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German high school students protest against military service

Tens of thousands of high school students took to the streets of cities all over the country to protest against the reintroduction of military service. Many people believe that conscription is inevitable. Young people gathered in Berlin’s central Potsdamer Square on Thursday and marched through the German capital to protest against the government’s plans to reintroduce military…
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India gets 30-day waiver from US to purchase Russian oil amid Iran war

‘Deliberately short-term measure’ only authorises transactions involving oil already stranded at sea Amid the escalating conflict with Iran, the US has said it is issuing a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil. “President Trump’s energy agenda has resulted in oil and gas production reaching the highest levels ever recorded. To enable oil…
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Epstein estate’s $35 million settlement with accusers wins preliminary judge approval

A U.S. judge granted preliminary approval on Tuesday to an ​agreement for Jeffrey Epstein’s estate to pay as much as $35 million to resolve a ‌class action lawsuit that accused two of the disgraced financier’s advisers of aiding and abetting his sex trafficking of young women and teenage girls. Boies Schiller Flexner, a law firm representing Epstein…
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Pakistan imposes curfew after deadly Iran protests

Violent demonstrations erupted in several Pakistani cities over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Authorities sent in the army and imposed a curfew in the majority Shiite region of Gilgit-Baltistan. Pakistan has deployed the military and imposed a three-day curfew in the northern cities of Gilgit and Skardu following deadly protests against the killing of…
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Macron says France to increase its nuclear arsenal

The French president wants more nuclear warheads as Europe becomes increasingly wary of its US ally. It would be the first time since 1992 that the French arsenal is expanded. French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said France would be increasing the number of nuclear warheads in its arsenal. The French leader was speaking from L’Ile Longue…
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Kashmir under curbs, Lal Chowk sealed; schools shut amid Khamenei’s death protests

Officials have ordered all schools and educational institutions in the Kashmir Valley to remain closed for two days, today and tomorrow, as a precautionary measure. University of Kashmir has also postponed its ongoing examinations in view of the situation. The development comes amid protests over the reported assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Restrictions have been…
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Khamenei killing shatters Iran’s order, triggers high-stakes succession race

The assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has plunged the Islamic Republic into its most perilous crisis since the 1979 revolution – confronting it with war on its own territory, an unresolved succession, and mounting internal strain. Despite the shock of Khamenei’s killing, five regional officials and analysts cautioned against assuming rapid collapse. Iran’s political…
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Pakistan says hundreds of Afghan Taliban fighters killed

More than 300 Afghan Taliban fighters were killed in the latest airstrikes and border clashes, according to Pakistan officials. Meanwhile, the Taliban claimed to have shot down a Pakistani jet. Pakistan and Afghanistan continued to exchange strikes on Saturday, offering conflicting reports on their progress and discrediting each others’ versions of events. Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar…
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Khamenei’s Daughter, Son-In-Law, Granddaughter Killed In Israel-US Strikes

Donald Trump announced that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in a joint military operation by the US and Israel. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s daughter, granddaughter, daughter-in-law, and son-in-law have been killed in strikes by the US and Israel, Iranian media reported on Sunday. “After establishing contact with informed sources in the Supreme Leader’s household,…
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Afghan Taliban open to talks after Pakistan bombs Kabul, Kandahar

Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers said on Friday they were willing to negotiate after Pakistan bombed their forces in major cities and said the allies-turned-foes were in “open war.” Pakistan struck the Afghan capital Kabul, the city of Kandahar, where Taliban leaders are based, and other towns, a Taliban spokesman said. The attacks were its first directly targeting Afghanistan’s…
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Bill Gates apologizes over ties to Epstein

US entrepreneur Bill Gates has apologized to the staff of his Gates Foundation for tainting the image of the philanthropic group through his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Bill Gates has acknowledged making a “huge mistake” in maintaining contacts with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, telling staff he takes responsibility for his actions. A spokesperson…
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Afghan Taliban attacks met with Pakistani strikes on Kabul

