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  Trump warns Europe of 100 per cent tariffs over digital tax plan; is another trade war brewing?

  June 26, 2026 23:49 IST

  Donald Trump has warned that any country imposing a digital services tax on US companies will face a 100 per cent tariff on exports to America. The warning comes as European countries consider new taxes on major American technology firms.

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  Aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, shocking video shows debris falling

  June 26, 2026 23:48 IST

  A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest building, China Zun, triggering a massive emergency response. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident, while no casualties have been officially confirmed so far.

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  Missile alert triggers panic in Dubai, Interior Ministry issues clarification soon after

  June 26, 2026 19:53 IST

  Dubai residents received a surprise missile alert before UAE authorities withdrew it within minutes. The incident comes amid continuing regional tensions involving Iran and renewed diplomatic efforts to maintain the Iran-US interim agreement.

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  Iran, US set up 'communication line' to prevent military clash in Strait of Hormuz amid peace talks

  June 26, 2026 23:48 IST

  Iran and the US have established a direct communication hotline in the Strait of Hormuz to prevent military incidents and ensure safe commercial shipping as both countries work towards a final agreement under a new 60-day peace roadmap.

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  Why Denmark plans a nationwide ban on Islamic call to prayer?

  June 26, 2026 18:48 IST

  Denmark's Immigration Minister Morten Bødskov said azan has no place in the country, and people shouldn’t be in any doubt whether they’ve ended up in a suburb of Islamabad when they walk around Denmark.

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  Earthquake of 6.7 magnitude hits Philippines, tremors felt across the country

  June 26, 2026 18:28 IST

  The United States Geological Survey said that the quake struck at 7:42 pm (1142 GMT) at a depth of 65.7 kilometres (41 miles) about 21 kilometres southwest of Mindanao island's Sarangani town.

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  920 people dead, over 3,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela, rescue ops continue

  June 26, 2026 23:17 IST

  Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, among the strongest the country has experienced in over a century. The tremors were felt across the region, prompting evacuations as far away as Brazil's Amazon.

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  In a first in 40 years, Canada accepts Khalistani terrorists were behind Air India Kanishka bombing

  June 26, 2026 7:36 IST

  In a statement, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service acknowledged that Canada-based Khalistani extremists planted on the Air India flight 182, also known as Kanishka, in 1985. The bombing killed 329 people.

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  'We knocked the hell out of them': Trump claims US has upper hand in Iran negotiations

  June 26, 2026 8:31 IST

  Speaking at Rose Garden Club dinner with American farmers at the White House in Washington, US President Donald Trump said the US was forced to act against Iran because of concerns over its nuclear programme. He also reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz remains completely operational.

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  PTI demands former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's transfer to hospital, end to 'solitary confinement'

  June 25, 2026 22:08 IST

  The last time the Pakistan government allowed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to meet one of his sisters in jail was on December 5, 2025.

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  Venezuela Earthquake Updates: 188 dead, over 970 injured as rescue ops continue; emergency declared

  June 25, 2026 23:44 IST

  Authorities fear that the actual number of fatalities could be significantly higher due to the vast number of destroyed and damaged buildings, as emergency teams press on with search and rescue operations.

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  Bangladesh calls India's account of airport incident involving PM Rahman's adviser 'unsatisfactory'

  June 25, 2026 10:05 IST

  Bangladesh had previously lodged a formal protest with New Delhi after Rahman was briefly held at the airport. Reports suggested that his name had appeared on a security-related watchlist.

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  Videos depict panic, destruction, and horror after two earthquakes rattle Venezuela

  June 25, 2026 9:11 IST

  Earthquake in Venezuela: The first earthquake, measuring 7.2 in magnitude, struck at 2204 GMT with its epicentre located 21 kilometres west of the coastal town of Morón. Just 39 seconds later, a stronger 7.5-magnitude quake hit approximately 45 kilometres away, adding to the destruction and panic.

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  Venezuela devastated by century's strongest quakes as death count hits 188, hundreds injured

  June 25, 2026 23:46 IST

  At least 188 people have died and 971 have been injured after Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes. Rescue operations continue as authorities warn the death count could rise amid widespread destruction.

