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US lawmakers urge Donald Trump to repair, reset ties with India after tariff escalation

The lawmakers highlighted that in late August 2025, the Trump administration increased tariffs on Indian imports to as much as 50 per cent. This included an initial 25 per cent “reciprocal” levy, followed by an additional 25 per cent duty in retaliation for India’s ongoing energy trade with Russia. Washington: A bipartisan group of United States lawmakers has written to US President Donald Trump, urging him to take swift action to repair Washington’s strained relationship with India. The appeal comes in the wake of sharp tariff hikes on Indian goods that, according to the lawmakers, have jeopardised trade, increased consumer…

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Asim Munir to go home after retirement, not PM or President House: Shahbaz Sharif’s advisor

Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif’s adviser Sanaullah Khan claimed Army Chief Asim Munir will retire quietly without entering politics. He also commented on Bilawal Bhutto and emphasised PML-N's commitment to non-hostility with PPP. Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's advisor Sanaullah Khan has made a significant claim regarding Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. In an interview with Pakistan's Samaa TV, Sanaullah stated that Munir will go straight home after retirement and neither the Prime Minister's House nor the President's House will be his destination. His remarks appear to dash any political ambitions Munir might have entertained. Former Prime Minister…

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Air traffic controller shortages cause more US flight delays amid Government shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it slows down flights when there are fewer controllers to keep air travel safe. They are working with the controllers to reduce delays and keep the skies safe. New Delhi: A week into the US government shutdown, flight delays and cancellations are increasing. Many air traffic controllers have called in sick, leaving airports without enough workers to manage flights properly. This is causing long waits and problems for travelers. The air traffic control tower at Nashville International Airport had very few controllers on duty. Because of this, some flight controls had to be handled…

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Pakistan’s Khawaja Asif makes provocative remark, says ‘India never truly united except under Aurangzeb’

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif claimed India was united only during Aurangzeb's reign and warned of a potential war with India. His remarks contradict established historical facts and come amid growing Indo-Pak tensions. Islamabad: Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has once again stirred controversy with an unfounded remark, claiming that India was "never truly united" except under Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. His statement, made during an interview with Pakistan's Samaa TV, stands contrary to well-established historical facts and has invited criticism from experts and observers alike. In the same interview, Asif also gave a hollow threat, saying, "Chances of yet another…

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Why is Trump so keen to take over Bagram air base, and why India, China, Pakistan are unitedly opposing

Bagram's location provides a critical vantage point for monitoring China's nuclear activities, as it is approximately 92 kilometers from China's nuclear sites. New Delhi: Donald Trump has once again managed to united India, China, Pakistan for a second reason after the imposing of his controversial tariffs. This time, it's not about trade or economy but geopolitical and stratgic dominance as the three neighbouring countries join Taliban in opposing the deployment of foreign military infrastructure on Afghan soil, effectively rejecting Trump's calls to hand over the Bagram airbase. The joint stance was taken on Tuesday during the 7th Moscow Format Consultations on…

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Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M Yaghi for metal–organic frameworks

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M Yaghi for the development of metal–organic frameworks. The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday. Stockholm (Sweden): The Nobel Prize 2025 in Chemistry has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M Yaghi for the "development of metal–organic frameworks.” Hans Ellegren, secretary-general of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, announced the chemistry prize in Stockholm on Wednesday. It was the third prize announced this week. The Nobel committee said that the three laureates have created molecular constructions…

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Pakistan set to receive advance US Air-to-Air missiles: Know all about AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles

Pakistan is among the list of countries that are set to receive American manufacturer Raytheon's Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles. Washington: Pakistan is likely to receive AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States, the US Department of War (DoW) said in an official statement. The US missiles are to be equipped on F-16 Falcons flown by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). A newly modified arms contract notified by the US Department of War (formerly the Department of Defense) listed Pakistan among the confirmed foreign buyers of the missile system made by Raytheon. The company received an additional…

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11 Pakistani soldiers killed in clash with TTP militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

19 TTP militants were also killed in the clash in Pakistan's northwest province on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. New Delhi: Nineteen terrorists of the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and 11 soldiers were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said. The operation was carried out in Orakzai district, which borders Afghanistan, following reports of the presence of terrorists from the group referred to as "Fitna al-Khawarij" on the night of October 7-8, the military’s media wing said in a statement. The term Fitna al-Khawarij is used to describe the banned TTP terror organisation. With inputs from PTI

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‘Merger of Canada and US’: Trump repeats his ’51st state’ joke during meeting with Canadian PM Mark Carney

In his last meeting, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had bluntly told US President Donald Trump that Canada would never be for sale in response to Trump's repeated threats to purchase or annex Canada. Washington: US President Donald Trump shared a light moment with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during a bilateral meeting at the White House on Tuesday, joking that Canada could become the '51st US state'. Carney laughed at the remark, as Trump added that although the two countries have had their differences, they can always resolve them. Carney made his second visit to the Oval Office ahead…

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‘This is your PM in cockpit’: Starmer’s surprise aboard flight to India for UK’s biggest trade mission

Keir Starmer is on his first official visit to India as British Prime Minister. During the visit, Starmer will hold talks with PM Modi to cover the entire gamut of the bilateral partnership, including trade and investment and technology ties. London: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer delighted fellow passengers onboard British Airways Flight 9100 to Mumbai by making a surprise announcement from the cockpit, as he led the largest-ever British trade mission to India. The Prime Minister later shared a clip of the moment on Instagram, showcasing his excitement about the mission and the warm welcome he received from passengers. This…

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