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  Deal with Oman 'very close' but reopening Hormuz dependant on 'other conditions': Iran FM Araghchi

  August 08, 2026 23:57 IST

  Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said an understanding with Oman alone will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as additional conditions still need to be met, though talks are reportedly close to a final agreement.

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  Russia floats idea of railway route to India, wants rail link to be 'explored'

  August 08, 2026 23:58 IST

  Russia wants a railway route to India to be 'explored' to bypass uncertainties around key maritime chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Bosphorus. The proposed network could provide direct rail connectivity between Russia and India if realised.

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  Lashkar-e-Taiba operative dies after collapsing at Islamabad mosque, cause of death not yet clear

  August 08, 2026 23:56 IST

  Other LeT cadres present nearby were seen picking him up and taking him to another location, where they administer CPR after he appears to stop breathing.

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  Iran warns Saudi after pact with Turkey, Pakistan. Will Riyadh get Islamabad's nuclear protection?

  August 08, 2026 7:24 IST

  The trilateral pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan is not aimed at any particular country, the three nations said in a joint statement; however, Iran has threatened the Kingdom and said the deal would not provide it lasting security.

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  US Senate passes Russia sanction bill. How it is worrisome for India?

  August 08, 2026 9:15 IST

  The bill, aimed at targeting Russia's energy sector, was passed by an overwhelming majority by the US Senate. It would now head to the House of Representatives, where voting will likely take place in September.

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  Iran supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei in critical condition, rushed to hospital: Reports

  August 07, 2026 23:57 IST

  Adding to the speculation surrounding Mojtaba's status, President Masoud Pezeshkian earlier acknowledged in a state TV interview that direct interaction with Khamenei is currently "very difficult."

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  Saudi, Pakistan and Turkey sign defence pact: Why will India be watching the 'Mecca Pact' closely?

  August 07, 2026 18:50 IST

  India is watching the newly signed 'Makkah Joint Defence Agreement' closely as it establishes a NATO-style collective security framework where an attack on one nation is treated as an attack on all three. New Delhi is assessing how this military alignment and intelligence sharing.

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  Six killed, several injured as student goes on shooting spree in Thailand school; shoots self dead

  August 07, 2026 15:04 IST

  A student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok on Friday, killing three teachers and three students and injuring 15 others. The shooter was hospitalised in serious condition and later succumbed to gunshot wounds after shooting himself.

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  Meta ordered to pay USD 567 million to address kids' mental health amid CSAM content row in India

  August 07, 2026 9:13 IST

  A New Mexico court in the US has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to pay USD 567 million over harms to young people linked to its platforms.

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  Indian-origin student, who went missing during solo hiking trip, found dead in Sierra Nevada

  August 07, 2026 8:48 IST

  The deceased was identified as Vikram Mubayi, a PhD student at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He had gone missing during a solo hiking trip earlier and his body was recovered on August 3. No sign of foul play has been found till now.

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  Iran's President met Mojtaba Khamenei in car's back seat in darkness; wasn't sure if it was him

  August 07, 2026 8:01 IST

  A report by an Iranian media outlet has claimed that Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in the back seat of a car in complete darkness at an undisclosed location in Tehran. However, he wasn't sure if it was him as he only heard Khamenei's voice.

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  Indian students face setback as US visa approvals drop by 62 per cent despite being majority group

  August 07, 2026 7:30 IST

  A 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

  August 07, 2026 6:37 IST

  Briefing 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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  France submits Rs 3.25 lakh crore proposal for 114 Rafale jets: Why it is a game changer for India

  August 06, 2026 23:47 IST

  The Rafale aircraft are likely to become one of the mainstays of the Indian Air Force in the future and were chosen in 2012 by the Defence Ministry after a long global competition.

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  Iran president's big admission on Mojtaba Khamenei: 'Communication with supreme leader difficult'

  August 06, 2026 9:28 IST

  Despite his absence from public view, Pezeshkian insisted that Khamenei continues to play a key role in directing Iran's response to the conflict.

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  Midair scare for Trump? Helicopter carrying him came 'too close' to passenger plane; probe launched

  August 06, 2026 8:15 IST

  On 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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  Vishakha Rathod, wife of Rs 88 crore fraud mastermind, deported from UAE after husband's extradition

  August 06, 2026 7:40 IST

  Vishakha is the wife of Avinash Rathod, the mastermind of the Rs 88 crore fraud in which several people were induced to invest in multiple fraudulent schemes.

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  Iran, Oman close to deal on Hormuz shipping route. Can it lead to a peace agreement with US?

  August 06, 2026 7:15 IST

  Reopening of Strait of Hormuz remains crucial for the world, as Brent crude rates have surged repeatedly due to its closure. Thus, the deal between Iran and Oman is critical, and regional officials also believe that it could ultimately lead to an agreement between Tehran and Washington.

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  'Were set for biggest attack since World War II': Trump refers to Venezuela to push Iran for a deal

  August 06, 2026 6:37 IST

  Addressing an event in Las Vegas, US President Donald Trump has warned Iran against its nuclear ambition and said Tehran must sign a deal with Washington. He also said said the US was "doing the same thing" that it had done in Venezuela.

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  Petrol bomb attack on Shakib Al Hasan's home hours after he attends Sheikh Hasina's presser

  August 05, 2026 23:50 IST

  Shakib Al Hasan attended Sheikh Hasina's media interaction, following which miscreants attempted to set fire to his house in Magura hours later. Shakib is a former Magura-1 MP and also the former captain of the Bangladeshi cricket team.

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  China blacklists six US firms, tightens drone exports in retaliation to fresh American tariffs

  August 05, 2026 23:54 IST

  China has retaliated against fresh US trade sanctions by imposing sanctions on six American companies, tightening drone export controls and launching new investigations. The latest move marks another escalation in the ongoing US-China trade dispute ahead of Xi Jinping's planned visit to the US.

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  Sheikh Hasina's son says Bangladesh has become another Pakistan on India's eastern border

  August 05, 2026 23:43 IST

  “Bangladesh today is a failed state, there is no law and order in the country today and political killings have been legalised in Bangladesh since August 2024,” Sajeeb Wazed Joy said.

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  Sheikh Hasina vows to return to Bangladesh, says she may be jailed but fear won't decide her duty

  August 05, 2026 23:43 IST

  Sheikh Hasina said for the last two years, she watched her beloved Bangladesh suffer and this is not the Bangladesh she has built, this is not the Bangladesh for which 3 million people sacrificed their lives in 1971.

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  Dubai rocked by 7 blasts in 20 minutes as US-Iran conflict rages on | VIDEO

  August 05, 2026 12:07 IST

  Videos circulating on social media showed thick black smoke billowing into the night sky near a residential neighbourhood following the explosions.

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  Another Trump assassination plot? Man held with loaded pistol near US President's golf course

  August 05, 2026 9:21 IST

  Authorities 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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  13 Indians rescued, ship sinks after attack in Red Sea off Yemen coast; MEA condemns strike

  August 05, 2026 6:49 IST

  India condemned the attack and said targeting of commercial shipping in the region must stop. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the continuing incidents of attacks on commercial shipping in the region are deeply worrisome.

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  US forces advised to hit Iran in 'creative' ways as Trump fires decapitation warning | Updates

  August 04, 2026 9:21 IST

  The 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.

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  25 US states sue Trump over latest global tariffs on 59 countries; what it means for India

  August 04, 2026 8:08 IST

  The US federal court earlier struck down the global tariffs imposed by Trump administration. The three-judge panel of the Court of International Trade in New York said the 10 per cent worldwide tariffs were illegal and exceeded the authority granted to the president by Congress.