The Taliban claimed to have captured several Pakistani checkpoints in border areas, killing and capturing soldiers. Pakistan meanwhile said it launched “strong and effective response” with explosions reported in Kabul. Both Afghanistan and Pakistan acknowledged fighting in border areas on Thursday, albeit disagreeing markedly on exact developments on the ground and the extent of each other’s losses…
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Resurgence? Suicide Bomber Hits Bhakkar Checkpost as Kohat Ambush Kills 9

A suicide bomber blew himself up at a Pakistan checkpost in Bhakkar district near the Dera Ismail Khan border, killing four Punjab police personnel and injuring several others. A suicide bomber struck at a checkpost in Pakistan’s Bhakkar district at 7 pm on Tuesday as he blew himself up killing four policemen. The blast came just before…
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Merz in China: German chancellor lands in Beijing

Germany wants “fair” cooperation with China, says Merz German Chancellor ‌Friedrich Merz said in his meeting with ​Chinese Premier Li ​Qiang that ​Germany wants ‌ to deepen economic ‌exchanges with Beijing. However, Merz added that Germany had specific concerns on cooperation and ​wanted to ensure ⁠that ​cooperation ​is fair. The chancellor stressed that the two nations must…
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Jharkhand Air Ambulance Crash: No Black Box On Aircraft, Weather Radar Under Scrutiny

Among the aspects under investigation is whether a faulty onboard weather radar caused the Beechcraft C90 King Air to deviate fatally from its planned route. The medical evacuation aircraft that crashed in Jharkhand on Monday night, killing all seven people on board, had no black box, officials familiar with the matter said, according to a Hindustan Times…
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Matter Of Life And Exam: Why Indian Students Are Stuck In Iran Amid US Threat

While day-to-day life continues and flights are still operating, uncertainty about how the situation may unfold has left many students and their families concerned. Amid soaring geopolitical tensions between Washington and Tehran, India has advised all its nationals, including students, in Iran to leave by any available transport as soon as possible. But for many students–torn between…
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Bangladesh Army Reshuffled, India Adviser Returns After Tarique Rahman Oath

The Tarique Rehman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government has recalled Brigadier General Mohammad Hafizur Rahman, who was serving as the defence adviser at the Bangladesh High Commission in India. Just days after Tarique Rahman took over as Bangladesh’s new prime minister, the South Asian nation’s military witnessed a major reshuffle at the top level, including the appointment…
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Former UK ambassador Mandelson arrested after Epstein revelations

Former British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson was arrested by London police on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following revelations over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson, 72, was fired from the most prestigious posting in Britain’s diplomatic service in September, when the depth of his friendship with Epstein started…
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‘Custom officer ka beta hai vo’: Delhi couple ‘racially’ abuse, threaten three Arunachal women

As the accused couple climb down the stairs, they were heard calling the northeastern women “gutter-chaap” and saying that “northeastern people are shit”. Three women from Arunachal Pradesh were allegedly subjected to racial abuse and humiliation by their neighbours, who called them “dhandhewali” and said they were running “massage parlours”. This reportedly happened following a dispute over…
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Ghana takes transatlantic slavery case to UN

Ghana’s President Mahama has received the African Union’s backing in pushing the United Nations to recognize transatlantic slavery as the ‘gravest crime against humanity.’ But will the motion pass? Ghanaian President John Mahama wants to push the proposal, which is supported by 40 African Union (AU) members, at the United Nations in March. He says the initiative…
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Iran students stage first large anti-government protests since deadly crackdown

Students at several universities in Iran have staged anti-government protests – the first such rallies on this scale since last month’s deadly crackdown by the authorities. The BBC has verified footage of demonstrators marching on the campus of the Sharif University of Technology in the capital Tehran on Saturday. Scuffles were later seen breaking out between them…
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‘Made In India Chip Vital For Self-Reliance’: PM Modi At Greater Noida Semiconductor Facility Launch

Taiwan’s Foxconn and India’s HCL Group formed a joint venture to set up an Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly & Test (OSAT) facility in Greater Noida. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the HCL-Foxconn semiconductor facility in Uttar Pradesh, calling it a key milestone for the nation’s self-reliance in semiconductor chips. “We are proud…
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Pakistan Launches Deadly Attack Across Afghanistan Border — Is the Ceasefire Collapsing?

