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US halts military aid to Ukraine as stockpiles shrink
Houston: The Trump administration has halted part of military aid to Ukraine following a review of US own stockpiles, the White House and Pentagon confirmed. “This decision was made to put America’s…
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US Senate passes Donald Trump’s landmark mega-bill
Washington: The GOP-led Senate passed US President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, a major stride toward Trump’s goal of getting the legislation to his desk and signed by this week’s end.…
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India-US defence partnership strengthened in ministerial talks
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday spoke to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and appreciated the “unwavering support” the US extended to India in its fight against terrorism. In their…
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94 killed in 78 terrorist attacks across Pakistan in June: Report
Peshawar: At least 94 people, 53 security personnel, were killed in 78 terrorist attacks across Pakistan in June this year, according to a new report released on Tuesday. The monthly security report…
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Europe roasts under punishing heat wave with Paris forecast to hit 104 F
Paris: France and the rest of Europe were still in the grips of the first major heat wave this summer with health warnings in effect Tuesday, even as conditions began to improve…
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EAM Jaishankar reiterates India’s firm stance against terrorism
Washington: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar reiterated India’s firm stance against terrorism and nuclear intimidation, asserting that New Delhi will not be deterred by concerns over Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal in responding…
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Elections in Bangladesh will be held early next year: Yunus
Dhaka: Bangladeshi interim government’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has sought US support for the country’s democratic transition and reaffirmed that elections would be held “in the early part of next year” during…
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India exposes Pakistan over terror before routine presidency changeover at UNSC
United Nations: Just as Pakistan assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council on Tuesday through the routine alphabetical rotation, India has exposed Islamabad’s complicity in cross-border terrorism, highlighting the recent Pahalgam…
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Donald Trump signs executive order terminating Syria sanctions
Washington: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order terminating Syria sanctions, according to the White House website. Trump “signed a historic Executive Order terminating the Syria sanctions program to support the…
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Bangladesh begins murder trial of student activist Abu Sayeed
Dhaka: Bangladesh on Monday commenced the murder trial of student activist Abu Sayeed, wmhose death during an anti-government protest last year ignited a nationwide movement leading to the ouster of the Sheikh…
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EPA employees speak out against Trump administration policies
Washington: A group of Environmental Protection Agency employees on Monday published a declaration of dissent from the agency’s policies under the Trump administration, saying they “undermine the EPA mission of protecting human…
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11 killed, 7 injured in Sudan gold mine collapse
Khartoum: At least 11 people were killed and seven injured after a gold mine collapsed in northeastern Sudan, state-run Mineral Resources Company said. The incident occurred at the Kersh Al-Feel mine in…
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Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 hits Nepal
Kathmandu: A mild earthquake of magnitude 3.9 struck Nepal on Monday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremor was reported at 8:24 a.m. IST with a depth of…
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Iran slams Trump’s ‘offensive comments’ on senior officials
Tehran: The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday rejected the “offensive and insolent remarks” by US President Donald Trump against senior Iranian Officials. “Such insolent statements and undiplomatic behaviour not only…
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Corsican Assembly recognises State of Palestine
The Corsican Assembly has formally recognised the State of Palestine and condemned what it termed “violations of international law” by Israel in the Gaza Strip. Taking to X on Saturday, June 28,…