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Israel strikes Lebanon again despite ceasefire, 5 killed | World

New Delhi: At least five people were killed after Israeli air strikes and drone attacks hit southern Lebanon on Saturday, reportedly just hours after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect. The fresh attacks have raised concerns over the future of the newly announced truce and the possibility of renewed escalation in the region. According to Lebanese state media, Israeli warplanes and drones carried out overnight strikes across the Nabatieh region, targeting several locations and causing significant damage to residential areas. Reports said multiple homes and buildings were destroyed during the strikes. Artillery shelling was also reported in…

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‘You’ll be quiet now’: Israeli envoy’s fiery spat with UN official at New York meet | VIDEO | World

New Delhi: What was meant to be a United Nations event focused on conflict-related sexual violence turned into a diplomatic confrontation on Friday, as senior UN officials and Israel’s ambassador exchanged sharp words in a heated public dispute. The confrontation unfolded during a meeting in New York marking the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. The atmosphere quickly turned tense when Israel’s ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, launched a strong attack on a recent UN report that placed Israel on a blacklist over alleged violations. Watch the video here  Israel accuses UN official of bias …

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‘People were crying, screaming’: Two killed, 80 injured in two-train collision near London | VIDEO | World

London: Two passenger trains collided north of London on Friday, killing one train driver and leaving dozens of passengers seriously injured. A survivor said the impact hurled him forward, and he later saw fellow travellers suffering from broken bones and bleeding injuries amid scenes of panic and confusion. According to rail tracking data, both trains were travelling south towards London St Pancras station when they collided near the town of Bedford at around 5:15 pm local time, Associated Press reported. A major emergency response was launched, with ambulances, firefighters, police units, an air ambulance and a hazardous area response team…

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Jun

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Whom does Trump admire the most as global leader? He names PM Modi along with Xi Jinping | World

Evian: US President Donald Trump during the G7 Summit in France named Prime Minister Narendra Modi among the global leaders he most admires the most, alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping during a discussion on leadership and international influence. However, Trump describing PM Modi as a ‘very tough cookie.’ In an interview with Axios conducted after the G7 Summit in France, Trump reflected on his relationships with world leaders and his view of global power dynamics. Trump calls PM Modi 'a very tough cookie' According to Axios, when he was asked which leaders he admired the most, Trump pointed to India and…

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Jun

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Iran signals greater control over Strait of Hormuz, asks ships to register despite free transit | World

Tehran: One of the world's most strategically important maritime passages, the Strait of Hormuz, has reopened to international shipping following the implementation of a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States. The development marks the end of nearly four months of severe disruption that rattled global energy markets and triggered concerns over oil and natural gas supplies worldwide. The reopening follows the implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding signed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian aimed at ending the conflict that began earlier this year. The Strait of Hormuz serves as a critical gateway connecting…

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Jun

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‘Neither I nor Italy ever beg’: Meloni hits back after Trump claims she ‘begged’ for photo with him at G7 | World

Rome: A fresh diplomatic controversy has erupted between US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after the former claimed that the Italian leader had "begged" him for a photograph during the recent G7 Summit in France. Meloni strongly rejected Trump's claim, calling it "completely made up" and expressing disappointment over the remarks. This comes despite recent efforts by both leaders to stabilise ties following disagreements earlier this year, particularly over developments linked to the Iran conflict. What Trump said about Meloni During a telephonic interview with an Italian television outlet, Trump made a series of remarks about…

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Jun

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‘Its time you know the truth’: Tulsi Gabbard releases explosive COVID files, targets Biden’s top advisor | World

New Delhi: On her final day as the United States Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Tulsi Gabbard released what she described as "never-before-seen" documents related to the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, accusing former top US health official Dr Anthony Fauci of funding controversial research at China's Wuhan Institute of Virology and helping suppress information about the virus's origins. Sharing a video message on X, Gabbard declared: "It's time you know the truth." Gabbard’s big allegation: Fauci funded Wuhan research  At the centre of Gabbard's accusations is Dr Anthony Fauci, who led the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases…

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Jun

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US-Iran peace deal under shadow as Israeli strikes kill 16 in Lebanon | World

New Delhi: Just a day after the United States and Iran announced a landmark peace agreement aimed at ending hostilities across the Middle East, southern Lebanon witnessed one of the deadliest nights in recent months. According to Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA), Israeli air strikes and artillery shelling killed at least 16 people across the Nabatieh district. Several others were reported injured, while some remain missing under the rubble. The attacks reportedly targeted multiple towns and residential areas during the night. NNA described the assault as one of the most intense bombardments in the region in recent times. Israeli artillery…

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Jun

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US lifts naval blockade of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei claims Trump signed peace deal in desperation | Updates | World

Washington: A day after the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei launched a sharp attack on US President Donald Trump, claiming the American leader was "desperate" for a deal and had used "all kinds of leverage" to secure it. In his first public remarks since the draft agreement was signed, Mojtaba told the Iranian people on Thursday that he had initially opposed the deal "as a matter of principle" but ultimately approved it after receiving assurances from President Masoud Pezeshkian and members of Iran's Supreme National Security Council…

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Gunfire in Times Square: What happened, who was arrested and what we know so far | World

New Delhi: Gunshots were fired in the middle of a crowded intersection packed with tourists, visitors and locals in New York's Times Square on Thursday. The sound of gunfire sparked immediate panic, with people running in different directions and taking cover behind barriers, vehicles, and nearby buildings. Videos circulating online show the chaos as frightened bystanders rushed to get away from the area. Watch the video  The shooting happened around 3:40 pm, at a time when the city was still buzzing after celebrations for the New York Knicks' championship victory. What happened? According to local reports, the violence reportedly began…

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