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Hillary Clinton offers to nominate Donald Trump for ‘Nobel Peace Prize’ on this condition

Clinton emphasised that the peace agreement should guarantee a ceasefire with no transfer of territory and include the gradual withdrawal of Russian troops from occupied regions. She described such a deal, if brokered by Trump, as a historic milestone that would block any surrender to Putin. New Delhi: In a surprising statement, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she would nominate President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he manages to broker a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine that does not force Ukraine to concede territory to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speaking on the Raging Moderates…

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Massive blast rocks New York, 100 firefighters, emergency response team rush to spot

Blast rocks New York's Manhattan: The explosion sparked a large fire near East 95th Street and 2nd Avenue at 10 am, leading to an emergency response from fire crews and police. New York: A massive explosion shook Manhattan’s Upper East Side on Friday as thick black smoke blanketed the New York City skyline. The explosion sparked a large fire near East 95th Street and 2nd Avenue at 10 am, leading to an emergency response from fire crews and police. Visuals shared on the social media showed the aftermath of the blast, with thick plumes of smoke billowing into the skyline.…

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Pakistan rain fury: MI-17 helicopter carrying relief goods crashes, five crew on board killed

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government's MI-17 helicopter had taken off from Peshawar for Bajaur when contact was lost over Mohmand tribal district, according to initial reports. Lahore: At least five on board killed as MI-17 helicopter carrying relief goods crashed on Friday in monsoon-hit northern Pakistan, the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province said in a statement. "An MI-17 helicopter of the provincial government, carrying relief goods for rain-affected areas of Bajaur, crashed in the Pandiyali area of Mohmand district due to bad weather," Ali Amin Gandapur said in a statement. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government's MI-17 helicopter had taken off from Peshawar for…

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Aug

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Trump departs for high-stake meeting with Putin on Ukraine, signals optimism about peace talks

Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska: HIGH STAKES, Trump posted on Truth Social as his motorcade idled outside the White House shortly after sunrise in Washington. An hour later, he waved as he boarded Air Force One but did not speak to reporters. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday left Washington aboard Air Force One for high-stake meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, where talks are expected to focus on a possible ceasefire deal for Ukraine. Trump says he is not going to broker deal on behalf of Ukraine On board the Air Force One, Trump stated that…

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Pakistan: Over 150 dead as monsoon rains trigger flash floods and landslides across nation and PoK

The death toll since then till Thursday had crossed 325, including 142 children, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). New Delhi: At least 154 people have lost their lives and dozens more are missing or injured as relentless monsoon rains triggered flash floods and landslides across several parts of Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the past 24 hours, according to officials from the National and Provincial Disaster Management Authorities. The worst-hit region was Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where heavy rainfall and cloudbursts led to flooding that swept through homes, bridges, and roads, leaving entire communities cut off and…

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Khalistan supporters disrupt India’s Independence Day celebration in Australia, confronted

Independence Day 2025: Indians had assembled at the Consul General’s office in Melbourne when a group of pro-Khalistani separatists caused a disturbance and disrupted the proceedings. Melbourne: A pro-Khalistan mob caused disruption at an event to commemorate India's 79th Independence Day outside the Consul General in Melbourne, Australia. The crowd raised slogans with Khalistani flags during the event, but were confronted by Indians present.  Indian nationals had peacefully gathered at the Consulate to celebrate India’s Independence Day when a group of Khalistani activists disrupted the occasion, creating a disturbance that interrupted the celebrations and prompted law enforcement to intervene, The…

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Trump-Putin’s historic meeting in Alaska: What’s on agenda and what’s at stake for India

The Trump-Putin summit could also help ease tensions between India and the United States following Trump’s decision to impose an additional 50 per cent tariff on Indian imports, citing New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian crude oil. New Delhi: Donald Trump will meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday for a high-stakes summit that could end the Russia-Ukraine war and change the dynamics between Washington and Moscow. While the whole world is alle eyes on the upcoming meeting, India, too, is keeping a close watch on what unfolds thousands of kilometers in the US frontier state. The meeting gives Trump…

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Trump claims India’s oil tariffs prompted Russia to initiate talks ahead of Alaska summit with Putin

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to hold a key summit in Alaska to discuss the ongoing Ukraine conflict, with both leaders expressing their positions ahead of the meeting. New Delhi: A high-profile summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled for Friday in Alaska. With the ongoing Ukraine conflict dominating the agenda, both leaders have shared their positions ahead of the meeting. Trump claims India's tariffs prompted Russia to seek dialogue In an exclusive interview with Fox News, President Trump made a bold claim that US-imposed tariffs on India’s…

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India, Pakistan were ready to go nuclear, we solved it: Trump

During his remarks at the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump also said that at least six to seven aircraft were "knocked out of the air" during the India-Pakistan military standoff in May. Washington: US President on Thursday (local time) claimed India and Pakistan were ready to go nuclear during the four-day conflict in May, but stressed that he resolved the conflict between the two countries. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters at the Oval Office. "If you look at Pakistan and India planes were being knocked out of the air. Six or seven planes came down. They…

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China confirms talks with India to resume direct flights between two countries after 5-year gap

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said an official announcement on the matter is anticipated during the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, scheduled for August 31 to September 1 in Tianjin. New Delhi: China on Thursday announced that it is actively engaging with India to restore direct flight services between the two nations, signalling a possible revival of air connectivity after a five-year pause. The discussions have sparked speculation that flights could resume in the near future, which could mark a significant step towards enhancing people-to-people ties and boosting trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. When questioned about media reports…

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