Why Pope Leo XIV’s AI warning has everyone talking about the Butlerian Jihad from ‘Dune’

In his first encyclical, the pope has warned against algorithmic dehumanisation, but Frank Herbert already gave that genre of personality a name sixty years ago 

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Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. military conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says Iran 'negotiating on fumes'

The mixed signals have thrown into question talks aimed at formally ending the war that began on February 28 with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran

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Iran says war unlikely as Trump warns he may ‘finish the job’

Iran and the U.S. have traded threats for weeks while negotiating through Pakistani mediation

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How Cannes learnt to manage dissent

The Cannes Film Festival has perfected the art of embracing politics without letting agent provocateurs scuttle the event

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Pakistan's role as mediator problematic: U.S. senator

Lindsey Graham asked Pakistan to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's call to mediators in the U.S.-Iran war to join the Accords.

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Canada imposes Ebola-related travel ban, Bahamas to increase screening

Canadian citizens, permanent residents and other foreign nationals who have been in affected areas in ⁠recent weeks and do not have symptoms will have to quarantine for 21 days from May 30, ‌according to a statement from Canada’s public health agency

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Turkish riot police use water cannons ahead of deposed Opposition leader's speech to rally

Ozgur Ozel and the core leadership of the Republican People's Party, or CHP, were removed from their posts on May 26 by a court order that many people consider to be politically motivated

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Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports

Authorities ⁠initially imposed an internet blackout from January 8 in response to nationwide ‌anti-government protests before a new blackout was initiated following the start of U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran on ‌February 28

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Israeli right-wing Ministers urge Netanyahu to resume Beirut strikes to counter Hezbollah drone attacks

Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich, leader of a small ‌far-right ⁠party in Mr. Netanyahu’s cabinet, has frequently made comments that go beyond official Israeli ⁠policy, including that Israel must annex southern Lebanon and Gaza

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Israel-Iran war LIVE: Details of potential Iran deal emerge as Trump says not to rush

The United States and Iran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a negotiated settlement, although Iran has imposed controls on Gulf shipping, and the U.S. has blockaded Iran's ports

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‘Tactical’ relations with other countries will not come at the ‘expense’ of India ties: Marco Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State underlines strategic alliance with India, calls Iran the ‘world’s leading sponsor of terrorism’, says Tehran has been holding civilian vessels hostage; S. Jaishankar calls for ‘safe and unimpeded maritime commerce’

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Raul Castro | The old man and the siege

The Trump administration, which has imposed a punishing blockade on Cuba, has indicted the 94-year old former revolutionary leader and President, in a replay of the farcical accusations that led to the U.S. abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro early this year

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Ukrainian strike on college in Russian-occupied town kills 18: officials

The strike has drawn a strong reaction from top Russian officials, with President Vladimir Putin ordering the Army to prepare a response

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Four dead, 90 trapped in China coal mine accident

A total of 247 miners were underground at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi Province when the accident occurred on May 22 night

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Pakistan military chief Asim Munir arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, however, said the visit did not necessarily mean “we have reached a turning point or a decisive situation”

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Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding

Donald Trump told reporters that ‌Donald Trump Jr. wanted his father to attend, but that it ​was going to be a “small private affair”

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Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's top U.S. intelligence official

Tulsi Gabbard ​cited her husband’s recent diagnosis with ⁠a rare form of bone ⁠cancer as the reason for resignation

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Rubio denounces NATO refusal to help on Iran ahead of alliance talks

“I’ve been a strong supporter of NATO my entire career,” said Marco Rubio

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At least 16 dead in Honduras as gunmen open fire in two separate attacks

The overall toll still remains unclear, partly because relatives of the victims have removed bodies of their loved ones, police said

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Pulwama terror attack mastermind Hamza Burhan killed by unknown gunmen in PoK

Burhan alias Arjumand Gulzar Dar, alias Doctor, a commander of the Al Badr terror group, was designated as a terrorist by India in April 2022 for his involvement in a series of terror acts in Jammu and Kashmir

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Food safety raids at Hyderabad bakery, brewery uncover expired food, pest infestation, hygiene violations

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U.S. indicts former Cuban President as pressure builds

The Justice Department charged the influential former President over the deadly 1996 downing of two civilian planes manned by anti-Castro pilots

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Satire | Pista and the cockroach

On nuts, resilient insects and knowing your place in society

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War would spread beyond West Asia, say Iran Guards

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards issued their own threat, saying, “if the aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will this time spread far beyond the region, and our devastating blows will crush you”

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Tennis icon Billie Jean King earns college degree at 82

The 82-year-old sports and equality icon received her Bachelor of Arts in History from Cal State Los Angeles on May 18

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UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant

The unclaimed drone struck an electrical generator on May 17 near the Arab world’s first nuclear power plant in Barakah in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, triggering a fire but causing no injuries nor radiation leak

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A China-U.S. summit that drew global attention

Global turmoil has heightened the need for stable China-U.S. ties

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Address ‘ground level challenges’, ease regulatory frameworks: Norwegian businesses tell Modi

At India-Norway Business and Research Summit, Modi, Store discuss enhancing investment, trade in India

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Trump says delaying Iran attack at request of Gulf leaders

Donald Trump said he had “further instructed them to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice, in the event that an acceptable Deal is not reached”

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4 dead, 8 hurt as gunman opens fire in southern Turkiye: reports

At least two people were killed when the assailant opened fire at a restaurant, with the two others killed elsewhere and the assailant fleeing in a car

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Keir Starmer will not set out a timetable to quit: U.K. Deputy PM

Lawmaker Wes Streeting, who quit as Health Minister last week, said on Saturday (May 17) he would stand in any formal leadership contest.

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Israel PM says close to killing all architects of October 7 attack

Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks followed the Israeli military’s announcement that Ezzedine Al-Haddad, commander of Hamas’s armed wing, had been killed in an airstrike in Gaza on May 15

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Gunmen kill 10 people in town in Mexico’s Puebla state, authorities say

The victims were six men, three women, and a child, and all were shot in the early hours of May 17

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One tests positive for hantavirus, Canadian national health agency confirms

Canada’s national health agency confirms that one of four Canadians returning from a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global public health emergency

246 suspected cases had been reported as of ‌Saturday (May 16, 2026) in DRC’s Ituri province across at least three health zones, including ⁠Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu

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India, Netherlands elevating ties to strategic partnership, says PM Modi

India and the Netherlands inked a number of agreements to further enhance their cooperation in a range of areas

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Canadian cruise passenger gets presumptive positive hantavirus test result after ship outbreak

Results from the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg to confirm the case are expected to come over the weeken

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Former mayor shot dead in central Colombia during election campaign

Rogers Devia died in an attack by gunmen in the rural area of Cubarral, a city he governed between 2020-2023 lying 170 kilometres (105 miles) south of the capital Bogota

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Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building rises to 24

The cruise missile hit the nine-story corner block during what the Ukrainian air force said was Russia's biggest barrage of the country since its all-out invasion

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Agree ‘100%’ with Xi Jinping that U.S. was on decline, but under Joe Biden: Donald Trump

U.S. President said the U.S. “suffered immeasurably with open borders, high taxes, transgender for everybody, men in women's sports, Diversity-Equity-Inclusion (DEI), horrible trade deals, rampant crime, and so much more!”

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Exploring the Manipuri-run grocery stores in Bengaluru’s Ejipura

These neighbourhood grocery stores stock up on fresh produce and preserved meats from the seven States, and serve as a lifeline for the North East community. We speak to the people behind them who run their businesses here, even as conflict continues back home

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P. Kumaran takes charge as India’s High Commissioner in London

The new High Commissioner paid tributes to the statues of Mahatma Gandhi in Tavistock Square and Parliament Square and to Babasaheb B.R. Ambedkar at Ambedkar House in London upon assuming charge

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Netanyahu’s office says he visited UAE secretly during the Iran war

The announcement comes just a day after U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee revealed that Israel had sent Iron Dome air-defence weapons to the UAE along with personnel to operate them

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​Elusive peace: On the Russia-Ukraine war

Europe must push for a negotiated settlement to Ukraine war

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Trump embarks on visit to China, focus on trade

The U.S. President sought to downplay differences with Chinese President Xi Jinping over Iran and the shadow the conflict is casting on global oil markets

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Baltimore ship crash: U.S. slaps criminal cases against Singapore, Chennai firms and Indian national

They have been charged with conspiracy, wilfully failing to immediately inform U.S. Coast Guard of a known hazardous condition, obstruction of an agency proceeding, and false statements

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EU agrees sanctions on West Bank settlers and Hamas leaders

The group declined to support stronger measures from some European governments and withheld details, but French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the Ministers had decided to sanction Hamas leaders

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Israeli forces operated from base in Iraq during the Iran war: report

The security official said, “Israeli forces established a base in an abandoned airstrip, built by Saddam Hussein, in the Najaf desert”

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U.S.-Iran ceasefire on ‘life support’, says Trump

The U.S. President described Iran’s proposal as a “piece of garbage” which he was not going to waste time reading

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Plane with U.K. citizens from hantavirus ship lands in Manchester

A British official said 20 of them had flown in on the special flight to Manchester; the other two did not live in Britain and would be travelling to their countries of residence

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Iran responds to U.S. ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as ‘unacceptable’

Iran seeks to end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, where Israel is fighting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, and to ensure the security of shipping, state TV said

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EAM Jaishankar hands over India-assisted agro-processing facility in South Trinidad

S. Jaishankar arrived in Port of Spain from Paramaribo on May 8 on the concluding leg of his three-nation tour of Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago, aimed at deepening India’s engagement with the Caribbean nations

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Iran-Israel war LIVE: Rubio meets Qatari PM as U.S. awaits Iran's response

Iran on May 9 said it was still reviewing the United States’ proposal linked to ongoing negotiations over the West Asia conflict

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Dozens killed in fresh attacks in central Mali: local, security sources

Attacks on May 8 were claimed by the Al-Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), who had already killed at least 30 people in attacks on villages on May 6

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Putin says Ukraine war winding down, blasts West for backing Kyiv

The Russian President said he was ready to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a third country only once all conditions for a potential peace agreement were settled

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U.S. fire on Iran tankers sparks reprisals as deal hangs in balance

Iranian officials accused the United States of violating the ceasefire with the tanker strikes and hampering diplomatic efforts to end the conflict

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U.S. imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies for aiding Iran’s weapons sector

Treasury said it remains ready to ‌take economic action against Iran’s ​military industrial base so Tehran cannot reconstitute its production capacity ⁠and project power outside its borders

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Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to his request for three-day ceasefire, prisoner swap

President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners

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International Olympic Committee lifts restrictions on Belarusian athletes

The lifting of restrictions should clear the way for athletes from Belarus to compete ‌freely under their own flag and anthem, including in team sports, and allow them to ‌take ⁠part in all qualifying events starting later this year for the 2028 Los ⁠Angeles Olympics

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Openness, not isolation, is the bedrock of the West

The West’s advantage lies not only in military alliances or economic scale, but in institutional resilience and its capacity to attract, integrate, and retain talent

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Concerns mount over new Nepal government’s use of ordinances and eviction drive

Analysts say the new Balendra Shah government, which has a whopping majority in Parliament, is trying to rule by ordinances and is bypassing legislative debate; it also faced pushback over clearance of ‘illegal’ settlements along riverbanks in Kathmandu Valley, that left many without homes

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U.S. fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war

A fighter jet shot out the rudder of the tanker in the Gulf of Oman as it tried to breach the American blockade of Iran’s ports, U.S. Central Command said in a social media post

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Rubio to visit India for bilateral talks; Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting May-end

Rubio will hold talks with Jaishankar and Ajit Doval, and call on Prime Minister Modi, in discussions that are expected to set the course for India-U.S. ties after several ups and downs over tariffs and sanctions

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Israeli court rejects Gaza flotilla activists' appeal challenging detention

The two were seized by Israeli forces and brought to Israel for questioning, while the others were taken to the Greek island of Crete and released

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Cuba says Rubio lying about oil blockade

"There's no oil blockade on Cuba, per se," Mr. Rubio said while guest-hosting the daily White House press briefing

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Trump says pausing Hormuz operation in push for Iran deal

Mr. Trump said on Truth Social that he was now pausing ‘Project Freedom’ after a request by mediator Pakistan and other countries, saying that “Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement” with Tehran

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To minimise AI’s impact on jobs, ILO bats for lifelong learning

Lifelong learning should be elevated as a strategic policy priority, ILO tells governments; study finds only 16% of workers had any structured training in past year; highlights inequalities in access to learning

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Israel court extends Gaza flotilla activists' detention by six days

The extension is to allow police more time to interrogate them, the pair's lawyer said

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Consider Teesta water sharing deal under ‘current circumstances’: Bangladesh FM post BJP’s Bengal win

Mamata percieved as hurdle in Teesta talks; ahead of Beijing trip, Bangladesh FM says, “Of course, Teesta will be discussed with China”; Dhaka demands greater share of Teesta waters

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Ukraine and Russia declare separate truces

worldRussia declares a ceasefire on May 8, 9 for Victory Day celebrations; Ukraine’s Zelenskyy announces his own ceasefire regime on May 5, 6

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Armed man shot by U.S. Secret Service near White House

The shooting near the National Mall occurred shortly after a motorcade carrying Vice-President J.D. Vance had passed by the area, U.S. Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said

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Europe, Canada pull together in Yerevan in Trump's shadow

"We don't think that we're destined to submit to a more transactional, insular, and brutal world and gatherings such as these point to a better way forward," the Canadian Prime Minister told fellow leaders

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Three Indians injured after fire breaks out in UAE’s Fujairah due to drone attack

Three Indian nationals sustained injuries after the fire broke out on the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone, following a drone attack from Iran, local media reported

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Trump announces ‘Project Freedom’ to help stranded ships leave Strait of Hormuz

“Project Freedom” would begin on Monday (May 4, 2026) morning in West Asia, Mr. Trump said, adding that his representatives are having discussions with Iran that could lead to something “very positive for all”

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Three die on Atlantic cruise ship from suspected hantavirus: WHO

The outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius, travelling from Ushuaia in Argentina to Cape Verde

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Ahead of Misri’s expected Nepal visit, Kathmandu expresses concern to India, China on Kailash yatra over Lipulekh

Nepal reiterates territorial claim to Lipulekh Pass, flags concerns over Kailash Manasarovar Yatra; India says the border pass has been long standing route for the yatra since 1954; it is unclear whether the Foreign Secretary will get to meet Nepal PM during the visit originally slated for May 11-12

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What did the U.S. Supreme Court change in Louisiana?

Why did Louisiana redraw districts, creating a new Black-majority district? How did Louisiana’s situation bring two legal problems into direct collision? What did the Court decide about the Voting Rights Act? What are the implications and concerns?

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OPEC | Cracks in the oil crown

The cartel, already grappling with changes in the global energy landscape, geopolitical tensions, and declining influence, faces a litmus test with the exit of the UAE, one of its top oil producers with capacity to influence the market

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Rebels take key military camp in Mali's north

A security source in Gao, south of Tessalit, said "no clashes took place" during the rebel forces' capture of Tessalit

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Trump 'not satisfied' with Iran's latest proposal to end war with U.S.

He did not elaborate on what he saw as shortcomings in the proposal received by Pakistani mediators

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Nalini Malini’s Venice inquiry into power and violence

In her new work at the Venice Biennale, artist Nalini Malini examines the patriarchal order in which violence against women is legitimised

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UN votes to cut the peacekeeping force in South Sudan from 17,000 to 12,000

The vote on the U.S.-drafted resolution was 13-0 with Russia and China abstaining. It extends the mandate of the force until April 30, 2027

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Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for 6 decades

The Supreme Court's ruling came in a congressional redistricting case out of Louisiana after the State created a district that gave the State its second Black representative to Congress

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Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 9 people, including 2 children

Speaking to a delegation from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, President Joseph Aoun had earlier slammed “continuing Israeli violations” in south Lebanon

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Israel-Iran war LIVE: Hegseth faces questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Donald Trump against "damaging consequences" of a new military action in Iran, Kremlin aide told reporters on April 29, after the two leaders spoke by phone.

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Powell to remain at Fed amid legal 'battering' by Trump administration

“After my term as chair ends ​on May 15, I will continue to serve as a governor for a period of time to ⁠be determined,” Mr. Powell told a news conference

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Watch: Why is King Charles’s visit to the U.S. significant?

King Charles III acknowledged “times of great uncertainty” as he expressed gratitude to the American people and marked the 250th anniversary of independence from Britain in a speech to the U.S. Congress that highlighted the bonds between the two countries at a time of political turmoil.

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Congress confronts Hegseth for the first time since Iran war started

Democrats quickly pivoted to the ballooning costs of the war, the huge drawdown of critical U.S. munitions and the bombing of a school that killed children

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​Battle of wills: On the U.S. war on Iran

The U.S. should lift its blockade so that Iran can open the Strait of Hormuz

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Iraqi president nominates Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate

In January, Mr. Trump threatened to stop all support for Iraq if two-time ex-premier Maliki, who has close ties to Iran, returned to power.

