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Why China now wants influencers to be certified experts before speaking on finance, health or law
China has introduced a new rule requiring influencers to hold official qualifications before discussing sensitive topics like finance, health, law, or education online, aiming to curb misinformation but raising censorship concerns.
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‘Not allowed to run’: Trump laments third-term ban despite record poll numbers
President Donald Trump said he is “not allowed” to seek a third term despite record poll numbers, while constitutional experts reaffirmed the 22nd Amendment’s two-term limit for US presidents.
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From Abbotsford to Vancouver: Bishnoi gang linked to businessman’s killing and attack on Punjabi singer Channi Nattan
A Canada-based businessman was shot dead in Abbotsford as Punjabi singer Channi Nattan’s home came under fire, with both incidents linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang’s growing international reach.
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‘Those shorts seem really short’: Michelle Obama reveals Barack’s protective side to daughters’ outfits
Michelle Obama revealed that Barack Obama often commented on their daughters’ revealing outfits during his presidency, showing his protective side, while she urged him to “let them cook” and embrace their independence.
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Tomatoes turn luxury in Pakistan: Rs 75 per piece amid record price surge
Tomato prices in Pakistan have skyrocketed to Rs 75 per piece amid record inflation, leaving citizens struggling for basic meals and sparking outrage in parliament over food affordability and import bans.
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Modi–Trump: From ‘howdy’ to hesitation, inside cooling friendship between two strongmen
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump appear to be drifting apart, skipping key meetings amid rising trade tensions, energy disputes, and clashing optics — signalling a cautious diplomatic recalibration.
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'Who's that shouting?': US President Trump shows impatience with journalists in Malaysia | ASEAN Summit
US President Donald Trump appeared frustrated during a press conference at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, brushing off journalists’ questions, deflecting inquiries, and prompting criticism over his conduct toward the media.
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'We get along very well': Trump, Lula discuss tariffs, hope 'pretty good deals' soon
US President Donald Trump met Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, discussing tariffs and trade, while signing agreements with Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
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Indian-origin woman sexually assaulted in Walsall, UK cops call it ‘racially aggravated’ attack
A 20-year-old Indian-origin woman was sexually assaulted in Walsall, UK, in what police have described as a “racially aggravated” attack. Authorities released CCTV footage and urged public assistance to identify the suspect.
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ASEAN Summit: Jaishankar, Marco Rubio discuss bilateral ties amid trade talks
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, discussing bilateral ties, regional issues, and ongoing India-US trade negotiations.
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Inside Trump’s trade push: What to know about the emerging U.S.–China deal and its global stakes
President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are nearing a potential U.S.-China trade deal after reaching a preliminary consensus, as Trump also brokers a Thailand–Cambodia ceasefire and signs new regional economic frameworks.
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White House claims India, China to scale back Russian oil purchases at Trump’s request
The US reiterated that India has agreed to reduce Russian oil imports following new sanctions on Moscow. Trump cited Modi’s assurances, though New Delhi denies any such commitment, prioritising stable energy supplies.
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How Chinese and Russian spies use ‘sex warfare’ to infiltrate Silicon Valley | Explained
Chinese and Russian operatives increasingly use seduction, romance, and long-term manipulation—known as “sex warfare”—to access sensitive information and intellectual property in Silicon Valley’s tech sector, raising major counterintelligence concerns.
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Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif government bans TLP under anti-terror laws after deadly clashes
Pakistan has reimposed a ban on the far-right Islamist group Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under anti-terror laws after deadly anti-Israel protests near Lahore left at least five dead.
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India blasts Pakistan at UN: ‘Epicentre of global terrorism’
India slammed Pakistan at the UN for justifying cross-border terrorism as a “freedom struggle,” calling Islamabad’s remarks “doublespeak and hypocrisy” and reaffirming that Pakistan remains the global epicentre of terrorism.
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Will Trump’s new sanctions on Russian oil make Putin alter Ukraine strategy
Trump’s sanctions on Russian oil firms Lukoil and Rosneft aim to pressure Putin amid the Ukraine war. Experts say they limit resources but are unlikely to radically alter his calculus.
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Explained: Why Jaish-e-Mohammed is launching a women’s wing
Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed has launched Jamat ul-Muminat, a new women’s wing led by Masood Azhar’s sisters, offering online “jihadi” courses to recruit and indoctrinate women.
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Trump defends East Wing demolition, says new White House ballroom ‘will be magnificent’
President Donald Trump defended the demolition of the White House’s East Wing, saying it was necessary to build a “magnificent” new ballroom that “goes beautifully with the White House.”
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Why Trump got 'extremely angry' about presidential ranking
President Donald Trump joked but fumed after learning he was ranked behind George Washington and Abraham Lincoln on a presidential list, vowing to “give it a try” to top them.
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Bangladesh: Hasina-era top generals face justice in first-ever trial for enforced disappearances
Bangladesh has charged 15 senior army officers, including five generals, for enforced disappearances and atrocities during the 2024 uprising — the first major civilian trial against top military figures in the country’s history.
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'Not a secret Nazi': Maine senate hopeful Graham Platner apologises for controversial tattoo
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner apologises for a nearly two-decade-old tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol and offensive Reddit posts, pledging to remove the tattoo and highlighting his lifelong opposition to racism and Nazism.
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Trump’s high-stakes Asian tour: Can he calm global trade tensions?
President Donald Trump embarks on a high-stakes Asian tour aiming to ease global trade tensions, rebuild alliances, and secure major investment deals amid uncertainty over his planned meeting with China’s Xi Jinping.
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Italian PM Meloni condemns union chief's controversial ‘Trump’s courtesan’ remark
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned CGIL union chief Maurizio Landini for calling her “Trump’s courtesan,” while Landini defended the remark as political critique, sparking a heated debate over sexism and politics.
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Sanae Takaichi’s rise: First female PM to take oath, what it means for Japan
Sanae Takaichi is set to become Japan’s first female prime minister after forming a coalition with the Japan Innovation Party, facing domestic and diplomatic challenges while pushing conservative policies.
