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US moves carrier strike group to middle east amid tensions with Iran: Report

Iran protests: According to a report, the CENTCOM tracks an area of around 4 million square miles. This includes areas of Northeast Africa, middle east, South Asia and Central Asia. It should be noted that the US has not deployed aircraft carriers in the region. Tehran: The Pentagon is planning to redeploy a US carrier strike group from South China Sea to the US Central Command (CENTCOM) area, which includes the middle east amid heightening tensions with Iran, which is witnessing massive ant-government protests due to soaring inflation, as per a report. The carrier group includes an aircraft carrier (USS…

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Majority of Americans don’t want Trump to take control of Greenland, survey finds

The survey shows just 25% of Americans support an effort to take control of Greenland, with opposition cutting across most political groups. Washington: Three-quarters of Americans say they oppose the United States attempting to take control of Greenland, according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS. The findings suggest that President Donald Trump’s push to expand America’s territory faces strong public resistance. The survey shows just 25% of Americans support an effort to take control of the Danish territory, with opposition cutting across most political groups. Republicans split, Democrats strongly opposed Even among the president’s supporters, opinion is evenly divided.…

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Trump claims killing of Iranian protesters stopped even as Tehran signals executions ahead

Trump did not specify where he had received that information but only described it as “very important sources on the other side.” Trump said he would “find out” later if it was true, but he didn't explain how. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he's been told “on good authority” that plans for executions in Iran have stopped, even as Tehran has indicated fast trials and executions ahead in its crackdown on protesters. The US president's claims, which were made with few details, come as he's told protesting Iranians in recent days that “help is on the…

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Iran shuts airspace for hours amid protest crackdown fears and possible US military response

Iran unexpectedly closed its airspace for a little over two hours early Thursday without giving a reason. The move comes amid a harsh nationwide protest crackdown and speculation over potential US military action. Tehran: Iran issued a sudden order early Thursday to shut down its airspace which led to fresh alarm across the region already tense over the government's harsh crackdown on nationwide protests. The authorities did not offer any explanation for the temporary closure, which unfolded at a time when fears of potential US strikes have been rising. According to the flight-tracking platform FlightRadar24.com, Iran's airspace remained closed for…

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Trump signs law returning whole milk to school lunches, overturns Obama-era nutrition rules

The US government has restored whole and 2 per cent milk in school cafeterias after Trump signed a law overturning Obama-era restrictions. Backed by new dietary guidelines that favour full-fat dairy, the shift affects nearly 30 million schoolchildren and reignites debate on childhood nutrition. Washington: Whole milk is set to return in school cafeterias across the United States after President Donald Trump signed a new law rolling back the Obama-era limits on higher-fat dairy options. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, cleared by Congress last autumn, now permits schools under the National School Lunch Program to serve whole and 2…

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Jan

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Jaishankar speaks to Iran FM as West Asia tensions rise; US begins troop pullback

Demonstrations that began late last month in Tehran over economic distress, triggered by the sharp fall of Iran’s currency, have now spread across all 31 provinces. What started as protests over rising prices and unemployment has gradually turned into broader demands for political change. New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held a phone conversation with Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, during which both leaders discussed the rapidly evolving situation in and around Iran. Jaishankar shared details of the call in a brief post on social media platform X.  The diplomatic outreach comes at a time when…

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US suspends visa processing for applicants from 75 nations; Pakistan, Russia and Iran among those listed

The suspension is scheduled to take effect on January 21 and will remain in place till further orders. Officials say visa processing will not resume until the reassessment has been completed. Washington: The United States State Department has announced a pause on immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, as part of a wider effort to tighten immigration checks. The move is aimed at preventing visas from being granted to people considered likely to rely on public assistance after entering the country. According to an internal State Department memo, cited by the Fox News, consular officials have been…

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Teenager rescued by 200 Sikhs after being abducted, raped by Pak grooming gang in London | Video

As per the Sikh Press Association, the main suspect is a man in his early 40s. It is alleged that he first approached the victim three years ago, when she was only 13 years old, and befriended her. When she turned 16, she was persuaded by the accused to leave her home through grooming tactics. London: A 16-year-old girl has been reunited with her family after more than 200 members of the local Sikh community gathered to intervene in a suspected grooming case in West London. The incident took place on January 13, when a group of six men belonging…

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Unacceptable for Greenland not be in US hands: Donald Trump

In a social media post early on Wednesday, Trump said the United States “needs Greenland” to build and operate the Golden Dome air and missile defense network, which he described as critical to protecting American soil. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday sharply renewed his push for American control of Greenland, calling the Arctic island “vital” for national security and a key part of a proposed Golden Dome missile defense system. His remarks have heightened tensions with Denmark and Greenland ahead of scheduled high-level talks in Washington.  ‘Essential for national security’ In a social media post early on Wednesday,…

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX offers free Starlink internet service in Iran as protests continue to rage: Report

SpaceX has activated free Starlink internet service in blackout-hit Iran as protests intensify nationwide. With thousands of receivers smuggled into the country, the move has become a crucial communication lifeline amid mounting unrest. Tehran: Elon Musk's SpaceX has started offering free Starlink satellite internet service in Iran at a time when the country is battling a deadly wave of protests and a prolonged national internet shutdown. According to Ahmad Ahmadian, executive director of the US-based group Holistic Resilience, SpaceX has waived subscription charges, enabling Iranians with existing receivers to stay online at no cost. A person aware of Starlink's internal…

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