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Trump admits tariffs on India over Russian oil ‘caused a rift’, repeats 'solved seven wars' claim
India, for its part, has defended its purchase of Russian crude oil, saying its energy procurement is based on national interest and market dynamics.
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Charlie Kirk's assassination: Accused identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, criticised Kirk as 'full of hate'
Governor Spencer Cox identified Robinson at a press conference shortly after President Donald Trump revealed on Fox News that the suspected gunman had been found.
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'Mother dead, found father in relief camp': Indian tourists recount how Nepal's Gen-Z protests turned nightmare for them
Indian tourists caught in the turmoil are recounting how their pilgrimage and holiday plans turned into a nightmare of fire, mob violence and desperate escapes.
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Charlie Kirk assassination: Trump confirms suspect in custody, says 'his father helped turn him in'
Trump's confirmation of the arrest came as the vast manhunt for the shooter stretched into a third day on Friday, after police released fresh images in an effort to crack a case that has raised tensions in the United States.
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1973 hijack resurfaces amid Nepal crisis: Sushila Karki’s husband seized plane carrying Bollywood star Mala Sinha
According to contemporaneous accounts, the operation was designed to fund an “armed struggle” against King Mahendra’s monarchy and was masterminded by Girija Prasad Koirala, who would later become Nepal’s prime minister.
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Suicide or murder? Why Sam Altman and Elon Musk are clashing over whistleblower Suchir Balaji’s death
Altman’s televised defence of the suicide finding and Musk’s immediate counter-claim of murder have ensured that Suchir Balaji's case remains in the public eye.
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Kremlin says Russia–Ukraine peace talks on ‘pause’ as Trump mediation stalls
The Kremlin said Friday that peace talks between Russia and Ukraine were on "pause" as US President Donald Trump's efforts to end the three-and-a-half-year conflict falter.
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'Another state sponsor of terror': In four-second mic drop, Pakistan left red-faced at UN over terrorism | WATCH
This was far from the first time Pakistan has faced criticism on global platforms over terrorism. At the United Nations Security Council, the country has been under fire for multiple issues.
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Designer bags, luxury cars, foreign vacations: Inside glam life of Nepal’s ‘nepo kids’
From luxury cars and designer handbags to foreign holidays, the flaunted lifestyles of political elites’ children have fueled mass protests, exposing deep generational resentment in Nepal.
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'Foreigners who glorify violence…': US warns praising Charlie Kirk killing could lead to visa action
Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau cautioned that foreigners glorifying violence online may be barred from visiting the US, part of a broader effort to monitor noncitizen activity and protect national security.
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Indian embassy condemns beheading of Indian-origin man in Dallas
Chandramouli Nagamallaiah, 50, was brutally beheaded at a Dallas motel during a dispute over a broken washing machine, prompting condemnation from the Indian Embassy.
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Netanyahu vows ‘there will be no Palestinian state’ as Israel advances West Bank E1 expansion
Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel’s rejection of a Palestinian state as his government advances the controversial E1 settlement project in the West Bank, drawing international criticism.
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Trump may visit India for Quad summit, hints envoy nominee Sergio Gor: 'Fully committed to strengthening ties'
US ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor told a Senate panel that President Trump is “fully committed” to attending the Quad Leaders Summit, with discussions on his visit already underway.
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Trump downplays Russia’s breach of Polish airspace, calls it a 'mistake'
The US President’s first public remarks on the incident came after Poland shot down three of 19 Russian drones that crossed its border, an act EU officials see as a NATO test.
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FBI releases images of 'person of interest' in Charlie Kirk shooting, offers $100,000 reward, recovers suspected murder weapon
Investigators recovered a high-powered Mauser rifle near the suspect’s escape route as the search for the college-aged gunman intensifies.
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‘India is one of top relationships’: Marco Rubio says New Delhi is 'at the core' of US Indo-Pacific strategy
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described India as central to the 21st-century world order, calling ties with New Delhi a partnership in “extraordinary transition.”
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Navarro tried to provoke Modi-Trump clash, claims ex-US NSA; says India should ignore the ‘sideshow’
Navarro has been vocal over New Delhi’s purchase of Russian oil, calling it “blood money.” He has labelled India the “Tariff Maharaja” and warned that it “won’t end well” for New Delhi if it does not “come around” on trade negotiations with the US.
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Beyond ‘just a girlfriend’: Thousands of emails reveal Ghislaine Maxwell’s deep role in Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and network
The cache of about 18,000 messages shows Maxwell was deeply involved in Epstein’s business and personal affairs, as well as his legal strategies and efforts to discredit victims.
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Trump’s envoy pick says India and US 'not far apart' on trade deal, hopeful of resolution in 'next few weeks'
Gor said the US hopes to settle its tariff dispute with India over Russian oil purchases within weeks. He described India as a strategic partner spanning diplomacy, security, trade and shared values rather than just a regional ally.
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'We'll sort out with India:' Lutnick sees trade deal soon, urges New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil
Lutnick's remarks follow Trump signalling a thaw in the bilateral chill between India and the US, saying he feels “certain” that there will be "no difficulty" for the two countries to come to a “successful conclusion” in trade talks.
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From Kabul to Quetta: How Pakistan’s emergence as global opium powerhouse spells trouble for India
For India, the concern is that proceeds from heroin production could be funnelled into terrorism. New Delhi fears that drugs produced in Balochistan could find their way across its borders, financing attacks on Indian soil.
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Trump says he will posthumously award highest US civilian honour to Charlie Kirk
The gunman who shot dead Kirk in a targeted killing remained at large Thursday but authorities said they have video images of the suspect and have recovered a "high-powered" rifle.
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Sheikh Hasina’s ‘secret’ Locker 128 seized: Inside lies cash, gold or bombshells secrets?
Citizens have flooded social media with questions about whether the contents include cash, gold ornaments or even sensitive documents.
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From Nepal to Bangladesh: How political upheavals in India’s neighbourhood challenge its security and diplomacy | Explained
Beyond political crises, recalibrating ties between Bangladesh and China, and between Bangladesh and Pakistan, are also creating new risks for India’s long-term security and influence in the region.
