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LeT commander Sheikh Afridi killed in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in targeted attack: Reports

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan): An unidentified armed attacker has reportedly killed Sheikh Afridi, a senior commander of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Several media reports suggest the incident was a planned assassination.   Afridi was considered a close aide of LeT founder Hafiz Saeed and was believed to play an important role in overseeing the organisation’s activities in the region. Officials are treating the killing as a targeted strike, given his influence and the circumstances of the attack. The incident adds to a recent series of attacks involving individuals linked to terrorist groups operating from Pakistan. Earlier…

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Trump event shooter named all top US officials as target in manifesto, except FBI director Kash Patel

Washington: The shooting during Saturday's White House press dinner was a shock for many even though President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, First Lady Melania Trump and other top US officials escaped unhurt. The shooter was identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, who is from California's Torrance, and was carrying "multiple, powerful" weapons.  The US agencies, which are conducting a probe against Allen, has found that he had purchased a shotgun and a pistol in 2023 and 2025, respectively, and was also carrying knives during Saturday's incident. As the probe continues, it has been found that Allen had sent a…

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Trump warns Iran’s oil infrastructure could ‘explode within 3 days’ due to US blockade

Washington: As the uncertainty over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues, US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh threat to Iran and said that its oil infrastructure could explode in around three days if the Islamic Republic is unable to continue exporting crude. His remarks come as the US continues a blockade of all Iranian ports, aiming to pressurise in accepting the peace deal. In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, the 79-year-old Republican leader explained that if Iran fails to export its oil, it would explode "from within, both mechanically and in the earth". This,…

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Obama denounces violence after shooting at White House dinner, avoids mentioning Trump

Washington: Former US President Barack Obama has spoken out against the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, stating that acts of violence have no place in a democratic society. He also commended the swift response and bravery of the security personnel present at the event. The incident took place during the high-profile annual gathering, which was attended by US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, along with several senior officials. Authorities confirmed that all prominent attendees were safe. However, a Secret Service officer was injured while responding to the situation. “Although we don’t…

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Amid Iran’s attacks, UAE turns to allies for help, Israel sends iron dome support

New Delhi: Amid heavy attacks from Iran, the United Arab Emirates reached out to Israel for urgent support, , Axios reported citing Israeli and US officials familiar with knowledge of the matter. The strikes reportedly targeted key infrastructure, with several missiles and drones hitting civilian and military areas. In response, Israel deployed its well-known Iron Dome to help protect the UAE. Along with the system, Israeli troops were also sent to operate it on the ground. The decision was taken after a direct conversation between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Interceptions prevent major damage …

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Iran sends new proposal to US, offers deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz and end the war: Report

New Delhi: With peace talks stuck, Iran has reportedly sent a new proposal to the United States through mediators from Pakistan. The plan focuses first on reducing tensions and ending the ongoing conflict, instead of immediately discussing nuclear issues, Axios reported, citing a US official. A key part of Iran’s proposal is reportedly reopening the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for global oil supply. Iran wants the blockade lifted and normal shipping to resume before moving to more difficult topics like nuclear negotiations. No clear agreement within Iran Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told mediators that there is still…

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‘Not a suitable intermediary, lacks credibility’: Iranian lawmaker questions Pakistan over stalled talks with US

Tehran: As Pakistan continues its efforts for a peace deal between Iran and the United States (US), an Iranian MP has said that Islamabad is not a "suitable intermediary" for negotiations and it lacks the "necessary credibility" for mediation. Although the legislator said Pakistan remains a "good friend and neighbour" of Iran, it has taken Trump's interests into account and has not said anything against the Americans. The remarks were made by Ebrahim Rezaei, who represents Dashtestan and continues to be a spokesperson of the country's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, on micro-blogging site X (formerly Twitter). "They are…

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Trump slams White House press dinner shooter’s manifesto: ‘A pretty sick guy… I wasn’t worried’

Washington: Rejecting the allegations against him written in manifesto of White House press dinner shooting's accused, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he is not a "rapist" or a "paedophile", and that the accused was "radicalised". Trump's remarks came to query about the accused's manifesto in which he slammed the US president's policies. In an interview with CBS News, the Republican leader - who looked visibly frustrated when asked about the manifesto - also distanced himself from sex offender Jeffery Epstein, while labelling the accused as a "sick person". Trump even told the interviewer that he should "ashamed"…

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Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude strikes Northern Japan

New Delhi: An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck northern parts of Japan early Monday, causing brief concern but no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. According to the United States Geological Survey, the tremor hit at a depth of 81 kilometres. The quake’s epicentre was located around 18 kilometres west of the small town of Sarabetsu, in Hokkaido. Being relatively deep, the impact on the surface appeared limited, which may have reduced the extent of destruction. Region still on alert  The latest tremor comes just a week after a stronger 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off northern…

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Hindu temple caretaker in Bangladesh found hanging from tree, minority group demands strong action

Dhaka: A Hindu temple caretaker was found hanging from a tree three days after he went missing from his home in southeastern Bangladesh, prompting a minority organisation to demand strict action against those responsible. The deceased, Nayan Sadhu (40), was a resident of the Dohazari area under Sthania Upazila in Chattogram district.  He was serving as a caretaker-cum-priest at a Shivakali temple in Khurushkul union in Cox's Bazar Sadar Upazila, the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council said. Two unidentified men took Nayan Sadhu According to police and local residents in the Cox's Bazar area, two unidentified men took Nayan Sadhu…

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