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When Elon Musk called Sergio Gor, Trump’s next US ambassador to India, a ‘snake’

Sergio Gor does not have the best of relationships with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a former close aide of US President Donald Trump, and the SpaceX founder had once called him a 'snake' after he resigned from the Trump administration. Washington: Sergio Gor, Donald Trump's close political aide, was appointed as the next US ambassador to India on Friday (local time). In a post on 'Truth Social', Trump called Gor his 'close friend', who worked during his 'historic presidential campaign' and has published many of his best-selling books. Gor is currently serving as the director of the White House Presidential…

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Tourist bus with several Indian tourists onboard crashes on New York highway, 5 killed

New York bus crash: Several Indians were among 54 people onboard the tour bus, which crashed on a New York highway. New York: A tour bus carrying 54 passengers, including several Indians, crashed and rolled over on its side on an interstate highway in New York on Friday, killing five people and injuring many others, authorities said. How the crash happened The incident occurred shortly before 12:30 pm (local time) on the eastbound side of Interstate 90 in Pembroke, about 40 km east of Buffalo. According to state police Maj Andre Ray, the driver apparently became distracted, lost control of…

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Trump appoints Tashkent-born Sergio Gor as next US ambassador to India | Who is he?

Born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on November 30, 1986, Sergio Gor's original last name was Gorokhovsky. In 1999, he and his family emigrated to Los Angeles, where he attended school. Later, he moved to George Washington University. Washington: President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) appointed close political aide Sergio Gor as the next US ambassador to India, and special envoy for South and Central Asian affairs. Gor is currently the director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office and will remain in this role until his confirmation. As a director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, Gor and his…

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Aug

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Trump on Russia-Ukraine War: ‘Putin and Zelenskyy are like oil and vinegar’

Trump remarked that while he would rather avoid direct involvement in negotiations, he believes Putin and Zelenskyy should attempt to resolve their differences through dialogue. Washington: US President Donald Trump once again weighed in on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, describing the strained ties between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as being "like oil and vinegar." He noted that the two leaders do not get along for obvious reasons, yet hinted that a potential meeting between them could help explore solutions. Trump remarked that while he would rather avoid direct involvement in negotiations, he…

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22

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Pakistan extends closure of Rahim Yar Khan airbase runway till August 29 that was struck by IAF

Pakistan’s Rahim Yar Khan airbase in Punjab province was closed until August 22, 2025, following extensive damage caused by India's precision strikes during Operation Sindoor in May 2025. Islamabad: Pakistan has yet again issued a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen), extending the closure of the runway to August 29, 2025. Notably, it has been three months since India inflicted heavy damage on Pakistan's Rahim Yar Khan airbase and the facility continues to remain in-operational due to ongoing repair work. Pakistan’s Rahim Yar Khan airbase in Punjab province was closed until August 22, 2025, following extensive damage caused by India's precision…

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Pakistan ready for dialogue with India on Kashmir and all other issues months after Op Sindoor debacle

India has maintained that it will only engage in discussions with Pakistan on the return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and issues related to cross-border terrorism. New Delhi’s position remains firm despite Pakistan’s repeated calls for wider dialogue. Islamabad: Months after being battered by the Indian Armed Forces in Operation Sindoor, Pakistan appears to have fallen in line. On Friday, Pakistan's Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said that Islamabad is ready for a "comprehensive dialogue" with India, including discussions on Kashmir and other pending issues. His remarks came while speaking to reporters outside the parliament in Islamabad. Dar emphasised…

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Bangladesh interim govt warns media against publicising Sheikh Hasina’s statements, vows legal action

The Bangladesh interim government said that the broadcasting and publicity of audio of Hasina on television channels, news and online portals is a "serious violation of the Anti-Terrorism Act 2009". Dhaka: The Bangladesh interim government on Friday issued warning to media outlets against broadcasting or publicising statements by Awami League leader and deposed premier Sheikh Hasina, saying that instant legal action will be taken against those violating the order. Bangladesh issues warning to media outlets "We are warning officials of media involved in such criminal dissemination activities and resolutely inform all that if anyone in future circulates Sheikh Hasina's…

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Famine grips Gaza City: Israel says gates of hell will open as it warns Hamas of taking over city

Netanyahu has said a push to release the hostages would accompany the operation to take control of Gaza City and destroy the Hamas stronghold. New Delhi: Gaza City is officially in the grip of famine, the world’s leading authority on food crises confirmed on Friday, marking the first time a famine has been declared in the Middle East by the UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). The dire situation threatens to spread to southern regions like Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis if a ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access are not urgently implemented. More than 500,000 Palestinians — nearly a…

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Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested over alleged misuse of state funds

The investigations focus on a trip he made to the United Kingdom to attend a university graduation ceremony in London, but it is alleged that this was a personal visit using state funds. New Delhi: Former President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe, was arrested today by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Colombo after he appeared to record a statement regarding allegations of misusing public funds for a personal visit to the United Kingdom during his presidency, reported by  The arrest marks a dramatic turn in the ongoing investigation into whether Wickremesinghe, who served as President from 2022 to 2024,…

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Lord Swraj Paul, NRI industrialist, passes away at 94 | Who was he

Lord Swraj Paul, who was born in Jalandhar on February 18, 1931, had relocated to the UK in the 1960s for the treatment of his daughter Ambika, who was suffering from cancer. London: Lord Swraj Paul, a member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom (UK) and a leading NRI industrialist, passed away at the age of 94 in London on Thursday. Lord Paul, founder of the UK-based Caparo Group of industries, was hospitalised recently after he had taken ill. His family members said he passed away at the hospital.  "We pray for the departed soul. May the…

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