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Curfew in Nepal’s Sunsari district after one person killed in communal violence

Kathmandu: An indefinite curfew has been imposed in Nepal's Sunsari district after one killed in communal violence near the India-Nepal border, Assistant Chief District Officer Chetraj Baral said. According to information received, the situation has gone out of control after the death of a youth in a violent clash between two communities in Kaptanganj of Sunsari district in southern Nepal, bordering India's state of Bihar. The administration has taken strict measures to control the situation and  imposed an indefinite curfew in many parts of Nepal's Sunsari and Siraha districts.  Latest update on Nepal's unrest  The communal violence that erupted in…

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‘It is our land,’ Iran asserts control over Strait of Hormuz, warns countries against assisting US

Tehran: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Thursday once again asserted that the Strait of Hormuz falls under Tehran's control, while reiterating that the critical waterway cannot be reopened if the United States (US) continues to threaten the Middle East nation. While maintaining that a decision regarding transiting of vessels through Hormuz rests with Iran, the IRGC also warned countries assisting the US and said they would be given a "harsh response" if they do not correct their behaviour.  "The Strait of Hormuz is our land, and the IRGC's navy sailors have full control over it, and a stranger…

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Over 30 killed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as protests intensify; Internet services suspended across region

Islamabad: Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has witnessed a sharp escalation in violence as anti-government protests against the Shehbaz Sharif government and Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir continue across the region. According to reports, Pakistani security forces opened fire on unarmed protesters, leaving more than 30 people dead. Hundreds of others are also reported to have been injured. The reports further allege that several bodies have gone missing following the crackdown. Internet services have also reportedly been suspended across PoK. However, these claims have not been independently verified. What did the Pakistan Defence Minister say?   Amid the ongoing unrest, Pakistan…

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Did China send 400 rocket launchers to Iran via Pakistan? Trump says ‘That would be surprising’

Washington: As tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, fresh reports alleging that China has supplied 400 rocket launchers to Iran through Pakistan have sparked global attention. The claims, if proven true, could significantly widen the scope of the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the United States. The reports have triggered speculation over China's possible role in the conflict, although no official evidence has yet been presented to substantiate the allegations. Responding to the claims, US President Donald Trump said such a development would be "surprising" and expressed hope that China was not involved. Speaking at the White House…

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‘There is no Pakistani Kashmir’: India calls out New York Times over ‘misleading’ PoK headline

Washington: India has strongly objected to The New York Times describing Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as "Pakistani Kashmir", reiterating that the territory is an integral part of India. Taking exception to the headline of a recent report published by the American newspaper, the Indian Embassy in the United States termed the description "misleading and incorrect." 'There is no Pakistani Kashmir' In a post on X, the embassy said, "There is no Pakistani Kashmir, only Pakistan-occupied Kashmir". Reiterating New Delhi's long-standing position, the diplomatic mission stated that the "Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh have been, are, and will always…

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US military launches ‘powerful’ retaliatory strikes after Trump’s ‘hit very hard’ warning over attack on base in Jordan

Washington: The United States military launched "powerful" retaliatory strikes on Iran a day after Tehran targeted a base in Jordan that hosts US troops. The strike marks the first attacks on Iranian soil in nearly a week since US President Donald Trump paused planned military strikes to allow diplomatic efforts to continue.  US Central Command said that the strikes are a powerful response to yesterday's attempted Iranian attacks on US forces based in the Middle East. "US forces began launching strikes against Iran at 8 pm ET today. The strikes are a powerful response to yesterday's attempted Iranian attacks on US…

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Trump expletive-ridden rant as Iran attacks US bases: ‘Will beat the f*****g s**t out of them’

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran after Tehran launched a ballistic missile attack in Jordan, targeting US bases in the West Asian nation. Trump vowed that the Pentagon will beat the f*****g s**t out of Iran over the recent attack. "We are going to beat the f**king sh*t out of them," Trump told Fox News while reacting to the Iranian attack. "We'll be hitting them hard. They're going to get a beating," the US President added. Trump further stated that the American forces successfully intercepted the incoming ballistic missiles which were coming towards the…

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Thailand holiday package ends up getting 3 Indians abducted in Pattaya; how the nightmare unfolded

Bangkok: What was supposed to be a budget beach holiday in Thailand turned into a nightmare for three Indian tourists, who were allegedly lured with a fake travel package, abducted, and held captive by a gang of five fellow Indian nationals allegedly acting on the instructions of a Pakistan-linked mastermind, according to local media reports. The five suspects were arrested at a hotel in Bangkok's Khlong Tan area on Tuesday while they were waiting to board an outbound flight, the Bangkok Post reported, citing the police. About the kidnappers The five suspects were arrested from a hotel in Bangkok's Khlong…

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Death count in Japan earthquake rises to 13, PM says racing against time to find missing survivors

Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday said 13 people have been confirmed dead after a strong earthquake hit southwestern Japan, with search and rescue operations continuing Wednesday morning for those still missing. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit the Kumamoto region on the southern island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon. The affected area lies roughly 900 kilometres southwest of Tokyo. The second floor of the Aeon Mall in Kashima Town collapsed, trapping several people inside, according to the fire department in Kumamoto. Separately, at Nippon Paper Industries Co.'s Yatsushiro factory, a chimney came down, burying people under debris, the…

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Russia charges Telegram app founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism and puts him on wanted list

Moscow: In a significant development, Russia's main domestic security agency on Wednesday said that Pavel Durov, founder of the messaging app Telegram, has been charged with "aiding terrorism" and put on an international wanted list. Telegram's administration has not removed "numerous channels, chats and bots" that are "actively used by Ukrainian intelligence agencies, terrorist, and extremist organisations to prepare and coordinate acts of sabotage and terrorism, mass murder, and cyberfraud" in Russia, the agency said in a statement Wednesday. Charges against Durov come as Russia restricts Telegram The Federal Security Service is also known as the FSB. Charges against Durov…

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