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Watch: Video shows UPS cargo plane crash that claimed three lives near Louisville
Several videos of the jet crash have surfaced across social media platforms, showing the exact moment the MD-11 freighter going down near the airport after takeoff, followed by flames and a plume of smoke
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Who is Aftab Pureval? Indian-origin mayor wins re-election in Cincinnati, defeating JD Vance’s half-brother
Indian-origin Mayor Aftab Pureval wins re-election in Cincinnati, defeating JD Vance’s half-brother Cory Bowman after a commanding primary victory earlier this year.
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Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia’s first female governor after defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears
Democrat Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer and three-term congresswoman, made history by winning Virginia’s gubernatorial race, flipping the seat and giving her party a key boost ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Kentucky plane crash: UPS cargo jet crashes near Louisville airport, leaving three dead and 11 injured | Video
A UPS MD-11 cargo jet bound for Honolulu crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, igniting a massive fire and prompting a shelter-in-place order.
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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, no tsunami threat reported
Indonesia’s geophysics agency said a 6.2-magnitude quake hit off Sulawesi’s northern coast on Wednesday, the second major tremor in a week, but confirmed there was no tsunami risk.
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White House press secretary dodges questions on Trump's health after sudden MRI scan
While addressing a press briefing, Leavitt insisted the president remained in " optimal physical health".
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China warns US not to cross its ‘four red lines’, names Taiwan as top concern after Xi–Trump meet
Speaking at the US-China Business Council in Shanghai on Monday, China’s ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, outlined the boundaries that Beijing considers non-negotiable.
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After Pakistan, Yunus gifts ‘Greater Bangladesh’ artwork to Turkey: Why India sees a troubling pattern
This is not Yunus’ first attempt to reference India’s Northeast in controversial terms. During his April 2024 trip to China, he described India’s northeastern states as “landlocked” and said they had “no way to reach out to the ocean.”
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Canada plans large-scale temporary visa cancellations: Why India is being singled out | Explained
Officials have reportedly singled out India due to suspected fraud in visa applications. The documents show a sharp rise in asylum claims from Indians, from fewer than 500 per month in May 2023 to more than 2,000 by July 2024.
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‘Why acting superior?’: Another racial attack on Indian-origin man at Toronto McDonald’s sparks outrage | WATCH
The video has sparked widespread outrage on social media, where users have condemned the incident as another example of growing racism and xenophobia in Canada.
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White House releases rare photos of Xi Jinping laughing with Trump: Why China won’t see them
The images, captured during the US-China summit in South Korea, have gone viral, revealing a side of Xi that most Chinese citizens have never seen.
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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.
