Trump threatens Iran with ‘force never seen before’ amid escalation

Trump threatens Iran with ‘force never seen before’ amid escalation

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, saying the United States would respond with a “force never seen before” if Tehran escalates military retaliation following the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a public statement, Trump

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US and Israel launch major strikes on Iran as Trump urges regime change

US and Israel launch major strikes on Iran as Trump urges regime change

The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iran on Saturday, marking a dramatic escalation in regional tensions and opening a new phase of direct confrontation. President Donald Trump described the operation as “major combat operations,” urging the Iranian public to

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Amid Taliban escalation, Pakistan invokes India narrative to deflect from internal strains

Amid Taliban escalation, Pakistan invokes India narrative to deflect from internal strains

As tensions flare between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, Islamabad has escalated military action across the border, placing a fragile Qatar-mediated ceasefire under severe strain. After Afghanistan claimed it launched retaliatory strikes along the shared frontier, Pakistani forces reportedly carried out airstrikes targeting

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Canadian PM Mark Carney begins first official visit to India

Canadian PM Mark Carney begins first official visit to India

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai on Friday, marking his first official visit to India and signalling renewed momentum in India–Canada relations. He was accompanied by his wife, Diana Fox Carney, and received at the airport by Maharashtra’s Minister of Protocol

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Missing Epstein files? DOJ faces cover-up claims over Trump-linked allegation

Missing Epstein files? DOJ faces cover-up claims over Trump-linked allegation

In a fresh political firestorm, Democrats have accused the administration of US President Donald Trump of withholding key documents from the much-publicised “Epstein Files” release — including FBI interview records tied to a woman who alleged she was sexually abused as a minor.

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Canadian PM Carney to embark on India visit today, focus on elevating bilateral ties

Canadian PM Carney to embark on India visit today, focus on elevating bilateral ties

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to begin an official visit to India on Thursday, marking what officials describe as a significant reset in bilateral relations between the two countries. The trip is the first by a Canadian prime minister to India

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Trump’s third-country deportation push hits a legal roadblock

Trump’s third-country deportation push hits a legal roadblock

The Trump administration’s attempt to fast-track deportations to third countries has suffered a setback after the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit refused to pause a lower court order blocking the policy. In a ruling issued Wednesday, the Boston-based appeals court

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Rubio says US-China ties at ‘strategic stability’, flags supply chain risks

Rubio says US-China ties at ‘strategic stability’, flags supply chain risks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States and China have reached a phase of “strategic stability” in their relationship, even as Washington remains cautious about supply chain dependence, technology transfers and Beijing’s expanding nuclear arsenal. Speaking to reporters in Saint

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Truly splendid: PM Modi as Netanyahu welcomes him in traditional Indian attire

Truly splendid: PM Modi as Netanyahu welcomes him in traditional Indian attire

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for wearing traditional Indian attire during a dinner engagement, calling it a reflection of respect for India’s rich cultural heritage. Responding to Netanyahu’s post on X, Modi wrote, “Truly splendid! Your

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Jaishankar calls for overarching approach to human rights, not polemics

Jaishankar calls for overarching approach to human rights, not polemics

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has urged a broader, development-focused approach to human rights, calling on the international community to move beyond “politicisation, selectivity or double standards.” Addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva via video link, Jaishankar said that

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UN Special Rapporteur warns restrictions, funding cuts undermine Afghan women’s healthcare access

UN Special Rapporteur warns restrictions, funding cuts undermine Afghan women’s healthcare access

Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, has warned that mounting restrictions and international funding cuts are severely undermining Afghan women’s access to essential healthcare services. Bennett is set to present a new report on

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PM Modi pays tribute to Holocaust victims in Jerusalem

PM Modi pays tribute to Holocaust victims in Jerusalem

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre in Jerusalem, where he laid a wreath in memory of Holocaust victims. Modi was accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan during the

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Nothing can justify terrorism, India stands with Israel firmly: PM Modi

Nothing can justify terrorism, India stands with Israel firmly: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reaffirmed India’s unwavering support for Israel, declaring that “nothing can justify terrorism” during a historic address to the Knesset — the first ever by an Indian Prime Minister. Speaking to Israeli lawmakers, Modi expressed solidarity with the

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Trump’s new India-Pak truce claim; says Sharif warned 35 million would have died

Trump’s new India-Pak truce claim; says Sharif warned 35 million would have died

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that he prevented a “nuclear war” between India and Pakistan, asserting for the first time that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told him 35 million people would have died during India’s Operation Sindoor had he

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Trump hails ‘turnaround for the ages’ in one year of his leadership

Trump hails ‘turnaround for the ages’ in one year of his leadership

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday night declared that the United States has experienced “a turnaround for the ages” in just one year of his renewed leadership, describing his administration’s performance as a historic transformation. In excerpts of his State of the Union

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From war heroes to victims, Trump spotlights Americans in State of the Union address

From war heroes to victims, Trump spotlights Americans in State of the Union address

US President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address not only to outline his administration’s agenda but also to spotlight a range of Americans whose personal stories he said embodied the nation’s resilience, sacrifice and determination. Among those honoured was Navy

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Trump claims global reset as economy surges in State of the Union address

Trump claims global reset as economy surges in State of the Union address

US President Donald Trump delivered a forceful State of the Union address, declaring that America is undergoing a “global reset” as its economy surges under his second-term leadership. Entering the House chamber to chants of “USA,” Trump framed his address as both a

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Trump to deliver first SOTU of second term on Feb 24

Trump to deliver first SOTU of second term on Feb 24

US President Donald Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on February 24, returning to Capitol Hill at a politically charged moment in Washington. The annual State of the Union (SOTU) address, delivered before a joint

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World witnessed Bharat’s remarkable capabilities at AI Summit: PM Modi in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

World witnessed Bharat’s remarkable capabilities at AI Summit: PM Modi in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the world witnessed “Bharat’s remarkable capabilities” in artificial intelligence during the recently concluded AI Impact Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Addressing the 131st episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat,

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India, Brazil sign MoU to boost postal cooperation and digital transformation

India, Brazil sign MoU to boost postal cooperation and digital transformation

India and Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the postal sector, with a focus on digital transformation and inclusive service delivery, the Ministry of Communications said on Sunday. The agreement was signed by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya

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