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Explosions rock Kyiv, six killed in Russia, Ukraine

Kyiv and Moscow have stepped up their aerial attacks over recent months, with both sides mainly targeting energy infrastructure

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Freedom of navigation not negotiable: IMO addresses UN Security Council on maritime safety in Strait of Hormuz

Any deviation from these well-established and recognized principles would set a negative precedent and severely undermine the integrity and stability of shipping operations worldwide, IMO Secretary-General said

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China vows countermeasures if EU enacts 'Made in Europe' plan

The EU unveiled in March new "Made in Europe" rules for companies trying to access public funds in strategic sectors including cars, green tech and steel, obliging firms to meet minimum thresholds for EU-made parts

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Legal limits on U.S. war involvement

The War Powers Act requires the President to seek authorisation from Congress for the continued use of military force abroad beyond 60 days of such involvement, raising questions over the Trump administration’s future course of action in the ongoing military engagement in West Asia

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Trump says U.S., Iranian officials can talk by phone

Asked about NATO, Mr. Trump said he was “very, very disappointed” in the military alliance, which he has suggested the U.S. may consider leaving

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Trump makes a fresh case for White House ballroom after shooting incident at dinner event

Mr. Trump slammed the petitioner in the case, contending that she had absolutely no standing to bring such a suit and it must be dropped immediately

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Taiwan will not 'bow its head': FM hits out at China during visit to Eswatini

“No unreasonable blockade or pressure can shake our resolve and will to safeguard our dignity and connect with the international community,” he added

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UAE-Iran differences and India’s plans to dilute language on Israel-Palestine derail joint statement at BRICS meet

Deeply polarised deputy FMs meeting in Delhi spell trouble for India’s BRICS Presidency; as the language of a joint statement eluded diplomats, India issued a ‘Chair’s Statement’ that reflected the subjects discussed

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Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf | Iran’s wartime apparatchik

In a country caught between external attacks and internal pressure, with much of its top leadership killed by its enemies, the Parliament Speaker, who cut his teeth in the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war and served the IRGC as a commander, emerged as the new face of the revolutionary system

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Viktor Orbán steps back from Parliament after landslide loss, vows to rebuild Hungary’s ’national side’

Mr. Orbán said his party’s caucus in parliament would be “radically transformed” following the election loss, and that he would not take his seat

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Trump says cancelled envoys' Pakistan trip, but Iran war not resuming

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Mr. Araghchi had left Islamabad and arrived in Muscat on Saturday (April 25) for meetings with Omani officials

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The moral eclipse of politics in the modern age

Pope Leo XIV’s anti-war stance is a reminder that politics was never meant to be morally silent or neutral

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A Chettinad villa that stays out of sight

This holiday home in a fishing hamlet near Chennai does not follow a predictable luxury-villa aesthetic and that’s why designers are booking it

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Watch: Raghav Chadha, six AAP MPs join BJP | Above the Fold | 24.04.2026

In this video, we cover the major shake-up as Raghav Chadha joins the BJP, protests by Telangana RTC employees, a new Opposition move targeting the Chief Election Commissioner, Iran war and more.

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UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock to visit India next week

During her visit to India, Ms. Baerbock will hold “multiple bilateral meetings with various government officials” and also meet the UN country team in India led by UN Resident Coordinator Stefan Priesner

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Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves 1 person dead, 5 wounded

Two groups reportedly argued inside the food court and started shooting at each other

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Russia reports toxic rain, orders locals to stay home after Ukrainian oil strike

Kyiv struck oil facilities in the southern town of Tuapse on April 20, triggering a huge blaze and sending plumes of thick black smoke into the sky over the coastal city.

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Chemical leak at U.S. plant kills two, sends 19 more to hospital: Officials

A chemical gas reaction occurred at the plant involving nitric acid and another substance, an official said

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China praises blocking of Taiwan President's Africa trip, Taipei defiant

It is the first instance of a Taiwan President having to cancel an entire foreign trip due to denial of airspace access, representing a new Chinese strategy as its steps up ‌efforts to stifle the island’s efforts to engage internationally

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Trump extends ceasefire until Iranian proposal is submitted, talks are over

The U.S. President ⁠said he was acting at the request of ​Pakistan to ‌hold off attacks until Iranian leaders and representatives could come ‌up with what ​he called a unified proposal

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Iran to restart domestic flights; charts phased airspace reopening

Iranian government sources told The Hindu that they plan to first reallow overflight operations that will bring a huge respite to all international airlines connecting Europe with Asia, including Indian carriers

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Vijayalakshmi Silks: Celebrating the warp and weft of a legacy

Loom, Legacy & Landmark is not just an exhibition of saris but a tribute in silk to a heritage that has endured

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Magyar says Netanyahu will face arrest in Hungary

In 2024, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu over allegations of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including starvation as a method of warfare, in Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.

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U.S. Labour Secretary resigns amid misconduct probe

Her departure ‌makes her the third to leave U.S. ‌President ⁠Donald Trump’s cabinet in recent weeks

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Doval’s Riyadh visit on PM’s instructions, part of government outreach to Gulf: MEA

In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the talks between the Saudi Foreign Minister and Mr. Doval had reviewed areas of India-Saudi cooperation, “alongside a discussion of the latest developments in the regional situation and an exchange of viewpoints regarding it”.

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Watch: Can Iran and the U.S. find middle ground?

In the latest episode of Above the Fold, we look at the next phase of peace talks between the US and Iran appear to be uncertain ahead of Wednesday’s ceasefire deadline. In other news, fresh violence that has gripped Manipur; a powerful earthquake that jolted Japan; the deadliest mass shooting in Louisiana; updates from the fireworks factory explosion in Virudhunagar, and more.

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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversees ballistic missile tests

Kim Jong Un expressed satisfaction with the test results, calling them proof that years of work by a specialised missile warhead research group had not been ‌in vain

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Canada PM Carney calls U.S. economic ties a ‘weakness’ that needs correction

Mark Carney said tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump have affected workers in the auto and steel industries

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Lessons from Hungary’s vote and Orbán’s defeat

Hungarians have defeated a national autocrat and challenged a broader illiberal international alliance

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Tehran has not decided whether to join new talks with U.S. in Pakistan: Iranian state media

Fars cited one source as saying the lifting of a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports was a precondition for talks

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Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over U.S. blockade

Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy warned vessels not to move from their anchorage in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, as “approaching the Strait of Hormuz will be considered as cooperation with the enemy"

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Trump vs Pope | Two Americans, two paths

The 70-year-old pontiff, leader of 1.4 billion Catholics, has spoken out against the American President over the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, saying that in a world ‘being ravaged by a handful of tyrants’, peace ‘is everyone’s responsibility’

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India-flagged vessels start sailing out of Hormuz

Most of these ships are critical to India’s energy needs and are carrying crude oil

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Pope Leo and Trump, the battle for America’s soul

Mr. Trump’s charge that Pope Leo caters to the radical left is incoherent on its face

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Temporary truce: On U.S.-Israel ceasefire with Iran

The U.S.-Israel ceasefire with Iran must hold across all fronts

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Pope blasts ‘tyrants’ ravaging Earth during Cameroon visit

Pope Leo praised the peace movement and warned against allowing religion to enter conflicts

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U.S. Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

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Trump posts image of himself with Jesus as administration's pope criticism continues

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Watch: Delimitation controversy & Bihar’s first BJP CM | Above the Fold | 15.04.2026

AICC President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said that the INDIA bloc leaders have concluded deliberations on the Delimitation Bill, and the group has “unitedly” decided to oppose the Bill. In other news, Samrat Choudhary is sworn in as Bihar’s first BJP Chief Minister, the death toll rises to 16 in the Sakti power plant explosion in Chhattisgarh, and registration begins for the Amarnath Yatra starting July 3.

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U.S. eases sanctions on Venezuela central bank

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India to host foreign ministers-level meetings of BRICS and Quad in May

The confirmation has come days after U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor said on a social media post that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India “next month”, i.e. in May

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Lebanese and Israeli envoys to meet as Israel presses war on Hezbollah

The meeting comes at a critical juncture in the crisis in West Asia, a week into a fragile ceasefire between the United States, Israel, and Iran. The parallel war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon has been a complicating factor in Pakistan’s mediation to end the wider conflict

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China terms U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz 'dangerous and irresponsible' move

Beijing also denied aiding Iran militarily and threatened to hit back if U.S. President Donald Trump hikes tariffs against China on the allegation of helping Tehran

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Hungary for change: On Victor Orban’s ouster

Peter Magyar’s win may reverse hard-right domestic and foreign policies

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Trump deletes Jesus post of himself after outcry

Asked about the post, Mr. Trump denied that he was trying to look like Jesus Christ

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Israeli fire kills three in Gaza following new ceasefire talks

Medics said the strike had hit a group of men outside a school in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip. There was no immediate comment by the Israeli military

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Israel says troops fighting Hezbollah surrounded key Lebanon town

"The forces of the 98th Division have completed the encirclement of the town of Bint Jbeil and have begun an assault on it," the military's Arabic-language spokesman Colonel Avichay Adraee said on X.

