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  Indian-American Kash Patel set to get US Senate approval for FBI director post: Who is he?

  February 20, 2025 23:56 IST

  Patel is set to inherit an agency riven by turmoil amid the recent forced departures of a group of senior executives and by a highly unusual Justice Department demand for the names of all agents who participated in investigations related to January 6.

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  Zelenskyy's press conference with Trump's Ukraine envoy cancelled at US request

  February 20, 2025 21:48 IST

  The scheduled comments to the media by Zelenskyy and Trump's Ukraine envoy were called off after their meeting.

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  Trump's 'trade war' may turn disastrous for US as it casts shadow over access to vital elements

  February 20, 2025 18:58 IST

  US President Donald Trump seeks to narrow the trade deficit with other countries, and in this regard, he has been on a tariff imposition spree. However, things may turn unpleasant for the US as tariffs are likely to impact the global supply chains.

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  Indian Embassy in Panama gets consular access to deportees from US, says 'they are safe, secure'

  February 20, 2025 17:25 IST

  The Indian Embassy in Panama its post said that India is closely working with authorities in Panama to ensure the well-being of Indian deportees from the US.

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  Two killed in knife attack in a store in Czech Republic, suspect nabbed

  February 20, 2025 16:21 IST

  The police say the situation is under control after they nabbed a suspect of killing two women in a knife attack in the Czech Republic.

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  Hamas returns bodies of 4 Israeli hostages, including mother and her two young children

  February 20, 2025 16:32 IST

  The Hamas militants displayed four black coffins on a stage in the Gaza Strip surrounded by banners, including a large one depicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a vampire.

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  Is Trump right? Did Ukraine start the war, should Zelenskyy be called a dictator? Here's the truth

  February 20, 2025 14:21 IST

  US President Donald Trump has made big accusations against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he said that Ukraine started the war against Russia. Trump also called Zelenskyy a dictator without elections.

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  US plane crash: Two dead in midair collision of two small aircraft at Arizona airport

  February 20, 2025 17:45 IST

  Two people lost their lives as two small aircraft, a Cessna 172S and Lancair 360 MK II, collided near the Marana Regional Airport at 8:28 am (local time) at Arizona airport

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  Trump hits out at Biden admin's 'interference' in Indian election: 'Trying to get somebody else..'

  February 20, 2025 12:45 IST

  US President Donald Trump has attacked the Biden administration over its USD 21 million allocation to India for "voter turnout.". He seemed to be suggesting that the fund could be aimed at getting someone else elected.

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  Trump's Air Force One jets likely to be sourced from overseas sellers as Boeing delays delivery

  February 20, 2025 16:19 IST

  US President Donald Trump has clarified that the Presidential Aircraft will not be from from Airbus, the European company.

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  Trump reacts to Tesla's potential plan of building factory in India, says it would be 'very unfair'

  February 20, 2025 12:52 IST

  US President Donald Trump expressed his apprehension over Tesla's plan to open a factory in India, as he said that any plan to build a factory to circumvent the tariffs would be 'unfair.'

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  Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacts to deaths of four hostages, says 'my heart is torn'

  February 20, 2025 6:45 IST

  The warring sides - Israel and Hamas - have yet to negotiate the second and more difficult phase, in which Hamas would release dozens more hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal.

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  Trump calls Zelenskyy a 'modestly successful comedian', accuses him of 'refusing to have elections'

  February 19, 2025 23:38 IST

  The war of words between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues, as in fresh attacks, Trump has called him a "modestly successful comedian."

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  Putin expresses desire to meet Trump: 'I would like to have a meeting, but..'

  February 19, 2025 21:12 IST

  Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he would like to meet US President Donald, but he added that the meeting needs to be productive.

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  QR code stickers mysteriously surface on graves in Munich, scanning gave shocking results

  February 19, 2025 18:08 IST

  The local police have requested those who have witnessed anybody putting the stickers on the graves in Munich to reach out to the respective cemetery's administration.

