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Houthis say Saudi forces launch 156 strikes across Yemen, claim govt advance repelled
Yemen's Houthi group has said that Saudi forces had carried out 156 air and missile strikes on the Houthi-held capital Sanaa and five other provinces, as the group reported fresh fighting with government forces in Yemen's northern province of Al-Jawf near the Saudi...
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Trump announces cash payments for US seniors
US President Donald Trump has announced that more than 20 million Americans enrolled in Medicare will receive payments exceeding $100, unveiling another round of direct financial assistance as his administration highlights its economic record ahead of the November...
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US Forms High-level Task Force to Regulate AI Superintelligence
The United States has established a high-level task force to shape its approach to artificial intelligence superintelligence, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, acknowledging that the rapidly advancing technology could deliver enormous benefits while also posing...
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EAM Jaishankar Highlights India's Transformation under PM Modi's Leadership before Diaspora in Cote D'Ivoire
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar interacted with members of the Indian community in Cote d'Ivoire and highlighted India's transformation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as the Prime Minister completes 25 years at the helm of government.In...
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We'll Be Out of Iran Soon; Oil Prices Will Come Down like a Rock, Says Trump
US President Donald Trump has said the war with Iran will end very soon and predicted a sharp fall in global oil prices once the conflict is over, while insisting that Tehran would never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.Speaking at a Republican campaign rally in San...
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Iranian, Russian Presidents Vow to Strengthen Strategic Bilateral Cooperation
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have called for the continuation and strengthening of the "strategic" cooperation between their countries, according to the Iranian president's office.In a phone call on Wednesday (local time),...
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Marco Rubio warns against global energy dependence
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that the world cannot afford to remain dependent on energy supplies from a single region, saying disruptions caused by conflicts or hostile governments could threaten the global economy and restrict the ability of countries to...
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US senator warns of China threat in military AI models
A Republican senator has urged the Pentagon to strengthen safeguards against espionage and insider threats at leading artificial intelligence companies, warning that compromised employees could expose sensitive US military applications, steal advanced AI models or sabotage...
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Iran to carry out preemptive strikes if needed to prevent 'enemy' attacks: Army
Iranian Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia has said that, if necessary, the country will carry out preemptive military operations to prevent any "aggression by the enemy."He made the remarks in an interview with the semi-official Fars news agency, which was published on...
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IMF agrees on $1.21 billion Pakistan financing
The International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan that could unlock about $1.21 billion in additional financing, even as the lender warned that geopolitical tensions, high energy prices and trade disruptions continue to threaten the country's...
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Pakistani Man Jailed for 14 Years in US in Fraud Case
A 52-year-old Pakistani national has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison in the US state of Georgia for his role in a fraud conspiracy that deceived an elderly victim into surrendering gold and cash after scammers posed as federal agents.Javed Ashiq, a resident of...
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Israeli military says struck 1,00,000 Mideast targets since October 2023
The Israeli military has said that it has struck about 100,000 targets across the Middle East since October 2023 and expanded its reserve forces by 36 per cent, outlining the scale of its operations on the conflict's third anniversary.The military on Wednesday (local time)...
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US Lawmakers Flag China Links of Trading App
A bipartisan congressional investigation has raised national security concerns about the China-linked ownership, technology operations and data practices of online brokerage Webull, warning that American investors' financial information could be exposed to Chinese...
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Pakistan lost control of its Frankenstein monster of terrorism which has returned to haunt it: India at UN
Islamabad has lost control of the Frankenstein's monster of terrorism it created, which has returned to stalk Pakistan, and it is acknowledged by its leaders, India has said, calling for international action against sponsors of terrorism."Pakistan has presented itself as a...
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Israeli PM Pays Homage to Victims of Oct 7 Terror Attack, Lights Candles in Memory
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lit a memorial candle at his office in Jerusalem to pay homage to the victims of the October 7 terror attacks led by Hamas.The Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, killed about 1,200 people and triggered a massive Israeli...
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White House Hails PM Modi-Trump Relationship, Says India Is One of US' Strongest Allies
The White House has described India as one of America's strongest allies and credited the personal relationship between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi with strengthening bilateral ties, as the Indian leader completed 25 years in public...
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EAM Jaishankar Meets Cote D'Ivoire's Vice PM, Foreign Minister, Discusses Ways to Advance Ties
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met Cote d'Ivoire's Vice Prime Minister and Defence Minister Tene Birahima Ouattara and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in defence and anti-terrorism.Taking to X, EAM Jaishankar said, "Glad to meet Tene Birahima...
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UN Chief May Have Raised Imran Khan Issue with Pakistan Army Chief
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres may have discussed the imprisonment of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan with Pakistan's military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, during his recent visit to the country, according to indications by his spokesperson,...
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Indian Envoy to Bangladesh Meets PM Modi, Indian Army Chief in Delhi
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth in New Delhi amid a renewed push towards enhancing India-Bangladesh ties.Trivedi made an unscheduled visit to New Delhi on Monday and called on...
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India, Switzerland Deepen Economic Ties, Focus on Trade and Investment: Commerce Secretary
India and Switzerland are strengthening their economic partnership with a focus on expanding market access, facilitating investment and deepening cooperation in infrastructure, technology, innovation and supply chains, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said on Tuesday.In a...
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15 MPS Representing India's Political, Geographic Diversity at UN General Assembly
Fifteen members of Parliament, representing the political and geographic diversity of India have joined the India's delegation to General Assembly, showcasing the nation's democracy.They paid homage on Monday to Mahatma Gandhi at his statue on the UN campus before heading...
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US planning security strategy 10 years ahead
President Donald Trump's national security team is conducting strategic planning that extends as far as five to 10 years into the future, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, describing a weekend meeting at Camp David as part of the administration's longer-term approach to...
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Lawsuit Challenges New US Green Card Rules
Immigrant families, workers, university educators and advocacy groups filed a lawsuit challenging two new US immigration policies that they say could force some eligible green card applicants to leave the country to pursue permanent residence and separate them from their...
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US Picks Laser, Microwave Weapons against Drones
The Pentagon has selected four high-energy laser and microwave weapon systems for operational testing as the United States moves to expand its ability to counter increasingly sophisticated drone threats to the homeland.The systems will be evaluated under a directed-energy...
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US Bill Seeks Steep H-1B Fraud Penalties
A Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation that would raise penalties for serious H-1B visa violations to as much as $250,000, extend some employer sponsorship bans to at least 10 years and sharply increase fines for immigration document fraud.Rep. Beth Van Duyne of...