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Marco Rubio to hold talks with Danish leaders on Greenland ‘next week’ after Trump’s takeover remarks

Marco Rubio will meet with Danish government officials next week to discuss about Greenland following remarks by US President Donald Trump. New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that he will meet with Danish government officials next week to discuss the contentious issue of Greenland, a strategic Arctic territory following remarks by President Donald Trump about the United States taking control of the island. Rubio confirmed the meeting to reporters, saying, “I’ll be meeting with them next week.” The development comes after both Denmark and Greenland formally sought dialogue with Rubio in response to controversial statements…

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US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker after a 2 week chase: How this move could heighten tensions with Russia MV bella 1

The seizure of M/V Bella 1 comes in the wake of reports that Russia attempted to shield the vessel by deploying naval forces to escort it. Washington: The United States has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker, Marinera, in the North Atlantic Ocean after tracking the vessel for more than two weeks, amid reports that Moscow had attempted to shield the ship by deploying naval forces as an escort. The US military’s European Command confirmed the operation in a post on X, stating that the tanker was seized by the Justice Department, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of…

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‘Donald, please don’t…’: Trump mocks Emmanuel Macron, boasts about coercing him with tariff threat

Trump said he asked the French president to raise prescription drug prices because Americans were paying “14 times” more than consumers in France. He claimed Macron initially rejected the proposal. Washington: US President Donald Trump mocked his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron by imitating him during a speech, claiming he pressured Paris into agreeing to sharply raise its drug prices by threatening to impose steep tariffs on French imports to the United States. Trump said the US had subsidised global healthcare for decades and argued that his Most Favoured Nation policy forced swift compliance from other countries. Addressing Republican lawmakers, Trump…

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Bangladesh has shown ‘potential int­e­rest’ in procuring JF-17 fighter aircraft, says Pakistan

As per the statement, Sidhu shared details of the PAF’s latest developments with his Bangladeshi counterpart. He underlined Pakistan’s willingness to support the Bangladesh Air Force through a wide-ranging training programme. Islamabad: Bangladesh has shown "potential int­e­rest" in acquiring JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft from Pakistan, according to a statement released by the military on Wednesday. The issue came up during official talks held in Islamabad on Tuesday between Bangladesh Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan and his Pakistani counterpart Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu. The JF-17 Thunder is jointly produced by China and Pakistan. The…

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Hamas terrorist Naji Zaheer attends Lashkar terror camp as chief guest in Pakistan’s Gujranwala: Video

The presence of leaders associated with terrorist organisations on the stage has once again raised questions about the interconnectedness of these terrorist networks. Islamabad: Pakistan, which is world wide known for sponsoring and sheltering terror outfits on its soil, recently became the venue for a meeting between Hamas and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commanders in a renewed engagement between the Palestinian group and the Islamic terror outfit. Naji Zaheer meets LeT commander Rashid Ali Sandhu Senior Hamas commander Naji Zaheer met LeT commander Rashid Ali Sandhu in Pakistan's Gujranwala during an event which was hosted by Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML),…

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Hindu man in Bangladesh dies after jumping into canal while fleeing mob over theft charge

This incident is the latest in a series of attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, which has been witnessing widespread unrest since the death of prominent student leader Sharif Osman Hadi in December last year. Dhaka: A 25-year-old Hindu man died in Bangladesh after jumping into a canal while trying to escape a mob that was chasing him on suspicion of theft, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place in the Mahadebpur area of Naogaon district. According to the news agency ANI, the man was identified as Mithun Sarkar, as per Naogao Police Super (SP) Mohammad Tariqul Islam. The incident…

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Jaishankar expresses concern at developments in Venzuela, says India wants well being of Venezuelans

Earlier, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also expressed deep concern over the situation in Venezuela and called for a peaceful resolution through dialogue. Luxembourg: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday expressed concern about the recent developments in Venezuela, marking the first strong public statement after the latest US actions in the South American country. "Yes, we are concerned at developments in Venezuela. We would urge all parties to sit down and come to the position of well being and safety of the people of Venezuela because at the end of the day that is our concern and…

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Acquiring Greenland a US national priority, utilizing military always an option: White House

The US administration says it may use military force to pursue Greenland amid national security concerns, drawing a strong rebuttal from European leaders who defend the island’s sovereignty. The development outlines rising geopolitical tensions in the Arctic. Washington: The White House on Tuesday confirmed that the United States is considering "a range of options" to acquire Greenland, including the possible use of military force as part of a broader push driven by national security concerns. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told CNN that President Donald Trump has repeatedly emphasised that acquiring Greenland is a "national security priority of the…

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Trump says interim Venezuelan authorities to turn 30-50 million barrels of ‘sanctioned oil’ to US

Taking to Truth Social, US President Donald Trump further said that he has asked Energy Secretary Chris Wright to execute the plan immediately and that the oil would be taken by storage ships and brought directly to the unloading docks in the US. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the interim government in Venezuela would turn between 30 and 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the United States and added that while the oil will be sold at its market price, the money will be controlled by Trump to ensure it is used to benefit…

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‘Have a good relationship with PM Modi, but he’s not happy’: Trump’s latest on India tariffs

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unhappy with him over the rising tariffs India faces. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unhappy with him over the rising tariff India faces, adding that he shares a “very good relationship” with him. Speaking on bilateral ties, Trump said India’s energy trade with Russia has become a point of friction, even as personal relations between the two leaders remain cordial. Warning of possible tariff hike Trump’s remarks came a day after he warned that Washington could further raise…

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