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  Russian drone, cruise missile attacks kills two, injures dozens across Ukraine

  July 12, 2025 14:41 IST

  Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russia unleashed a massive aerial offensive overnight, launching 597 threats that included combat drones, decoys, and 26 cruise missiles.

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  Myanmar: 23 killed, around 30 injured after airstrike on Buddhist monastery in Sagaing region

  July 11, 2025 23:59 IST

  The military has increasingly used airstrikes to counter opposition forces, including the armed People's Defence Forces in Sagaing region, a stronghold of armed resistance. The resistance has no effective defence against air attacks.

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  US to terminate over 1,300 diplomats, civil servants under Trump administration plan

  July 11, 2025 18:50 IST

  On Friday, the department began emailing layoff notices to 1,107 civil servants and 246 foreign service officers assigned to domestic roles in the United States. The official, speaking anonymously, confirmed the action ahead of individual notifications.

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  US to impose Integrity Fee: What is it and how will it impact Indian students and tourists?

  July 11, 2025 18:05 IST

  According to reports, the new fee applies to almost all non-immigrant visa holders, including tourists, students, H-1B professionals, and exchange visitors. It is not applicable to those holding diplomatic visas.

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  Pakistan terror groups LeT, JeM may use Nepal route to strike India: Nepalese official

  July 12, 2025 0:00 IST

  The seminar placed a strong emphasis on the need for enhanced counter-terrorism collaboration across South Asia. The speakers also urged all regional stakeholders to shun double standards when it comes to tackling terrorism.

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  Bangladesh scraps Hasina-era 'sir' rule for women officials to promote gender-sensitive protocols

  July 11, 2025 9:47 IST

  Bangladesh's interim government has repealed the Hasina-era rule requiring female officials, including ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, to be addressed as ‘Sir,’ promoting gender-sensitive protocols.

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  Armed men kill nine bus passengers after kidnapping them in Pakistan's Balochistan province

  July 11, 2025 9:40 IST

  The armed insurgents checked ID cards of passengers and offloaded nine of them from the bus going from Quetta to Lahore, and shot them dead.

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  Israel says Iran could reach enriched uranium at nuclear site hit by US

  July 11, 2025 8:06 IST

  Israel believes Iran's enriched uranium was distributed in the three sites and had not been moved, the Israeli official said.

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  Trump imposes 35% tariff on Canadian imports from August 1: 'Instead of working with US...'

  July 11, 2025 7:50 IST

  Donald Trump said instead of working with the United States, Canada retaliated with its own Tariffs. "Starting August 1, 2025, we will charge Canada a tariff of 35% on Canadian products sent into the United States," he said.

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  Bilawal Bhutto admits Pahalgam was a terror attack, acknowledges presence of LeT and JeM in Pakistan

  July 10, 2025 16:53 IST

  In an interview with Indian journalist Karan Thapar, former Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari acknowledged that the Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir was a terrorist act. He also admitted that terror outfits like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed still exist in Pakistan.

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  Why BRICS is pushing back against the EU’s carbon border tax: Explained

  July 10, 2025 15:26 IST

  BRICS nations have condemned the EU’s carbon border tax as a discriminatory trade barrier that undermines fair climate action and disproportionately burdens developing economies.

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  Sheikh Hasina formally indicted in crimes against humanity case in Bangladesh

  July 10, 2025 14:37 IST

  The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) indicted Sheikh Hasina by accepting charges of crimes against humanity filed against her in connection with a mass uprising in which hundreds of students were killed last year.

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  Los Angeles: 31 workers rescued after tunnel collapse at construction site in Wilmington area

  July 10, 2025 12:13 IST

  United States: LAFD reported that the collapse occurred nearly six miles (10 km) from the tunnel’s only access point, complicating rescue efforts. Over 100 emergency responders were deployed to the scene to assist in the operation.

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  Bangladesh again urges India to extradite Sheikh Hasina: 'Act with conscience, moral clarity'

  July 10, 2025 9:47 IST

  Bangladesh in December last year had also sent India a note verbale, requesting the extradition of Hasina. New Delhi had confirmed receipt of the formal diplomatic note but did not comment further.

