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Feb

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‘US President is a man of action. Wait and see’: Mysterious phone messages across Iran spark attack buzz

Tehran: Thousands of people in Iran reportedly got an alert on their phones on Monday that said, "The US President is a man of action. Wait and see," in Persian, from an anonymous number. This escalation, reported by Iran International news agency citing state media, comes as US President Donald Trump has upped rhetorical attacks on the regime in Tehran, while also amassing armadas in the Middle East for a possible military strike. President Trump has said he is considering a “limited military strike” on Iran, even as a next round of talks between the two countries in Geneva is…

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Feb

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Following a lover: How surveillance of Mexican drug lord El Mencho’s girlfriend led to his capture and killing

Mexico City: Mexico's dreaded drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho" was tracked down with the help of surveillance of his romantic partner. The notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel was captured and killed on Sunday by the Mexican armed forces. Defence Secretary Gen Ricardo Trevilla said a special forces operation on Sunday, supported by US intelligence, ended when troops found Oseguera Cervantes “hidden in the undergrowth” in his home state of Jalisco. After several gun battles, 8 gunmen were killed, and the cartel leader and 2 of his bodyguards were wounded. They were taken into…

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Feb

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Democrats demand Trump refunds USD 175 billion collected in tariffs after US Supreme Court quashing

Washington: A group of Senate Democrats is urging the federal government to refund about USD 175 billion in tariff revenues after the Supreme Court ruled that the money was collected under an unlawful set of orders issued by President Donald Trump. Senators Ron Wyden of Oregon, Ed Markey of Massachusetts and Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire are introducing legislation that would require US Customs and Border Protection to issue refunds within 180 days and pay interest on the returned amounts. The proposal would prioritise small businesses and encourage importers, wholesalers and large companies to pass refunds on to customers. "Trump’s…

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23

Feb

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Trump pushes global 15 per cent tariff after court blow; warns defiant nations of harsher levy

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened countries across the world to stick to any tariff agreements they previously accepted, despite the US Supreme Court's recent ruling striking down several of his sweeping import taxes. He also declared his intention to impose a global tariff of 15 per cent, which is a rise from the 10 per cent he had earlier announced immediately after the ruling. The court's Friday decision struck down tariffs Trump had imposed on nearly every country using an emergency powers law. "Any country that wants to 'play games' with the ridiculous Supreme Court decision, especially…

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23

Feb

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Singapore PM Wong meets Yogi Adityanath, hails Uttar Pradesh as India’s third-largest economy

Singapore: After meeting Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong shared a post on X along with a photograph with the UP CM. Wong wrote that Uttar Pradesh is the state with the third-largest economy in India. Wong said he was delighted to welcome the Chief Minister to Singapore and described UP as one of the fastest-growing regions in India. The Singapore Prime Minister added that Singaporean companies are actively investing in Uttar Pradesh, particularly in logistics, connectivity and infrastructure development. He emphasised that there are immense possibilities to build stronger trade and investment relations. "We…

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23

Feb

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Canada PM Mark Carney set to visit India on February 26; trade deal, defence pact and AI push on agenda

Ottawa (Canada): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to travel to India, Australia and Japan from February 26 to March 7, an official statement from Carney's office said on Monday. The focus during his visit will be on businesses across trade, energy, technology and defence, the Canadian government statement said. "Prime Minister Carney will first visit Mumbai, then New Delhi where he will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The leaders will focus on elevating and expanding the Canada-India relationship, with ambitious new partnerships in trade, energy, technology and artificial intelligence (AI), talent and culture and defence. He will…

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23

Feb

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‘Kept me in dark’: Bangladesh President Shahabuddin alleges marginalisation by former chief advisory Yunus

New Delhi: Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has accused former chief adviser Muhammad Yunus of deliberately reducing the role of the presidency during the interim government. In an interview to a Bengali daily, the President said he was not kept informed about major state matters and was pushed aside from key decisions. ‘No information, no consultation’ According to Shahabuddin, Yunus did not follow the constitutional process that requires regular updates to the President. He claimed he was never briefed about several foreign visits or important agreements signed during that period. “I was not told anything neither verbally nor in writing,” he said,…

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Feb

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Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman orders major Army rejig; defence adviser in India recalled

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s new Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, has approved sweeping changes in the country’s military leadership just days after his government assumed office on February 17. The reshuffle affects several senior positions within the Bangladesh Army, including key operational commands and the country’s top military intelligence agency. According to a report by Dhaka Tribune, the changes were issued by Army Headquarters shortly after the new administration took charge. The move is widely viewed as an attempt by the new leadership to strengthen its control over the armed forces by replacing senior officers appointed under the previous administration led by Muhammad…

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Feb

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Who was El Mencho; how a former cop became world’s most wanted criminal with $15 million bounty

Mexico City: Mexico’s most wanted drug lord, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” has been killed during a major security operation in the western state of Jalisco, officials have confirmed. Cervantes was the leader of the violent Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The 59-year-old was seriously injured in a confrontation with Mexican security forces in the town of Tapalpa. He later died while being airlifted to Mexico City for medical attention. El Mencho's death has ignited widespread unrest across multiple Mexican states, as cartel members retaliate with violence. In Jalisco alone, several vehicles were set ablaze amid the chaos.…

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Feb

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18 dead in Nepal after bus plunges into river in Dhading

New Delhi: At least 18 people lost their lives after a passenger bus fell into the Trishuli River in Dhading district early in the morning, police said. The bus was traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu when the accident happened. The incident took place around 1 am along the Prithvi Highway near Bhaisepati in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality-5.  According to officials, the bus suddenly went off the road and fell nearly 300 metres down a steep slope before landing near the riverbank. The vehicle was badly damaged. Injured taken to hospital  Police confirmed that 27 passengers were rescued with injuries. Among…

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