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  Trump talks tough on Ukraine before 'very big' minerals deal with Zelenskyy: 'Forget about NATO'

  February 27, 2025 13:24 IST

  US President Donald Trump has said that Ukraine's aspiration to join NATO is not tenable. His statement came ahead of Zelenskyy's visit to the US.

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  India slams Pakistan at UNHRC, calls it 'failed state surviving on handouts'

  February 27, 2025 10:00 IST

  India strongly rebuked Pakistan at the UNHRC, calling it a "failed state that thrives on instability and survives on international handouts." India reaffirmed J&K's status as an integral part of the country and slammed Pakistan's human rights violations.

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  Hamas returns bodies of 4 Israeli hostages in exchange for dozens of Palestinian prisoners

  February 27, 2025 8:34 IST

  Crowds of cheering families, friends and supporters gathered in the West Bank town of Beitunia as a Red Cross convoy carrying several dozen released Palestinian prisoners arrived.

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  US Supreme Court temporarily blocks order requiring Trump administration to release foreign aid

  February 27, 2025 8:54 IST

  The US Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower court's order requiring the Trump administration to release billions in foreign aid. The legal battle over presidential authority on foreign assistance spending continues.

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  Private company aims for historic moon landing amid new lunar race

  February 27, 2025 7:59 IST

  Intuitive Machines' Athena lander, launched with SpaceX, aimed for a historic moon landing near the lunar south pole. CaThe mission could unlock lunar ice resources vital for future space exploration by carrying NASA-funded experiments and a pioneering drone.

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  Donald Trump administration sets stage for large-scale federal worker layoffs in new memo

  February 27, 2025 6:21 IST

  The General Services Administration, which handles federal real estate, told employees on Monday that a reduction in force was underway and they would “everything in our power to make your departure fair and dignified.”

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  US air base in Italy locked down for hours over security alarm

  February 26, 2025 20:40 IST

  NAS Sigonella hosts US Navy P-8 Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft, as well as MQ-4C Triton drones. US Space Force personnel who work on identifying possible missile threats in the region are also based there.

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  North Korea opens doors to international travellers: Here's what Kim does not want tourists to do

  February 26, 2025 17:24 IST

  Before the pandemic struck, tourism was one of the prominent contributors of foreign currency to North Korea. However, with Kim Jong Un imposing restrictions, tourism suffered.

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  Zelenskyy, Putin offer lucrative deals to US: Trump likely to emerge victorious in Russia vs Ukraine

  February 26, 2025 16:14 IST

  US President Donald Trump is likely to be the biggest gainer in the Russia-Ukraine conflict as both countries are offering lucrative deals to the US as the Ukraine peace process in underway.

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  Sudan military plane crashes in Omdurman; 46 dead, 10 injured

  February 26, 2025 15:19 IST

  A Sudanese military aircraft crashed in the city of Omdurman, killing at least 19 people, military and health officials said on Wednesday.

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  Zelenskyy to visit US: Will Ukraine agree to Trump's 'rare earth minerals' proposal?

  February 26, 2025 22:35 IST

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to pay a visit to the United States and sign a deal with US President Donald Trump, agreeing to an exchange of its rare earth minerals for USD 350 billion.

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  Jaishankar takes veiled dig at China, calls out 'extractive models of engagement' with Africa

  February 26, 2025 13:22 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in a veiled dig at China, called out Beijing's "extractive models of engagement" with Africa, underscoring India's mutually beneficial approach to Africa.

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  Watch: Pilot averts major tragedy at runway in Chicago, avoids collision with another jet

  February 26, 2025 18:29 IST

  The pilot of Southwest Flight 2504 averted a major tragedy at the Chicago airport as he aborted the landing to avoid a collision with another plane.

