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Iran protest LIVE: Agitation intensifies despite internet blackout, Turkey cancels Tehran flights

Iran protest live updates: Iranian state media broke its silence Friday over the protests, alleging “terrorist agents” of the US and Israel set fires and sparked violence. It also said there were “casualties,” without elaborating. The protests have intensified steadily since beginning December 28. Tehran: The protests in Iran mark the 12th consecutive day of unrest triggered by economic anger, particularly the collapse of Iran’s currency, and have spread to more than 100 cities and towns across all 31 provinces. These agitators have been chanting “Death to the dictator” and “Don’t be afraid, we are all together,” while some videos…

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‘Modi didn’t call Donald Trump’: Top aide reveals why India-US trade deal collapsed amid tariff war

India-US trade deal fell through because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not make a final confirmation call to US President Donald Trump, a senior Trump aide has now claimed, adding fresh tension to an already fraught tariff standoff between the two countries. Washington: A top aide to US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by claiming that a much-anticipated trade agreement between India and the United States collapsed because Prime Minister Narendra Modi failed to make a decisive phone call to seal the deal. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's revelation intensifies an already strained economic relationship, marked by steep US…

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JD Vance on Iran protests: ‘We stand by Iranian people who are advocating for their rights’

When asked if the US would take part if Israel decides to strike the nuclear sites in Iran, the US Vice President said that the United States would stand by anybody who is engaged in peaceful protests. Washington: US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday extended support for the Iranian people, saying that the United States stands by anybody who is engaged in peaceful protests and trying to exert their rights for free association. While addressing media at the White House, VP Vance said that the United States would stand by the citizens of Iran, and when asked if the…

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Denmark issues warning to Trump on Greenland takeover: ‘Will shoot first, ask questions later’

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also warned that any military attempt at taking Greenland would mark the end of NATO. "If the United States chooses to attack another NATO country militarily, then everything stops," she told Danish broadcaster TV2. Copenhagen (Denmark): Days after Donald Trump’s threat to take over Greenland, Denmark's Defence Ministry on Friday issued warning, saying its soldiers would take up the fight immediately and open fire without awaiting orders from their commanders if anyone were to invade Danish territory. The statement from Denmark comes as the 1952 directive, one from the Cold War-era, explicitly states that troops…

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One dead, 27 missing after mound of garbage collapses in Philippines, rescue operations underway

One of those rescued, a female worker at the landfill, died while being brought to a hospital, regional police director Brig. Gen. Roderick Maranan told The Associated Press. Manila: At least one person died and 27 went missing after a huge mound of garbage collapsed in waste segregation facility in Philippines, police said on Friday. Police, firefighters and disaster-mitigation personnel retrieved eight people, including workers at the facility, who were trapped on Thursday afternoon in the avalanche of garbage and debris in the village of Binaliw in Cebu city, police said. One of those rescued, a female worker at…

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Trump warns of ‘very hard’ US strike if Iran cracks down on protesters; diplomatic heat spikes

US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will respond "very hard" if Iran uses force against anti-government protesters. Tehran dismissed the remarks as meddling and accused Washington of pursuing a long-standing policy of pressure. Washington: US President Donald Trump has once again issued a sharp warning to Iran, saying the United States would strike "very hard" if Iranian authorities resort to violence against people demonstrating across the country. Speaking to a conservative radio platform, Trump said, "I have let them know that if they start killing people ... we are going to hit them very hard," stressing…

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08

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Lindsey Graham: US Senator who once called Trump a jackass, now brings bill seeking 500% tariff on India

Senator Lindsey Graham said he had a very productive meeting with Trump at the White House on Wednesday, during which the President approved the bipartisan Russia sanctions bill that has been under consideration for several months. Washington: US President Donald Trump has greenlit a sanctions bill that could impose 500 per cent tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil, a move that would give him what lawmakers describe as significant leverage over nations such as India and China to curb their imports of discounted crude from Moscow. Senator Lindsey Graham said he had a very productive meeting with Trump at the…

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Iran: Internet blackout reported in Tehran, other parts of country amid ardent protests

The unrest in Iran began in late December 2025, when merchants in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar shut their shops to voice their opposition to the rapid depreciation of the Iranian rial, soaring inflation and the rising cost of food and essential goods. Tehran: Tehran and other parts of Iran faced a widespread internet outage on Thursday as connectivity dropped across several providers. The authorities reportedly took this decision deliberately amid ardent protests across the country.   “Just before 12:00 UTC today, the amount of announced IPv6 address space in #Iran dropped by ~98.5%, concurrent with IPv6 traffic share dropping from ~12% to…

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‘US turning away from allies’: France’s Emmanuel Macron slams Trump’s foreign policy

France has rejected the idea of "new colonialism and new imperialism", said Macron, adding that his country and the entire Europe have achieved "greater strategic autonomy, and less dependence" on the US and China, which he called a "step in the right direction". Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday strongly criticised the foreign policy of the United States (US) under President Donald Trump, accusing Washington of "breaking free from international rules" and "turning away" from some of its allies. Macron said that there is a strong temptation to divide the world, which has some great powers. The 48-year-old French…

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Mumbai train fire: Blaze erupts at ‘muck special’ train; Central Railway services affected | VIDEO

Mumbai train fire: Teams of fire bridge immediately rushed to the stop and the fire was brought under control immediately. No loss of life was reported, said officials. Mumbai: A massive fire broke out at 'muck special' train in Mumbai on Thursday evening, hitting services at Central Railway, said officials. The train was parked between Kurla and Vidyavihar railway stations when the incident happened. Teams of fire bridge immediately rushed to the stop and the fire was brought under control immediately. No loss of life was reported, said officials, while further adding that the blaze was only confined to a…

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