack was ideologically motivated and linked to Islamic State.
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What the Pentagon’s proposed command shake-up would change inside US military
A sweeping plan under the Trump administration could cut top commands, sideline regional headquarters and rebalance power at the highest levels of the armed forces.
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Why US carmakers are leaning back on petrol even as China races ahead on electric vehicles
Detroit’s pivot toward high-margin SUVs may lift short-term profits, but it risks leaving American brands dangerously behind in the global EV race.
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Nick Reiner’s long addiction struggle, and how it resurfaced after the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner
A son’s long cycle of rehab and relapse, once discussed in interviews and a semi-autobiographical film, is now being re-examined after his arrest in connection with his parents’ killings.
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How 'Being Charlie' blurred the line between cinema and the Reiners’ real-life struggle
The 2016 film co-written by Nick Reiner and directed by his father became an unusually candid portrait of addiction, regret and a fractured parent-child bond.
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Why Indians get called 'Rafiq' in Saudi Arabia, and what the word really means
The nickname is less about identity and more about history, language shortcuts and workplace culture in the Gulf.
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‘Pakistan 100% terror state, dangerous s****e’: Dutch MP lashes out after Bondi Beach massacre
Australian authorities on Tuesday said the mass shooting during Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach was a “terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State”
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Tusk trouble in Tsavo: Vets free Kenya elephant after freak trunk impalement
A rare self-inflicted injury left the elephant unable to eat, drink or breathe properly until a rapid field rescue team stepped in.
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Why tech whistleblowers say speaking out against Meta can end a career
From quiet blacklisting to legal gag orders, former insiders describe how exposing Big Tech’s harms often comes with lasting professional exile.
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Rare early Christian mural depicts Jesus young, beardless, in Roman attire
A newly documented tomb painting shows Jesus as the “Good Shepherd”, a youthful, beardless figure from a period when Christian imagery was still forming and often had to stay discreet.
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Amazon’s ‘Ask My Book’ AI raises fresh questions about who controls an author’s words
Writers say the experiment blurs the line between reader convenience and consent in the age of generative AI.
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Returned from Canada, applied to 600 jobs, got 4 interviews: An NRI’s post spotlights India’s tough hiring math
A viral job-hunt confession from a returning NRI is triggering a wider conversation about why “plenty of openings” can still translate into very few interview calls.
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Bondi Beach massacre seemingly motivated by Islamic State ideology, says PM Albanese
A father and son, motivated by Islamic State ideology, killed 15 at a Hanukkah festival on Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Authorities call it antisemitic terrorism; motivations remain under investigation.
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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee sparks clash over foreign teachers in California classrooms
California school districts warn President Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee could worsen acute teacher shortages, while MAGA activists argue foreign hires displace American educators and fuel legal challenges nationwide.
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US, UK condemn Jimmy Lai verdict as Hong Kong press freedoms face severe threat
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was found guilty on all national security charges, drawing international condemnation from the US and UK. Rights groups warn the verdict threatens press freedom in Hong Kong.
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Bondi Beach mass shooting: Australian PM Anthony Albanese announces toughened gun laws
Fifteen killed and 42 wounded in a Hanukkah shooting at Bondi Beach, Sydney. Australian leaders pledge stronger gun laws, tighter background checks, and restrictions on non-nationals and weapon types.
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'They put words in my mouth': Trump announces BBC lawsuit filing this week
President Donald Trump announced plans to sue the BBC over a Panorama documentary that spliced his January 6 speech, claiming, “They put words in my mouth,” despite the broadcaster’s apology.
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Trump declares fentanyl 'weapon of mass destruction,' signs executive order
President Donald Trump announced fentanyl will be classified as “a weapon of mass destruction” and signed an executive order, citing drug flows as a military threat while exploring marijuana legalisation.
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Brown University shooting: How the shooter remains at large after 30 hours despite 800 campus cameras
The Brown University shooter remains at large more than 30 hours after the attack, with investigators relying on a single rear-view clip despite over 800 campus cameras, raising serious questions about surveillance and security.
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Berlin talks: Zelensky sees 'real progress' as US offers security guarantees amid Russia conflict
Ukrainian President Zelensky described Berlin talks with Trump envoys as challenging but productive, highlighting new US security guarantees. Differences remain over territorial concessions, while European leaders and NATO follow the discussions closely.
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Encounter breaks out in Udhampur’s Soan village; security forces target JeM terrorists
Security forces engaged in an encounter with suspected Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in Soan village, Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. Reinforcements strengthened the cordon as the operation by Army, CRPF, and police continues.
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Putin formalises India–Russia RELOS pact: What it means for Delhi’s strategic interests
President Vladimir Putin has signed the RELOS logistics pact into Russian law, formalising military support arrangements that help India sustain Russian-origin defence systems amid sanctions, payment disruptions and geopolitical strain.
