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'Tariffs to help farmers': Trump pledges support for US soybean growers ahead of Xi meeting
US President Donald Trump vows to use tariff revenue to support soybean farmers hit by China’s reduced purchases, with the issue set for discussion in his upcoming meeting with President Xi.
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Canada issues US travel warning: What LGBTQ+ travelers need to know about visa risks
Canadian travelers, especially LGBTQ+ citizens, are advised to check documents carefully as U.S. gender identity policy shifts may lead to visa or residency challenges.
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Who was Jane Goodall? Legendary chimpanzee researcher and conservationist, dies at 91
Jane Goodall, renowned for her pioneering chimpanzee studies and decades of global environmental advocacy, has passed away at 91, leaving a lasting legacy in science and conservation.
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‘Deliberately starved’: Indian-origin couple accused of 'starving' 3-year-old daughter to death in UK
Manpreet Jatana and Jaskiret Singh Uppal allegedly starved their toddler daughter to death on a restricted vegetarian diet, police say.
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Germany arrests three Hamas suspects over alleged plot to attack Jewish, Israeli sites
German prosecutors say three alleged Hamas operatives were detained in Berlin for planning assaults on Jewish and Israeli targets, with weapons and ammunition seized in nationwide raids.
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‘Like the ground shook’: Inside the terrifying moments when a NYC's Bronx high-rise crumbled - Watch
A 20-storey Bronx high-rise partially collapsed, sending debris and panic through the neighborhood. FDNY says cause under probe, no injuries reported yet.
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US moves to scrap H-1B lottery system: Why Indian workers and Big Tech should worry | Explained
Lawmakers argue that H-1B and L-1 schemes, meant to fill shortages, are being used to replace Americans with cheaper foreign labour.
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Trump unveils 'TrumpRx' website for cheaper drugs, Pfizer promises up to 50% discounts | Explained
According to a 2024 report by the US Health and Human Services Department, Americans often pay three times more for medicines compared to people in other developed countries.
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Federal Reserve's Lisa Cook stays for now: Supreme Court defers Trump’s bid to fire the board member
Supreme Court delays Trump’s bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, sets January hearing in case that could redefine the Federal Reserve’s independence.
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From civics tests to 'moral character' checks: What Trump’s Green Card process overhaul means for Indians
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) says the goal is to “restore integrity” to the system, but critics argue the rhetoric around these changes unfairly casts doubt on immigrants’ intentions.
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'A country like Pakistan...': India rebukes Islamabad at UNHRC for lecturing on human rights
India’s intervention at the UNHRC reflects growing frustration with Pakistan’s attempts to gain credibility in international forums despite widespread evidence of systemic human rights abuses at home.
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Global embarrassment for Pakistan: UN launches probe into slogans during PM Shehbaz Sharif’s speech
UN officials have launched an investigation to determine how the individual gained entry and why slogans rooted in Pakistan’s domestic politics were voiced inside the assembly hall.
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‘Join us as 51’: Trump revives Canada statehood pitch with defence twist, Carney says ‘never for sale’
Donald Trump again suggested Canada join the U.S. as its 51st state, linking it to his missile defence plan. PM Mark Carney quickly shot down the idea.
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PoK protests turn deadly: 10 killed as unrest enters third day, Awami Action Committee vows ‘Plan D’
At least 10 civilians have died amid violent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The Awami Action Committee vows escalation as Islamabad deploys troops.
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Netanyahu’s ‘scripted’ apology to Qatar? Here's why Trump released the photo of Israeli PM's Oval Office call
The fact that Netanyahu seems to be reading from a document while on the call provides further grounds for speculation that lines were prepared in advance. But this is not conclusive, leaders often prepare talking points, especially in delicate diplomacy.
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Taiwan rejects US push for 50-50 chip production split amid tariff talks
Taiwan has ruled out a US proposal for a 50-50 semiconductor production split, as tariff talks continue. TSMC plans bulk of chip output to stay at home.
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Visas, passports and embassy delays: What the US govt shutdown means for Indian applicants
Embassies globally have warned that their public communications -- social media updates, routine notices -- will be suspended except for urgent safety or security alerts.
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Shutdowns, altered forms, media bias: Commonwealth panel lists flaws in Pakistan polls
Commonwealth observers flag flaws in Pakistan’s 2024 elections, citing PTI symbol denial, Imran Khan’s convictions, shutdowns, and altered results forms.
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Rare earth for rare favour: How Asim Munir played 'salesman' in Oval Office as Shehbaz smiled on
The rare photograph of Munir handing Trump a wooden box filled with minerals, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif smiling in the background, has triggered uproar in Islamabad.
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Pakistan PM Sharif yet to return home as PoK protests intensify, Gaza peace plan unravels: Timely break or escape?
After his visit to the United States where he met President Donald Trump and attended the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, the Pakistan Prime Minister is currently in London
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US government shutdown: What stays open and what closes; social security, medicare, USPS & more
US braces for potential government shutdown as Congress fails to pass funding, affecting federal workers and essential services.
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Pakistan’s leadership to decide on Gaza troop deployment: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
Pakistan will decide on joining a Muslim nations’ peacekeeping force in Gaza, aimed at stabilizing the region and supporting Palestinian governance, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said.
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Trump says US government ‘reached a deal’ with Harvard University: Here’s what’s inside, from $500M payment to AI programs
The Trump administration and Harvard University have tentatively agreed on a $500 million deal, including trade schools and AI programs.
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Trump calls for using US cities as military 'training grounds,' warns of 'war from within'
Speaking at Marine Corps Base Quantico, President Donald Trump urged deploying the military in major US cities, vowing a crackdown on crime and denouncing “woke” culture in the armed forces.
