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Sudanese asylum seeker, beheading attempt, anti-immigration protests: What triggered tensions in Belfast northern irerla | World

Sudanese asylum seeker, beheading attempt, anti-immigration protests: What triggered tensions in Belfast northern irerla | World

Belfast, Northern Ireland: UK leaders have appealed for calm after the arrest of a Sudanese asylum seeker accused of attempting to murder a man in a brutal knife attack in Belfast triggered anti-immigration protests and unrest. A 30-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder, possession of a knife in a public place and making threats to kill following the attack, which police and prosecutors described as an "attempted beheading", Suspect held, victim critical The victim, a man in his 40s, suffered severe injuries to his neck, eyes, face and back during the assault in north Belfast late on Monday.…
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Saronic Corsair rescues pilots after Apache chopper crash near Hormuz; all about US Navy drone boat | World

Saronic Corsair rescues pilots after Apache chopper crash near Hormuz; all about US Navy drone boat | World

Washington: A US military Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, close to the coast of Oman, following an alleged attack by Iranian forces amid conflict in the Middle East. The two crew members were left stranded in the sea for around two hours following the crash. Search and rescue efforts were quickly launched by the US Navy in the area. In a rare and significant operation, the US Navy used an unmanned surface vessel to help rescue the stranded crew. The drone boat was sent to locate the pilots in open waters and assist in their…
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World leaders applaud PM Modi as he becomes longest-serving continuous elected Prime Minister | World

World leaders applaud PM Modi as he becomes longest-serving continuous elected Prime Minister | World

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received congratulatory messages from world leaders on Wednesday after becoming the longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister in India's history, a milestone that reflects both his political longevity and sustained electoral success. Having now served 4,399 consecutive days in office, PM Modi has moved past the previous record held by India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. The achievement comes at a time when the BJP continues to expand its political reach, further strengthening its position across several parts of the country. Leaders from Asia, the Pacific, the Caribbean and the United States hailed the landmark…
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Iran US Israel war LIVE updates trump US says strikes on Iran complete as Tehran launches drone attack on US fleet | World

Iran US Israel war LIVE updates trump US says strikes on Iran complete as Tehran launches drone attack on US fleet | World

New Delhi: The United States forces carried out what they described as "self-defence strikes" against Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz. The operation followed the crash of a US Army Apache helicopter during a patrol mission near Oman, an incident President Donald Trump blamed on Iran. According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), American fighter jets struck Iranian air defence positions, surveillance radar systems and ground control stations in a targeted military response. Washington says the strikes were designed to protect US forces and international shipping in the region. Iran has strongly condemned the attacks and quickly announced retaliatory…
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Trump admits Iran shot down Apache helicopter over Strait of Hormuz, says ‘US must respond’ | World

Trump admits Iran shot down Apache helicopter over Strait of Hormuz, says ‘US must respond’ | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (June 9) said that Iran shot down anย Apache helicopter while it was patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the United States would "have to respond" to the attack. In a post on social media, Trump said he had been informed by the US military that the incident occurred last night, adding that both pilots aboard the helicopter were rescued safely and escaped without injuries after a drone boat reached the crash site. Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache helicopters "I have just been informed by our Great Military…
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H-1B visa fee row: Trump slams court ruling; why this decision matters beyond America? | World

H-1B visa fee row: Trump slams court ruling; why this decision matters beyond America? | World

Washington: A major political controversy has erupted in the United States after a federal court struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling that the charge was imposed without congressional approval.ย Reacting strongly to the verdict, US President Donald Trump accused federal judges of creating obstacles for his administration and harming the country through their decisions. Speaking to reporters after attending the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Trump said federal courts were making governance increasingly difficult. Criticising the judiciary, he remarked, "These judges are giving us a very hard time. It's really crazy. They are…
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US-Iran war 2026: How China made Strait of Hormuz oil blockade obsolete | World

US-Iran war 2026: How China made Strait of Hormuz oil blockade obsolete | World

New Delhi: In February 2026, a sudden conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran erupted, threatening the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most dangerous energy choke point. As shipping lanes froze and panic spread, oil prices skyrocketed by 60 per cent, crossing USD 100 a barrel.ย While much of the global economy was thrown into turmoil, one country stayed completely calm: China. China's strategy of energy sovereignty For decades, Beijing feared a naval blockade that could starve its economy of fuel. To fight this, China quietly traded "oil dependency" for "energy sovereignty." Today, they pull crude oil from nearly 50…
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Why is PoK on the boil? Inside the protests challenging Pakistan’s government | World

Why is PoK on the boil? Inside the protests challenging Pakistan’s government | World

New Delhi: 11 people have died and over 70 others were injured in the ongoing protest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) after the government banned the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a civil society group that has been at the forefront of protests over economic hardship and political issues in the region. The clashes broke out when supporters of the JAAC gathered outside a hospital morgue where the body of an activist had been brought following an earlier shooting incident. As crowds gathered, security forces moved in to disperse the protesters. The situation quickly turned violent, leading to gunfire, injuries and…
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US judge scraps Trump’s 0,000 fee on H-1B visas: How will this move benefit Indian professionals? | World

US judge scraps Trump’s $100,000 fee on H-1B visas: How will this move benefit Indian professionals? | World

Washington: A federal judge in USโ€™ Boston has struck down the Trump administrationโ€™s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, creating a fresh legal challenge to a policy that was introduced to curb the hiring of foreign workers in the United States. In a big ruling issued on Monday, US District Court Judge Leo Sorokin sided with a coalition of 20 states that challenged the fee increase.ย  The states argued that the higher charge would make it harder for employers to recruit skilled workers for essential roles, including doctors and teachers. The administration had defended the measure as a way…
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