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Trump holds ‘productive’ talks with Putin a day ahead of Zelenskyy’s White House visit

US President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin in what he described as a "very productive" call. Trump revealed that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio would meet Russian advisers next week and announced plans for an in-person meeting with Putin in Budapest. Washington: US President Donald Trump held a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, just a day before his scheduled meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. After the call, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to describe his discussion with Putin as "very productive" and indicated that the two…

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Bomb explosion kills four Syrian soldiers on Defence Ministry bus near Deir el-Zour

No one claimed responsibility for the attack, but the area is known to be home to sleeper cells of the Islamic State group that was defeated in Syria in 2019. New Delhi: A bomb exploded Thursday on a Syrian Defense Ministry bus in eastern Syria, killing four soldiers and injuring others, according to Syrian officials. Oil Minister Mohammed al-Bashir announced on social media platform X that the soldiers were traveling to their posts as guards at an oil facility when the explosion occurred. State-run Al-Ikhbariah TV reported that the blast took place on the road connecting Deir el-Zour and Mayadeen,…

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Kapil Sharma’s cafe attacked again in Canada, Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility for firing | VIDEO

A third round of firing was reported at Kapil Sharma's cafe Kaps Caffe in Surrey. Gangsters Goldy Dhillon and Kuldeep Sidhu alias Nepali claimed responsibility through a social media post, warning those involved in illegal activities or speaking against religion. New Delhi: Comedian and actor Kapil Sharma's restaurant, Kap's Cafe in Canada's Surrey has been targeted yet again by gunfire on Thursday. This is the third such firing incident reported at the cafe. A video of the firing has also surfaced online, showing shots being fired at the establishment in the late hours. Shortly after the incident, gangsters of the Lawrence…

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‘Russian oil supplies beneficial for Indian economy’: Moscow responds to Trump’s oil trade claims

Russian envoy Denis Alipov stated that India’s energy cooperation with Moscow is in line with its national interests. The government reiterated that its import policies are guided by consumer priorities and the need to ensure energy security. New Delhi: Hours after US President Donald Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would stop buying oil from Russia, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov responded, stating that India’s energy cooperation with Moscow continues to align with its national interests. When asked if India would continue importing Russian oil, Alipov said, "This is a question for the Indian…

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6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia’s Papua; no tsunami warning issued

Indonesia earthquake: The epicentre of the earthquake was located around 200 km from Abepura. However, no tsunami warning has been issued so far. Palu: An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 has hit Indonesia's Papua province, said the United States Geological Survey (USGS) on Thursday. It further said that the quake hit at a depth of 70 km (43.5 miles). No damages or any kind of casualty has been reported so far, though.  According to the USGS, the epicentre of the earthquake, which hit at 2.31 degrees south latitude and 138.86 degrees east longitude, was located around 200 km from Abepura. However,…

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Donald Trump confuses India with Iran, reiterates tariffs prevented nuclear war with Pakistan | WATCH

US President Donald Trump confused India with Iran, while speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday and reiterated that tariffs helped prevented a nuclear war with Pakistan. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) once again found himself at the receiving end of the trolls after he mistakenly confused India with Iran, calling the latter a nuclear power. Speaking to reporters at the White House in Washington, the 79-year-old said tariffs helped him prevent a 'nuclear war' between Pakistan and Iran. "Tariffs are a very important tool for our defence, for our national security. If we…

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WATCH: Afghan forces display pants of Pakistani soldiers

The Afghan forces even seized tanks, weapons and the uniforms of the Pakistani troops that were abandoned by them. Now, the video of Afghan forces displaying the trousers and pants of Pakistani troops have gone viral on social media. Kabul: Tensions had escalated between Pakistan and Afghanistan after the former conducted airstrikes in Kabul targeting Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts in the Afghan territory, killing 15 people. Afghanistan strongly retaliated to Pakistan's airstrikes and attacked its multiple military posts along the Durand Line, claiming that more than 50 Pakistani soldiers were neutralised.    The Afghan forces even seized tanks, weapons and…

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Henley Passport Index 2025: India falls 5 ranks; this country retains the top spot

Singapore retains its position as the most powerful passport, providing visa-free access to 193 countries while India slipped to the 85th rank. New Delhi: India has dropped to 85th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 57 countries. Last year, the country was ranked 80th, with its passport allowing travel to 62 destinations without a visa. Singapore retains its position as the most powerful passport, providing visa-free access to 193 countries. South Korea is second with access to 190 countries, followed by Japan in third with 189 countries. European nations share top spots Germany, Italy, Luxembourg,…

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PM Modi has assured me that ‘India won’t buy Russian oil’, claims Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him that will soon stop purchasing Russian oil. Trump also called PM Modi a 'great man' and India an 'incredible country'. Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured Donald Trump that India would stop buying Russian oil, the US President said on Wednesday (local time), calling it a 'big step'. The 79-year-old Republican president made the remarks while speaking to reporters at the White House in Washington.  However, Trump claimed that PM Modi told him India won't be able to do it 'immediately', but the process is…

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Pakistan announces 48-hour ceasefire with Afghanistan after dozens killed in border clashes

Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalated as the Afghan Taliban released drone footage showing strikes on Pakistani border outposts. Dozens of soldiers and civilians have died in fierce clashes near Spin Boldak, with both sides accusing each other of attacks. Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday announced a 48-hour ceasefire with the Taliban administration in Afghanistan beginning at 6 pm (Pakistan Standard Time), following border clashes between the two neighbours that have claimed dozens of lives on both sides.  "A temporary ceasefire has been decided between the Pakistani government and the Afghan Taliban regime, with the mutual consent of both parties, for…

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