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'Martyr for truth’: Trump pays tribute to MAGA activist Charlie Kirk, blames ‘radical left’ rhetoric

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'Martyr for truth’: Trump pays tribute to MAGA activist Charlie Kirk, blames ‘radical left’ rhetoric

US President Donald Trump mourned conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, after he was fatally shot during a Utah Valley University event, calling him “loved and admired by ALL” as authorities continue to search for the gunman.

Five premiers in three years: Why French President Macron keeps changing prime ministers | Explained

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Five premiers in three years: Why French President Macron keeps changing prime ministers | Explained

Successive premiers have fallen victim to a fractured National Assembly, repeated no-confidence motions and fierce resistance to Macron’s budget-cutting and reform agenda.

Nepal’s Gen-Z uprising rekindles memories of 2001 Royal Massacre: Revisiting the nation’s darkest night

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Nepal’s Gen-Z uprising rekindles memories of 2001 Royal Massacre: Revisiting the nation’s darkest night

The protests, which culminated in the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, have reignited questions about the monarchy that was formally abolished in 2008.

'Gen Z believed in me, I am ready”: Sushila Karki after being named Nepal’s interim leader

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'Gen Z believed in me, I am ready”: Sushila Karki after being named Nepal’s interim leader

Sushila Karki made history as she became Nepal's first female Chief Justice, serving in the role from July 2016 to June 2017.

'Containing or deterring China will fail,' Beijing warns US amid Trump's tariff pressure

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'Containing or deterring China will fail,' Beijing warns US amid Trump's tariff pressure

China's defence minister warned the United States that "containing, deterring, or interfering with China will be futile" in talks with his US counterpart on Wednesday.

Who is Sushila Karki? Ex-Chief Justice picked to lead Nepal in its hour of turmoil after KP Oli's ouster

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Who is Sushila Karki? Ex-Chief Justice picked to lead Nepal in its hour of turmoil after KP Oli's ouster

Sushila Karki is widely regarded in Nepal as a strong voice against corruption. One of her landmark rulings allowed Nepali women to pass citizenship to their children, a right previously limited to men.

Flights cancelled, border on high alert, trade under strain: How Nepal's deadly protests are impacting India | Explained

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Flights cancelled, border on high alert, trade under strain: How Nepal's deadly protests are impacting India | Explained

The immediate impact has been visible in cancelled flights, stranded cargo and heightened border vigilance. If the crisis deepens, India could face sustained trade disruption, larger refugee flows and an uptick in cross-border criminal activity.

Canada rejects 80% of Indian student visas: What's behind the sudden crackdown | Explained

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Canada rejects 80% of Indian student visas: What's behind the sudden crackdown | Explained

Nearly eight out of every ten Indian student visa applications are now being turned down. Families across India are stunned and young people are suddenly scrambling for alternatives.

France unrest: 200 arrested as protests erupt over PM’s ouster, budget cuts

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France unrest: 200 arrested as protests erupt over PM’s ouster, budget cuts

Authorities said that more than 200 people were arrested in the first hours of the planned day of nationwide protests under the “Block Everything” banner

US Congress shown mysterious radar video of Hellfire missile 'bouncing off UFO'

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US Congress shown mysterious radar video of Hellfire missile 'bouncing off UFO'

The video was played by US lawmaker Eric Burlison at a disclosure hearing of the House Committee on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) – the military's term for UFOs.

China alerts citizens in Nepal amid fresh Kathmandu protests defying curfew | See pics

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China alerts citizens in Nepal amid fresh Kathmandu protests defying curfew | See pics

Nepal faces nationwide unrest as Gen Z-led protests turn violent, with curfews, arrests, supermarket fires, and heightened security measures.

Did Epstein ‘sell’ a woman to Trump for $22,500? What the 'birthday book' actually reveals

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Did Epstein ‘sell’ a woman to Trump for $22,500? What the 'birthday book' actually reveals

Trump has spent the past two months denying any connection, calling the revelations “nothing more than a Democrat Epstein hoax.” Yet the strange illustration and captions have again placed their friendship under a microscope.

