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Strait Thunder-2025A: PLA concludes military drills focusing on 'blockade enforcement' around Taiwan
World | Apr 02, 2025, 06:47 PM ISTThe military drills, named Strait Thunder-2025A, conducted by the People's Liberation Army, focused on 'blockade enforcement' around Taiwan. The PLA said the drills were aimed at displaying Beijing's wrath against 'separatist' statements by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.
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Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude hits Myanmar again: National Centre for Seismology
World | Apr 02, 2025, 05:57 PM ISTThe aftershocks in the wake of 7.7 magnitude devastating earthquake have continued in Myanmar, with the latest tremor of 4.3 magnitude reported on Wednesday. As per the latest updates, 2,886 people have been reported dead in Myanmar and another 4,639 injured.
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Japan megaquake: Tremors along Nankai Trough may leave 3 lakh dead, cost USD 1.81 trillion in damage
World | Apr 02, 2025, 06:01 PM ISTThe Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued its first advisory of a megaquake, along the Nankai Trough, which is a 900-km undersea fault that runs from Kyushu to Shizuoka, in August 2024. The Japanese government estimates suggest that there is 70-80 % earthquake probability near Nankai Trough.
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'This is the only way': Israel's military operation expands in Gaza to 'crush' militants' area
World | Apr 02, 2025, 06:00 PM ISTIsrael's Defence Minister Israel Katz said that the Israeli military's offensive in Gaza looks to seize "large areas" after "crushing and cleaning" the militants' area.
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Did Obama try to block Kamala Harris' nomination after Biden's exit? Here's what a book claims
World | Apr 02, 2025, 06:08 PM ISTAccording to Jonathan Allen, the author of FIGHT: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House, Obama didn't want Kamala Harris to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate. Obama reportedly supported an open convention, rather than automatically backing Harris' nomination.
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PM Modi to attend BIMSTEC summit in Thailand: Key highlights, importance of the bloc, what to expect
World | Apr 02, 2025, 02:28 PM ISTIndia has always attached importance to BIMSTEC, especially when it comes to New Delhi's policies such as Neighbourhood First, Act East, and Sagarmala. The theme for this year's summit is "Proactive, Resilient and Open BIMSTEC (PRO-BIMSTEC).
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'Key geopolitical player': Chile President hails PM Modi's global leadership, says 'You can talk..'
World | Apr 02, 2025, 01:41 PM ISTDuring Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font's visit to India, both countries have signed seven MoUs and several agreements on issues, including cultural exchange and Antarctic investigation.
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Trump stirs third-term debate: Here's all you need to know about presidential term limit in US
World | Apr 02, 2025, 12:39 PM ISTWhile US President Donald Trump has indirectly hinted at considering ways to serve the third term as US President, the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution says that no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.
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Senate confirms Matt Whitaker as Trump's ambassador to NATO: All you need to know about him
World | Apr 02, 2025, 11:26 AM ISTDuring Trump's first term, Whitaker, the newly appointed US ambassador to NATO, had been chief of staff to Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Later, he was appointed as acting attorney general after Sessions was fired.
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Russia warns of 'catastrophic' consequences after Trump threatens Iran with 'bombing'
World | Apr 02, 2025, 10:48 AM ISTAfter US President Donald Trump threatened Iran with bombings if it fails to agree on a deal over its nuclear programme with Washington, Russia has warned of 'catastrophic' consequences if the US moves ahead with any such measure.
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'I am not joking': Trump drops big hint about his consideration to serve third term as US president
World | Mar 30, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has dropped a big hint regarding his consideration to serve a third term as the US president. In an interview, Trump said, "I am not joking", as he acknowledged ways through which his third term could be possible.
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Trump says he is 'very angry, pissed off' with Putin over his comments on Zelenskyy's leadership
World | Mar 30, 2025, 11:58 PM ISTIn sharp contrast to his previous stance on Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump said that he is "very angry, pissed off" with Russian President Putin over his questions on Ukraine President's leadership and credibility. Earlier, Trump himself took a jibe at Zelenskyy, calling him a 'dictator'.
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Trump threatens Iran with 'bombing like never before' if it does not 'sign nuclear deal' with US
World | Mar 30, 2025, 10:09 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with bombings if it does not agree on a nuclear deal with Washington. The development comes as Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US over its nuclear programme.
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Smell of decaying bodies permeates Myanmar as earthquake leaves over 1,600 dead, countless buried
World | Mar 30, 2025, 09:19 PM ISTAccording to the latest updates, at least 1,644 people have died while 3,408 others sustain injuries in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar. Due to the communication outage, few details have come out so far from areas except urban areas, including Mandalay and Naypyidaw.
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'Breach of promises': Iran rejects direct negotiations with US over nuclear programme
World | Mar 30, 2025, 08:27 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump, during his first term, pulled the US out of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) deal with Iran. The US-Iran relations further deteriorated following the killing of General Qassem Soleimani in a Baghdad drone strike in January 2020.
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Earthquake with 7.0 magnitude strikes Tonga Island: National Center for Seismology
World | Mar 30, 2025, 07:31 PM ISTAs per the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake's epicenter was located in the Pacific Ocean. While no reports of any damage to life and property is currently available, Tsunami alert has been issued in the wake of the tremors.
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International assistance flows into Myanmar after earthquake: Here's a list of top contributors
World | Mar 30, 2025, 06:35 PM ISTIndia and China are among the top contributors to Myanmar in the aftermath of the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake. India sent two C-17 military transport aircraft, which brought in a field hospital unit, while China pledged around USD 13.8 million in emergency aid.
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Jeff Bezos to marry Lauren Sanchez in Venice: Here's why it's called 'wedding of the century'
World | Mar 30, 2025, 05:57 PM ISTThe city of Venice, in a statement, said only 200 guests would be invited, a number which could be easily accommodated without any disruption to the city, its residents and visitors.
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'Military options not off table': Trump says on Greenland after Danish FM's criticism of his admin
World | Mar 30, 2025, 04:58 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has dropped a big hint regarding his aspirations to annex Greenland, as he said that "military options" are not off the table. However, he underscored that the US would like to achieve its objective without the use of force.
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Uttarakhand: Protests erupt in Haridwar against Trivendra Rawat over Dalit remarks, mining policies
India | Mar 30, 2025, 04:18 PM ISTYouths erupted in anger against MP Trivendra Singh Rawat in Haridwar, alleging him of snatching people's jobs. Protesters accused Rawat of not having implemented any important development work during his tenure as CM.