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Trump designates Saudi as major non-NATO ally as US aims to elevate military relationship

Earlier, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced that he was increasing the $600 billion Saudi investment that he promised Trump when the US president visited the country in May. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday designated Saudi Arabia as major non-NATO ally as the US plans to elevate military relationship with the Kingdom. The announcement of the decision by the US President came as he hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a black-tie dinner at the White House. Trump said, "Tonight, I'm pleased to announce that we're taking our military cooperation to even greater…

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Donald Trump rejects US intel linking Saudi Crown Prince Mohd bin Salman to journalist Jamal Khashoggi murder | Video

Trump, who described Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as a 'good friend,' rejected concerns about the Trump Organisation’s deepening business connections in Saudi Arabia, insisting there is no conflict of interest. Washington: Donald Trump, US President, on Tuesday (November 18) downplayed American intelligence findings that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) was likely aware of the 2018 murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as he welcomed the Saudi leader to the White House for the first time in seven years. Despite US intelligence agencies previously concluding that MBS likely approved the operation that led to Khashoggi’s killing in the…

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Trump hosts Saudi Crown Prince: From mega deals to the F-35 push, key takeaways from high-stakes meet

President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in a high-profile meeting marked by defence discussions, billion-dollar investment pledges and a display of strong personal rapport. Scroll down to look at some of the takeaways from the visit. Washington: US President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in a meeting marked by warmth, lavish displays and major announcements, as per The Associated Press (AP).  The atmosphere was filled with smiles, back pats and repeated praise as Trump brushed aside questions on Saudi Arabia's human rights record and spotlighted massive investment promises from Riyadh. Fighter jets thundered…

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Pregnant Indian-origin woman killed in Sydney after car crash; teen driver nabbed

Emergency crews arrived quickly, and paramedics provided immediate treatment before she was taken to Westmead Hospital. Despite medical efforts, both the mother and her unborn baby died. Sydney: A tragic accident in Sydney’s Hornsby suburb has claimed the life of a pregnant Indian-origin woman and her unborn child. 33-year-old Samanvitha Dhareshwar was struck by a car when she was out for a walk with her husband and their young son on Friday. She was eight months pregnant. Police said the family was attempting to cross a footpath when a Kia Carnival slowed to let them pass. At the same moment,…

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China reacts to Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence’: ‘Bangladesh’s internal matter’

We sincerely hope that Bangladesh will achieve solidarity, stability and development, China's foreign ministry sid. Beijing: China on Tuesday described the death sentence issued to deposed Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina as an internal matter for Dhaka, and declined to make any further comment. Hasina, aged 78, was sentenced to death in absentia on Monday by Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity linked to her government's violent crackdown on the student-led protests last year. Former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal received a death sentence on similar charges. This is Bangladesh's internal affair, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning…

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Satellite images show Pakistan still repairing Nur Khan Airbase six months after India’s strikes

The latest visuals suggested that several of Pakistan’s key military installations struck during Operation Sindoor are still far from fully restored. Islamabad: Even after six months of Operation Sindoor in which Indian forces struck multiple military facilities inside Pakistan, new satellite imagery showed Islamabad is still working to fix the damage, according to OSINT analyst Damien Symon, the researcher who first reported that India had targeted a nuclear weapons storage site at Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor. Satellite images show Pakistan repairing Nur Khan Airbase As per the Symon's recent posts on X, satellite imagery showed that Pakistan has…

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New Zealand woman traveller faces sexual harassment in Sri Lanka, shares chilling account of scooter-borne stalker

A New Zealand solo traveller faced a disturbing incident of harassment and indecent exposure while touring Sri Lanka in an e rickshaw. Although shaken, she continued her journey and clarified that one individual's behaviour does not reflect the nature of Sri Lankan people. New Delhi: A New Zealand woman travelling alone across Sri Lanka in an e-rickshaw has narrated a deeply disturbing incident of harassment and indecent exposure by a local man in the island nation. She shared her ordeal through a video on Instagram, claiming that what began as a peaceful day turned into a frightening experience. The…

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UK announces massive reduction in protection for asylum seekers: Check what’s under new plan

The new move from the UK, designed on Denmark's strict asylum system, were announced as Prime Minister Keir Starmer comes under pressure from surging popularity for the anti-immigrant Reform UK party. London: In a significant development, the United Kingdom has announced a drastic reduction in the protections for asylum seekers and refugees under a new plan aimed at slashing irregular immigration and countering the far right, as per Al Jazeera. The new move from the UK, designed on Denmark's strict asylum system, were announced late on Saturday (local time) as Prime Minister Keir Starmer comes under pressure from surging popularity…

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S Jaishankar in Moscow says India-Russia ties a factor of stability in international relations

S Jaishankar said the two countries will also be exchanging views on the complex global situation with the openness that has always characterized our ties. Moscow: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that India-Russia ties have long been a factor of stability in international relations, and their growth and evolution are not only in the mutual interest of the two countries but also in the interest of the world. During his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Jaishankar stated that several bilateral agreements, initiatives, and projects are under discussion in various fields between the two countries. "I welcome this opportunity to meet again and our regular interactions -…

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Saudi Arabia’s crown prince to meet Donald Trump at White House: What to expect from high-stakes talks

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to visit the White House to meet Donald Trump, marking his first US trip since the 2018 Khashoggi incident. New Delhi: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is expected to visit the White House on Tuesday for a high-profile meeting with US President Donald Trump. This will be the crown prince’s first trip to the United States since the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul, an incident that sparked global outrage. Seven years later, both the US and Saudi Arabia appear ready to focus on future collaboration. During…

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