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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.

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.

‘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.

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.

North Korea test-fires cruise missile ahead of Trump’s visit to South Korea

North Korea has shunned any form of talks with Washington and Seoul since Kim’s high-stakes nuclear diplomacy with Trump fell apart in 2019 during the American president’s first term.

Trump’s ‘war on cartels’ turns deadly, 14 killed in Pacific strikes, Mexico protests

Four boats were destroyed and 14 people killed in U.S. strikes in the eastern Pacific, the deadliest day yet in Donald Trump’s anti-drug campaign, sparking outrage and diplomatic tension across Latin America.

From real estate to crypto: Eric Trump’s Dubai dealings spark ethics concerns

Eric Trump’s Dubai meeting with a Chinese businessman under investigation preceded a $100 million crypto token sale, highlighting the Trump family’s vast earnings from World Liberty Financial and raising conflict-of-interest concerns.

China vows significant boost to consumption share of economy

The Communist Party made the pledge Tuesday in a detailed document that was discussed at its fourth plenum held last week in Beijing. China will “form an economic development model driven more by domestic demand and powered by consumption,” it said.

At least 30 killed as Israel strikes Gaza despite ceasefire; Vance says US-brokered truce still holding

At least 30 people were killed as Israel carried out air strikes in Gaza despite a ceasefire, after accusing Hamas of attacking its troops and breaching the US-brokered truce.

South Korea's trade chief charts path for surviving US-China competition

Seoul has faced pressure from the Trump administration over trade imbalances and is seeking to avoid heavy tariffs by promising billions of dollars of investment.

Shutdown exposes limits of Trump’s funding strategy as Vance pledges to keep troops paid

Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration will ensure troops are paid despite the prolonged shutdown, as millions face lost benefits, lawsuits mount, and Democrats resist Republican funding proposals.

Tibet halts Everest access over unseasonally heavy snow

Ticket sales to the scenic area were suspended from early Tuesday afternoon, as snow and ice gathered in parts of the area and a county meteorological bureau warned of snowstorms.

US Senate passes bill to terminate Trump tariffs against Brazil

In the first of three tariff bills expected in the Senate this week, lawmakers approved the Brazil measure 52-48, with five Republicans crossing partisan lines to back the legislation.

Hegseth to meet Japan counterpart Wednesday as Tokyo bolsters defence

The meeting comes a day after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told visiting U.S. President Donald Trump that she was determined to bolster Japan's defence capabilities and expressed her desire to realise a "new golden age" of the alliance.

US launches crackdown against Mexican air carriers citing competition issues

WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportation on Tuesday said it has revoked approval for 13 current or planned routes by Mexican carriers into ..

Trump heads to South Korea to face trade talks and North Korean missiles

After arriving on a flight from Tokyo, where he signed a rare earths deal with Japan's new prime minister, Trump is due to address a summit of CEOs and meet with Lee in Gyeongju, a sleepy South Korean town filled with historic tombs and palaces.

New York to get first Muslim mayor? Poll shows Mamdani victory in key Nov 4 election

The survey of 600 likely voters found Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, leading the race with 43 percent support, followed by Cuomo at 28 percent and Sliwa at 19 percent.

New twist? Charlie Kirk murder suspect’s transgender lover goes missing from Utah home weeks after assassination

Lance Twiggs, 22, has not been seen publicly since her boyfriend, Tyler Robinson, allegedly shot the Turning Point USA co-founder dead and later texted Twiggs a confession.

Iran demands Israel’s richest man pay $170 million after seizing cargo ship linked to him

The Revolutionary Guards, the ideological arm of Iran's military, intercepted the MSC Aries in April of 2024 and detained its 25 international crew members.

‘Excellent advice to Munir’: Zalmay Khalilzad mocks Pakistan Army chief after Tajik intel chief’s warning on Afghanistan

Tajik intel chief Saimumin Yatimov wrote on X that he had advised General Munir to “choose the path of peace with Afghanistan".

Israel attacks kill 9 people in Gaza after Netanyahu instructs "forceful strikes"

.This development comes after PM Netanyahu instructed the Israeli military to "immediately carry out forceful strikes in the Gaza Strip," his office said in a short statement.

India likely to skip Turkey’s National Day events amid strained ties: Report

While no public statement is expected, the move reflects continuing strain in India–Turkey ties, which have remained tense since Ankara repeatedly criticised New Delhi’s Kashmir policy and aligned itself with Pakistan at international forums.

MAGA turns on its own: Trump’s Sikh lawyer faces racist fury after defending immigrant truckers

Dhillon, a prominent Republican and longtime Trump ally, condemned California’s “absurd coddling of illegal aliens” but cautioned against blanket discrimination.

New ‘golden age’? Japan’s Takaichi gifts 250 cherry trees, fireworks to Washington as Trump hails deepening ties

Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, added that “fireworks from Japan’s Akita Prefecture” will feature in next year’s Fourth of July celebrations in Washington.

Pak’s Khawaja Asif calls Kabul ‘puppet of Delhi’, warns of ‘50 times stronger’ response if provoked

The comments came as a second round of negotiations, convened after a Doha-brokered truce, began in Istanbul.

Israel says Hamas attacked troops in Gaza, warns militants will 'pay heavy price'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to carry out intense strikes on the Gaza Strip after accusing Hamas of violating the US-brokered ceasefire.

