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From Khalistan to Islamic State: ISI's expanding playbook to hit India overseas
There has been a rising concern over the number of Pakistani-origin individuals settled abroad who have associated themselves with the Islamic State. Such persons, according to Indian agencies, pose a big risk to the United States, Canada and Europe.An Intelligence Bureau...
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UN Chief Welcomes US-Iran Ceasefire, Calls on Parties Involved to Comply with International Law
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of two-week ceasefire by the US and Iran and urged all the parties involved in the ongoing conflict in West Asia to comply with their obligations under international law and abide by...
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Big Day for World Peace, Iran Can Start Reconstruction, They've Had Enough, Says Trump
After announcing a two-week ceasefire with Iran, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that it was a "big day for World Peace". He said that Iran wanted this to happen as "they have had enough", while adding that Tehran can start the reconstruction.In a statement...
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FS Vikram Misri Begins US Visit to Deepen Strategic Partnership
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has arrived in Washington to review the full breadth of India-US ties and advance cooperation across key sectors, including trade, defence, technology, etc.Misri arrived in the United States late on Tuesday (local time) for a three-day visit...
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20,000 Women to Be Screened for HPV in Mongolia This Year
At least 20,000 women in their 30s and 40s will undergo screening for the human papillomavirus (HPV), a leading cause of cervical cancer, in Mongolia this year, local media reported, citing the country's health ministry.The ministry emphasised that cervical cancer is...
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US Announces Release of American Journalist Kidnapped in Baghdad
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who had been kidnapped a week earlier by the Iran-backed Kata'ib Hizballah militia in Baghdad.In a statement issued on Tuesday (local time), Rubio said, "I am pleased to...
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Israel Backs US Pause on Iran Strikes, Says Ceasefire Deal 'does Not Include' Lebanon
Israel on Wednesday expressed support for the United States decision to suspend military action against Iran, while clarifying that the proposed two-week ceasefire arrangement does not extend to Lebanon.US President Donald Trump stepped back from the brink of a major...
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North Korea Fires Short-range Ballistic Missiles in Back-to-back Launch
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, in a back-to-back launch that came after President Lee Jae Myung expressed regret over drone flights by individuals into the North.The Joint Chiefs of...
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Trump Spoke to Netanyahu on Iran Ceasefire Framework: White House
US President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to close the deal on a ceasefire framework with Iran, a White House official told IANS.The official further mentioned that Trump had also spoken to Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir...
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Australia welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, calls on parties to uphold humanitarian law, protect civilian life
Australia on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire announcement involving the United States, Iran and Israel, expressing hope that the agreement will be upheld and lead to a broader resolution of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.US President Donald Trump has stepped back from...
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Victory for US: White House after Iran strike pause
The White House has declared the US campaign against Iran a "victory," saying military gains created leverage for a diplomatic opening after President Donald Trump ordered a pause in strikes."This is a victory for the United States that President Trump and our incredible...
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Trump's Iran Ceasefire Announcement Draws Mixed US Response
A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump has triggered sharply divided reactions across the US political spectrum, with some lawmakers backing diplomacy and others warning of dangerous escalation and lack of...
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Oil falls after Trump signals Iran pause
Oil prices dropped sharply after US President Donald Trump said he would pause planned military strikes on Iran for two weeks, easing fears of a wider conflict in the energy-rich Gulf region.US crude futures fell below $100 a barrel, reversing recent gains driven by weeks...
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90 Minutes before Self-imposed Deadline, Trump Pulls Back from Iran Brink
US President Donald Trump has stepped back from the brink of a major military escalation with Iran, announcing a conditional two-week pause in planned attacks tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a development that came as a big relief to people across the world.The...
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US Sees Stable China Trade, Flags WTO Crisis
The United States has described its trade relationship with China as "stable" while warning that the global trading system risks becoming "less relevant" if reforms are not undertaken, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said.Speaking at the Hudson Institute on Tuesday...
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Iran Agrees to Open Strait of Hormuz after Trump's 14-day Ceasefire Announcement
Iran on Wednesday indicated its willingness to halt its military response provided that attacks against it are stopped, while also announcing a temporary opening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz for a period of two weeks.In a statement, Iranian Foreign Minister...
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Trump Pauses Iran Strikes for Two Weeks
US President Donald Trump announced that he has agreed to suspend planned military strikes on Iran for two weeks, linking the pause to Tehran's agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing negotiations toward a broader peace deal.In a statement, Trump said the...
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Pakistan PM Seeks Pause on Trump's Threats against Iran
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has publicly appealed to US President Donald Trump to extend a key deadline by two weeks to allow diplomacy to proceed in the escalating West Asia crisis, as the White House signalled it is reviewing the proposal."The President has...
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Middle East Tensions: Indian Embassy in Qatar Issues Advisory, Urges Vigilance
The Indian Embassy in Qatar has issued an advisory urging members of the Indian community to remain vigilant and closely follow instructions from local authorities in view of the prevailing situation in the region.In its update released on Tuesday, the Embassy said: "The...
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Muzaffarpur Police Bust LPG Black Marketing Racket amid Gas Shortage; Tanker, Vehicles Seized
Amid a severe LPG shortage in Muzaffarpur district, police have busted an organised gang involved in illegal gas refilling and black marketing, exposing a dangerous and well-coordinated network.Acting on a tip-off, a raid was conducted in the Nariyar area under the Motipur...
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Public Disillusionment Grows: SFJ'S Khalistan Push Seen as Money-making Racket
For the Khalistani terror groups, the narrative is fast falling. A referendum call by the proscribed terror group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) had earlier attracted a crowd of 1.3 lakh, but a recent event in Canada turned out to be a damp squib.The SFJ had called for an...
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Middle East Crisis Spurs Economic Risks, Inflationary Pressure: S. Korea's KDI
Downside risks to the South Korean economy are increasing amid the prolonged conflict in the Middle East as rising global oil prices and supply chain disruptions could have broader negative impacts on prices, consumption and exports, a state-run think tank said on...
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Op Sindoor Blow, Global Rebuff Leave Asim Munir Scrambling for Narrative Control
Pakistan has been indulging in a fake narrative campaign against India. While Pakistan is known to sponsor terror groups to strike India, in recent months, it has been fighting another battle, which involves spreading false information against its neighbouring countryThe...
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Russian Deputy PM Arrives in Delhi for Key Talks on Defence, Energy and Trade
Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov arrived in New Delhi early on Thursday for high-level discussions covering defence, energy, trade and a range of other bilateral issues.In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs said, "A warm welcome to Mr Denis...
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Two Ugandan Women Detained in Mumbai as Crackdown on Illegal Foreign Nationals Intensifies
In a joint operation conducted by the police and the Anti-Terrorism Cell (ATC) in Mumbai's Vakola area, two Ugandan women have been taken into custody for allegedly residing in India without valid documentation.The arrested women have been identified as Nakayondo Rose (37)...