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  'Iran told US no Hormuz tolls, negotiations will end if information is false': Trump

  June 24, 2026 23:45 IST

  The Strait of Hormuz, a global maritime chokepoint that facilitates nearly 20% of the world's seaborne oil trade, has been a source of volatility following reports of potential Iranian regulation of traffic.

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  Iran nuclear sites to face UN checks soon? IAEA chief drops big hint amid US-Iran deal talks

  June 24, 2026 16:18 IST

  IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says UN inspectors will visit Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities under the US-Iran interim deal. The inspections are said to be crucial for verifying Iran's uranium stockpile and implementing the agreement aimed at reducing regional tensions.

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  Iran President invites PM Modi to attend Ali Khamenei's state funeral from July 5 to 9: Sources

  June 24, 2026 23:44 IST

  Khamenei, who ruled Iran for three decades, was killed on February 28, the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on Tehran. The Indian prime minister has been invited by President Pezeshkian to the burial ceremonies, the diplomatic sources said.

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  Iran's 'jellyfish' drone formation downed US F-15E Strike Eagle jet? Here's what rescued pilot said

  June 24, 2026 14:11 IST

  The pilot, who was flying an F-15 during operations over Iran in April, reportedly described a group of drones moving in perfect unison. Larger drones appeared to be connected to smaller ones positioned beneath them, creating a shape similar to the tentacles of a jellyfish.

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  'You're giving me bullsh*t numbers': New book reveals Trump's heated clash over India tariffs

  June 24, 2026 13:42 IST

  A new book has revealed that Donald Trump reportedly clashed with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over India's tariff rates, accusing officials of providing inaccurate figures.

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  Boost for PM Modi's global leadership as India tops US, China and Russia in trust ranking: Survey

  June 24, 2026 13:22 IST

  A latest survey conducted by Lowly Institute, an Australian think-tank, showed 50 per cent of respondents trust India to "act responsibly in the world", which is more than the US, China and Russia. The survey is a boost for PM Modi's global leadership, who has remained in power for 12 past years.

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  Women report syringe pricks, sexual assault: What went wrong at France annual music fest | Video

  June 24, 2026 10:31 IST

  France's annual Fete de la Musique festival was overshadowed by reports of violence, alleged syringe attacks, sexual assault complaints and widespread disorder.

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  UK Court orders Nirav Modi to pay Bank of India over Rs 100 crore in loan guarantee case

  June 24, 2026 9:16 IST

  A London High Court has ruled that Nirav Modi must pay more than Rs 100 crore to Bank of India under a personal guarantee linked to a loan taken by Firestar Diamond FZE.

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  Vance proposed sending Indian troops to Ukraine as peacekeepers, Trump rejected it, claims book

  June 24, 2026 7:48 IST

  A book written by NYT journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan has claimed that US Vice President JD Vance suggested Indian troops could be deployed in Ukraine was peacekeeping forces. However, President Donald Trump rejected the proposal, saying Indians "won't agree to it".

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  Setback for Trump as US Senate passes resolution to halt Iran war: What this means?

  June 24, 2026 6:57 IST

  The resolution in the US Senate was passed by a 50-48 vote, which is a likely setback for President Donald Trump. Four Republicans -- Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), Bill Cassidy (Louisiana), and Rand Paul (Kentucky) -- voted in favour of the resolution.

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  Will Iran allow nuclear inspections or risk collapse of US talks? Here's what Trump said

  June 24, 2026 6:44 IST

  Trump said talks between Washington and Tehran were progressing positively and argued that Iran's bargaining position had weakened significantly.

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  US senators question Pakistan’s role in Iran–US deal, cite terror ties and sheltering of bin Laden

  June 23, 2026 9:45 IST

  The comments were made as Vice President Vance was in Switzerland, where he joined leaders from Pakistan and Qatar for discussions on technical aspects of a possible peace arrangement involving Iran.

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  'Hormuz will never return to pre-war state': Iran challenges Trump's 'total control' claim

  June 23, 2026 7:15 IST

  Iran has signalled that the Strait of Hormuz will operate under a new post-war order led by "Iranian arrangements," directly challenging US claims of maintaining "total control" over the strategic waterway.

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  Can Trump keep Netanyahu in check on Lebanon? US president says he knows how to handle 'Bibi'

  June 23, 2026 6:43 IST

  Notably, Israel has continued its strikes in Lebanon despite the issue being one of the key points in the 14-point proposal underpinning the US-Iran deal.