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Donald Trump again claims tariffs helped him ‘settle’ India-Pakistan conflict within 24 hours | Video

US President Trump reiterated his belief that his signature use of trade tariffs served as a powerful diplomatic tool to prevent conflicts around the world. Speaking about his approach, he said that of the eight wars he claims to have ended during his tenure. Washington: Donald Trump, US President, has once again asserted that his use of trade tariffs played a decisive role in stopping a potential large-scale conflict between India and Pakistan. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Thursday (November 6), Trump claimed that his intervention “settled” the crisis within a single day. “Of the eight wars…

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Elon Musk inches closer to become world’s first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders clear historic pay deal

Tesla investors have cleared an unprecedented pay package for Elon Musk, opening a pathway that could potentially turn him into the world's first trillionaire. This comes despite Tesla facing slower sales and weaker demand trends in 2025. Texas: Tesla shareholders have cleared a gigantic stock-based compensation package for CEO Elon Musk which could potentially turn him into the worlds first trillionaire if the electric vehicle giant hits its long term growth benchmarks, as per CNN. At the annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, the voting outcome was overwhelmingly in favour with more than 75 per cent shareholders backing the plan excluding…

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Donald Trump hints at visiting India next year, calls PM Modi ‘great friend’, says trade talks going well

Speaking to reporters at the White House after announcing a new deal to lower the prices of weight loss drugs, Donald Trump said his talks with PM Modi were "going great." Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him "a great man" and "a friend," while hinting that he may visit India next year as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen trade relations between the two nations. Speaking to reporters at the White House after announcing a new deal to lower the prices of weight loss drugs, Trump said his talks with PM Modi were "going great."…

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Trump admin accelerates new DHS rules to make it easier to charge some protesters: All you need to know

Trump administration said the rules were being changed ahead of time so they could address a "recent surge in violence". Critics said the new rules could be used to target protesters. Washington: The Donald Trump administration in the United States has fast-tracked the implementation of new rules that expand the powers of the Federal Protective Service which is the agency responsible for securing federal government buildings. These regulations were originally proposed in January this year during the previous Joe Biden administration and were to come into force from January 1 next year. However, the administration decided to enforce them immediately…

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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of violating ceasefire despite peace talks being underway in Istanbul

According to the Taliban, its fighters have not responded to the firing out of respect for the negotiation team in Turkey and to avoid civilian harm. New Delhi: The Afghan Taliban said on Thursday that Pakistani forces had carried out an attack in the Spin Boldak area despite the ceasefire and ongoing peace talks taking place in Istanbul. According to the Taliban, its fighters have not responded to the firing out of respect for the negotiation team in Turkey and to avoid civilian harm. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid wrote on X that while the third round of discussions with Pakistan…

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US government shutdown: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago among key airports to witness flights cut

The US government shutdown has entered its 36th day, setting a new record and leaving millions of federal workers unpaid while key services face major disruptions. Programs across the country have been affected, including flight schedules and social welfare initiatives. Washington: Major US airports, including those in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, will see fewer flights starting Friday as the ongoing government shutdown puts pressure on air traffic controllers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it will reduce flights by 10 per cent at 40 high-volume airports to maintain safety. The impacted airports include busy hubs such as Atlanta,…

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PoK for a GenZ revolution after Nepal? Why are youth storming the streets against Pakistani rule

Their demands centred on a 40 per cent rise in tuition fees, a burden made heavier by the current wave of inflation. Students also alleged that the grading process was being manipulated to benefit those from influential families. New Delhi: Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's Muzaffarabad and its surrounding towns are once again engulfed by the heat of protests. This time, GenZ in PoK appears determined for a decisive confrontation. There is intense anger among the youth against the coalition government of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. What began as a peaceful demonstration against rising university fees and the examination evaluation process has…

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From US to Russia to India; list of countries with longest land borders in the world

The longest land border in the world is between Canada and the United States (US). The total length of the border between the US and Canada is 8,893 km. New Delhi: Borders play a crucial role in defining a nation's culture, as it not only separates people, but also connects them. They define a country's region, but sometimes, borders could also lead to clashes between nations. India is one such example, which shares two of the largest borders in the world with its neighbours - Pakistan and Bangladesh. US, Canada share longest land border With Bangladesh, India has its longest…

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Trump revises ‘destroyed’ fighter jet tally during India-Pak conflict: ‘Eight were shot down’

Trump also reiterated his claim that he brokered a truce between India and Pakistan by threatening to snap trade deals with them. Florida: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday presented a new figure regarding fighter planes allegedly shot down during hostilities between India and Pakistan. Trump, who had previously maintained that seven jets were destroyed, has not claimed that the number of planes damaged was eight. However, as in earlier times, he has not specified the country to which the planes belonged. The US President made this statement while addressing the America Business Forum in Miami, Florida. “Pakistan and…

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‘Cup of tea’ in Kabul proved costly: Pakistan Dy PM blames ex-ISI chief for border clashes with Afghanistan

In 2021, former ISI chief Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hameed's photo while having a tea with Taliban leaders in Kabul had gone viral. Hameed had visited Kabul back then after Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan. Islamabad: In a veiled dig at former prime minister Imran Khan, Pakistan Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has blamed his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government for worsening ties with Afghanistan. Pointing out to Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hameed's visit to Afghanistan in 2021 following Taliban takeover, Dar said former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief's 'cup of tea' in Kabul proved costly for Islamabad. Dar made the…

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