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16

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Iran claims three pilots captured by Qatar after downing jets; Doha calls it ‘misleading’

Tehran: As the conflict in the Middle East continues, Iran has alleged that three of its pilot are being held by Qatar after being captured following their ejection from their aircraft, a claim that was immediately rejected by Doha. In a statement on X (previously Twitter), Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari said it had conducted a search for the missing pilots "to the fullest". The remains of one of the pilots have also been handed over to Iran, he said. "We categorically deny the claims circulating regarding the detention of Iranian pilots & are surprised by these misleading…

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16

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Donald Trump eyes the next US elections with ‘Trump 2028’ post, says ‘We are going to win’

Washington: US President Donald Trump has reignited speculation about a possible 2028 presidential campaign after sharing an image on Truth Social showing him wearing a cap marked “TRUMP 2028”. The post also carried the message, “We are going to win.” The image comes days after Trump acknowledged that the law prevents him from seeking another elected term in the White House. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on August 12, Trump said he would “love to run” but conceded that “the law is very strong” on the issue. Trump's latest post has once again brought the question…

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16

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Iran strikes Hormuz deal with Oman, hits back at Trump over threat to make Strait a US territory

Tehran: Iran and Oman have struck deal over a safe route for vessels transiting through the critical Strait of Hormuz, as the former's conflict with the United States (US) continues to drag on. The development follows after President Donald Trump said Washington will declare the Hormuz a US territory. Although discussions with Oman are still underway over other issues, the arrangement for safe shipping was separate, reported Iran International citing foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei. However, Baghaei said the complete security in Hormuz could be restored because of the sanctions and the naval blockade imposed by the US.  Baghaei's statement…

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15

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Another strong earthquake hits Indonesia’s Northern Sumatra hours after 7.7 tremor

Jakarta: Another strong earthquake of 6.8 magnitude hit Indonesia's northern Sumatra hours after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early on Saturday,  according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The early morning quake of 7.7 magnitude left at least 38 people dead, with authorities fearing that the count could rise. "Thirty-eight people have been confirmed dead, two were seriously injured, 11 sustained minor injuries, and approximately 2,000 people have evacuated on their own," National Disaster Mitigation Agency (NDMA) chief Suharyanto said at a press conference. The earthquake forced the Indonesian authorities to issue a tsunami alert, warning…

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15

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman likely to visit India next week, why is it significant for Delhi-Dhaka ties?

Dhaka: Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is likely to visit India between August 20 and 25, with actual dates for his India tour being discussed between Dhaka and New Delhi, reported The Daily Star quoting sources. The development follows after Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi met PM Narendra Modi on August 11. “Both sides have been interested in a bilateral visit, but the schedule was an issue. After weighing various schedules, the top officials of both countries have come close to a schedule between August 20 and 25,” The Daily Star reported quoting a top diplomatic source in…

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15

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude strikes Indonesia, no casualties reported; tsunami warning issued

Palu: An earthquake of 7.7 magnitude struck the Flores Island in eastern Indonesia on Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning and forcing hundreds of people to evacuate, said authorities. However, no immediate casualty or damages has been reported as of now. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake around 5.58 am local time at a depth of 10 km. The epicenter was 68 km north-northwest of the city of Ende in the East Nusa Tenggara province. The earthquake forced the Indonesian authorities to issue a tsunami alert, warning that the waves could range from 0.5 metres to three metres…

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14

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Pakistan’s ‘slavery mentality’ on display again as Shehbaz Sharif praises Trump in Independence Day speech

Islamabad: Pakistan’s slavery mentality is visible again as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif again praised US president Donald Trump in Independence Day speech for his role in securing a timely ceasefire between Islamabad and New Delhi last year, saying it helped save millions of innocent lives. Shahbaz Sharif during his address to the nation suddenly remembered US President Donald Trump and thanked him for the ceasefire. Here's what Shahbaz Sharif said on Trump  Shahbaz Sharif said, "I want to thank US President Donald Trump, who saved millions of people by brokering a ceasefire between Pakistan and India last year. Relations between…

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14

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit India for Brics Summit next month: Report

Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to New Delhi next month to attend the upcoming Brics Summit. News agency ANI reported citing sources that Pezeshkian will take part in the Brics Summit, which will be held in the national capital in September. The visit of the Iranian President assumes significance as India will host the 18th Brics Summit under its 2026 chairship. It is significant to note that India will host the summit under the theme, "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability". India had assumed the Brics chairship from Brazil at the beginning of 2026. Pezeshkian met PM…

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14

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Amid reports of sailors jumping off USS Abraham Lincoln, US dispatches replacement warship to Middle East

Washington: The United States is preparing to deploy the aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the Middle East, where it will replace the USS Abraham Lincoln amid growing concerns over the impact of the Lincoln's prolonged deployment on its crew, who have reportedly tried to jump off in a bid to escape deployment at sea. The USS George Washington recently departed Da Nang, Vietnam, and has since transited through the Singapore Strait and the Strait of Malacca on its way to the Indian Ocean, according to US Navy statements and officials familiar with the carrier's movements. US officials told The…

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14

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

US lost around 45 Reaper drones, roughly 25 per cent of fleet, in Iran war: Report

Washington: The United States (US) has lost around 45 of its MQ-9 Reaper surveillance and strike drones during its over five-month long conflict with Iran, according to a report by the Washington Post. However, not all of them were shot down and some crashed after losing communication with their operators. The report, which was published Thursday, cited officials and said the number of drones lost constitutes roughly 25 per cent of the US military fleet. The US has around 185 Reaper drones when the Iran war began earlier this year. Of them, 165 were with the US Air Force (USAF) and…

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