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Turkish Air Force pilot killed in F-16 fighter jet crash | VIDEO

Ankara (Turkey): A Turkish Air Force General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet crashed near a highway in western Turkey early Wednesday, killing its pilot, according to officials and local media. The aircraft lost radio and radar contact shortly after midnight following take off from the 9th Main Jet Base in Balikesir province, the defence ministry said in a statement. Search and rescue teams were immediately deployed, and the wreckage was located soon after. The ministry said the pilot had been “martyred.” F-16 crashed within 6 minutes of takeoff According to officials, the aircraft took off at around 00:50 local…

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Donald Trump calls Supreme Court ruling ‘unfortunate’: ‘Tariffs to ease financial burden on Americans’

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) called the Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs 'unfortunate'. defending his move that has turned many countries against Washington. The Republican president said that the tariffs would help in easing the financial burden on the Americans, replacing the current income tax system in the country. The 79-year-old made the remarks while delivering the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington.  "I believe the tariffs, paid for by foreign countries, will, like in the…

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Donald Trump State of the Union address LIVE US midterm elections tariffs latest updates and news

Washington: US President Donald Trump is delivering his annual State of the Union address to Congress, his 1st since beginning his 2nd term. He is expected to highlight his administration’s key achievements and outline its priorities for the year ahead. The address comes against a backdrop of global uncertainty surrounding his tariff policy. Earlier levies were struck down by the Supreme Court of the United States, after which the administration announced a fresh round of 15% global tariffs. It also takes place amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, with growing concerns over the possibility of a strike on…

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Australian PM Anthony Albanese evacuated from his official residence after bomb threat triggers security scare

New Delhi: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from his official Canberra residence on Tuesday night following a security incident after police responded to a reported bomb threat. The 62-year-old was moved from 'The Lodge' to another secure location at about 6 pm (local) time while authorities conducted a full investigation. He returned only after 9 pm (local time) once the search was completed. An Australian Federal Police spokesperson confirmed that officers were alerted to an alleged security incident at the property located near Parliament House. "A thorough search of a protection establishment was undertaken and nothing suspicious was…

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Four killed in air force helicopter crash in Iran’s Isfahan nuclear plant province

Tehran: Four people were killed after an Iranian Air Force helicopter crashed into a fruit and vegetable market in central Iran on Tuesday. The crash took place in Isfahan province, home to the country's key nuclear plant. The incident occurred in the town of Dorcheh, about 330 kilometres south of Tehran in Isfahan province. Iranian state television reported that the helicopter came down during a training flight. Isfahan province hosts a major air base and a nuclear facility that the United States struck during the Iran-Israel war in June. State TV said both the pilot and co-pilot were killed in the…

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Canada’s big move ahead of PM Carney’s India visit; 26/11 planner Tahawwur Rana to lose citizenship

Ottawa (Canada): In a significant diplomatic move ahead of Mark Carney’s visit to New Delhi, Canada is preparing to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Rana, the convicted mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Rana, currently serving his sentence in India, has been officially informed of the Canadian government’s decision. Rana, 64, is a Pakistan-born Canadian national and close associate of one of the main conspirators of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, David Coleman Headley, alias Daood Gilani, a US citizen. According to reports by Global News, Canadian immigration authorities have accused Rana of having obtained citizenship through misrepresentation. The…

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Zelenskyy admits Ukrainians ‘exhausted’ as war with Russia enters fifth year, refuses to yield

Kyiv: Today marks the fourth anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged that his countrymen are exhausted after years of conflict, but stressed that conceding to Russia’s demands is not an option. In an interview with CNN, Zelenskyy said that any deal compromising Ukraine’s sovereignty would effectively mean losing the country entirely. He admitted that the nation is weary with the war, now entering its fifth year, but emphasized that surrender remains unavailable to them. The Ukrainian President also criticised Vladimir Putin, holding him responsible for the war and describing the resulting chaos as…

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‘US President is a man of action. Wait and see’: Mysterious phone messages across Iran spark attack buzz

Tehran: Thousands of people in Iran reportedly got an alert on their phones on Monday that said, "The US President is a man of action. Wait and see," in Persian, from an anonymous number. This escalation, reported by Iran International news agency citing state media, comes as US President Donald Trump has upped rhetorical attacks on the regime in Tehran, while also amassing armadas in the Middle East for a possible military strike. President Trump has said he is considering a “limited military strike” on Iran, even as a next round of talks between the two countries in Geneva is…

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Following a lover: How surveillance of Mexican drug lord El Mencho’s girlfriend led to his capture and killing

Mexico City: Mexico's dreaded drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho" was tracked down with the help of surveillance of his romantic partner. The notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel was captured and killed on Sunday by the Mexican armed forces. Defence Secretary Gen Ricardo Trevilla said a special forces operation on Sunday, supported by US intelligence, ended when troops found Oseguera Cervantes “hidden in the undergrowth” in his home state of Jalisco. After several gun battles, 8 gunmen were killed, and the cartel leader and 2 of his bodyguards were wounded. They were taken into…

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Democrats demand Trump refunds USD 175 billion collected in tariffs after US Supreme Court quashing

Washington: A group of Senate Democrats is urging the federal government to refund about USD 175 billion in tariff revenues after the Supreme Court ruled that the money was collected under an unlawful set of orders issued by President Donald Trump. Senators Ron Wyden of Oregon, Ed Markey of Massachusetts and Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire are introducing legislation that would require US Customs and Border Protection to issue refunds within 180 days and pay interest on the returned amounts. The proposal would prioritise small businesses and encourage importers, wholesalers and large companies to pass refunds on to customers. "Trump’s…

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