The latest strikes follow a string of deadly attacks in northwestern Pakistan. Days earlier, a suicide bomber, backed by gunmen, drove an explosives-laden vehicle into the wall of a security post in the Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing 11 people Pakistan said early Sunday that it had carried out strikes along its border with Afghanistan, targeting…
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Iranian Tanker Seized By India Spent Days In Pak Waters, Went Dark For Hours

The operation, conducted by the Indian Coast Guard earlier this month, centred on the Mali-flagged MT Asphalt Star, which was intercepted approximately 100 nautical miles off Mumbai in the early hours of February 5. India seized three oil tankers suspected of links to Iran’s sanctioned oil trade after a dramatic mid-sea operation, which revealed a deliberate 11-hour…
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Trump orders Pentagon to release files on UFOs and aliens

“I don’t know if they’re real or not,” US President Trump said of aliens. But he said interest in the topic led him to order the declassification of information related to extraterrestrial life. US President Donald Trump, citing “tremendous interest,” said he was directing the Pentagon and other government agencies to release files related to extraterrestrials and…
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India-France will make helicopters that fly as tall as Mount Everest: PM Modi on H125 project

At the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru the two ministers discussed bilateral security and defence issues including priority areas for co-development and co-production of equipment. New Delhi: India and France on Tuesday gave a major push to bilateral defence relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurating a key helicopter manufacturing…
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Allegations in Epstein files may amount to ‘crimes against humanity,’ UN experts say

Millions of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein suggest the existence of a “global criminal enterprise” that carried out acts meeting the legal threshold of crimes against humanity, according to a panel of independent experts appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council. The experts said crimes outlined in documents released by the U.S.…
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Obama clarifies views on aliens after saying ‘they’re real’ on podcast

Former US President Barack Obama has clarified that the chances Earth has been visited by aliens is “low” after comments he made about extra-terrestrial species caught attention online. “They’re real but I haven’t seen them,” he told American podcast host Brian Tyler Cohen during an interview published on Saturday. “They’re not being kept in Area 51. There’s…
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Budget 2026: Defence spending to remain at 3% of GDP, but Singapore ready to raise it if needed

Overall security spending is expected to rise in the coming years as global tensions increase, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Singapore will maintain its current defence budget at 3 per cent of gross domestic product, but this could change if circumstances call for it, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Thursday (Feb 12). Delivering this year’s national…
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‘Misanthropic, Evil’: Elon Musk Slams AI Startup Anthropic After It Hits A $30 Billion Valuation

Anthropic raised 30 billion dollars at a 380 billion valuation, sparking criticism from Elon Musk, who called the company “misanthropic and evil”. Artificial intelligence company Anthropic on X announced that it has raised $30 billion in fresh funding at a $380 billion post-money valuation, underscoring its rapid ascent in the global AI race, thus triggering a response…
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Russia blocks WhatsApp over Meta non-compliance, pushes state-backed MAX messenger

Russia has fully blocked WhatsApp over Meta’s alleged failure to comply with local laws, urging users to shift to the state-backed messaging app MAX. The move is part of Moscow’s push for a “sovereign” communications system amid wartime controls and tighter regulation of foreign tech firms. Russia has fully blocked US-based messaging platform WhatsApp, owned by Meta…
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Mumbai Coastal Road Debuts India’s First Musical Road, Will Greet Travellers With ‘Jai Ho’ Tune

Mumbai Coastal Road will feature India’s first musical road, playing Jai Ho for motorists from Nariman Point to Worli. A section of the Mumbai Coastal Road (MCRP) is set to become India’s first ‘musical road’, offering motorists a rare yet enriching experience as they drive through the path. Vehicles travelling from Nariman Point to Worli will be…
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US Walks Back On Pulses, Agri Sector Claims In Factsheet On India Trade Deal

