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Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of firing mortars and missiles into eastern Kunar province, killing seven people and injuring at least 85 others in the first major violent incident since recent China-mediated peace talks. Pakistan Afghanistan Border Strike Afghan officials said the attack hit Asadabad, the capital of Kunar province, along with nearby civilian areas. The
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived in the United States for a high-profile state visit aimed at strengthening UK-US relations at a time of political strain between London and Washington. King Charles US Visit Begins In Washington The royal visit began in Washington, where King Charles and Queen Camilla were welcomed by US […]
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A 31-year-old California man has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump after allegedly trying to breach security at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington. Trump Assassination Attempt Charge Filed Federal authorities identified the suspect as Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California. Prosecutors said he tried to
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Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz if the United States agrees to a set of conditions, but Washington remains cautious as the offer delays talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme. The proposal comes amid efforts to reduce pressure on global oil and gas markets. Iran’s Three Conditions For Hormuz Reopening Iran has said it […]
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Sri Lanka has invited fresh investment for the loss-making Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport in Hambantota after an earlier 30-year lease plan with an Indo-Russian joint venture failed to move forward. Sri Lanka Seeks Mattala Airport Investors The government has called for expressions of interest to develop and operate the airport, which has struggled to attract […]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to actively participate in Census 2027, calling it an important national exercise for planning, development and welfare delivery. PM Modi Appeals For Digital Census 2027 Speaking during the 133rd episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said the Census helps the government understand people’s needs more accurately and […]
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FBI Director Kash Patel is facing fresh speculation over his future in the Trump administration after reports claimed he had fallen out of favour amid allegations over his conduct, drinking habits and leadership at the bureau. Kash Patel Firing Rumours Grow Reports claimed Patel was among officials who could face removal after Attorney General Pam […]
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Russia Thanks Kim For Kursk Support Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin has thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for Pyongyang’s military support in Russia’s Kursk region, underlining the deepening defence partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang. Russia Thanks North Korea Over Kursk Volodin met Kim in Pyongyang during a Russian delegation’s visit to attend
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Moscow as diplomatic efforts continue to end the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Putin-Araghchi Meeting In Moscow The Kremlin confirmed that Putin would meet Araghchi on Monday, with Russian state media citing spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Russia’s foreign ministry had earlier said that the