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Trump adviser Hassett’s fresh warning to India over tariffs: ‘US won’t budge unless…’

US National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett called trade negotiations with New Delhi ‘complicated’ and accused India of "intransigence" in opening its markets to American products. Washington: A day after US tariffs of 50% on goods from India took effect, the US President's top economic advisor on Thursday issued another warning, saying if India fails to curb its Russian crude trade, the US will not ease its stance on Washington's punitive tariffs on Indian imports. US National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett called trade negotiations with New Delhi 'complicated' and accused India of 'intransigence' in opening its markets to American…

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What would happen if Mount Fuji erupts? Japan govt releases AI-generated video to raise awareness | Watch

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government released an AI-generated video to raise awareness of what could happen to the capital if Mount Fuji erupted. Tokyo: The Japanese government recently released an AI-generated video of Mount Fuji to illustrate what would happen if Mount Fuji were to erupt. "The moment may arrive without any warning," says the narration, before the video cuts to dramatic visuals of large clouds of smoke emitting from Fuji. The video shows, in no time, volcanic ash spreads to the heavily populated capital of Tokyo, fogging up the air and blanketing buildings and vehicles. Watch the video here The AI-video,…

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Alaska F-35 crash: Pilot had a 50-minute troubleshoot call with Lockheed Martin engineers before ejecting

The pilot tried two touch-and-go landings in an effort to realign the jammed nose gear, but both attempts failed, leaving the landing gear completely locked. Alaska : A US Air Force F-35 pilot was forced to eject after spending nearly an hour on a mid-air conference call with engineers, trying to resolve a malfunction which eventually caused the fighter jet to crash on an Alaska runway. Footage posted online shows the aircraft spiralling before slamming into the ground and bursting into flames, while the pilot descended safely by parachute in January. According to a CNN-obtained report, ice in the hydraulic…

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Female prison officer jailed for ‘inappropriate’ relationships with 2 inmates in this country

The prison officer, who was jailed over a relationship with the inmates, was also captured on CCTV entering prisoners' cells. This is the third case in the same jail. Northampton: Prison officer Aimee Duke has been convicted of developing an 'inappropriate' relationship with two inmates at HMP Five Wells in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, England. According to The Sun, Aimee Duke (26), from Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire, was jailed for a year. Aimee is the third female officer at a jail who has been convicted of inappropriate relationships with inmates. A 26-year-old woman was caught on CCTV entering prisoners' cells at HMP Five…

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Who is Sheikha Mahra? Dubai princess who divorced husband on Instagram is now engaged to rapper French Montana

Sheikha Mahra engagement: The 31-year-old Dubai princess and the 40-year-old rapper have been linked since late 2024, when Sheikha Mahra hosted Montana in Dubai and shared photos from the visit on social media. Dubai: Sheikha Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum, daughter of Dubai ruler and UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is engaged to rapper French Montana. A representative for Montana confirmed the engagement to TMZ, adding that the couple formalised their relationship during Paris Fashion Week in June. The 31-year-old royal and the 40-year-old rapper have been linked since late 2024, when Sheikha Mahra hosted…

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Kokichi Akuzawa: 102-year-old Japanese man becomes oldest person to climb Mount Fuji

Kokichi Akuzawa, born in 1923, reached the summit of Japan’s highest peak after months of training that included climbing a mountain nearly every week. Tokyo: A 102-year-old Japanese man with a serious heart condition has become the oldest person to climb Mount Fuji, a feat certified by Guinness World Records — though he dismissed the achievement as nothing remarkable. Kokichi Akuzawa, born in 1923, reached the summit of Japan’s highest peak earlier this month after months of training, which included hiking a mountain almost every week. “I’m six years older than the last time I climbed," Akuzawa told AFP, recalling his…

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Who is Olha Stefanishyna? Zelenskyy picks ex-Ukraine Deputy PM as new US ambassador

Stefanishyna was born in Odesa in 1985 and earned a master’s degree in international law in 2008 from the Institute of International Relations at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Kyiv: Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Olha Stefanishyna, a former senior cabinet minister, as Ukraine’s new ambassador to the United States, ending months of speculation. She replaces Oksana Markarova, who served in the role for six years, including more than three years during the full-scale war with Russia, and faced partisan criticism from US Republicans. Markarova’s departure was confirmed in July. Stefanishyna previously served in Zelenskyy’s administration as deputy prime minister…

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‘Nuke India,’ ‘Kill Trump’: Minneapolis shooter wrote chilling messages on weapons | Video

A shooter opened fire with a rifle on Wednesday through the windows of a Catholic church in Minneapolis and struck children celebrating Mass during the first week of school, killing two and wounding 17 others, including 14 kids. Minnesota: The gunman who opened fire on Wednesday on school children attending a church service in the US city of Minneapolis, killing two students, had weapons inscribed with hate slogans such as "Kill Donald Trump," "Nuke India," and "Burn Israel," according to American far-right political activist Laura Loomer, who shared pictures and videos. The attacker, 23-year-old Robin Westman, opened fire with three weapons:…

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Trump accuses George Soros of backing ‘violent protests’ in US: ‘Be careful, we’re watching you’

95-year-old Hungarian-born Soros is an American businessman who is a funder of the Democrats. During World War II, Soros survived the German attack on Hungary and later moved to the UK. Soros, who is known as 'The Man Who Broke the Bank of England', is a graduate of the London School of Economics. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) called for billionaire George Soros and his son Alex to face criminal charges for supporting 'violent protests' throughout the country. Trump accused Soros and "his group of psychopaths" of causing "great damage" to the US, as he issued a…

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‘This is Modi’s war’: Trump adviser Peter Navarro accuses India of funding Russia-Ukraine conflict

White House adviser Peter Navarro claimed that India’s ongoing purchase of Russian oil is fuelling Moscow’s aggression and adding to the financial burden on US taxpayers. He stated that India could secure a 25 percent tariff reduction from the US if it halts these oil imports. Washington: White House trade adviser Peter Navarro ramped up his criticism of India's Russian oil imports, accusing New Delhi of financing Russia's war in Ukraine and dubbing the conflict "Modi’s war." Navarro spoke soon after the Trump administration doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50 percent. The move aims to extract trade concessions and pressure…

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