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19

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Trump says he has deal with Denmark to bolster US military presence in Greenland

Washington: In a big development, US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the US military presence in Greenland after months of threatening to take island by force from the NATO ally. Taking to social media to announce the deal, he said the agreement "gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many US concerns. Trump says his administration would "immediately" begin the process He further added that with the agreement his administration would "immediately" begin the process of developing a…

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19

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

US President Trump signs Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act allowing up to 100% tariff on India, China

US President Donald Trump signed the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act on Wednesday. The Act authorises Trump to impose steep tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries, including China and India, buying Russian oil and gas. The Act seeks to impose steep levies on Moscow and its top energy buyers such as China and India. "On Friday, September 18, 2026, the President signed into law: H.R.5334, the "Lindsey O.Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026," which authorises and expands statutory sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran," the White House said. The…

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18

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Saudi Arabia to halt crude supplies to European customers next month amid Houthi strikes: Report

While it continues to deal with the Houthis and its repeated strikes, Saudi Arabia has told European refiners that it won't be able to supply crude oil to them next month. This comes after Yemen-based Houthis targeted its East-West Pipeline corridor, leaving it severely damaged. According to a report by Bloomberg News, two of oil refining customers in Europe have been informed by Saudi Arabia about the development. Citing people familiar with the development, the report stated the decision applies to all European buyers. However, the Saudi Aramco -- state-owned company of Saudi Arabia -- has not confirmed the news…

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18

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Italian F-2000 Eurofighter hit at Saudi Arabia’s Taif air base amid Houthi attacks

An Italian F-2000 Eurofighter aircraft was hit during attacks on Saudi Arabia's Taif air base, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said on Friday. No Italian military personnel were harmed, with the aircraft struck while it was positioned in a remote area of the base. Italy has deployed military personnel and aircraft at Taif's King Fahd Air Base as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. The incident comes amid a series of missile and drone attacks attributed to Yemen's Houthi movement in recent days, as regional tensions continue to rise. The details were reported by Türkiye Today. Italian Eurofighter hit at Taif…

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18

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

‘Can impact overall relationship…’: India reiterates stance on US passing Russia and Iran sanctions bill

Washington: India is well aware of the passing of sanctions bill in the US Congress which authorise President Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Russia and Iran and steep tariffs on its trading partners in oil and gas, including India and China. MEA Randhir Jaiswal addressing press today said, "we have already conveyed at senior levels of the US administration that the implications that this legislation could have on India's energy security, for international energy markets, and for the overall relationship, I don't have anything further at this point."  Who voted in favour of the bill?  Apart from the 203…

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18

Sep

By The Press Editor

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8 dead, many others wounded in massive explosion at mosque in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Islamabad: A massive explosion at a police mosque triggered panic in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan on Friday, leaving eight people dead and many others injured, said officials. The blast took place near the old Police Lines in Kohat district of the province. Several videos and photographs have gone viral on social media showing the intensity of the explosion that took place while Friday prayers were being held. The visuals and the images showed damaged walls and buildings, as people rushed to help the injured. Rescue teams, including those of local administration and the police, have arrived at the…

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18

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Russia, China veto US-backed UN bid to extend monitoring of Iran nuclear program

United Nations: Russia and China on Thursday vetoed a US-drafted resolution at the United Nations Security Council that sought to extend the mandate of a UN expert panel tasked with monitoring sanctions imposed on Iran over its nuclear program. The proposal received 11 votes in favour, while Russia and China voted against it and Somalia and Pakistan abstained. The vetoes blocked the resolution despite the majority of council members backing it. The vote has effectively ended the effort to continue the independent expert-monitoring mechanism at a time when divisions over Iran's nuclear activities and the validity of UN sanctions remain…

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18

Sep

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F-16 fighter jet crashes during training in Michigan, pilot ejects safely, probe underway

Michigan: A Texas-based US military F-16 fighter jet crashed on Thursday during a training mission in Michigan in the US, however, the pilot was able to eject, the unit to which the aircraft belonged said. "A Texas Air National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing...crashed during a routine training mission" near Traverse City, the unit said in a statement on its Facebook page. Pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft "The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft. The incident is under investigation," it added, without providing further details. Giving more details, Grand Traverse County Emergency Management in…

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18

Sep

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US clears USD 24.3 billion F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia with 48 fighter jets in mega defence deal

Washington: The United States has approved a possible sale of 48 F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft to Saudi Arabia in a major defence deal estimated at $24.3 billion. The US Department of State announced the approval on Thursday (local time), allowing the proposed Foreign Military Sale to move forward. The package includes 48 F-35 aircraft equipped for conventional takeoff and landing, along with 49 Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 engines. Of these, 48 engines will be installed on the aircraft, while one will be supplied as a spare. What is included in the $24.3 billion deal The proposed agreement goes well beyond…

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17

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange announces return with a new photo: ‘I’m back’

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who largely stayed away from social media after his release from prison in 2024, announced his return on Thursday, triggering speculations that he might restart publishing documents related to politics and major global events. Assange had last made a post on microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter) on June 28, 2024, when he had shared an article by thedissenter titled 'Inside The Assange Plea Deal: Why The US Government Abruptly Ended The Case'.  But since then, he stayed away from the platform. However, Assange reposted a post by WikiLeaks that featured his photo to announce his return.…

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