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'I'm very confident': At White House meeting, Trump seeks to sell Gaza deal to a defiant Netanyahu
Netanyahu has given little reason for optimism, vowing in a defiant UN speech Friday to "finish the job" against Hamas and rejecting Palestinian statehood -- recently recognised by several Western nations.
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Pakistan plays Rare Earth card in Washington: What Asim Munir’s gift to Trump really signifies
Rather than sending a civilian trade minister, Pakistan’s army chief personally delivered the stones, a move meant to underscore that this was a military-backed pitch rather than a business presentation.
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US stares at govt shutdown: What it means, what's causing it and how it will hit Americans | Explained
The confrontation has become about far more than just budget numbers, pitting President Donald Trump’s push for sweeping federal workforce reforms against Democratic leaders’ resistance to cuts in healthcare and domestic programmes.
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Trump plans tough tariffs on imported furniture, targets China to revive US manufacturing
Trump last week outlined plans for a 50 per cent tariff on kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and related items, along with a 30 per cent tariff on upholstered furniture.
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PoK protests escalate as locals demand 'azadi' from Pakistan: What locals are demanding through their 38-point demand charter
The administration has imposed a complete communication blackout, shutting down cellular, fiber internet, and mobile services. Social media reports indicate arrests and abductions of key AAC members.
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From foreign policy to IMF deals: 'Rubberstamp PM' Shehbaz Sharif acknowledges Asim Munir's dominance over Pakistan’s governance
Sharif’s public admission merely confirms what insiders, analysts, and India have long maintained: the army, led by Munir, runs Pakistan while the civilian government functions as an ornamental cover.
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'Foreign leaders freak out': Trump shows off ‘24 karat gold’ Oval Office decor, critics slam timing amid crises
Many pointed out that while Americans are struggling with issues such as farmers losing their land, cuts to healthcare and food assistance, and the continuing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, the president was flaunting luxury decor.
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The untold story of Amir Amiry’s freedom: Why Taliban suddenly let an American go and who made it happen?
With no embassy operating in Afghanistan since the fall of Kabul in August 2021, Washington has relied on Qatar to act as an intermediary in all dealings with the Taliban.
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Why Trump’s retribution campaign could lock America into a cycle of political revenge
The prosecution of James Comey highlights a precedent that could reshape how future US administrations wield power.
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Why Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee could reshape global tech hiring
The new policy will alter the manner in which companies—Indian IT giants and US tech firms alike—treat high-skilled foreign workers.
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Why Trump is sending troops to Portland and why the city says it doesn’t need them
Oregon leaders and residents say the city doesn’t need military intervention, reviving tensions with President Trump over protests and security.
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Why tropical storm Imelda’s forecast changed — and what risks still remain
The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane but veer away from a direct US landfall.
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How Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee is reshaping India’s student dreams
The sudden hike has left young Indians questioning whether the US is still worth the pursuit.
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Gunman opens fire from boat in North Carolina, at least 3 killed
The shooting unfolded shortly before 10 p.m. at the Southport Yacht Basin, where diners had gathered for live music.
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Why socialism resonates with Gen Z and Millennials across the US—and how it reshaped NYC politics
The financial collapse that scarred a generation continues to reverberate through US politics, fuelling the resurgence of socialism and reshaping New York City’s mayoral race.
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Why Xi wants Trump to oppose Taiwan independence and what it means for US policy
Beijing is pressing Washington to formally oppose Taiwan’s independence, betting Trump’s eagerness for an economic bargain could open the door.
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The debate machine: How Charlie Kirk turned confrontations into a movement
His combative style and viral moments reshaped campus politics and social media
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Why more Americans are working well past 75 instead of fully retiring
Longer lifespans are pushing retirement later, with more people working into their late 70s and beyond.
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Why former FBI chief James Comey has been indicted over testimony to US Congress
The case centres on claims of false statements and obstruction, but key details remain vague
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At UNGA, Russia, Bhutan and BRICS rally behind India’s bid for permanent UNSC seat
Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay made a direct appeal for change, describing India and Japan as “deserving nations” for permanent membership.
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'Epicentre of terrorism': Jaishankar tears into Pakistan at UNGA, says Pahalgam perpetrators 'brought to justice'
Stressing that countering terrorism remains a global priority, he said India has faced this threat since Independence, with “major international terrorist attacks traceable to that one country” for decades.
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‘Continue to be two-faced?’: Loomer questions Nadella after Trump calls on Microsoft to fire Lisa Monaco
Pindi is a close associate of foreign-based terrorists Harwinder Singh alias Rinda and Happy Passia. He has allegedly been involved in petrol bomb attacks, violent assaults and extortion cases in the Batala-Gurdaspur belt.
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Ex-Pakistan army officer alleges state orchestrated APS Peshawar attack and other domestic terror operations: Report
Ex-Pakistan Army officer alleges that Pakistan’s state apparatus has orchestrated terror attacks, including the 2014 APS Peshawar massacre, using militant groups like the TTP to manipulate public perception and maintain control.
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Pakistani security forces kill 17 Taliban militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa raids
A raid on a militant hideout in Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, left 17 Pakistani Taliban fighters dead and three officers injured, marking the latest in a series of operations against the TTP.