‘Hitler of our time’: Trump faces anti-Israel protests during DC restaurant outing - Watch 

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‘Hitler of our time’: Trump faces anti-Israel protests during DC restaurant outing - Watch 

Trump faces protests chanting “Free Palestine” during his first DC restaurant outing since taking office, highlighting his city crime crackdown.

Will monarchy return to Nepal? What Guru Gorakhnath’s prophecy blessed the rulers with

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Will monarchy return to Nepal? What Guru Gorakhnath’s prophecy blessed the rulers with

Nepal’s political turmoil following PM Oli’s resignation has reignited debates over Guru Gorakhnath’s centuries-old prophecy and the country’s abolished monarchy.

Pakistan bags $500 million deal with US firm as it looks to unlock 'trillion-dollar treasure'

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Pakistan bags $500 million deal with US firm as it looks to unlock 'trillion-dollar treasure'

Pakistan had claimed earlier this year that it possesses mineral reserves worth trillions of dollars

Ex-PM Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife assaulted as mob storms residence: Video 

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Ex-PM Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife assaulted as mob storms residence: Video 

A violent mob of Gen Z protesters stormed Sher Bahadur Deuba’s Kathmandu home, brutally assaulting the former Prime Minister and his wife, Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, before the Army intervened to rescue the bloodied couple.

Nepal army imposes nationwide curfew, orders surrender of unauthorized weapons

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Nepal army imposes nationwide curfew, orders surrender of unauthorized weapons

Nepal’s Army imposed a curfew in Kathmandu after violent Gen Z-led protests over a social media ban and corruption left 19 dead, prompting PM KP Sharma Oli’s resignation.

Nepal’s Gen Z protests: Organic uprising or scripted regime change? Decoding country's fastest regime change

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Nepal’s Gen Z protests: Organic uprising or scripted regime change? Decoding country's fastest regime change

The uprising quickly toppled Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and left Nepalis debating whether they had witnessed a spontaneous revolt or a scripted regime change.

Qatar PM Al-Thani condemns Israeli strike in Doha, warns country 'reserves the right to respond'

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Qatar PM Al-Thani condemns Israeli strike in Doha, warns country 'reserves the right to respond'

Following an Israeli attack that killed six people, Qatar vows a measured response while reaffirming its diplomatic role, as the White House distances itself from the strike.

Nepal protests: Army takes control of security after PM Oli’s resignation, 26 arrested over 'looting'

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Nepal protests: Army takes control of security after PM Oli’s resignation, 26 arrested over 'looting'

Youth-led protests topple Nepal’s government, with the Army taking control amid violent clashes that left 19 dead and widespread damage.

Trump-Modi talks soon? Decoding the positive turn in India, US trade negotiations

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Trump-Modi talks soon? Decoding the positive turn in India, US trade negotiations

With Trump signalling talks with Modi and the Prime Minister responding positively, the recent wrinkles in India-US trade ties appear to be easing.

Peter Navarro accuses India of 'hijacking' X’s community notes over trade posts

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Peter Navarro accuses India of 'hijacking' X’s community notes over trade posts

White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro criticized Indians fact-checking his posts on Russian oil and trade, calling them “keyboard minions” and highlighting India’s high tariffs against the US.

'Necessary procedures activated':  Poland deploys jets, closes airports after Russian drones enter airspace

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'Necessary procedures activated':  Poland deploys jets, closes airports after Russian drones enter airspace

Polish and allied forces were deployed to secure airspace as Russian drones threatened Zamosc, with Poland closing four airports and keeping air defenses on high alert.

Qatar denies US warning on Israeli strike in Doha, calls claim ‘baseless’

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Qatar denies US warning on Israeli strike in Doha, calls claim ‘baseless’

Doha rejected the White House’s assertion that it was alerted ahead of Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders, insisting the only call from Washington came after the explosions had begun.

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