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Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ruled out any direct negotiations with the United States over Tehran’s nuclear programme. He described such talks as a “dead end” and accused the U.S. of making demands amounting to bullying. Iran’s Nuclear Position Reiterated Khamenei reaffirmed that Iran does not intend to develop nuclear weapons, citing a […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking after meeting Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, described Russia as a “paper tiger.” He claimed the country was struggling economically and urged Ukraine to reclaim all territory seized by Russia. Russia’s Strong Rebuttal The Kremlin quickly rejected Trump’s comment. Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated Russia is “not a tiger” but
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The United Nations has dismissed claims that the escalator which abruptly stopped during President Donald Trump’s visit was sabotaged. According to UN officials, the halt was caused by a built-in safety mechanism in the escalator system. What UN Says Happened UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated that a videographer from Trump’s delegation, who was walking backward […]
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Hong Kong began reopening on Thursday after a 36-hour shutdown triggered by Super Typhoon Ragasa, considered the strongest tropical cyclone of 2025. Businesses, public transport, and certain schools resumed operations as the storm weakened. Airport, Flights, And Transport The Hong Kong International Airport restarted operations from 6 a.m., with all three runways in use.
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In a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that three technical malfunctions during his visit were deliberate acts of sabotage. He described them as “sinister events” and a “real disgrace.” The incidents included a halted escalator, a malfunctioning teleprompter, and audio failures during his address. Details Of The Incidents
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Bangladesh is grappling with a severe financial crisis as loan defaults surge across banks and non-bank institutions. According to central bank data, defaulted loans had reached about Tk 6 lakh crore by June 2025. Analysts warn that when hidden defaults—those under court proceedings, write-offs, or stay orders—are fully accounted for, the total could approach Tk […]
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Trade negotiations between India and the United States have resumed in New York, and sources describe the initial rounds as “encouraging.” The renewed engagement comes after months of tension over tariffs and energy policy. Key Players at the Table India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and senior officials, including lead negotiator Rajesh Agrawal, are participating in