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'We'll bomb the sh** out of them': Trump threatens Oman over deal with Iran on Hormuz
World | Aug 21, 2026, 06:08 PM ISTIranian and Omani officials have been talking for weeks on future maritime navigation arrangements through the shipping route.
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'Big, bold, important step': Trump welcomes defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan
World | Aug 17, 2026, 11:35 AM ISTIn a social media, US President Donald Trump welcomed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, and described it as a "big, bold and important" first step in ensuring the security of countries in the Middle East.
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Trump orders US military to reduce drills with South Korea, says they send ‘hostile’ signal
World | Aug 17, 2026, 06:30 AM ISTDonald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back planned US-South Korea military exercises, citing costs and the need to avoid sending a hostile signal to North Korea. The move comes as Pyongyang has resumed ballistic missile testing.
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Donald Trump eyes the next US elections with 'Trump 2028' post, says 'We are going to win'
World | Aug 16, 2026, 07:08 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump shared a “Trump 2028” image on Truth Social, reigniting speculation about a possible third-term bid. Earlier this month, Trump acknowledged that the law limits presidents to two elected terms under the 22nd Amendment.
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Pakistan's 'slavery mentality' on display again as Sharif praises Trump in Independence Day speech
World | Aug 14, 2026, 10:55 PM ISTShahbaz Sharif said, "I want to thank US President Donald Trump, who saved millions of people by brokering a ceasefire between Pakistan and India last year. Relations between Pakistan and the United States are steadily progressing. We hope they will become even stronger in the future."
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'Hormuz under our control': Iran rejects Trump's claim of US 'total control' over key oil route
World | Aug 13, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTIran's remark came after US President Donald Trump claimed America has control over the Strait of Hormuz and that he will "keep it".
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Karoline Leavitt, Trump's fierce defender, to leave White House Press Secretary post; here's why
World | Aug 13, 2026, 07:47 AM ISTKaroline Leavitt was appointed White House Press Secretary on November 15, 2024. She officially assumed office on January 20, 2025, after Donald Trump's second stint as the US President began. She is the youngest White House Press Secretary in the US history.
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'Praise be to Allah': Trump says US has total control of Hormuz as tensions escalate with Iran
World | Aug 12, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTTaking to Truth Social, US President Donald Trump praised the success of the US naval blockade and claimed that it is being touted as a "wall of steel" and that Iran cannot do anything about it.
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Iran knew Trump's location, missile was locked on Air Force One; inside story of Turkey plane switch
World | Aug 12, 2026, 01:38 PM ISTUS agencies had received multiple streams of intelligence indicating a specific threat involving a possible surface-to-air missile attack targeting Air Force One, regardless of which aircraft was carrying the US President.
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Trump aide's big hint on Russian oil 100% tariff issue: 'President, PM Modi have good relationship'
World | Aug 12, 2026, 08:51 AM ISTThe US Senate last week passed a bill to levy tariffs of up to 100 percent on the top buyers of Russian oil and gas. The Lindsey O. Graham bill authorises secondary tariffs of up to 100 percent on countries that continue to buy Russian oil and gas.
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Trump admits to switching planes in Turkey due to Iranian threat: 'I go by Secret Service'
World | Aug 12, 2026, 07:34 AM ISTUS media reported that Trump was secretly transferred from an older Boeing 747-8 Air Force One aircraft to a smaller C-32A jet before departing for Britain from Turkey last month. He was discreetly moved inside a catering container that was transported from the larger aircraft to the smaller jet.
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Hiding in catering container, switching aircraft: How Trump survived assassination bid in Turkey
World | Aug 11, 2026, 01:54 PM ISTTrump was secretly transferred from the older Air Force One aircraft to a smaller C-32A jet before flying to Britain. Citing an anonymous US official, The Washington Post reported that the president was moved inside a catering container from the Boeing 747 to the smaller aircraft.
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Iran demands $300 billion compensation, Trump rejects, says Tehran should pay for those killed
World | Aug 11, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTTrump called Iran’s compensation demand an “interesting idea” and said he would make a counter-demand in future negotiations. He said Iranian representatives were seeking compensation for damage caused during the “last five-month military conflict”.
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Trump ready to ditch Iran nuclear deal push in return for Hormuz reopening: Report
World | Aug 10, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTAccording to a report, US President Donald Trump is ready to ditch the Iran nuclear deal push if the Middle East nation decides to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman through which nearly one-fifth of the global crude transits.
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Netanyahu rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza Peace plan, says 'no Palestinian state as long as I am PM'
World | Aug 09, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTIsrael has continued to carry out near-daily deadly attacks across the Gaza Strip since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hamas last October.
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Indian students face setback as US visa approvals drop by 62 per cent despite being majority group
World | Aug 07, 2026, 07:30 AM ISTA total of 363,019 Indian students and 265,919 Chinese students were enrolled in US post-secondary institutions, jointly making up 53 per cent of the country’s international student population.
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Trump hints at resolution with Iran, says war to 'end pretty soon'; denies munitions shortage
World | Aug 07, 2026, 06:37 AM ISTBriefing the media at the Oval Office of White House, US President Donald Trump has hinted on a resolution with Iran and said that the conflict will end 'pretty soon'. He also dismissed a media report on munitions shortage and backed War Secretary Pete Hegseth for doing a good job.
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Midair scare for Trump? Helicopter carrying him came 'too close' to passenger plane; probe launched
World | Aug 06, 2026, 08:15 AM ISTOn Tuesday, US President Donald Trump's Marine One helicopter came too close to a passenger aircraft over Washington. Authorities have said Trump's security was not compromised but have launched an investigation into the incident.
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Another Trump assassination plot? Man held with loaded pistol near US President's golf course
World | Aug 05, 2026, 09:21 AM ISTAuthorities recovered multiple firearms, body armour and ammunition from the suspect's home. He has been charged with several weapons-related offences and robbery, but officials said there was no credible threat to the public.
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US forces advised to hit Iran in 'creative' ways as Trump fires decapitation warning | Updates
World | Aug 04, 2026, 09:21 AM ISTThe US Central Command (CENTCOM) has sought "creative and unconventional" ideas from military analysts to increase pressure on Iran, signalling a review of Washington's strategy amid the ongoing conflict.