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  Zelenskyy hits back at Trump over 'approval ratings' remark, says he is in 'disinformation bubble'

  February 19, 2025 23:22 IST

  US President Donald Trump earlier suggested in one of his comments that Ukraine started the war with Russia while acknowledging that Russia wants to end the 'barbarism'.

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  Trudeau slammed for 'insensitive' post following plane crash, netizens question his 'sympathy'

  February 19, 2025 15:54 IST

  Justin Trudeau, the outgoing Canadian PM, has drawn criticism on social media as he posted about a hockey match just after the Delta Air Lines jet flipped on its roof while landing.

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  Jaishankar to visit South Africa to attend G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting, likely to hold bilaterals

  February 19, 2025 13:58 IST

  The External Affairs Minister will be in South Africa's Johannesburg to attend the foreign minister's meeting on February 20-21. The Ministry of External Affairs has stated that his participation will strengthen India's engagement with the members and bolster the voice of the Global South in G20.

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  India slams Pakistan at UNSC over Jammu and Kashmir, calls it 'global epicenter of terrorism'

  February 19, 2025 13:37 IST

  At the UN Security Council, India strongly rebuked Pakistan for raising the Jammu and Kashmir issue, calling it the "global epicenter of terrorism." Indian envoy Parvathaneni Harish accused Pakistan of harbouring UN-listed terrorist groups and engaging in cross-border terrorism.

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  Japan: Man who attacked ex-PM Fumio Kishida convicted, sentenced to 10 years

  February 19, 2025 9:25 IST

  Former Japanese PM Fumio Kishida was attacked in 2023 during a campaign. While he escaped unhurt, two others sustained minor injuries. The attack came a year after his predecessor Shinzo Abe was assassinated during a campaign.

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  Trump signs executive order to expand IVF access, reduce treatment costs

  February 19, 2025 7:01 IST

  President Trump signed an executive order expanding access to IVF and reducing treatment costs. The move aimed to make fertility care more affordable for American families.

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  Donald Trump questions $21 million fund for voter turnout in India: ‘They have a lot more money’

  February 19, 2025 6:37 IST

  While he acknowledged his respect for India and its Prime Minister, Trump criticised the idea of funding voter turnout initiatives in the country.

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  Zelenskyy postpones Saudi visit amid US-Russia talks on Ukraine

  February 18, 2025 23:43 IST

  Fierce battles continue along a 1,000 km front, with Russia advancing in Donetsk while Ukraine holds a small part of Russia's Kursk region from its August 2024 attack.

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  US-Russia officials agree to create high-level team to negotiate Ukraine peace

  February 18, 2025 19:07 IST

  No Ukrainian officials were present at the meeting, which came as the beleaguered country is slowly but steadily losing ground as US-Russia officials agree to create a high-level team to negotiate peace and promote economic cooperation.

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  Why did Saudi Arabia get to host US-Russia talks on Ukraine? The reason is..

  February 18, 2025 19:25 IST

  Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman likely garnered Donald Trump's attention when he announced plans for a USD 600 billion investment in the United States.

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  Will India accept Bangladesh's request for SAARC's revival? Jaishankar's post drops big hint

  February 18, 2025 18:29 IST

  Following his meeting with Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Advisor, Touhid Hossain, Jaishankar's post on X touched upon other issues discussed but refrained from mentioning SAARC.

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  Vietnam to roll out visa-on-arrival facility for Indian tourists? Here's what diplomat said

  February 18, 2025 17:39 IST

  The Vietnamese diplomat said that both India and Vietnam share share a strong relationship and the government is considering to a new visa policy for the entry of tourists from India.

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  Putin ready to hold talks with Zelenskyy, says Kremlin as US-Russia delegation meets in Saudi Arabia

  February 18, 2025 16:57 IST

  As the talks between the US and Russia diplomats are underway in Saudi Arabia, Kremlin says Putin is ready to hold talks with Zelensky.