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57-year-old Sikh man found dead in California; police say he was ‘mistakenly abducted’

California: A 57-year-old Indian-origin man, who was kidnapped last week, has been found dead in California, the United States (US), said officials. His body was recovered near Lake Berryessa on Saturday (February 21), four days after he was kidnapped from Tracy. The man has been identified as Avtar Singh. "It is with profound sadness that we confirm the kidnapping victim, Avtar Singh, has been located deceased. Our detectives are working tirelessly to investigate this case and identify those responsible for this terrible act," said San Joaquin Sheriff's Office in a statement. Singh was abducted on Tuesday (February 17) from outside…

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F-22 Raptors land in Israel for first time as PM Modi’s 2-day visit to Mideast country begins | VIDEO

Tel Aviv: The United States (US) has deployed its fifth generation stealth fighter aircraft F-22 Raptor in Israel, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his two-day visit to the Middle East nation. The jets landed at a air base of the Israeli Air Force in southern Israel on Tuesday. According to unverified reports, 12 F-22s have been deployed in Israel. The jets were stationed at an air base in the United Kingdom (UK) before being deployed in Israel. This is the first time when the US has deployed its F-22 Raptors in the Middle East nation. Although Israeli and US…

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‘Welcome Modi’: PM Modi features on front page of Jerusalem Post as he embarks on two-day Israel visit

Tel Aviv (Israel): Prime Minister Narendra Modi featured prominently on the front page of Israel's leading daily Jerusalem Post, on Wednesday (local time), ahead of his two-day visit to Israel. The newspaper's Editor-in-Chief, Zvika Klein, shared the front page of the day's edition on social media, which carried a photograph of Prime Minister Modi waving, along with multiple stories focusing on his Israel visit and the growing ties between India and Israel. One of the headlines read "Welcome, Modi," while another highlighted the deepening bilateral relationship with the line "New Delhi’s burgeoning partnership with Jerusalem." Newspaper features interview of Indian…

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Dalilah Law: All about Trump’s proposed legislation to bar illegal immigrants from getting driver’s license

Washington: United States President Donald Trump has proposed a measure called the Dalilah Law, aimed at preventing states from issuing commercial driving licences to undocumented immigrants. Announcing the proposal during his State of the Union address, Trump said the legislation would stop “illegal aliens” from obtaining Commercial Driver’s Licences, or CDLs. He argued that many undocumented immigrants do not speak English or understand basic road signage related to speed, direction or danger, and urged Congress to pass the law in the interest of public safety. "Many, if not most, illegal aliens do not speak English and cannot read even the…

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Turkish Air Force pilot killed in F-16 fighter jet crash | VIDEO

Ankara (Turkey): A Turkish Air Force General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet crashed near a highway in western Turkey early Wednesday, killing its pilot, according to officials and local media. The aircraft lost radio and radar contact shortly after midnight following take off from the 9th Main Jet Base in Balikesir province, the defence ministry said in a statement. Search and rescue teams were immediately deployed, and the wreckage was located soon after. The ministry said the pilot had been “martyred.” F-16 crashed within 6 minutes of takeoff According to officials, the aircraft took off at around 00:50 local…

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Donald Trump calls Supreme Court ruling ‘unfortunate’: ‘Tariffs to ease financial burden on Americans’

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) called the Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs 'unfortunate'. defending his move that has turned many countries against Washington. The Republican president said that the tariffs would help in easing the financial burden on the Americans, replacing the current income tax system in the country. The 79-year-old made the remarks while delivering the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington.  "I believe the tariffs, paid for by foreign countries, will, like in the…

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Donald Trump State of the Union address LIVE US midterm elections tariffs latest updates and news

Washington: US President Donald Trump is delivering his annual State of the Union address to Congress, his 1st since beginning his 2nd term. He is expected to highlight his administration’s key achievements and outline its priorities for the year ahead. The address comes against a backdrop of global uncertainty surrounding his tariff policy. Earlier levies were struck down by the Supreme Court of the United States, after which the administration announced a fresh round of 15% global tariffs. It also takes place amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, with growing concerns over the possibility of a strike on…

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Australian PM Anthony Albanese evacuated from his official residence after bomb threat triggers security scare

New Delhi: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from his official Canberra residence on Tuesday night following a security incident after police responded to a reported bomb threat. The 62-year-old was moved from 'The Lodge' to another secure location at about 6 pm (local) time while authorities conducted a full investigation. He returned only after 9 pm (local time) once the search was completed. An Australian Federal Police spokesperson confirmed that officers were alerted to an alleged security incident at the property located near Parliament House. "A thorough search of a protection establishment was undertaken and nothing suspicious was…

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Four killed in air force helicopter crash in Iran’s Isfahan nuclear plant province

Tehran: Four people were killed after an Iranian Air Force helicopter crashed into a fruit and vegetable market in central Iran on Tuesday. The crash took place in Isfahan province, home to the country's key nuclear plant. The incident occurred in the town of Dorcheh, about 330 kilometres south of Tehran in Isfahan province. Iranian state television reported that the helicopter came down during a training flight. Isfahan province hosts a major air base and a nuclear facility that the United States struck during the Iran-Israel war in June. State TV said both the pilot and co-pilot were killed in the…

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Canada’s big move ahead of PM Carney’s India visit; 26/11 planner Tahawwur Rana to lose citizenship

Ottawa (Canada): In a significant diplomatic move ahead of Mark Carney’s visit to New Delhi, Canada is preparing to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Rana, the convicted mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Rana, currently serving his sentence in India, has been officially informed of the Canadian government’s decision. Rana, 64, is a Pakistan-born Canadian national and close associate of one of the main conspirators of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, David Coleman Headley, alias Daood Gilani, a US citizen. According to reports by Global News, Canadian immigration authorities have accused Rana of having obtained citizenship through misrepresentation. The…

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