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‘A national security threat’: Canadian intelligence report allays fears on Khalistani activities in country

‘A national security threat’: Canadian intelligence report allays fears on Khalistani activities in country

Ottawa (Canada): A report by Canadian intelligence service has claimed that Khalistani elements pose a national security threat to the country and their activities continue to promote extremist agenda. The report was prepared by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) based on the intelligence assessment of 2025 and was tabled in the Parliament on Friday. The report also mentioned the 40th anniversary of the bombing of Air India Flight 182 that claimed 329 lives and labeled it as the "deadliest terrorist attack" in the history of Canada. However, it stated that no Canada-based Khalistani extremist (CBKE) related attacks in the…
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US approves USD 8.6 billion military sales to Israel, Middle East allies as uncertainty over Iran war looms

US approves USD 8.6 billion military sales to Israel, Middle East allies as uncertainty over Iran war looms

Washington: As the situations remains uncertain over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the United States (US) has decided to approve sale of military equipment worth more than USD 8.6 billion to its key allies in the region, including Israel, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kuwait, the State Department announced on Friday.ย  As per the announcement, Israel has been approved of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems (APKWS) costing USD 992.4 million. Kuwait, on the other hand, will receive the integrated battle command system worth USD 2.5 billion.ย  The US State Department has also approved the sale of…
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as Trump labels NATO ‘paper tiger’ again

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as Trump labels NATO ‘paper tiger’ again

Washington: The United States (US) has decided to withdraw at least 5,000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon said on Friday, as President Donald Trump continues to criticise the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) over its stance against America's conflict against Iran in the Middle East. The withdrawal is likely to take place in the next six to 12 months, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said, adding that the โ€œdecision follows a thorough review of the Departmentโ€™s force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and conditions on the ground.โ€ Germany has several military facilities of the US, including…
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Trump vows to stop Iran’s nuclear programme, slams critics of war: ‘Mideast, Europe would’ve been blown’

Trump vows to stop Iran’s nuclear programme, slams critics of war: ‘Mideast, Europe would’ve been blown’

Florida: US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) once again reiterated that Iran cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons and defended that military action was taken against them to save not just the Middle East but also Europe. He was addressing an event at The Villages in Florida.ย  Trump said if Iran is allowed to have nuclear weapons, then it would first use them against Israel and other parts of the Middle East, before attacking Europe. However, the 79-year-old Republican leader also claimed that Iran's military has been completely 'decimated' and their leadership is also gone. "Because we…
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Trump increases tariffs on cars, trucks from EU to 25% next week for not complying with trade deal

Trump increases tariffs on cars, trucks from EU to 25% next week for not complying with trade deal

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday said he will increase a 25% tariff on cars and trucks from the EU next week, accusing the bloc of not complying with trade deal. However, he said that the vehicles assembled at American plants would be exempt from the higher duties. In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced the move as both a corrective measure and an incentive for manufacturers to expand production in the United States. Here's what Trump said on 25% tariff on EU Donald Trump said, โ€œI am pleased to announce that, based on the fact the European…
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Iran sends new peace proposal to US via Pakistan to end ongoing West Asia conflict: Report

Iran sends new peace proposal to US via Pakistan to end ongoing West Asia conflict: Report

Tehran: As tension continues to remain tense in West Asia, Iran has submitted another proposal aimed at pushing forward negotiations with the United States to resolve the widening West Asia conflict. According to Iran's state-run agency IRNA, Tehran formally handed over its latest document to Pakistan on Thursday evening. Notably, Islamabad has been acting as the go-between for the ongoing exchanges between Tehran and Washington. This development comes only days after Iran, through regional intermediaries, submitted a separate proposal to cease its military operations in the Strait of Hormuz, which is likely to be rejected by the US, CNN reported.…
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US to strike Iran again? 6,500 tonnes munitions sent to Israel within 24 hours

US to strike Iran again? 6,500 tonnes munitions sent to Israel within 24 hours

Washington: While the ambiguity over a peace treaty between the United States and Iran continues, Israel has received around 6,500 tonnes of air and ground munitions, along with other military equipment, from the US, which fuels speculations that Washington is considering more strikes against the Islamic Republic.ย  According to reports by The Israel Times and The Jerusalem Post, two cargo ships arrived within 24 hours to Israel from the US that were carrying loads of military equipment such as munitions, military trucks and Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs), and additional equipment. The ships are docked at the Haifa and Ashdod…
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Mojtaba Khamenei in perfect health despite injuries: Iran Supreme Leader’s key aide gives health update

Mojtaba Khamenei in perfect health despite injuries: Iran Supreme Leader’s key aide gives health update

Tehran: Ayatollah Mohsen Qomi, Member of the Assembly of Experts and the Deputy for International Affairs in the office of the Supreme Leader ofย Iran, on Friday dismissed claims by the US onย Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and said that the leader is perfect health and doing good, Fars News Agency reported. Qomi said that such tactics are used by the West to elicit their reaction and engage in rumour mongering. "Some people ask about the health status of His Eminence the Leader, Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei. This is a trick used by the enemy, who wants to say, 'Why is…
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Bangladeshi MP flags refugee crisis citing mass deportations if BJP comes to power in West Bengal | VIDEO

Bangladeshi MP flags refugee crisis citing mass deportations if BJP comes to power in West Bengal | VIDEO

Dhaka: Bangladesh may face a refugee crisis with millions deported from India if the BJP comes to power in West Bengal, a parliamentarian in Dhaka has warned the country citing the recent exit poll findings. Bangladesh NCP leader Akhtar Hossain, speaking in the Bangladeshi Parliament, expressed concern that a BJP victory in West Bengal could lead to deportations of illegal Bangladeshi nationals back to Dhaka, potentially triggering a refugee crisis. He said that if exit polls indicating a BJP win prove accurate and the party forms the government, it may push Bangladeshis back into their country, creating serious challenges. He…
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Pakistan minister exposes country’s volatility amid fuel crisis, says ‘have no strategic reserves like India’

Pakistan minister exposes country’s volatility amid fuel crisis, says ‘have no strategic reserves like India’

Islamabad: In yet another situation that has exposed Islamabad's vulnerability, a Pakistan minister has admitted that the country has "no strategic oil reserves" like neighbouring India, as it deal with a fuel crisis due to the ongoing war between the United States (US) and Iran. The remarks were made by Pakistan's Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik during an interview with a local TV news channel. According to Malik, India is better prepared to deal with a fuel crisis, as he blamed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the bailout conditions imposed by it for Pakistan's current situation. Pakistan does not…
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