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U.S. military says it will start blockade of all ships going to and from Iran on Monday

The blockade will ​be enforced ‌impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports ‌and coastal areas, including ​all Iranian ports on the Arabian ⁠Gulf and Gulf of Oman, according to CENTCOM

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Orban concedes 'painful' defeat to conservative Magyar in Hungary polls

Mr. Magyar, 45, a political newcomer and former government insider, posed on social media that Mr. Orban "just called to congratulate us on our victory"

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Elusive deal: On the Iran-U.S. ceasefire talks

U.S. and Iran must continue diplomatic efforts to end the war

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U.S. warships transit Strait of Hormuz in mine clearance operation

Iran "strongly rejected" Washington's claims that U.S. vessels entered the strait, military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari told state TV

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Campaign against Iran not over, existential threats removed: Netanyahu

He also claimed major achievemnets on other fronts that posed threat to Israel-Syria, Houthis in Yemen, Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza

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Hezbollah | Ayatollah’s allies in Lebanon

After Israel killed Hassan Nasrallah in September 2024 and launched a ground offensive in Lebanon, many saw Hezbollah weakened; but over the past 40-plus days, the ‘Party of God’ has fired hundreds of rockets and drones, denying an easy victory to the invading Israeli forces

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Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs

The judges intensely questioned lawyers for both the plaintiffs and the government about what certain terms mean, including what precisely the term “balance-of-payments deficits” meant when it was used in the Trade Act of 1974 and what it means today

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Lebanon says first contact with Israel held ahead of U.S.-brokered talks

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Firmly oppose the targeting of civilians and infrastructure in West Asia conflict, says Jaishankar

IOR Ministers in Mauritius, for conference overshadowed this year by the US-Israel war with Iran and peace talks

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Iran has 'no cards' beyond Strait of Hormuz control, says Trump ahead of talks in Islamabad

"The only reason they are alive today is to negotiate!" - U.S. President’s post on Truth Social read

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Pakistan prepares for U.S.-Iran talks with anxiety

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Iran's Supreme Leader says does not seek war in written message

"We did not seek war and we do not want it," Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in the message read out on state TV

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Melania Trump says she never had a relationship with Epstein

First Lady ‌Melania Trump said she ‌had never had ​a relationship with Epstein or his associate ⁠Ghislaine Maxwell, with whom she said ‌she had only a casual correspondence

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U.S. did not agree that ceasefire would cover Lebanon, Vance says

U.S.Vice-President J.D. Vance said Israel had agreed to show restraint in Lebanon, without ‌providing details

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​A respite: On the two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire

U.S. should not allow Israel to sabotage the ceasefire with Iran

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A Lebanese seafarer caught in a double-whammy amid the West Asia war

Hundreds of merchant ships are stuck in the Gulf unable to move up or down the Strait of Hormuz

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Israel rescuers say four bodies recovered from Iran strike site

The victims were two men and two women, and the military said they were all Israeli civilians from one family.

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The World Trade Organization is flailing

The WTO’s fourteenth Ministerial Conference has showed up the cracks in the rules-based system

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Bangladesh launches emergency vaccination campaign as measles outbreak spreads

Health Ministry figures ​show there have been ⁠17 confirmed deaths from measles so far, with 113 suspected deaths and more than 7,500 suspected infections ‌nationwide

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Ro Khanna | Exploring the new middle

The Democratic congressman, who combines points from America First nationalism with the welfarism of the Democratic left, proposes state support for the development of manufacturing and the working class, and calls for moderation in maximalist tech capitalism

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Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or face ‘Hell’

U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat came after a strike near an Iranian nuclear power plant prompted evacuations, with the Revolutionary Guards saying they hit a commercial ship in Bahrain allegedly linked to Israel

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U.S. experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes

Over 100 international law experts in the U.S., ‌including from ⁠schools like Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and the University ⁠of California, say the conduct of U.S. forces and statements by senior U.S. officials “raise serious concerns about violations of international human rights ​law and international humanitarian law, ‌including potential war crimes”

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India’s milliners are adding a feather to the fashion industry’s cap

Milliners of India are painting the landscape of the country’s fashion industry with vibrant hues, one hat at a time

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Earthquake tremors felt in several parts of north India

At a depth of 150 km, Afghanistan was the epicentre of the earthquake, which also shook Pakistan

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France bans planned gathering of Muslims in Paris area, citing security risk

“At the request of the ‌Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, I have issued an order ‌prohibiting the 40th edition of ‌the ⁠Annual Meeting of Muslims of ⁠France, from April 3 to April 6 at the Paris–Le Bourget Exhibition Centre,” the ​Paris Police ‌Chief Patrice Faure said in a post on X

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The long and lingering shadow of war

Even after a ceasefire is declared, the effects of violent conflict take years to heal

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Pakistan says onus on Afghanistan to end hostilities

The neighbours and one-time allies have been locked in an escalating conflict over claims from Islamabad that Afghanistan is harbouring militants responsible for cross-border attacks, which the Taliban government denies

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Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says U.S. has scored 'swift, decisive, overwhelming victories' in Iran

Trump says U.S. forces will 'finish the job' in Iran soon, 'core strategic objectives are nearing completion'; Iran's President asked the people of the United States if the West Asia conflict was truly putting "America First", accusing the U.S. of war crimes and being influenced by Israel

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As American bombs fall on Iran, South American countries brace for impact

The kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro still hangs over Latin America as countries fear getting sucked into Trump’s so-called war on narco-terrorism

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U.S. journalist kidnapped in Baghdad, security forces hunt captors, says Iraqi officials

Iraqi officials say kidnappers have seized an American female journalist in Baghdad, and security forces are chasing the group

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Iran Guards say will target U.S. tech firms if more leaders killed

"We advise the employees of these institutions to immediately leave their workplaces to preserve their lives," says Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

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More than 200,000 fled Lebanon for Syria in March: UNHCR

Lebanon was pulled into the West Asia conflict in early March when Israeli-U.S. strikes killed Iran's supreme leader and Tehran-backed Hezbollah responded by firing rockets at Israel.

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Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Kuwait says Iranian attack sparks fire on fully loaded tanker at Dubai port; issues oil spill warning

Netanyahu says Iran war goals achieved 'beyond halfway point'; Three UN peacekeepers killed in south Lebanon

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Iranian Parliament mulls possible exit from nuclear treaty

Iran says its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes and that as a signatory of the NPT it has the right to peaceful nuclear enrichment

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Pakistan PM appreciates Saudi Arabia for showing 'remarkable restraint' during West Asia tensions

Mr. Sharif was talking to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, who called on the Prime Minister, according to a statement by the PMO

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One month of Israel-U.S. war on Iran: A timeline

The conflict, which began with joint Israel-U.S. strikes on February 28, spread throughout West Asia and sent ripples through the global economy

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Hundreds of Israelis protest against war, clash with police

Weekly protests against the war launched by Israel and the United States against Iran on February 28 have been taking place in Tel Aviv and elsewhere, initially drawing only a few dozen participants

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Joe Kent | The rebel within

The former soldier who has resigned as the National Counterterrorism chief over the war on Iran says Israel and its powerful lobby led the U.S. into the conflict

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Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel's personal email, publish photos and documents

Handala Hack Team claims breach of director's Gmail account; expert says Iranian hackers are hoping to embarrass U.S. officials as West Asia war drags on

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How princess Mrinalini Kumari is bringing Lunavada palace decor to living rooms

After studying furniture design in Florence, Mrinalini Kumari launches Loonawara, which blends heritage, wildlife and design with home decor

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Ballots without a country: a quiet case for pluralism in Myanmar

In a country where geography mirrors diversity and authority remains contested, elections in Myanmar unfold detached from realities on the ground; with key Opposition forces excluded and large swathes of the nation outside effective participation, the exercise underscores how the absence of pluralism and federal accommodation continue to undermine any meaningful democratic transition

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Trump suggests that Iran let ten oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz

Trump made ⁠the comments at a Cabinet meeting in the ​White House

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Indian among two killed in UAE by debris of intercepted missiles

An Indian and a Pakistani were killed in Abu Dhabi by missile debris; the Indian Embassy offers condolences and support

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What is at stake at the WTO’s MC14? | Explained

What is the context in which MC14 is taking place? What has weakened the WTO’s dispute settlement system? What are the key issues before MC14? Why is the e-commerce moratorium contentious? What role should India play at MC14?