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  PM Modi likely to visit Russia on May 9 to attend 80th anniversary of Great Patriotic War: Report

  February 26, 2025 18:32 IST

  The Russian media has reported that PM Modi is likely to visit Russia to attend the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

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  Trump admin creates registry for illegal immigrants: Requires fingerprints, addresses, other details

  February 26, 2025 18:34 IST

  Curbing illegal immigration and sealing borders for future asylum seekers were top election promises made by US President Donald Trump.

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  Gaza ceasefire updates: Fragile deal remains intact as Israel Hamas agree on new exchange agreement

  February 26, 2025 10:44 IST

  Hamas and Israel have reached an agreement in which Hamas will release the bodies of Israeli hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

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  Trump's Gold Card vs EB-5 visa: Key differences and new privileges explained

  February 26, 2025 11:38 IST

  Former US President Donald Trump unveiled the USD 5 million 'Gold Card' visa, replacing the EB-5 investor green card program. The plan aims to attract wealthy immigrants and boost the economy.

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  Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes near Indonesia's Sulawesi island

  February 26, 2025 6:56 IST

  A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck offshore near North Sulawesi, Indonesia with no immediate damage or tsunami warning reported. The BMKG and USGS confirmed the tremor, reminding Indonesia’s vulnerability to seismic activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire.

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  Mass resignation from Musk's govt efficiency department over concerns of public service dismantling

  February 26, 2025 6:18 IST

  The mass resignation of engineers, data scientists, and product managers marks a temporary hurdle for Musk and the Republican president's technology-driven effort to reduce the size of the federal workforce.

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  Trump signs order to curb Chinese investments in strategic sectors, Beijing calls it 'malicious'

  February 25, 2025 18:39 IST

  China has accused the US of politicising and weaponising trade and technology issues. China says, "US has impeded the development of the global semiconductor industry."

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  Royal golden commode stolen from English palace: The story of 'audacious' toilet burglary

  February 25, 2025 18:05 IST

  The golden commode is never believed to have been recovered but is believed to have been cut up and sold. It was previously been on display at The Guggenheim Museum in New York.

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  India, UK release joint statement on trade deal: What are New Delhi's conditions for the FTA

  February 25, 2025 17:29 IST

  India wants the UK to give get greater access to its students and professionals in the UK market. New Delhi also expects UK to provide better market access for several goods at nil customs duty.

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  Ramaswamy announces bid for Ohio governor, aims to be first Indian-American to get post in state

  February 25, 2025 15:34 IST

  So far, only three Indian Americans have been elected as governors of US states. If elected, Ramaswamy would be the first Indian American Governor of Ohio.

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  Shehbaz Sharif faces risks of 'name forfeiture' as India's growth trounces Pakistan's aspirations

  February 25, 2025 15:00 IST

  India, in recent years, has maintained a healthy growth trajectory, while Pakistan has been facing economic doldrums, with a severe balance of payments crisis.

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  US becomes only G7 member to support Russia on Ukraine vote at UN, BRICS nations majorly abstain

  February 25, 2025 12:46 IST

  The US, in a clear departure from its position of isolating Russia, has voted in Moscow's favour in a UN vote on Ukraine. China and India have abstained from voting.

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  Watch | Dramatic video of South Korea's bridge collapse surfaces; 2 killed, 8 injured

  February 25, 2025 11:58 IST

  A dramatic video of under construction bridge collapse from South Korea has surfaced. The incident has left 2 dead and 7 injured.

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  Macron 'interrupts' Trump, fact-checks him over Europe's funding to Ukraine: 'To be frank, we paid'

  February 25, 2025 15:43 IST

  French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted his US counterpart Donald Trump who claimed that loans provided by Europe to Russia will be taken back. On this Macron said, "We paid 60 per cent of the total effort."

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  US policy takes a dramatic turn as it sides with Russia on Ukraine vote in UN, India abstains

  February 25, 2025 11:26 IST

  After Donald Trump assumed the presidential office in the US, he has gradually gravitated towards Russia, while he has blamed Ukraine for starting the war.