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A $40,000 contrarian call: Mysterious Polymarket bettor bets on a US hit on Iran 'tonight'
A $40,000 Polymarket bet on a U.S. strike on Iran by Jan 14 falters as crypto markets price a later timeline amid rising geopolitical tension.
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Who is Princess Leonor? Spain’s 20-year-old heir poised to become its first queen in 150 years
Carefully educated, rigorously trained and increasingly visible, Princess Leonor represents a generational shift for Spain’s monarchy.
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US: Indian-origin woman arrested for murder of 2 sons in New Jersey
The woman was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder, and one count of third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
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‘Death by a thousand cuts’: How a black hole slowly killed a giant galaxy? Webb Telescope has an answer
The galaxy appears to have stopped forming new stars around 400 million years ago. Instead of glowing with newborn stars, it looks dormant and subdued for its era.
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'I don’t care': Trump shrugs off Greenland, Fed, inflation pushback; says economy is 'strongest in history'
Donald Trump dismisses criticism on the economy, Fed probe and foreign policy, signals uncertainty on Iran and warns of midterm risks.
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From troll memes to policy messaging: How Donald Trump turned AI deepfakes into a new tool of political power
A study published last month in the journal Nature found that human-AI interactions advocating for political candidates could significantly shift voter preferences in the United States, Canada, and Poland.
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'He seems nice, but…': Trump doubts Reza Pahlavi’s ability to gain support in Iran
US President Donald Trump said Iran’s leadership may fall amid mass protests but questioned whether exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi has enough backing inside the country to take power.
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US wants to put a nuclear reactor on Moon: What the plan is and why it matters amid China's lunar ambitions
China, working with Russia, is also pursuing plans for a nuclear-powered lunar base, raising the strategic stakes around who sets the rules and infrastructure for long-term activity on the Moon.
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Canada’s biggest gold heist: Ottawa seeks extradition of key accused from India | Inside Project 24K
The extradition request comes as Canadian authorities continue to make progress in Project 24K, the long-running investigation into the high-value theft that shook the country’s aviation and cargo security systems.
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How much will it cost US if Trump plans to aquire Greenland?
The US could face up to $700 billion to acquire Greenland as Trump explores purchase and military options, despite strong Danish and Greenlandic opposition.
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US firms FedEx, Walmart face backlash for hiring Indian workers after Trump’s H-1B overhaul
US companies employing Indian professionals, including FedEx and Walmart, are facing coordinated online harassment and boycott calls as anti-Indian sentiment surges following President Trump’s tightening of H-1B visa rules.
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Iranian child warns Trump, vows to grow up and 'LEVEL' his 'country to the ground' | Watch
A viral video of an Iranian child issuing a defiant message to the US has triggered polarised reactions online amid reports that over 12,000 people have been killed in ongoing nationwide protests in Iran.
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EAM Jaishankar’s US visit in the works following talks with Marco Rubio
India and the US continue to advance stalled trade negotiations, with Jaishankar and Rubio coordinating next steps and Ambassador Gor announcing upcoming discussions.
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Trump holds ‘productive’ call with Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez after Maduro’s capture
US President Donald Trump and Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez discussed oil, trade, and national security in a “long and productive” call following Maduro’s US custody.
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Iran airspace shutdown hits IndiGo, Air India; flights rerouted, delays likely: what passengers need to know
Iran temporarily closed airspace over Tehran as protests intensified and tensions with the US grew, forcing airlines including IndiGo and Air India to reroute flights and issue travel advisories.
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Pakistan signs deal with Trump family-linked crypto firm for cross-border digital payments
Pakistan has signed an MoU with a Trump family-linked crypto firm to explore the use of its USD1 stablecoin for cross-border digital payments, marking one of World Liberty Financial’s first sovereign partnerships.
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Trump imposes 25% tariff on advanced AI chips, allows limited Nvidia sales to China
Citing national security risks, the Trump administration has imposed targeted tariffs on advanced AI chips while permitting restricted Nvidia exports to China and signalling broader semiconductor duties ahead.
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Trump cites national security in Greenland push, warns Russia & China could move in
Trump described US ties with Denmark as “very good,” noting the country’s centuries-long governance of Greenland, and expressed confidence that “something will work out”
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Iranian TV uses Trump assassination attempt image: ‘This time it won’t miss’
The airing is seen as one of Tehran’s most explicit threats yet, coming amid reports that Trump is weighing military strikes against Iran
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Canadian police link Bishnoi gang to New Delhi: ‘Acting on behalf of Indian govt’
The report, accessed by Vancouver-based Global News, claimed the gang had links to the Indian government
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Amid attacks on Hindus, Bangladesh envoy to India wishes community happy Makar Sankranti
Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah wished Hindus in India and Bangladesh a happy Makar Sankranti, sharing festive photos on X, amid growing concerns over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.
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'Our American colleagues look unreliable,' Lavrov says as Russia stands by Iran
Russia will continue cooperating with Iran despite US threats of military action and sanctions, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, accusing Washington of undermining international stability and eroding its own credibility.
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif confirms several countries ‘actively’ engaged in talks to acquire its fighter jets
Shehbaz's remarks came a day after minister for defence production Raza Hayat Haraj told BBC Urdu in an interview that several countries were interested in buying JF-17 Thunder
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Ford suspends worker who heckled Trump during Michigan plant visit
Ford suspended a Michigan factory worker after he heckled President Donald Trump during a plant visit, sparking debate over workplace speech, corporate discipline, and political expression during high-profile events.