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Why a prolonged war with Iran will constrain the U.S.

With a significant share of its previously procured weapons expended, the U.S. risks a strained stockpile

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New Mexico jury says Meta harms children’s mental health and safety, violating state law

The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial, and as jurors in a federal court in California have been sequestered in deliberations for more than a week about whether Meta and YouTube should be liable in a similar case

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​Cowardly bully: On Donald Trump and the Iran war

Trump should end the war and ask Israel to leave Iran alone

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Modi, Dissanayake discuss ‘energy cooperation’ over telephone call

PM, Sri Lankan President discuss the war in West Asia, and the disruption in global supply chains

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Netanyahu says spoke with Trump, vows to protect Israel's interests

Just a few days ago we eliminated two more (Iranian) nuclear scientists, and this is not the end, he said.

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Military plane with 125 aboard crashes in Colombia. At least 48 rescued

125 people were on board the Hercules C-130 plane, including 114 passengers and 11 crew members

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White House installs statue of Christopher Columbus on its grounds

Trump called Columbus “the original American hero and one of the most gallant and visionary men to ever walk the face of the Earth”

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World could face worst energy crisis in decades, IEA chief warns

“As of today, we lost 11 million barrels per day, so more than two major oil shocks put together,” Fatih Birol said

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Cuba begins to restore power after third nationwide collapse in month

Some 72,000 customers in the capital, among them five hospitals, had electricity again early on March 22 according to a report from the state-run Electric Union and the Ministry of Energy and Mines

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Iranian missile causes ‘extensive damage’ at Qatar’s Ras Laffan

Qatar condemned in a statement the attack saying that it represents a “direct ​threat” to its ‌national security

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Find India’s forgotten jewels in Usha Balakrishnan’s new book ‘Silver & Gold - Visions of Arcadia’

The Lisbon art historian on Usha Balakrishnan’s new book that documents India’s folk and tribal ornamental traditions

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New Jersey sues Trump administration over proposed ICE facility

The move follows Maryland, which ⁠sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security last month to stop construction of a similar facility in ‌the State

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U.S. strike against alleged drug smugglers in eastern Pacific kills two, Coast Guard says

The survivor and remains ‌were transferred to ​the Costa Rican Coast Guard, ⁠a Coast Guard ⁠spokesperson said

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Czechs investigate fire at warehouse after reports of anti-Israel group claiming responsibility

The company had previously said it was planning to open a center to develop and produce drones and train personnel in cooperation with Israeli Elbit Systems, a military technology company

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Abu Dhabi police arrest over 100 for filming, posting 'misleading' information during war

Similar measures have been taken across the Gulf as Iran hits U.S. assets but also civilian infrastructure including landmarks, oil and gas facilities, airports and residential areas

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U.S. approves over $16 billion in arms sales to Gulf states hit by Iran war

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has "determined and provided detailed justification that an emergency exists that requires the immediate sale" of the military equipment, thereby waiving the requirement that Congress give its approval

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Iraq’s Kurdistan is becoming the new frontline in a widening Iran war

Kurdish lawmakers in Baghdad warn that the federal government’s muted response risks further destabilising the country

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Netanyahu claims Iran no longer has uranium enrichment capacity

Mr. Netanyahu did not provide evidence for his claim that Iran no longer had ​the capacity to enrich ‌uranium

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Oil, power, and politics of disruption

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts a vital artery of the global economy, triggering price increases and turmoil in energy markets; as supply shocks reshape the geopolitics of energy, countries like India, the U.S., and Russia recalibrate strategies amid shifting oil flows and rising dependence

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The opportunity in Cameroon to rebalance the WTO

The World Trade Organization’s Ministerial Conference must ensure that trade is governed by rules rather than coercion

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U.S. Fed holds rates unchanged over ‘uncertain’ Iran war implications

The central bank cut rates three consecutive times late last year before holding them steady at its January meeting

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Iran vows to attack Gulf energy centres after U.S.-Israel strike on its gas field

IRGC issues “urgent evacuation” orders for people living near oil and gas infra in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE which have become “legitimate targets for Iranian retaliation”; Israel kills Iran’s Intelligence Minister

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Erased two names on the punch card, many more to follow: Netanyahu

Netanyahu claimed to have eliminated Iranian leader Ali Larijani, the Secretary of the country’s Supreme National Security Council and Basij force Commander Gholamreza Soleimani

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Around 1,00,000 flee South Sudan offensive into Ethiopia: UNICEF

Akobo in the eastern state of Jonglei is the latest flashpoint as fighting between the government and opposition has brought South Sudan back to the brink of all-out civil war

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Cuba restores power to most of country after another blackout

The government did not specify what caused the latest of Cuba’s frequent power outages, but said that as of March 17 morning two-thirds of the country had electricity again

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Drone attack hits hotel in Baghdad, no injuries reported

Security sources also ​earlier said two Katyusha rockets ⁠were fired at the ⁠U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

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Number of U.S. troops wounded in war against Iran rises to about 200

In a statement, the U.S. military’s ​Central Command ‌said the vast majority suffered minor injuries and 180 troops had already returned to duty

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Iran wants 'serious review' of Arab Gulf ties, denies role in Saudi oil attacks

Gulf Arab states have faced more ⁠than 2,000 missile and drone attacks since the outbreak of the war on February 28

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Israeli military claims brother of man who attacked Michigan synagogue was Hezbollah commander

The FBI's Detroit office, which is investigating the attack, declined to comment on the claims by Israel's military about Ibrahim Ghazali

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U.S. attitude to the Kurdish question reflects colonial mindset, says Nilufer Koc

Spokesperson of Kurdistan National Congress says the U.S. made the proposal about Kurdish fighters without broader consultation with the Kurds

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Iran Guards say targeted U.S. forces at Saudi base with missiles

The Guards said the base was being used to equip "F-35 and F-16 fighter jets and is the storage place for fuel tankers"

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Lindsey Graham | Trump’s whisperer of war

The South Carolina Senator, one of the strongest supporters of Trump’s wars, says the U.S. is ‘in a religious war and I unapologetically stand with Israel’

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Pentagon elevates investigation into Iran school strike

The head of U.S. Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, ordered the 15-6 probe last week after the initial review was completed. The outside officer was appointed on March 12, one official said

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U.S. offers $10 million reward for information on Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, senior officials

In addition to the supreme leader, the U.S. is seeking information about Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani, Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and two officials in Khamenei’s ‌office

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Futuristic mindfulness city fuels Bhutan’s ‘fly east’ via Assam

Drukair says the commencement of Paro-Singapore flight via Guwahati makes commercial sense because of altitude-dictated weight restrictions that force aeroplanes to take off from or land at Paro Airport with less fuel

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Netanyahu says Israel 'crushing' Iran and Hezbollah; issues veiled threat to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei

"I have added a third objective, which is to create, for the Iranian people, the conditions to bring down this regime," Mr. Netanyahu said

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U.S. Navy could escort vessels in Strait of Hormuz with international coalition, Bessent says

U.S. Treasury Secretary said “absolutely not” ​when ⁠asked whether there was a ‌price ‌that ⁠could cause ⁠him to confront President Donald Trump ​and say ‌the Iran war was no longer affordable

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Is India tailing the U.S. in its West Asia policy?