How Venezuela's Nobel Prize Winner built a high-stakes alliance with Trump

Since September, the U.S. military has bombed at least eight drug boats off the coast of Venezuela, part of a major naval build-up in the Caribbean.

At least 22 dead in Rio de Janeiro police operation ahead of climate summit events

Authorities said the 18 fatalities that were not police officers were suspected of connections to drug trafficking.

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall as Jamaica's strongest-ever storm

It was one of the most powerful hurricane landfalls on record in the Atlantic basin, the NHC added.

Hamas delays hostage body handover after Netanyahu orders immediate Gaza strikes

Hamas’s armed wing said it was postponing the transfer of a hostage’s body, blaming Israeli “violations” of the ceasefire, shortly after Netanyahu ordered strikes on Gaza.

KFC’s plan to catch up in the fried chicken wars: Ditch the bones

The 73-year-old brand’s focus on bone-in chicken — like its iconic red-and-white-striped bucket of fried drumsticks — has left it flailing among younger customers, who are obsessed with boneless white meat

US Air Force ‘Hurricane Hunters’ fly into the eye of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa | Watch

A US Air Force crew captured breathtaking footage inside the eye of Hurricane Melissa, the world’s strongest storm of 2025, as Jamaica faces catastrophic winds, flooding, and mass evacuations.

Russian crude flow edges lower, but don’t blame sanctions yet

Strong winds in the vicinity of the key Baltic port of Primorsk, gusting in excess of 50 miles an hour on Sunday according to figures from VisualCrossing.com, may have hampered loading operations at the end of the week

Netanyahu orders immediate 'powerful strikes' on Gaza after accusing Hamas of violating ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed the military to launch powerful strikes on Gaza, alleging that Hamas breached the US-brokered ceasefire.

UK MP Bob Blackman tables motion reaffirming India’s sovereignty over Jammu and Kashmir on Accession Day

UK MP Bob Blackman reaffirms India’s sovereignty over Jammu and Kashmir in Parliament.

'Awkward and clueless': Trump goes viral after he loses his way during ceremonial welcome in Japan | WATCH

In the clip, Trump can be seen saluting the Guard of Honour before suddenly lowering his hand, seemingly realising that it might not be part of the protocol.

Texas sues J&J, Kenvue over alleged Tylenol autism risks

Texas sues Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, accusing them of concealing Tylenol’s alleged autism risks for children born to mothers who used the drug during pregnancy.

Indonesia: 6.6-magnitude earthquake hits Banda Sea, no tsunami threat

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Banda Sea near Indonesia’s Maluku Islands, with officials confirming no tsunami threat.

Indian students attacks teens mid-air on Lufthansa flight to Germany, arrested | What we know so far

Usiripalli allegedly stabbed the teen in the clavicle with a fork before turning to the second boy and jamming the fork into the back of his head, leaving a deep cut.

Trump reiterates claim that seven ‘brand-new, beautiful planes’ were shot down during India-Pakistan conflict

US President Donald Trump claimed he helped end the India-Pakistan military escalation by warning both nations that trade would halt if fighting continued, reiterating his assertion that “seven brand-new, beautiful planes were shot down.”

OpenAI says CEO Altman will not get a stake in newly restructured firm

Under the revised pact, Microsoft will get a 27% ownership stake in OpenAI worth about $135 billion, the companies said in a statement Tuesday

‘Trojan horse’ heist in China: Man hides in delivery box, steals gold worth Rs 25 lakh

The case has gripped Chinese social media, with users comparing Zhao’s elaborate “Trojan horse” plan to heists seen in fiction — only this time, the ending was far less cinematic.

'Everything happens for a reason': How mother's birth date helped Kerala man win Rs 240 crore lottery jackpot in UAE

Since its launch, the UAE Lottery has produced over 200 winners of Dh100,000 or more, and more than 100,000 participants have collectively claimed over Dh147 million in prizes.

Wall Street holds near record as Apple tops $4 trillion m-cap

While most major groups took a breather after the advance, the cohort of tech megacaps kept powering ahead

OpenAI gives Microsoft 27% stake, clears path to for-profit

OpenAI has spent much of this year working to restructure as a more traditional for-profit company

US strikes on drug-smuggling boats in eastern Pacific kill 14, leave one survivor

US forces killed 14 suspected narco-terrorists in strikes on four drug-smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, marking the latest operation in Washington’s expanding anti-narcotics campaign.

One new billionaire every day: Why China is seeing a remarkable surge in ultra-rich individuals

China added 340 new billionaires over the past year as a stock market rally and booming “new economy” sectors drove the country’s ultra-wealthy population to a record high, the Hurun Research Institute reported.

From richest to most indebted: How Trump’s policies could push US deeper into debt than Italy and Greece | Explained

New projections from the IMF suggest that under President Donald Trump’s second term, the country’s public debt could surpass that of Italy and Greece by the end of the decade.

Indian man charged in US for stabbing teenagers with fork aboard Lufthansa flight

According to court documents, the 28-year-old allegedly stabbed a 17-year-old passenger in the shoulder and then attacked another 17-year-old, striking the back of his head with the same fork.

Mysterious blue dogs in Chernobyl spark investigation: What’s causing the strange fur colour?

The images, first shared online by Dogs of Chernobyl, a volunteer group that cares for stray animals in the exclusion zone, have quickly gone viral.