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JD Vance’s migration statement sparks social media outcry: ‘Send Usha back to India’
JD Vance ignited controversy by calling “mass migration… theft of the American Dream,” drawing criticism for his Indian-American wife. His comments revive debates on immigration, race, and the Trump administration’s policies.
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Australia’s under-16 social media ban: How it will work and why it is proving controversial
Australia will ban under-16s from major social media platforms from December 10, aiming to protect mental health, though teens and experts warn of isolation risks, while rollout is expected to be largely smooth.
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Deadly Thai-Cambodian border clash leaves soldier dead amid blame exchange
A Thai soldier was killed and four wounded in fresh clashes with Cambodian troops along the border. Both sides blamed each other, with Thailand citing Cambodian fire and Cambodia denying retaliation.
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Donald Trump Jr warns America could step back from Ukraine process
Donald Trump Jr says US President Donald Trump may abandon Ukraine peace efforts, arguing the war is not a priority for Americans and criticising Western portrayals of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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'I’m a little bit disappointed': Trump says Zelenskyy ‘isn’t ready’ to back US peace plan for Ukraine war
President Donald Trump says Volodymyr Zelenskyy is delaying a US-backed peace plan to end the Ukraine war, as Moscow signals interest and Russian attacks continue across Ukraine.
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Chernobyl’s radiation shield no longer fully functional after strike: IAEA warns
The IAEA says the structure built to contain radiation at Chernobyl has lost major safety functions after a drone strike earlier this year.
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Hyderabad to name road near US Consulate as ‘Donald Trump avenue’
Hyderabad’s Telangana government will name a prominent road Donald Trump Avenue, honoring the US president, as part of a citywide plan celebrating global leaders and innovators.
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India looks to host Zelenskyy in early 2026 after Putin’s New Delhi visit: Report
India may soon welcome Zelenskyy as it positions itself as a supporter of peace and dialogue in the Ukraine crisis.
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Gunfire, a live TV takeover, a failed coup attempt: What happened in Benin and why is it the talk of the town?
Benin’s government says a group of mutinous soldiers briefly seized state TV before security forces regained control and ensured President Talon’s safety.
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Trump administration to charge $5,000 for migrants caught entering illegally: Here’s what the new law means
The Trump administration has introduced a $5,000 apprehension fee, along with daily fines of up to $1,000, for undocumented immigrants aged 14 and above, applying nationwide regardless of location.Trump administration rolls out $5,000 penalty for all illegal entrants
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How a new US immigration bill could secure the future of 1 lakh Indian children facing ‘age-out’ risk | Explained
A bipartisan bill in the US Senate proposes a clear pathway to permanent residency for young immigrants, including thousands of Indian children at risk of losing status when they turn 21.
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Indian-origin Uber driver jailed for seven years in New Zealand for raping teenage passenger
Satwinder Singh, 37, was sentenced in Hamilton District Court to seven years and two months for the February 2023 rape and indecent assault of a teenage passenger during a diverted late-night ride.
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China bets on snow: Blizzards spark tourism push and school breaks
China’s first snowfall blanketed cities in white as blizzards spread across regions, while a new “snow vacation” policy gave students winter breaks and boosted tourism bookings in northern provinces.
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Why top Microsoft investor voted against CEO Satya Nadella
Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund voted against Satya Nadella’s role as Microsoft chair and his pay package, but shareholders overwhelmingly approved his $96.5 million compensation.
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China locks radar on Japanese jets near Okinawa; Tokyo lodges strong protest
Japan lodged a protest with China after a Chinese J-15 fighter jet locked its radar on Japanese F-15s near Okinawa. No airspace breach or damage occurred, but tensions between the nations rise.
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Quad condemns Red Fort attack, pledges stronger counter-terrorism cooperation
The third Quad Counter Terrorism Working Group meeting in New Delhi saw India, Japan, Australia, and the US condemn terrorism, including the Red Fort attack, and strengthen counterterrorism cooperation for 2026.
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IT staffing firm under fire for excluding US workers, hiring only H-1B visa holders
LanceSoft, an IT staffing firm, faced backlash after a job posting restricted applications to H-1B visa holders, excluding US citizens and green card holders, raising discrimination concerns, reported Washington Free Beacon.
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Hegseth defends Trump’s authority to strike drug cartel boats, compares campaign to war on terror
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defended deadly strikes on suspected drug cartel boats, asserting President Donald Trump’s authority to act militarily, dismissing legal concerns and likening the campaign to the war on terror.
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Pakistan’s ‘flattery’ and ‘bribery’ derailed US–India relations: former Pentagon official
Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin says Donald Trump’s policies have weakened US-India ties, pushing New Delhi closer to Russia, as Vladimir Putin pledges uninterrupted fuel supplies despite Western criticism.
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Pak woman appeals to PM Modi, alleges India-based husband plotting second marriage
A Karachi-based Pakistani woman has sought PM Modi’s intervention after alleging that her India-based husband abandoned her and is planning a second marriage in Delhi.
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Imran Khan's PTI warns of Pak’s isolation and economic crisis under “dictatorial” Asim Munir reappointment: Report
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Ex-Pentagon adviser says ‘not Putin, but Trump deserves credit for uniting India-Russia’
Michael Rubin claims US “hypocrisy” and Trump’s actions have driven New Delhi and Moscow into a stronger strategic partnership.
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Tharoor calls Putin dinner 'warm and engaging' as Congress questions guest list exclusion
Shashi Tharoor described the Rashtrapati Bhavan banquet for Vladimir Putin as a “warm and engaging” evening, even as Congress objected to the exclusion of its top leadership from the event.
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Pak minister Khawaja Asif slams Imran Khan, says he would ‘don a dupatta to mimic leaders’
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has accused Imran Khan and PTI of promoting an anti-state narrative while defending ISPR’s criticism of the former prime minister.