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U.S. forces have knocked out 28 Iranian mine-laying ships: Trump

U.S. military gave a figure of 16 mine-laying boats destroyed on Tuesday (March 10, 2026)

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Youth-backed RSP win signals Nepal’s new political era

The election result signals Nepal’s democratic evolution and India needs to play a supportive role

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About 140 U.S. service members wounded since start of Israel-Iran war: Pentagon

The new figure is the first insight into the broader toll of injuries that have been sustained by U.S. troops in the wake of a barrage of retaliatory rocket and drone strikes from Iran

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India slams Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan during Ramzan

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni reiterated New Delhi's support for the UN Secretary-General's call for compliance with international law, including international humanitarian law, and for ensuring protection of civilians

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Canadian police investigate gunfire at U.S. consulate in Toronto

Toronto Police Deputy Chief Frank Barredo said two individuals emerged from a white Honda CRV SUV at around 4:30 a.m. and fired multiple shots at the building before fleeing

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Trump says war against Iran is 'very complete’: report

On Iran’s new ‌Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, ​the U.S. President told CBS News: “I have no message for ⁠him”

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How the war in Iran threatens to spill over

History demonstrates that democracy, human rights and the rule of law have not yet been introduced into a region by the business end of a cruise missile

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PM Modi speaks to Nepal leaders Rabi Lamichhane, Balendra Shah

The PM congratulated the Rastriya Swatantra Party leaders on their election victory and conveyed India's commitment to work with them for mutual prosperity, progress and well-being of the two countries

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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? Iran’s new Supreme Leader set to suceed his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The selection is historic as Iran’s establishment has long rejected the idea of hereditary succession from father to son

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Generational shift: On the Nepal election, the results

Nepal’s voters upend old political order as RSP faces governance test

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Indian national among two killed after projectile falls in Saudi residential area

The incident killed one Indian national and one Bangladeshi national, while 12 Bangladeshi residents were injured, Al-Arabiya news reported

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Ghana peacekeeping battalion hit by missile attacks in Lebanon, Ghana army says

In addition to ​the two critically injured soldiers, Ghana’s armed forces ⁠said that another soldier “has ⁠been traumatised” while the officers’ mess facility ‌was hit and burned down

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Iran Guards say targeted U.S. base in UAE over school strike in Minab

The New York Times newspaper reported on March 5, that U.S. military statements indicating forces were attacking naval targets near the Strait of Hormuz, where a Revolutionary Guards' base is located, "suggest they were most likely to have carried out the strike"

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Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Iran strike U.S. military, AP sources say

“We are in dialogue with the Iranian side, with representatives of the Iranian leadership, and will certainly continue this dialogue,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on March 6

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Watch: Iranian warship strike near Sri Lanka raises questions for India

An Iranian warship was struck by a U.S. submarine near Sri Lanka, days after participating in India’s MILAN 2026 naval exercise. The incident raises major questions about India’s role in the Indian Ocean and the strategic balance between Washington and Tehran.

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Twenty-four U.S. states announce lawsuit to stop Trump’s latest global tariffs

The states are asking the court to issue an ⁠order that would block the new tariffs and order any tariff payments already made under Section 122 authority to be refunded

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Meet the woman who’s on a climate mission to the North Pole

Inside the Arctic cabin of Hilde Fålun Strøm — 19 months, 104 polar bears, and a call to save the planet

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Spain denies U.S. claim of military cooperation on Iran as rift deepens

"We will not be complicit in something that is harmful to the world and contrary to our values and interests, simply out of fear of retaliation," Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said after Trump had lashed out at Sanchez's government, calling Spain a "terrible" ally

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Watch: Iranian naval vessel destroyed by U.S. torpedo in Indian Ocean

A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean off Sri Lanka, marking the first torpedo sinking of an enemy ship since World War Two, according to U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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Trump says Germany helping with Iran strikes, meets Merz at White House

Mr. Trump told reporters that Germany had been “helping ⁠out” by allowing U.S. forces to access certain bases, and drew a sharp contrast to the actions of two other European countries: Britain and Spain

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House panel releases videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton answering questions about Epstein

President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton faced hours of questioning under oath from lawmakers who are searching for accountability for anyone who was aware or ignored Epstein's abuse of underage girls

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Israel, the U.S. and a war to build a unipolar West Asia

This is a perilous conflict that is more about geopolitics and shaped by Tel Aviv’s own interests

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Hezbollah condemns Lebanese govt decision to ban military activities

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said: “The Lebanese state declares its absolute and unequivocal rejection of any military or security actions launched from Lebanese territory outside the framework of its legitimate institutions

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Iran media outlets report Israeli strikes hit hospital in Tehran

Iranian media reported that a police station in a city on the outskirts of Tehran was also hit by strikes on March 1, killing an unspecified number of people, with others said to be trapped under debris

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‘India stands in solidarity’: PM Modi speaks to UAE President, condemns attacks on Gulf nation

PM Modi also thanked the UAE President for taking care of the Indian community living in the Gulf nation, and said New Delhi supports de-escalation, regional peace, security and stability

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Afghanistan says it thwarted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base

Afghanistan says it has thwarted an attempted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base

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Trump says Khamenei killed in massive U.S. and Israeli attack

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had earlier told NBC News that Mr. Khamenei was alive "as far as I know", adding that "all high-ranking officials are alive"

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Iran Guards say targeted Israeli bases, Defence Ministry in new wave of attacks

Israel’s emergency service Magen David Adom reported on February 28, that an Iranian missile strike injured 21 people in the area of Tel Aviv, including one person in critical condition.

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Iran official warns of ‘mental warfare’ after Israeli reports of Khamenei's death

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio ‌Guterres said ​that ⁠he was not ‌in a position to confirm Israeli reports of ‌the death ​of Iran’s Supreme ⁠Leader Ali Khamenei

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U.S. says it supports Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' against Afghan Taliban

“The United States ‌supports Pakistan’s right to defend itself against ‌attacks ⁠from the Taliban, a Specially Designated Global ⁠Terrorist group,” a State Department spokesperson said in an emailed statement.

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Iran designated as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, says Rubio

“The ‌Iranian ⁠regime must ⁠stop taking hostages and release all Americans unjustly ​detained in ‌Iran, steps that could end this designation and associated ‌actions,” Mr. Rubio said ​in a statement.

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Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ with Iran nuclear talks but awaits further rounds

Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after their latest nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday failed to reach and breakthrough, and as American forces gather in the region.

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Iran says 'good progress' in U.S. talks, next round within a week

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told state TV that the talks "made very good progress and entered into the elements of an agreement very seriously, both in the nuclear field and in the sanctions field".

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Afghanistan launches military strikes on Pakistan in retaliation for earlier airstrikes

Afghanistan's military corps in the east said in a statement that “heavy clashes” had begun Thursday night “in response to the recent airstrikes carried out by Pakistani forces" in eastern Afghanistan.

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U.S., Ukraine conclude talks in Geneva as Russia says 'no deadlines' to end war

Previous rounds of U.S.-led negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Geneva and Abu Dhabi have failed to yield a compromise, including on the key sticking point of territory.

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Voters go to polls in crucial bye-election test for U.K.’s Starmer

Anything other than a victory for Labour could make it very difficult for Starmer to serve out his full term; a recent poll on voting intentions showed Labour at 28%, Greens at 28% and the far-right Reform U.K. just behind at 27%

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In State of the Union speech, Trump highlights economy, Iran threat and repeats India-Pakistan claim

U.S. President Donald Trump, in his February 25 State of the Union address, reiterated his claim that he ended the India–Pakistan conflict, defended his tariff policies despite a Supreme Court setback, and doubled down on immigration crackdowns.

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Myanmar's new Parliament is to convene next month for its first session after elections

The March 16 session will also be the first Parliament meeting in more than five years since the military in 2021 seized power, taking over from the elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi

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U.S. says China 'massively expanded' nuclear arsenal

Washington said the lapsing earlier this month of New START — the last treaty between top nuclear powers, the United States and — Russia presented the possibility of striking a "better agreement" including Beijing.

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Three dead in U.S. strike on boat in Caribbean

The United States began targeting alleged smuggling boats in early September, and the latest strike brings the death toll from the campaign to at least 150.

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U.K. police arrest ex-envoy Peter Mandelson in Epstein case

"Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.

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All four Moscow airports closed due to spate of Ukrainian drone attacks

The Russian civil aviation agency Rosaviatsia said in a press release that air traffic restrictions have been imposed at all four international airports — Domodedovo, Vnukovo, Zhukovsky and Sheremetyevo — due to safety concerns.

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Iran vows to defend itself but sees diplomatic solution to U.S. standoff

After a recent round of talks in Geneva, Iran said it was preparing a draft proposal for an agreement that would avert military action.

