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Trump to meet Xi Jinping amid trade tensions with China, acknowledges 100% tariff unsustainable

US President Donald Trump confirmed a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in two weeks amid rising trade tensions. While Trump acknowledged that his 100% tariff on Chinese imports is unsustainable, Beijing accused Washington of double standards and warned of countermeasures. Washington: US President Donald Trump confirmed that he is set to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in two weeks. This comes days after Trump stated that there was "no reason" to meet Jinping. The announcement signals a possible easing of trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. After announcing a 100 per cent tariff on all Chinese imports last week,…

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Mehul Choksi’s 8-year fugitive run set to end as Belgian court orders his extradition to India: Report

The order has come as a strong validation for India's case seeking his extradition, with Choksi having the option of appealing against the decision in a superior court in Belgium. New Delhi: In a major breakthrough for India's efforts to bring back fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, an Antwerp court has ordered his extradition to India and upheld his arrest by Belgian authorities as valid. According to officials, the ruling marks a crucial milestone in the case, even as Choksi retains the right to appeal before a higher court. "The order has come in our favour. The court has termed his…

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Earthquake of 5.6 magnitude hits Afghanistan’s Khandud region

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hit Afghanistan on Friday evening. As per the information, the quake occurred 46 km South East of Khandud. Kabul: An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hit Afghanistan on Friday evening. As per the information, the quake occurred 46 km southeast of Khandud near the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border at around 5:45 pm with its epicentre at a depth of 10 kilometres. According to initial reports, there were no immediate cases of injuries, casualties, or damage to property. However, panic spread among residents as memories of last month's devastating quake are still fresh in their minds. On September 4, southeastern Afghanistan was rocked by a…

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Sharif says Pakistan ready for peace talks with Afghanistan, but only on ‘legitimate conditions’

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire at the request of Afghanistan, and now the ball is in Kabul's court to decide the matter peacefully. He said Pakistan is ready to resolve the issue at the dialogue table. Islamabad: In a significant development, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said his country was ready to hold talks with Afghanistan, but only on "legitimate and mutually respectful conditions" following the clashes at the border between the two countries. Sharif made the remarks while addressing the federal cabinet meeting, where he talked about the recent tensions with…

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US singer slams Rahul Gandhi over remark against PM Modi, says ‘He is not afraid of Trump’

US singer Mary Millben has hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s accusation that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “frightened” of Donald Trump. In a strong response on X, Millben defended PM Modi’s diplomatic strategy, calling Gandhi’s comments uninformed. New Delhi: US singer Mary Millben in a scathing X post, rejected Rahul Gandhi’s statement that PM Modi is fearful of Trump. She wrote, “You are wrong, Rahul Gandhi. PM Narendra Modi is not afraid of President Trump.” She praised Modi’s diplomatic approach as “strategic,” asserting that while Trump will always prioritize America, Modi will always put India first. Gandhi…

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‘Free Palestine’: Canada, US airports hacked with pro-Hamas, anti-Trump messages | VIDEO

Earlier this week, Hamas and Israel released the hostages and prisoners as part of the peace deal that was brokered by US President Donald Trump. Washington: Days after a peace treaty was signed between Israel and Hamas, several airports were hacked in Canada and in the United States (US) with messages praising the Palestinian terror group and criticising President Donald Trump. In a statement, Kelowna Royal Canadian Mounted Police said the Kelowna International Airport in British Columbia "was briefly compromised and unauthorized content was shared" on its advertisement streaming service. It said the officials have now launched an investigation.  Similarly,…

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India could play dirty at border, we’re ready for two-front war: Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the country is ready for a "two-front war" amid deadly clashes between Pakistan and Taliban forces. New Delhi: In a televised interview, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned that Islamabad is prepared to fight a two-front war, one against the Taliban and another against India if needed. “Pakistan is prepared for a two-front war,” Asif said, citing a high possibility that India might “play dirty” along the border. He added that strategies are already in place, though he declined to share specific details. Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes escalate  Tensions with the Taliban regime have intensified…

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Lawrence Bishnoi gang targets Canadian businessman’s restaurant after firing at Kapil Sharma’s cafe | VIDEO

A gangster named Goldy Dhillon took responsibility of the fresh firing, claiming the businessman needed to be taught some manners, just hours after he took responsibility for firing multiple gunshots at Kapil Sharma's Kap's cafe in Surrey. Ottawa (Canada): Hours after the third firing incident at Kapil Sharma's Kap's Cafe in Canada's Surrey, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang again targeted a Canadian businessman by firing shots at their restaurant in Brampton on Thursday. Both incidents took place a few hours apart. A gangster named Goldy Dhillon took responsibility for the fresh firing, claiming the businessman needed to be taught some manners, suggesting…

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John Bolton, Trump’s ex-national security adviser, indicted over hoarding secret defence documents

According to prosecutors, a Bolton representative informed the FBI in 2021 that the email account had been hacked but failed to disclose that classified information had been exchanged through it or that the hackers may now possess government secrets. Washington: John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to former US President Donald Trump and later became a critic of him, was charged on Thursday with unlawfully storing top secret records at his home and sharing diary-like notes about his government service that contained classified material. The 18-count indictment also reveals that classified information may have been exposed when hackers…

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‘We will make this number 9…’: Trump eyes end to Ukraine war, to meet Zelenskyy at White House today

Russia-Ukraine war: US President Donald Trump said he will meet his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday. This comes a day after he held talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Washington: Eyeing to end the two-and-a-half-year war between Russia and Ukraine, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that he will likely meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a couple of weeks. He said he will also be meeting Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday, who Trump claimed has a 'terrible' relationship with Putin. If he is able to end the Ukraine war,…

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