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Trump says US government shutdown coming to an end soon as Senate reaches funding deal

Donald Trump said, "We'll never agree to give any money to prisoners and illegals that come into our country. And I think the Democrats understand that. And it looks like we're getting close to the shutdown ending." Washington: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said the government shutdown is soon coming to an end. His remarks came as CNN reported, citing two people familiar with the discussions, that a group of at least eight Senate Democratic centrists have reached a deal with Senate GOP leaders and the White House to reopen the government in exchange for a future vote on…

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Trump announces USD 2,000 ‘dividend’ to Americans, says ‘people against tariffs are fools’

US President Donald Trump said that a "dividend of at least $2,000 a person will be paid to everyone" from tariff revenues. Washington: US President Donald Trump has once again defended his tariff policy, asserting that the aggressive levies imposed during his administration made the United States the "richest" and "most respected" country in the world. Calling his critics "fools," Trump claimed that every American, except the wealthy, would soon receive at least USD 2,000 (approximately Rs 1.77 lakh) from the tariff revenues collected under his administration. What did Trump say? In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump…

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Trump booed by NFL fans as he attended a regular-season game in Washington | WATCH

President Trump received mixed reactions during his rare attendance at an NFL regular-season match in Washington. While some applauded his appearance, boos from sections of the crowd remained noticeable. The visit further extended his series of high-visibility appearances at major sporting events. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Sunday became the first serving American president in almost half a century to attend a regular-season National Football League (NFL) game. He was present at the Washington Commanders versus Detroit Lions clash. He watched the first half from a stadium suite along with House Speaker Mike Johnson. There were loud boos from…

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BBC director general and News CEO resign over editing of Trump’s speech, US President slams broadcaster

The BBC, Britain's public broadcaster, has been criticised for editing a speech Trump made on January 6, 2021, before protesters attacked the Capitol in Washington. London: BBC Director-General Tim Davie and Head of News Deborah Turness resigned,  following a controversy over the editing of a speech by US President Donald Trump in a documentary. Britain's public broadcaster's top executives announced their resignations on Sunday. The BBC has come under criticism for editing a portion of Trump's January 6, 2021, speech delivered before protesters stormed the US Capitol in Washington. Critics argued that the edited version, featured in a BBC documentary,…

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Russia reaffirms commitment to nuclear test ban amid Trump’s remarks; warns of response if US resumes testing

Russia on Sunday reaffirmed that President Vladimir Putin has not ordered any nuclear tests and that Moscow remains committed to the moratorium on nuclear testing. New Delhi: The Kremlin has dismissed speculation about possible nuclear weapons testing, asserting that President Vladimir Putin has not issued any such order. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Russian television that Moscow continues to adhere to the moratorium on nuclear testing and has no plans to resume it. “Putin has repeatedly said that Russia adheres to its obligations under the nuclear tests ban and we are not going to carry them out,” Peskov said. “However,…

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Boat carrying 300 Myanmar migrants capsizes off Malaysia; dozens feared missing

A Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency official reported that the boat probably departed from Buthidaung in Myanmar’s Rakhine State and went down about three days ago. New Delhi: A boat carrying around 300 migrants from Myanmar capsized in the Indian Ocean near the Thailand–Malaysia maritime border last week. Officials confirmed that one body has been recovered, 10 people rescued, and dozens remain missing. Most of the passengers were Rohingya Muslims fleeing persecution in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. Rescue operations are underway as authorities from both countries coordinate efforts to locate survivors. Boat sinks near maritime border  Officials said the wooden vessel likely…

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US considering Putin’s proposal on nuclear arms control: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the US made the proposal through diplomatic channels, but added that it has not received a 'substantive response' from Washington. He also pointed out that Russian will not persuade the US to accept Putin's proposal. Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Sunday that the United States (US) has informed Russia that it is reviewing President Vladimir Putin's proposal to maintain the limitations outlined in the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) after it expires in February next year. In an interview with Sputnik, he said the US made the proposal through…

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Asim Munir to get another promotion as Pakistan brings in amendment to create new post of CSD

Pakistan has introduced a proposal in Parliament to introduce a major constitutional reform via the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, which proposes the creation of the post of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). Islamabad: Pakistan Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir is reportedly set for another promotion, his second this year, as the government plans to establish a new post of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) under the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, according to a report by Dawn. The amendment seeks to create a unified command structure for the Army, Navy, and Air Force, with the CDF serving as the top…

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Which countries have no mountains? Exploring the world’s flattest nations

Experts note that these low-lying countries face major environmental risks such as flooding and rising sea levels but benefit from easier transport, farming, and construction. New Delhi: While towering mountain ranges like the Himalayas, Andes, and Alps dominate the global landscape, several nations around the world are remarkably flat, with no natural mountains within their borders. These countries, often characterised by low elevation and gentle terrain, provide a stark contrast to their mountainous counterparts and offer unique geographical, environmental, and cultural identities. Vatican City: The smallest and flattest sovereign state Among the most notable examples is Vatican City, the world’s…

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US airlines cancel hundreds of flights amid govt shutdown, causing passenger delays, travel disruptions

While major airports have avoided widespread chaos so far, staffing shortages among air traffic controllers are causing delays and cancellations, with the situation expected to worsen in the coming days. New Delhi: The US airline industry faced renewed disruptions on Saturday as more than 1,000 flights were cancelled for the second consecutive day under the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) mandate to reduce air traffic due to the ongoing government shutdown. While widespread chaos has not yet materialised at major airports, the impact of the longest federal shutdown in US history is becoming increasingly evident. Flight reductions across major airports Flight…

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