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Strong 7.1-magnitude quake hits eastern Malaysia

The epicentre of the quake was located less than 100 kilometres (62 miles) northeast of the coastal state capital Kota Kinabalu at a depth of 619.8 kilometres, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

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The global economic consequences of the SCOTUS ruling invalidating Trump tariffs

The ruling also introduces uncertainty around executive-driven trade arrangements concluded with the EU, U.K., Japan, and Vietnam and ongoing with India among others. While the agreements themselves remain intact, the Court has clarified that sweeping tariff authority requires explicit Congressional sanction

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Workshop on bird watching to be held in Wayanad

The workshop, Basics of Birdwatching, is open to beginners and experienced birders

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‘They’ll be paying tariffs, and we will not be paying tariffs’: Trump says no changes to India-U.S. deal post court ruling

Donald Trump claimed, as he has done before on multiple occasions, that he stopped the “war” (in May 2025) between India and Pakistan “largely” by threatening each country with 200% tariffs

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U.K. government considers removing former prince Andrew from line of succession amid Epstein row

Amid a torrent of often tawdry revelations from the files of late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, King Charles III has already stripped his younger brother of all his titles and ousted him from his home in Windsor

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Trump vows 10% global tariff after stinging court rebuke

The 6-3 decision centres on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs he levied on nearly every other country

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As two of the world’s largest democracies and dynamic economies, India and Brazil cannot remain distant: President Lula

Bilateral trade between Brazil and India reached its highest level in 2025, but it remains far below its true potential, says the Brazilian President

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Trump repeats claim he ended conflict between India and Pakistan; said he threatened 200% tariffs on countries

Donald Trump repeated the claim that he stopped eight wars within the first year of his second term in the White House as he addressed an event of the Board of Peace in Washington

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In new flip, Trump attacks U.K. on base deal as U.S. mulls Iran attack

Donald Trump, who is considering strikes on Iran, lashed out hours after the State Department offered the latest U.S. support to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s deal to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius

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India adds its name to list of countries criticising Israel’s unilateral measures on West Bank

India had not joined the original group of 85 countries that announced the statement on February 17

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Zuckerberg to testify in landmark social media addiction trial

The trial will mark the first time Mark Zuckerberg will address the safety of his world-dominating platforms directly before a jury.

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What is Trump’s Project Vault?

The Trump administration’s initiative aims to create a reserve of critical minerals to protect its domestic industries from any disruption, as witnessed when China restricted export of rare earth magnets to retaliate against U.S. tariffs, causing a near shutdown of car manufacturing operations in the U.S. and the world over

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Man arrested after running toward U.S. Capitol with loaded shotgun, say police

The motive of the man, who police said was wearing ‌a tactical vest and tactical gloves, was not immediately ‌known

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Bangladesh reform agenda wins voters’ backing, but rifts remain among parties

The July Charter, born from the 2024 uprising, calls for key reforms such as setting up of a non-partisan caretaker government to run future elections, creation of a 100-member upper house and broadening fundamental rights

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Bangladesh no longer a ‘submissive country’: Yunus in farewell address

Muhammad Yunus emphasised that his 18-month tenure had rebuilt the three "fundamental foundations" of the country’s foreign engagement: "sovereignty, national interests, and dignity".

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‘Godfather’ and ‘Apocalypse Now’ actor Robert Duvall dead at 95

Robert Duvall won his Academy Award in 1983 for playing a washed-up country singer in “Tender Mercies”

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Nepal launches campaigns for first post-uprising polls

The ousted former Prime Minister's bid to return to power — 73-year-old Marxist leader K.P. Sharma Oli - is being challenged on his home turf by a rapper-turned-mayor casting himself as a symbol of youth-driven political change, 35-year-old Balendra Shah

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Ukraine’s former Energy Minister named suspect in laundering probe

The announcement comes one day after Mr. Galushchenko was detained by law enforcement attempting to leave Ukraine, and is the latest development in a corruption scandal in the energy sector that rocked the government last year

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Hindus among four from minority communities elected to Bangladesh parliament

Goyeshwar Chandra Roy and Nitai Roy Chowdhury are the two Hindu candidates who won on a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) ticket

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Tarique Rahman reaches out to Opposition leaders ahead of swearing-in ceremony

Tarique Rahman had reached out to the opposition during his first press conference on February 14, when he called upon all sides to “remain united”

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‘Ultra-left’ blamed for youth’s killing that shocked France

The victim, Quentin Deranque, aged 23, had been hospitalised and placed into a coma on February 12 after being attacked in the southeastern city of Lyon

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Israel will begin contentious West Bank land registration in new step to deepen control

The land regulation paves the way for the resumption of “settlement of land title” processes, which had been frozen in the West Bank since the Mideast War in 1967

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U.S. military reports series of airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria

U.S. Central Command said in a statement that American aircraft had conducted 10 strikes against more than 30 IS targets between February 3 and February 12, hitting weapons storage facilities and other infrastructure

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party | Return of the old guard

The party founded by General Ziaur Rahman, which champions Bangladeshi nationalism, has returned to power with a huge mandate to steer the country through a tumultuous period

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Strong Opposition set to test BNP’s dominance as Bangladesh’s new Parliament takes shape

With 77 seats, we have nearly quadrupled our parliamentary presence and become one of the strongest Opposition blocs in modern Bangladeshi politics, say JeI chief Shafiqur Rahman

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Bangladesh’s newly elected MPs to take oath on February 17

The BNP is set to return to power in Dhaka after two decades, following a victory in the February 12 election, winning an absolute majority of seats

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Trump says change in power in Iran ‘would be best thing that could happen’

The U.S. President confirmed that he’s deploying a second aircraft carrier group to West Asia for potential military action against Iran

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In Dhaka, a new dawn and a gathering storm

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is set to form the government in Dhaka after a landslide victory, but jubilation is also palpable at the Jamaat-e-Islami headquarters, as the party-led alliance has secured 77 seats. As the country prepares for its first elected government since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in August 2024, the road ahead remains fraught with challenges

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India tested, from U.S. sanctions to one-sided trade deal

India’s autonomy and global credibility could be undermined by its unilateral trade deal with the United States

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Quad ‘very important platform’: top U.S. South Asia diplomat Paul Kapur

U.S. diplomat Paul Kapur emphasises the Quad’s importance for strategic cooperation and defence in South Asia during a congressional hearing

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How love grew before the internet; couples from Madurai in age of letters

Love marriages in early times reveal how relationships blossomed before the age of blue ticks and instant messages

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Britain pledges major air defence package for Ukraine

The British Defence Ministry said some $200 million would go to a NATO scheme backed by U.S. President Donald Trump to buy American weaponry for Kyiv

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U.S. says Mexican cartel drones breached Texas airspace

Mexico stated it had “no information” on drones at the border, and lawmakers, along with U.S. media sources, questioned the Trump administration’s account, suggesting the shutdown was due to U.S. military drone activity

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Trump ‘insists’ on continued Iran talks in meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu

Mr. Trump said that he and Israel’s PM Netanyahu had “also discussed the tremendous progress being made in Gaza and the Region in general”

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Bondi clashes with Democrats as she struggles to turn page on turmoil over Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi defends Trump amidst Epstein file turmoil, clashing with Democrats over the Justice Department’s handling of abuse victims

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Bangladesh elections 2026: Will hand over power to elected government fast, says Yunus

He called for citizens to vote in favour of the popular referendum on the ‘July Charter’ that will bring substantial changes to the Constitution

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Burkina Faso dissolves all political parties

Under Captain Ibrahim Traore, who led a coup in September 2022, the junta has muzzled critics, arresting dissidents or forcing them into fighting jihadists

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U.S. trims tariffs on Bangladesh to 19%

Bangladesh’s key export-earning ready-made garments made from cotton and synthetic fibres imported from the U.S. would enjoy zero reciprocal duty under the deal, says Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman

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Iran arrests at least four reform front politicians

A campaign of mass arrests and intimidation has led to the arrests of thousands as authorities seek to deter further protests after last month's crackdown on the bloodiest unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution

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Truck carrying passengers crashes in northern Nigeria, killing at least 30 people

The truck involved in the latest accident was carrying some passengers and goods towards Gujungu town in Kano when it crashed

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British PM Keir Starmer’s Chief of Staff resigns over envoy linked to Epstein

The Mandelson-scandal had led to calls from Mr Starmer’s opponents for the Prime Minister to resign

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Partial shutdown in Balochistan, lukewarm response in other provinces to Opposition's protest in Pakistan

The complete shutter down and traffic strike call was given by Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aain Pakistan (TTAP), a united front of all opposition political parties, including incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)

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Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump about Iran talks on February 11

The U.S. and the Islamic Republic of Iran held indirect talks on February 6 in Oman that appeared to return to the starting point on how to approach discussions over Tehran’s nuclear programme

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Abbas Araghchi | The diplomat on a tightrope

Iran’s Foreign Minister faces the daunting task of finding a diplomatic way out of tensions with the U.S. without compromising key national security interests at a time when the economy struggles and internal tensions remain high after the January crackdown

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Bangladesh elections: BNP promises to end ‘border killings’ by BSF, seeks fair share of cross border rivers

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party released its election manifesto, promising to end ‘border killings’ by the BSF, claiming fair share of common rivers with India and increased cooperation with Gulf countries

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Cycles of revolt: On Pakistan and the Baloch rebels

Pakistan risks being in eternal conflict with the Baloch rebels

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Epstein e-mails show he helped arrange White House visit for Woody Allen

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U.S. shuts down 200 ‘illegal’ online pharmacies tied to an India-based criminal organisation

