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Trump urges NATO to impose heavy tariffs on China, sanctions on Russia to end Ukraine war

Donald Trump further proposed that NATO, as a group, should place “50% to 100% tariffs on China” until the Russia-Ukraine conflict ends, adding that such measures would break what he described as China’s “strong grip” over Russia. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has called on NATO allies to take sweeping collective action to pressure Moscow and end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. In a strongly worded post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump urged NATO nations to stop purchasing Russian oil and to impose heavy tariffs on China—ranging from 50% to 100%—until the war concludes. Trump stated that…

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UK police probe ‘racially aggravated’ alleged rape of British Sikh woman in West Midlands

Authorities have released descriptions of two suspects believed to be involved in the assault. Both are described as white men. One had a shaved head, a heavy build, and was wearing a dark sweatshirt along with gloves New Delhi: West Midlands Police have launched an investigation into the alleged rape of a British Sikh woman, which is being treated as a racially motivated crime. The woman, believed to be in her 20s, told officers that racial abuse was directed at her during the attack. “We’re investigating after a woman reported to us that she had been raped in Oldbury in what…

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Meet Diella, the ‘AI Minister’ revolutionising Albania’s fight against corruption

Diella will be a “member of the Cabinet who is not present physically but has been created virtually,” Prime Minister Edi Rama said in a post on Facebook. New Delhi: In a world-first political move, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama has appointed an Artificial Intelligence-generated "minister" named Diella to his new Cabinet, aiming to crack down on corruption and fast-track the country’s digital transformation. Unveiled on Friday, Diella — meaning 'sun' in Albanian — will not hold a physical presence but will operate virtually as a full-fledged member of the Cabinet. "She is a minister not of flesh and blood,…

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John Bolton questions Trump’s pick for India envoy, calls Sergio Gor ‘unqualified’

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has strongly criticised Donald Trump’s nomination of Sergio Gor as the next US Ambassador to India, calling him unfit for the role. New Delhi: In a sharp rebuke, John Bolton, a former US National Security Advisor John Bolton told ANI, "I don't think he's qualified to be US ambassador to India," referring to President Trump's appointee Sergio Gor. Gor, a political operative and publisher with no diplomatic experience, was recently named by President on his social media platform Truth Social as the next US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and…

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‘Another state sponsor of terror’: Pakistan gets burned in 4 seconds after Osama’s mention at UN

At a recent UN Human Rights Council session, Hillel Neuer, Executive Director of UN Watch, labeled Pakistan as "another state sponsor of terror" in a brief rebuttal. His remark came in the context of criticising Qatar for harboring Hamas leaders. New Delhi: A tense session at the United Nations Human Rights Council escalated into a viral controversy after Hillel Neuer, head of the Geneva-based watchdog group UN Watch, delivered a cutting remark that has since lit up social media. In just seven words “Pakistan is another state sponsor of terror” Neuer reignited an accusation long echoed by Indian diplomats and…

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Nepal Gen-Z protest: Curfew lifted in Kathmandu, elections to be held before March 5 next year

Curfew and prohibitory orders in Kathmandu were lifted by the Nepal Army early Saturday following the formation of an interim government. The elections are scheduled to be held before March 5, 2026. New Delhi: The Nepal Army lifted the curfew and prohibitory orders in Kathmandu on Saturday morning at 5:00 AM. The restrictions had been imposed amid political instability, but following the formation of an interim government, the military has withdrawn the curfew. However, army presence is expected to remain on the streets for a few more days as a precautionary measure. With no curfews or movement restrictions in place…

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Earthquake of 7.0 magnitude hits Russia’s Kamchatka Coast

A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region on Saturday. New Delhi: A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck near the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region on Saturday, according to the National Center for Seismology. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). The United States Geological Survey (USGS), however, has put its magnitude at 7.4, with a deeper focus of 39.5 km. Tsunami warning issued The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre warned of “hazardous” waves affecting Russian coasts within 300 kilometres of the epicentre. The USGS initially reported the quake as magnitude…

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India backs France-Saudi led ‘New York Declaration’ endorsing two-state solution at UN assembly

The vote comes amid one of the worst humanitarian crises in Gaza- over 64,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed, and the region faces devastation due to the ongoing conflict. United Nations: The UN General Assembly has passed the historic 'New York Declaration' advocating the two-state solution to the longstanding Israel-Palestinian conflict, with 142 countries- including India- casting votes in favour, 10 opposing, and 12 abstaining. This resolution, co-sponsored by France and Saudi Arabia and ratified at a recent international conference at UN headquarters, sets forth a roadmap promising concrete, time-bound, and irreversible steps towards the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian…

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‘Can’t wear rose-tinted glasses,’ says Russia as peace talks with Ukraine get ‘paused’

Russia-Ukraine war: Last month, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Alaska and met his American counterpart Donald Trump, in a bid to end the Ukraine war. Moscow: The Kremlin said on Friday that the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine to end the three-and-a-half-year war have been 'paused'. "Our negotiators have the opportunity to communicate through channels. But for now, it is probably more accurate to talk about a pause," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in a statement, as reported by global media. "You can't wear rose-tinted glasses and expect that the negotiation process will yield immediate results." Putin's Alaska visit…

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It caused rift: Trump calls 50% tariff on India a ‘tough move’, reiterates role in solving conflicts

The US President reiterated he has solved seven global conflicts so far in his second term as President, including that of India and Pakistan. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday said imposing tariffs on India was a tough decision and it caused a ‘rift’ between New Delhi and Washington. Notably, Trump announced whopping 50 per cent tariffs on India, a major chunk of it as penalty for buying oil from Russia. The US President made this remark during an interview with ‘Fox and Friends’, as per PTI. “Look, India was their biggest customer. I put a 50 per cent…

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