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  UNESCO applauds Africa: Three sites removed from world heritage ‘in danger’ List

  July 10, 2025 8:58 IST

  The site was added to the danger list in 2010 due to rampant illegal logging, deforestation, and the smuggling of valuable timber. However, following years of focused conservation efforts, its condition has significantly improved, leading to its removal from the danger list.

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  Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in jail for second time over failed martial law bid

  July 10, 2025 8:02 IST

  Senior judge at the Seoul Central District Court, Nam Se-jin, issued the arrest warrant requested by special counsel Cho Eun-suk, citing concerns that Yoon could destroy evidence.

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  Trump imposes 50% tariff on Brazil after targeting 7 countries, calls Bolsonaro's trial 'witch hunt'

  July 10, 2025 6:55 IST

  Trump accused the Brazilian government of unfair trade practices and stated that the tariffs imposed by the US on goods imported from Brazil is "far less than what is needed to have a level playing field."

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  Iranian official hints assassination plot against Trump: 'He may be hit by a drone strike'

  July 09, 2025 23:00 IST

  Javad Larijani, a close advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, said in a televised interview that Trump’s conduct has made him a target.

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  Trump issues letters to seven more nations; Iraq, Libya, Algeria hit with 30% US tariffs

  July 09, 2025 23:51 IST

  The steepest tariffs, at 30%, have been levied on Iraq, Algeria and Libya. These tariffs will come into effect from August 1.

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  Lifetime Golden Visa at Rs 23 lakh for 'certain nationalities'? UAE government issues clarification

  July 09, 2025 17:37 IST

  The UAE's "Golden Visa" programme provides talented and high-net-worth Indians and other nationalities the opportunity of long-term residency in the Gulf nation. The Golden Visa initiative has been rolled out as part of the restructuring of the UAE's visa programme over the years.

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  WATCH: Killer whales seen offering food to humans, scientists say rising trait among species

  July 09, 2025 16:58 IST

  These incidents, documented across four different oceans, saw orcas approaching humans on boats, in the water, and even standing on shore, offering a variety of items such as fish, mammals, birds, invertebrates, and even seaweed.

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  FATF flags state-sponsored terror financing for first time, validates India's stand on Pakistan

  July 09, 2025 16:42 IST

  The FATF for the first time has officially recognised state-sponsored terrorism, reinforcing India’s long-standing charge against Pakistan-based groups like JeM and LeT. Citing the Pulwama and Gorakhnath attacks, the report exposes how terror outfits exploit hawala, crypto and e-commerce platforms.

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  Leaked audio claims Sheikh Hasina ordered 'shoot on sight' amid Bangladesh protests: Report

  July 09, 2025 14:12 IST

  Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina ordered a 'shoot-on-sight' crackdown on student protesters last year, resulting in at least 1,400 deaths, a leaked audio has revealed.

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  Elon Musk reignites feud with Donald Trump over Epstein files in latest post on X

  July 09, 2025 13:51 IST

  Elon Musk has reignited his feud with US President Donald Trump by accusing him of withholding the Epstein files and questioning his credibility. Musk pledged to prioritise exposing the scandal if his newly launched America Party gains political ground.

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  PM Modi beats to Namibia’s rhythm, plays 'traditional drums' in cultural gesture | Watch video

  July 09, 2025 13:26 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and traditional welcome upon his arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek. He was greeted with full ceremonial honours and welcomed by Namibia’s Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi.

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  Trump’s 50 per cent copper tariff, 200 per cent pharma threat: What it means for India

  July 09, 2025 12:28 IST

  Trump’s steep tariff warning puts India’s key exports at risk, with copper facing a 50 per cent duty and pharma staring at a possible 200 per cent hit.

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  Israeli report accuses Hamas of using sexual violence as 'weapon of war' on October 7

  July 09, 2025 7:40 IST

  Testimonies revealed at least 15 instances of sexual assault, including four cases of gang rape. Two male hostages reported being forcibly stripped and physically abused, while others endured threats of forced marriage and various forms of sexualised violence.

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  PM Modi says India, Brazil strongly oppose terrorism and those who support it, leaves for Namibia

  July 09, 2025 7:35 IST

  During the meeting, PM Modi also thanked President Lula for condemning the April 22 Pahalgam attack and expressing solidarity with the people of India.