The Drug Enforcement Administration launched searches on January 27 across the U.S., leading to the arrest of four individuals along with the issuance of five Immediate Suspension Orders

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Mysuru’s Mylari dosa launches in Bengaluru drawing crowds, and the Chief Minister

Mysuru’s ‘Old Original’ Vinayaka Mylari dosa’s Bengaluru restaurant, inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, is drawing a long line of customers. We join them to try the signature soft masala dosa with white butter and green sagu

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Maduro ally Saab, Venezuelan businessman once held in U.S., arrested again

Alex Saab, ​54, is expected to be ⁠extradited to the U.S. in the coming days, the U.S. official said

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White House confirms U.S.-Iran talks in Oman on February 6

The U.S. confirmation on Wednesday (February 4, 2026) came after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also said the meeting was due to be held in Muscat

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A turning point for nuclear deterrence

At the dawn of the nuclear age, when possessors were still building their arsenals, there was a debate on whether deterrence rested on certainty or uncertainty

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Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight

Passage of the legislation marked the end point for one funding fight, but the start of another

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Trump calls Colombia's Petro ‘terrific’ just weeks after insulting him as a ‘sick man’

Donald Trump said afterwards that he and Gustavo Petro had not been "the best of friends," suggesting that he had felt insulted by the President of Colombia because he did not know him and because the two had never met

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Kremlin warns of ‘dangerous’ moment as U.S.-Russia nuclear treaty set to expire

New START, the last nuclear treaty between Washington and Moscow after decades of agreements dating to the Cold War, is set to expire on February 5, 2026, and with it restrictions on the two top nuclear powers

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Trump says U.S. lawmakers are close to resolution on government funding

Mr. Trump ​told reporters ⁠that he had spoken with House ​Speaker Mike ⁠Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune ‌and thought “they’re ‌pretty close to a ‍resolution”

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Syrian state forces deploy into Kurdish-run city under ceasefire deal

The deal, declared on January 30, has staved off further conflict between President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, which ​lost swathes of eastern and northern Syria ⁠to government troops in January.

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Prominent Venezuelan activist released after over four years in jail

To cries of “Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!” and applause from Catholic faithful, the 43-year-old dissident was taken to the forecourt of a Caracas church after being released from Helicoide prison

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Myanmar junta calls coup-protesting civil servants back to work

After the military snatched power in a coup on February 1, 2021, tens of thousands of public workers, including doctors and government administrators, left their posts in a surge of civil disobedience

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Union Budget 2026: India makes no fresh allocation for Chabahar port in Budget as U.S. increases pressure on Iran​

The downturn in India’s relations with Bangladesh is also reflected in the Budget, with allocation halved to ₹60 crore for projects in Bangladesh in the coming year

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U.S. Ambassador arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after seven years

The move comes almost one month after a military action ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump removed the South American country’s then-leader Nicolás Maduro from office

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Iran says progress made towards U.S. talks despite attack jitters

“Contrary to the hype of the contrived media war, structural arrangements for negotiations are progressing,” said Ali Larijani, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council

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Gagan Thapa | The Young Turk

The 49-year-old Nepali Congress leader says he is ready to carry the generational change within the country’s oldest party to governance if he is voted to power

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Indian-origin printing firm boss convicted of COVID loan fraud in U.K.

Prashant Jobanputra is said to have “fraudulently declared” on the second application that this was the only Bounce Back Loan he had applied for.

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The 27th amendment, Pakistan’s democratic dilemma

The amendment has consequences that will deeply affect the constitutional order

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Venezuela's acting President Rodriguez dials PM Modi, agrees to take bilateral ties to new heights

“We agreed to further deepen and expand our bilateral partnership in all areas, with a shared vision of taking India-Venezuela relations to new heights in the years ahead,” PM Modi said

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Flight from Bangladesh lands in Pakistan’s Karachi for first time in 14 years

The airline, in a statement in Dhaka earlier this week, said that Biman Bangladesh Airlines will operate on the Dhaka-Karachi route on Thursdays and Saturdays

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Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell

Meanwhile, a Russian drone attack killed three people in Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region overnight, authorities said; the strike caused a major blaze in an apartment building, according to emergency services.

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Democrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue to avert shutdown

Still, with no agreement and an uncertain path ahead, the standoff threatened to plunge the country into another shutdown just two months after Democrats blocked a spending bill over expiring federal health care subsidies, a dispute that closed the government for 43 days as Republicans refused to negotiate.

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The Doomsday Clock shows the danger, but not a way-out for the world

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Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered

A key issue facing the Fed rate-setting committee is how long it will remain on hold; they remain split between those officials opposed to further cuts until inflation comes down and those who want to lower rates to further support hiring

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The new logic of the Chinese economy

It provides new opportunities for China-India cooperation

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Tens of thousands flee northwest Pakistan over fears of military operation

More than 70,000 people, mostly women and children, have fled a region in northwestern Pakistan near Afghanistan

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U.S. says it’s taking first steps to possibly reopen embassy in Venezuela after Maduro’s ouster

“We are writing to notify the committee of the Department of State’s intent to implement a phased approach to potentially resume Embassy Caracas operations,” the department said

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TikTok settles as social media giants face landmark trial over youth addiction claims

A lawyer for the plaintiff said in a statement on January 27, that TikTok remains a defendant in the other personal injury cases, and that the trial will proceed as scheduled against Meta and YouTube.

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Japan-U.S. alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says

Ties between Japan and China have sunk to the worst level in years after Sanae Takaichi said in November that a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan could ​bring about a Japanese military response

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Trump doesn't want Americans hurt but blames Democrats: White House

“This tragedy occurred as a result of a deliberate and hostile resistance by Democrat leaders in Minnesota,” Ms. Leavitt said, blaming Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey

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Magnitude 5.58 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea, GFZ says

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Bradman cap fetches record price at auction

Back in Bradman’s day the baggy green cap was awarded for each series they played – a contrast to the present day where only one is handed out on Test debut. Bradman’s cap was bought for A$479,700, including the buyer’s premium, at auction.

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Europe financing 'war' against itself by buying Russian oil products from India: Bessent

U.S. President Donald Trump has worked to negotiate a settlement on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Mr. Bessent said, adding that the U.S. has made much bigger sacrifices than the Europeans.

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Jens-Frederik Nielsen | In the eye of the storm

Greenland’s PM has to walk a tightrope between rejecting Trump’s imperial overtures and accommodating American investments and security presence while navigating domestic politics

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U.S. envoys Kushner, Witkoff in Israel for talks on Gaza: U.S. official

Israeli media reported that the talks would also focus on the return of the remains of the last Israeli hostage still held in Gaza.

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Man shot during Minneapolis immigration crackdown has died, hospital record shows

Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said that the person had a firearm with two magazines and that the situation was “evolving.”

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UN rights council decries ‘unprecedented’ crackdown in Iran, deepens scrutiny

With 25 votes in favour, seven opposed and the rest abstaining, it decided to extend and broaden the mandate of independent investigators gathering evidence towards ensuring accountability for rights violations in the country

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India and the EU — a fit partnership in a divided world

The two sides have the potential to write a new chapter in multilateralism

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Linkin Park’s debut tour of India kicks off with a performance in Bengaluru

The American rock band took the stage as part of the From Zero World Tour. While fans and the band missed the original lead singer Chester Bennington, the act was a power-packed performance with chart toppers Numb and In The End

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Paruthipaal, steeped in time

K Santhanam has been selling the drink for over ninety years in the city in a tradition passed down from grandfather to grandson

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In Focus-Parley | Does Trump’s Greenland plan signal the end of NATO?

President Trump’s push to acquire Greenland, deemed vital for U.S. security, has sparked debates over NATO’s future. Join experts C. Raja Mohan and T.G. Suresh as they analyze the implications.

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PM Modi speaks to Brazil's Lula, says ties key for interests of Global South

The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the India-Brazil Strategic Partnership and take it to even greater heights in the year ahead, the statement said

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India, E.U. agree to sign security and defence partnership next week: Kaja Kallas

Kallas noted that the E.U. is among India’s largest trading partners and described India as “indispensable” to Europe’s economic resilience

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Trump cancels tariff threat over Greenland, says NATO agreed to 'framework' of future Arctic deal

The implications of his remarks were enormous, potentially rupturing an alliance that has held firm since the dawn of the Cold War and seemed among the globe's most unshakable pacts.

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Iranian state TV issues first official death toll from recent protests, saying 3,117 were killed

The comments by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who saw his invitation to the World Economic Forum in Davos rescinded over the killings, came as a U.S. aircraft carrier group moved west toward the Middle East from Asia

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