India is the world’s largest producer and consumer of pulses, including lentils, chickpeas, and dry beans. To preserve the interest of Indian farmers, New Delhi has imposed substantial tariffs on American exports in these categories. The Donald Trump administration in the United States has revised its factsheet on the “key terms” of the “historic” India-US trade deal,…
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US lawmakers tell BBC Andrew should testify over Epstein files

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is facing growing pressure from US officials and the family of his prominent accuser Virginia Giuffre to testify in the US about his links to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Speaking to the BBC, Democrat Congressman Ro Khanna said the Royal Family had “not been transparent”, while Democrat Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez said King Charles III…
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Epstein files: Germany on high alert

The scandal surrounding US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is rocking European countries. In Germany, journalists are combing through the files, and politicians are pushing for investigations. The German government says it is closely monitoring the evaluation of the so-called Epstein files. “We are watching what is coming to light in other countries and how it is affecting…
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King’s ‘profound concern’ as police consider Andrew claims over Epstein

King Charles has made his first intervention in the latest round of revelations in the Epstein scandal, saying Buckingham Palace is ready to support the police as they consider allegations against his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. “The King has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light…
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US cuts Bangladesh tariffs to 19% in trade deal

Certain textiles and garments made in Bangladesh from US-produced materials will attract zero tariffs. The United States and Bangladesh unveiled a new trade agreement on Monday. Under the deal, certain volumes of imports from Bangladesh into the US can receive preferential treatment, attracting zero tariffs. But the volume will be related to how much textiles the US…
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After Ajit Pawar’s Plane Crash, DGCA & States Set To Jointly Oversee 400 ‘Uncontrolled’ Airstrips

The Civil Aviation Ministry is reviewing 400 uncontrolled airstrips for uniform standards after the Baramati crash that killed Ajit Pawar. The Civil Aviation Ministry has launched a nationwide review of about 400 uncontrolled airstrips, aiming to create a uniform set of operating standards and a shared oversight system involving both the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)…
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Is Bangladesh’s youth turning against India?

The walls of Dhaka University are screaming again. Graffiti – angry, witty, sometimes poetic – sprawls across walls and corridors, echoing the Gen Z-led July 2024 uprising that toppled Sheikh Hasina after 15 years in power. Once Bangladesh’s pro-democracy icon, critics say she had grown increasingly autocratic. After her resignation, she fled to India. Students gather in…
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UK PM aide quits over pick of Epstein-linked US envoy

Keir Starmer’s top aide Morgan McSweeney has quit amid fallout over the appointment of Britain’s former US ambassador. Criticism has mounted as new details emerged of the appointee’s links to Jeffrey Epstein. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, resigned on Sunday as pressure intensified over Starmer’s decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as Britain’s…
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From Trump to Epstein, how Brad Karp lost his grip on law firm Paul Weiss​

Brad Karp, the chairman of high-powered U.S. law firm Paul Weiss, joined other prominent Democratic fundraisers at election night gatherings in Washington in November 2024 hoping for a Kamala Harris victory over Republican rival Donald Trump. Karp had reached out to hundreds of corporate lawyers in a fundraising push for Harris soon after she replaced incumbent Joe…
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Norway crown princess apologizes to royals for Epstein ties

Mette-Marit’s relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein comes as her son faces trial for rape and assault. The Epstein scandal is also affecting high-profile politicians in other European countries. Norway’s crown princess Mette-Marit has apologized to everyone she has “disappointed” over her ties to the late billionaire and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a statement published…
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Modi ji, bring soldier back: Celina Jaitley in tears over brother’s UAE detention

Actor Celina Jaitley has sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention for the release of her brother, former Special Forces officer Major Vikrant Jaitley, detained in the UAE since September 2024. Actor Celina Jaitley has sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention to secure the release of her brother, Major Vikrant Jaitley, a former Indian Army Special Forces officer…
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‘Leave Iran Now’: US Embassy Advises Citizens To Exit As Tensions Persist Amid Nuclear Talks

