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Kim vows 'toughest' anti-US policy: Improving soldiers' mental toughness to bolstering military
World | Dec 29, 2024, 05:25 PM ISTNorth Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has threatened the United States by suggesting to implement the toughest anti-US policy. It involves improving the mental strength of North Korean soldiers as well as enhancing the capabilities of country's military.
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Will Croatia lean towards West or remain 'pro-Russian'? Debate sparks as country heads into election
World | Dec 29, 2024, 04:36 PM ISTAs Croatia goes in election, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic is seeking a reelection. He openly criticises West's support to Ukraine in war with Russia. He often gets compared with Donald Trump for his combative style of communication with political opponents.
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Allies to adversaries: The deteriorating Pakistan-Afghanistan relations | Explained
Explainers | Dec 29, 2024, 03:41 PM ISTAfghan Taliban and Pakistan are currently embroiled in a conflict after Islamabad launched strikes on Afghanistan. Pakistan claimed that its strikes intended to punish TTP, which is allegedly involved in conducting attacks in the country.
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South Korea plane crash: Jeju Air issues first statement after tragic accident
World | Dec 29, 2024, 06:51 PM ISTIn its first statement after the plane crash in South Korea, Jeju Air has said that it will do its “utmost to manage the aftermath of the accident". The Airlines president apologised saying, "I take the full responsibility."
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Afghan Taliban attacks Pakistan: Pakistani soldier killed, 11 wounded
World | Dec 29, 2024, 06:47 PM ISTThe relations between Pakistan and Taliban-led Afghanistan have witnessed a downslide in recent times as Islamabad accuses Taliban of failing to control TTP rebels.
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Pakistan Defence Minister says Imran Khan 'begs for America’s assistance', questions his 'loyalty'
World | Dec 29, 2024, 01:17 PM ISTPakistan Defence Minister Khwaja Asif has questioned former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's loyalty, saying he is the first politician who begs from the US for intervention.
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Air Canada plane makes scary landing at Halifax airport, catches fire: Reports | Video
World | Dec 29, 2024, 04:45 PM ISTAn Air Canada flight made a scary landing at Halifax Airport on Saturday night, which resulted in the temporary closure of the Airport.
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Donald Trump's changes stance on H-1B visa programme, affirms support, calling it 'great'
World | Dec 29, 2024, 11:30 AM ISTTrump's latest shift in stance comes as major divide emerged within his MAGA team in the United States. Musk and Ramaswamy, both foreign-origin leaders, heading Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) seem to have reignited the debate.
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Afghanistan hits multiple points inside Pak, Taliban sources claim 19 Pakistani troops killed
World | Dec 28, 2024, 06:52 PM ISTIn a retaliatory strike against Pakistan, the Afghanistan forces hit several targets inside the country. Sources close to Taliban's defence ministry say that 19 Pakistani troops were killed in action.
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BNP's big charge on Yunus: 'Interim govt in Bangladesh deliberately delaying election process'
World | Dec 28, 2024, 06:15 PM ISTThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) launched an attack on Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus over his suggestion to lower the voting age to 17. BNP leader Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said he should not have given the proposal without consulting the stakeholders.
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UN chief Guterres 'saddened' by death of Manmohan Singh, hails former PM's contributions to India
World | Dec 28, 2024, 05:11 PM ISTUN chief Antonio Guterres has expressed his condolence over the death of former PM Manmohan Singh. He also underscored Singh's contribution to India and the UN.
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Jaishankar meets Trump's NSA pick as India begins diplomatic engagement with new US administration
World | Dec 28, 2024, 04:23 PM ISTEAM Jaishankar met Trump's NSA pick Michael Waltz to discuss bilateral relations and global issues impacting the world currently. Earlier, he also met Jake Sullivan, the US's current NSA.
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South Korea impeaches acting President; Deputy PM takes over | Here's why Han was impeached
World | Dec 28, 2024, 03:35 PM ISTSouth Korea is currently embroiled in a political turmoil as it has impeached the second president in less than two weeks. Choi Sang-mok becomes the interim leader, who had directed military to boost readiness in wake of potential North Korean aggressions.
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In pics | Special prayer ceremony organised to honour Manmohan Singh in Bhutan
World | Dec 28, 2024, 02:53 PM ISTBhutan in a special gesture towards Manmohan Singh and India has decided that the Bhutanese national flag will be flown at half-mast across the country. Earlier, a special prayer was organised in mark of respect for Manmohan Singh.
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Trump wants to delay TikTok ban, seeks 'political resolution' | Decoding shift in position
World | Dec 28, 2024, 01:23 PM ISTWhile the current dispensation in the United States seeks to ban TikTok, President-elect Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to delay the ban on the Chinese app.
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King of Bhutan, Mauritius foreign minister attend former PM Manmohan Singh's funeral in Delhi
India | Dec 28, 2024, 02:54 PM ISTKing of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck laid a wreath on the mortal remains of former PM Manmohan Singh during his funeral at Nigambodh Ghat.
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No relief for Canada: Trump's commerce secretary nominee gives no assurances on tariff relaxation
World | Dec 28, 2024, 11:36 AM ISTIn his election campaign, US President-elect Donald Trump had threatened to impose tariffs on all products coming from Canada. Trump seeks to address the issue of trade deficit with Ottawa.
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Russian air defence system may have brought Azerbaijani airliner down: US echoes Azerbaijan's stance
World | Dec 28, 2024, 10:54 AM ISTThe claims made by the United States align with the Azerbaijani assertion that some weapon might have hit the plane that crashed while attempting to land.
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Japan approves record defence budget with plans to become 3rd highest spender: What is India's rank?
World | Dec 27, 2024, 11:51 PM ISTThe Japanese Cabinet has given its go-ahead to increase the country's defence budget to 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) in 2025. Japan currently seeks to shield itself from threats emerging from rivals like North Korea and China.
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Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Blinken, says 'relations strengthened, comfort levels grown'
World | Dec 27, 2024, 10:58 PM ISTEAM S Jaishankar is currently on a visit to the United States, where he met Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State and US NSA Jake Sulivan. This is first high-level visit from India after Trump won presidency earlier this year.