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Judge shot dead in Albania courtroom, suspect arrested after fleeing
Police confirmed that the victim, Judge Astrit Kalaja of the Tirana appeals court, was “shot inside the courtroom” by a 30-year-old suspect.
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Trump hails Japan's first woman PM Sanae Takaichi, calls her leader of 'wisdom and strength'
Sanae Takaichi officially became head of Japan’s long-dominant Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) over the weekend, paving the way for her formal confirmation as prime minister later this month
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Facing China’s shadow, Pakistan denies offering Pasni port to Trump: 'Beijing more important than anyone else'
Pakistan’s sharp reaction underscores its growing anxiety about how Beijing views any potential American involvement near Gwadar, the crown jewel of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
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Operation Sindoor wrecked Pakistani airbases, destroyed F-16s and AWACS; US stepped in for urgent repairs
Following requests from Field Marshal Asim Munir, the US deployed special teams from Al-Udeid, Al Dhafra, and Bethesda to expedite repairs.
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'The time has come': Tarique Rahman ends 26-year exile, vows return to Bangladesh to fight 2025 polls
Tarique Rahman, son of Khaleda Zia, says he will return to Bangladesh “soon” after 26 years in London exile to contest February elections, ANI and BBC Bangla report.
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15 wives, 100 servants and a private jet: Eswatini’s King Mswati III’s lavish arrival in Abu Dhabi draws backlash
King Mswati III, Africa’s last absolute monarch, has ruled the small southern African kingdom since 1986. Reports estimate his personal fortune at more than $1 billion.
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They bombed his home, killed his sons, hunted him abroad; now Khalil al-Hayya leads Hamas’ peace push
Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya, who survived an Israeli raid in Qatar, heads to Egypt for indirect talks with Israel on Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan aiming to end the war.
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Asim Munir's 'Rare Earth' gift to Trump sparks political outrage in Pakistan: Will the 'secret deal' irk China?
The controversial deal with US President Donald Trump, under which Munir exported high-value minerals such as neodymium and praseodymium, has ignited political outrage in Islamabad.
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Pakistan claims Chinese weapons did 'exceptionally well' against India despite crushing losses in Op Sindoor
The May conflict marked Pakistan’s first major use of modern Chinese weapons, including PL-15 and HQ-9P missiles, as well as JF-17 and J-10 fighter jets.
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Six premiers in three years: Why French President Macron’s government keeps falling apart | Explained
Lecornu is now the sixth prime minister to exit in three years, underlining the deadlock created by a fragmented National Assembly, repeated no-confidence votes and widespread opposition to Macron’s spending cuts and reform agenda.
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Crypto, Hawala and shell foundations: How Khalistani and Islamist groups exploit charities abroad to fund terror | Explained
According to CNN-News18, Islamist groups have increasingly relied on encrypted crowdfunding to raise money during crises in Gaza, Rohingya camps and Kashmir.
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Japan’s first female prime minister in waiting: Who is Sanae Takaichi and what does she stand for?
Sanae Takaichi’s rise is both a breakthrough and a paradox. She is about to become Japan’s first woman prime minister, yet her conservative views on gender and society suggest limits to how transformative her leadership will be for women’s equality.
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Who are Larry and David Ellison, and why are they reshaping global media?
The father-son duo behind Oracle and Skydance now control CBS, are set to take a stake in TikTok, and are reshaping the US media landscape.
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The women who fought ISIS are now battling Damascus for equality
Kurdish-led forces elevated women to command roles. The Islamist-leaning government in Damascus isn’t ready to accept that.
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Why Hamas is split over Trump’s Gaza peace plan
The group’s political leaders abroad show willingness to compromise, but commanders inside Gaza resist surrendering arms and control.
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Why conservatives are turning on Wikipedia—and how Musk is fuelling the fight
The neutrality of the world’s largest online encyclopaedia is being challenged by politicians, activists, and tech leaders who argue it leans left.
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What Netanyahu stands to lose from Trump’s Gaza deal
The Israeli leader faces global pressure, a shaky coalition, and an uncertain path to ending the war.
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Is Pakistan playing both China and US? Asim Munir pitches Trump a $1.2 billion Arabian Sea port to counter Gwadar
The Pasni plan reflects Pakistan’s pattern of overpromising and underdelivering. After decades of backing terrorists, straining ties with the West, and becoming dependent on Chinese loans, Islamabad is now offering yet another “reset.”
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Meet Arun Subramanian: Indian-American judge who sentenced Sean 'Diddy' Combs to 50 months
Arun Subramanian, the first South Asian federal judge in Manhattan, is known for his calm authority and balanced approach in high-profile cases.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth fires Navy Chief of staff Jon Harrison amid Pentagon shakeup
Harrison, a powerful Trump-era aide, was dismissed following Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao’s confirmation and amid broader Pentagon personnel changes.
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Qatar begins coordination with Egypt, US on Trump’s Gaza peace plan after Hamas signals acceptance
Qatar has launched mediation efforts with Egypt and the US after Hamas signaled readiness to engage with President Trump’s Gaza peace plan, as the UN urged all sides to seize the opportunity to end the conflict.
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Trump says Hamas ready for 'lasting peace,' tells Israel to halt Gaza bombing
Trump says Hamas ready for “lasting peace” as group signals willingness to release hostages under his Gaza proposal.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prison in sex workers case
Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to four years and two months in prison and a $500,000 fine for transporting individuals across state lines for drug-fueled sexual encounters.
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Russian warships engage in aggressive Maneuvers near Danish naval forces, Denmark reports
Danish intelligence warns of heightened risk of accidental clashes after Russian warships aimed weapons at Danish ships and aircraft in the Baltic-North Sea straits.