The US Embassy in Iran urged Americans to leave the country immediately, warning of internet shutdowns, travel disruptions and heightened detention risks. The US Embassy in Iran has issued an urgent security alert advising American citizens to “leave Iran now,” citing expanding communications blackouts, transport disruptions and mounting risks of questioning or detention as regional tensions spike…
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US military shoots down Iranian drone approaching aircraft carrier in Arabian Sea

The Iranian Shahed-139 drone was flying towards the carrier “with unclear intent” and was intercepted after displaying what the military described as aggressive behaviour, US officials said. It was destroyed by an F-35 fighter jet operating from the aircraft carrier. The US military shot down an Iranian drone near its aircraft carrier, Abraham Lincoln, in the Middle…
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Pakistan faces production crunch as global demand for China-backed JF-17 jets surges

Pakistan says it has fielded requests for its JF-17 fighter from five countries in recent months, a surge of interest that could overwhelm its capacity to jointly produce the jet with China. In the past month, Iraq, Bangladesh and Indonesia have expressed interest in acquiring the JF-17 Thunder, according to Pakistan’s Armed Forces. Saudi Arabia and Libya…
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‘Every Minute I Regret…I Apologise’: Bill Gates Breaks Silence After Name Appears in Epstein Files

Bill Gates has refuted allegations stemming from newly released documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing their falsehood and expressing regret over their association. In an interview, Gates clarified that a draft email found in Epstein’s records, which contained unverified claims about him, was never sent and lacked credibility. Bill Gates has denied allegations linked to his name…
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Fed Governor Miran quits White House job

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran resigned on Tuesday from his position as chair of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, fulfilling a pledge he made to the Senate as his assignment at the central bank becomes longer-lasting. Miran had been on unpaid leave from his CEA post since President Donald Trump appointed him last year to…
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‘Reform Express Moving Fast’: Nirmala Sitharaman On Why Budget Isn’t Whole Story

The finance minister asserted that the momentum of structural changes remains constant, often moving at a high velocity outside the traditional budgetary cycle In an exclusive interview with Network18 Group Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi following the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasised that the government’s economic agenda is not a once-a-year event. Coining…
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Pakistani forces kill 177 Baloch militants in 48 hours, the highest toll in decades

Pakistani security forces have killed about two dozen militants in overnight raids in the insurgency-hit southwest bordering Afghanistan Pakistani security forces killed about two dozen militants overnight in multiple raids in the insurgency-hit southwest bordering Afghanistan, raising the militant death toll to 177 in the past 48 hours, officials said on Monday (February 2, 2026), following a…
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‘We’ll make a deal’ vs ‘not initiators of war’: Trump, Khamenei escalate rhetoric as Iran, US tensions continue — What’s happening

Trump hinted at possible US-Iran nuclear talks while warning of US naval deployment near Iran. Ayatollah Khamenei rejected war threats, warning of regional conflict if attacked. Global powers fear escalation as Iran-US tensions and Axis of Resistance rhetoric intensify. Trump vs Khamenei US President Donald Trump has once again signalled that he is in talks with Tehran…
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Trump orders DHS to stay away from protests in Democratic-led cities unless federal help sought

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to “under no circumstances” get involved with protests in Democratic-led cities unless they ask for federal help or federal property is threatened. The announcement follows weeks of unrest and protests sparked by a large deployment of Border Patrol and U.S. Immigration…
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‘Budget 2026 Is Human-Centric, Strengthens India’s Foundation With Path-Breaking Reforms’: PM Modi

PM Modi said Budget 2026-27 was “human-centric,” strengthened India’s foundation with “path-breaking reforms,” and boosted women, youth and sunrise sectors. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Union Budget 2026 is “human-centric and strengthens India’s foundation with path-breaking reforms.” The Prime Minister also described it as historic and a catalyst for accelerating the country’s reform…
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