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US passport drops out of world’s top 10 for first time in 20 years, check where Indian passport ranks

The US passport has slipped to 12th place in the Henley Passport Index 2025, marking its first exit from the global top 10 in two decades. Analysts link the fall to America's restrictive visa policies and waning soft power, even as Asian nations like Singapore and China rise in passport influence. Washington: In a major setback to America's global standing, the United States passport has fallen out of the world’s top 10 most powerful passports for the first time in 20 years, according to the Henley Passport Index 2025. Once ranked No. 1, the US passport has now slipped to…

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China develops global missile defence prototype rivaling US ‘Golden Dome’: Report

China has reportedly developed a pioneering missile defence system capable of tracking global threats, similar to Donald Trump's proposed Golden Dome project. The PLA's prototype can monitor up to 1,000 missiles simultaneously, signalling a significant leap in China's defence technology race. Beijing: In a major technological development, China has reportedly built a first-of-its-kind missile defence system capable of tracking and countering threats from anywhere in the world. The system, called the "distributed early warning detection big data platform," has been compared to the United States' Golden Dome project proposed by President Donald Trump, according to a report by The South…

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Nine people killed in fire at chemical warehouse and garment factory in Bangladesh’s Dhaka

At least nine people were killed after a fire broke out at a building housing a chemical godown and a garment factory in the Shialbari area of Mirpur in the capital on Tuesday, reports local media. Dhaka: At least nine people were killed and eight others injured after a massive fire broke out at a garment factory and a chemical warehouse in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, on Tuesday, local media reported. According to the state-run BSS news agency, the fire erupted in two buildings housing a garment factory and a chemical warehouse in Dhaka's Mirpur area. Firefighters recovered nine bodies from the…

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Watch: Italy PM Meloni’s viral reaction as Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif heaps praises on Trump

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s shocked reaction to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praising Donald Trump and nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize has gone viral. Cairo: At a high-profile gathering in Egypt to discuss Gaza’s post-war future, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif surprised many by praising US President Donald Trump for his “outstanding contributions” in preventing a conflict between India and Pakistan. His remarks left several leaders visibly taken aback, including Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, known for her expressive reactions. "Pakistan has nominated President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his outstanding, extraordinary contributions to…

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‘You’re beautiful’: Trump compliments Meloni, while Erdogan tells her to ‘quit’ smoking | WATCH

At the Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt, Donald Trump’s comment calling Italian PM Giorgia Meloni “beautiful” stole the show. New Delhi: As world leaders gathered in Egypt for the Gaza Peace Summit on Monday, a historic event aimed at ending two years of violence and celebrating the release of Israeli hostages, it wasn’t just diplomacy that made headlines. It was Donald Trump’s mouth. The US President, fresh off being credited for brokering the Israel-Hamas deal, gave a campaign-style speech in Sharm El-Sheikh.  But what really caught the internet’s attention was his awkward and cheeky compliment to Italian Prime Minister…

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Zelenskyy to visit US to explore possibility of procuring long-range missiles amid war with Russia

During a meeting with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, Zelenskyy said he would also seek additional US support to help protect Ukraine’s electricity and gas infrastructure, which has come under constant attack from Russian forces. Kyiv: Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said he would travel to the United States this week to explore the possibility of procuring long-range weapons amid Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia. This came a day after US President Donald Trump warned Russia that the US was mulling supplying long-range Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv. Ukrainian president Zelenskyy said he was likely to hold a meeting…

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‘India, Pakistan will live very nicely together’: Trump makes big claim in Egypt

India was represented by MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh, highlighting support for peace initiatives and humanitarian efforts in Gaza. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump, at the Egypt-hosted Peace Summit on Gaza, expressed optimism about South Asian relations, saying, “I think Pakistan and India are going to live very nicely together,” while turning to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for confirmation. Sharif responded with a broad smile, underscoring a moment of diplomatic significance. Trump also praised Pakistan’s leadership, calling military chief Asif Munir his "favorite field marshal from Pakistan,"and invited Sharif to address the summit, emphasising Pakistan’s potential role in promoting…

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Pakistan violence: TLP chief Sadiq Rizvi shot thrice times in Lahore; 250 protesters and 48 policemen killed

TLP Chief Sadiq Rizvi was shot three times during violent protests in Pakistan, with reports of 250 protesters and 48 police officers killed. New Delhi: Pakistan witnessed intense violence as hardline party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) staged large-scale protests against the Gaza Peace Plan. Reports suggest that TLP chief Maulana Sadiq Rizvi was shot three times, and his brother Anas Rizvi was also injured during the clashes. Firefights broke out between protesters and law enforcement, escalating tensions across the region. Casualties reported on both sides According to sources, 250 TLP protesters were killed in the violence, while attacks by demonstrators also…

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‘Will respond if situation escalates’: Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi on conflict with Pakistan

The fighting began Saturday night, when Afghan forces struck multiple Pakistani military posts. Afghanistan officials claimed to have killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in response to what they said were repeated violations of Afghan territory and airspace. New Delhi: Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, ommenting on tensions with Pakistan, on Monday said that Afghanistan has no issues with Islamabad but will respond if the situation escalates. He further claimed that Afghanistan had achieved its objectives in the recent border clashes with Pakistan and that the fighting was stopped at the request of Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar. He…

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Afghanistan rejects visa requests of Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and other top officials: Report

Afghanistan’s reported rejection of visa requests from Pakistan’s top defence officials marks a sharp escalation in tensions between the two neighbours amid ongoing border clashes and deepening diplomatic mistrust. New Delhi: In a major diplomatic setback for Islamabad, Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have reportedly rejected visa applications submitted by Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lt. Gen. Asim Malik, and two other senior generals, according to a report by TOLOnews. The visa denials, said to have occurred on three separate occasions over the past three days, come at a time of deepening hostility and mistrust between the two…

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