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  Trump says 'Iran would be wiped off the face of the Earth' if Tehran assassinates him

  World | January 21, 2026 7:41 IST

  Iran had warned Trump not to take any action against the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, days after the US president called for an end to Khamenei's nearly 40-year reign.

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  Trump repeats claim of ending India-Pak war after Operation Sindoor: 'They were going to go nuclear'

  World | January 21, 2026 6:45 IST

  Donald Trump has again asserted that he averted a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan in May 2025. While he credits US pressure for the ceasefire, India has firmly rejected his claim and maintains that the de-escalation came through direct communication between the two countries.

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  India far ahead of the US, China and Pakistan in new Responsible Nations' Index

  Business | January 20, 2026 14:44 IST

  Responsible Nations' Index (RNI) is a first-of-its-kind global index that evaluates countries based on how responsibly they exercise power towards their citizens, global community and the planet.

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  US deploys military aircraft at Pituffik Base in Greenland amid Trump's takeover bid

  World | January 20, 2026 7:17 IST

  NORAD said that the aircraft will arrive at the base to support various long-planned activities. They also said that this action is taken in coordination with Denmark and Greenland.

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  Starmer rebukes Trump over Greenland tariff threat, says 'trade wars help no one'

  World | January 19, 2026 15:59 IST

  The sharp response from Starmer follows Trump’s announcement on Saturday that the United States would impose a 10 per cent import tax from February on goods from eight European countries, including the UK.

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  'Any attack on Supreme Leader Khamenei would mean all-out war': Iran warns US amid unrest

  World | January 19, 2026 8:01 IST

  Earlier, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called US President Donald Trump a "criminal" for supporting protesters in Iran, and blamed demonstrators for causing thousands of deaths.

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  'It's time to look for new leadership in Iran': Trump after Khamenei blames US for unrest

  World | January 18, 2026 12:56 IST

  His remarks come shortly after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a series of posts on X, blamed US President Donald Trump for the unrest and casualties in Iran.

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  Israel objects to White House's pick of leaders for Gaza 'Board of Peace'

  World | January 18, 2026 7:10 IST

  The committee announced by the White House includes no Israeli official but has an Israeli businessman, billionaire Yakir Gabay.

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  US launches another retaliatory strike in Syria, kills leader linked to ISIS ambush

  World | January 18, 2026 6:45 IST

  It was the latest strike as part of a broader US operation ordered by President Donald Trump following the ambush of the Americans to target "ISIS thugs" trying to regroup after the ouster of autocratic leader Bashar Assad a year ago.

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  Trump 'praises' Iran for halting 800 executions amid fading protests and US threats

  World | January 17, 2026 6:38 IST

  Donald Trump's comments represented a notable pivot from his initial aggressive rhetoric. He told reporters, "Iran cancelled the hanging of over 800 people. They were going to hang over 800 people yesterday, and I greatly respect the fact that they cancelled them."

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  India engaged with US to extend Chabahar Port sanctions waiver before April 26 expiry deadline

  India | January 16, 2026 23:28 IST

  The External Affairs Ministry (MEA) confirmed that India is actively engaging with the US to clarify the conditions and continue its involvement in a safe manner.

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  Trump signs law returning whole milk to school lunches, overturns Obama-era nutrition rules

  World | January 15, 2026 6:55 IST

  The US government has restored whole and 2 per cent milk in school cafeterias after Trump signed a law overturning Obama-era restrictions. Backed by new dietary guidelines that favour full-fat dairy, the shift affects nearly 30 million schoolchildren and reignites debate on childhood nutrition.

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  Russia slams US strike threats against Iran as 'categorically unacceptable' amid escalating protests

  World | January 14, 2026 8:14 IST

  Russia pins Iran's mass protests on entrenched social and economic woes, largely driven by years of Western sanctions. The Foreign Ministry highlighted "hostile external forces" capitalising on the turmoil to destabilise the Iranian regime.

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  Israel cuts ties with several UN bodies after US withdrawal; orders review of other agencies

  World | January 14, 2026 7:35 IST

  The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the decision was made after a review of organisations named in the US announcement and of Israel's own experience with these bodies.

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  'We're screwed': Trump voices concern ahead of Supreme Court ruling on his tariffs

  World | January 13, 2026 7:44 IST

  Trump's remarks come as the Supreme Court is expected to release opinions on Wednesday, with potential rulings on Trump's tariffs.

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  'Leave Iran now': US virtual embassy in Tehran issues advisory to citizens as protests intensify

  World | January 13, 2026 6:53 IST

  The United States has strongly advised its citizens to leave Iran as protests escalate and risks grow. With internet blackouts, detention threats and no US diplomatic presence, the advisory warns travellers to rely on their judgment before attempting to depart.

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  Trump announces 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran, move may impact India

  World | January 13, 2026 10:41 IST

  India has been among Iran's five largest trade partners in recent years. Major Indian exports to Iran include rice, tea, sugar, pharmaceuticals, manmade staple fibres, electrical machinery, and artificial jewellery, among others.

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  Trump to visit India in next one-two years, his friendship with PM Modi is real: US ambassador

  India | January 12, 2026 23:45 IST

  US Ambassador Sergio Gor announced that President Donald Trump is likely to visit India within one to two years and confirmed India's upcoming inclusion in the US-led PaxSilica technology alliance.

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  50 million barrels of Venezuela oil worth USD 4.2 billion on its way to US: Trump

  World | January 12, 2026 8:26 IST

  US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an Executive Order declaring a national emergency to protect Venezuelan oil revenue held in US Treasury accounts from legal attachment or judicial seizure, saying the move is aimed at advancing US foreign policy and national security objectives.

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  Can Venezuelan leader Machado give Peace Prize to US President Trump? Nobel Institute clarifies

  World | January 11, 2026 7:09 IST

  The statement comes after Machado said she'd like to give or share the prize with Trump, who oversaw the successful US operation to capture authoritarian Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro.