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Iran marks 47th Islamic Revolution anniversary amid domestic unrest

Iran on Wednesday commemorated the 47th anniversary of its 1979 Islamic Revolution, even as the country faces growing internal and external pressures.The anniversary comes as U.S. President Donald Trump suggested sending another aircraft carrier group to the Middle East, while many Iranians continue...

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Iran warns Netanyahu’s US visit could undermine nuclear talks

Iran on Tuesday warned that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the United States could disrupt the newly resumed nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington.Netanyahu left for Washington to meet U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming to push for a tougher stance on Iran&r...

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Netanyahu to press Trump to widen Iran nuclear talks during White House meeting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, where he is expected to push for expanding ongoing talks with Iran beyond its nuclear program.The meeting comes as Trump said he believes Tehran is willing to strike a deal. “We&rsq...

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Russia restricts access to Telegram, cites security concerns

Russian authorities have started limiting access to Telegram, one of the country’s most widely used messaging apps, as part of efforts to steer citizens toward state-controlled digital platforms.On Tuesday, the government announced it was restricting Telegram to “protect Russian citizens...

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Iran and US hold indirect talks in Oman as top American military commander joins discussions

Iran and the United States conducted indirect negotiations in Oman on Friday, with talks seemingly returning to the initial stage of determining how discussions on Tehran’s nuclear program should proceed. Notably, the United States included its senior military commander for the Middle East in ...

World,Diplomachy

Trump signs order threatening tariffs on countries trading with Iran

Trump has signed an executive order warning that the United States could impose new tariffs on countries that continue trading with Iran.The order, signed on Friday, allows for additional import taxes on goods entering the US from any country that “directly or indirectly” buys goods or s...

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Political row erupts in India over ex-army chief’s unpublished memoir

India’s parliament was thrown into turmoil after opposition leader Rahul Gandhi attempted to quote from an unpublished memoir by former army chief General MM Naravane, in which top political leaders are accused of failing to give clear instructions during the 2020 border clash with China.The m...

National,World,Economy ,Humanrights

HRW report warns human rights decline harms Asian economies

Widespread erosion of basic human rights is taking a heavy toll on Asian economies, leaving vulnerable populations exposed to labor abuses, scams and inequality, according to a Human Rights Watch report released Thursday.The report highlights that authoritarian trends across the region have made gov...

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US-Russia nuclear arms pact expires, ending limits

The Kremlin on Thursday expressed regret over the expiration of the New START treaty, the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between Russia and the United States, a development that removes all caps on the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals for the first time in more than 50 years...

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US, Russia to restore military dialogue after talks

The United States and Russia have agreed to reestablish high-level military-to-military communication following meetings between senior American, Russian and Ukrainian officials in Abu Dhabi, the US European Command said on Thursday.The decision came after talks involving Gen Alexus Grynkewich, comm...

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UK PM apologises over Epstein-linked ambassador post

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday apologised to victims of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein after acknowledging that he appointed Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the United States despite Mandelson’s close ties to Epstein.Starmer said Mandelson had downplayed h...

ICT,Science & Technology

ICC, Google announce first-ever AI-powered T20 World Cup for 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Google have announced a landmark partnership for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, aiming to deliver the first-ever “AI-powered” edition of the tournament.Under the collaboration, Google Gemini has been named the “Official ...

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Three sisters die after jumping from 9th floor in Ghaziabad

Around 2.15 am early Wednesday, three sisters jumped from their ninth-floor apartment in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, after leaving a handwritten note that said, "Sorry, Papa".Pakhi,12, Prachi ,14, and Vishika,16 were allegedly upset that their father had taken away their mobile phone, r...

World,Weather,Environment & Nature

Deadly snowfall claims 35 lives in northern Japan

Heavy snowfall across northern Japan over the past two weeks has claimed at least 35 lives nationwide, according to government officials, as weather authorities warned that more snow is expected in the coming days.Many of the deaths were linked to snow-related accidents, including sudden heart attac...

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Son of late dictator Gadhafi is killed in Libya

Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son and former heir apparent of Libya’s late dictator Moammar Gadhafi, has been killed in northern Libya, Libyan officials confirmed Tuesday.The 53-year-old was shot dead in the town of Zintan, about 136 kilometers (85 miles) southwest of the capital, Tripoli, the co...

Sports,Cricket,Diplomachy

Prove you are fair: Pakistan legend Afridi tells ICC supporting Pakistan’s boycott

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has expressed his full support for the government’s decision to boycott the group-stage match against India at the upcoming T20 World Cup, while issuing a stern challenge to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to prove its impartiality.The Pakistan gov...

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US, India strike trade deal after Trump–Modi call

The United States and India have reached a trade agreement under which Washington will lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 25%, while New Delhi has agreed to sharply reduce trade barriers and boost purchases of American products, US President Donald Trump said.Announcing the deal on his Truth ...

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Sri Lanka hosts World Federation of Consuls’ South Asia conference

South Asia Regional Conference of the World Federation of Consuls (FICAC) has begun in Colombo, underscoring Sri Lanka’s growing profile as a regional centre for diplomacy, trade and tourism.Held under the auspices of FICAC, the global organisation that promotes consular practice and internati...

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Iranian protester Erfan released on bail amid conflicting execution claims

Iranian protester Erfan Soltani, who was widely reported last month to have been sentenced to death over anti-government demonstrations, has been released on bail, according to media and rights groups.Soltani, 26, was detained on 8 January in Fardis, near Tehran, amid nationwide protests that trigge...

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Killings, abuse and kidnappings mark Ethiopia’s hidden conflict

Sought by the Ethiopian government, Oromo rebel commander Jaal Marroo remains on the move to evade drone surveillance targeting him from the air.Marroo heads the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) from a network of remote forest hideouts in Oromia, Ethiopia’s largest region, home to an estimated 40 m...