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Aug

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UK records hottest day of year as temperature hits 38.1 degrees Celsius, why Britain faces heatwave?

London: Oin a significant development, the UK recorded its hottest day of the year on Thursday as temperature has hit 38.1 degrees Celsius (100.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in west London, the national weather service said, as an intense stretch of hot weather continued to grip Europe. Apart from this, the Met Office stated that the temperature surpassed this year's previous high of 38 C (100.4 F), recorded on June 28. The weather department also remained below the UK's August record of 38.5 C (101.3 F), set in 2003. Britain, just like France, experiences its fifth heat wave of year It should…

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Aug

By The Press Editor

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‘Hormuz under our control’: Iran rejects Trump’s claim of US ‘total control’ over key oil route

Tehran: A senior Iranian official on Thursday (August 13) rejected US President Donald Trump's claims over American control of the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the strategically important maritime passage remains under Tehran's jurisdiction. Hormuz under management and control of Iran Hossein Taeb, head of the paramilitary Basij force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), made the remarks during an interview broadcast on Iranian state television. "Today, you see that the Strait of Hormuz is under the management and control of the Islamic Republic, and our country continues on its path in complete security," Taeb stated. Iranian Foreign Minister…

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Aug

By The Press Editor

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Former Pakistan minister shares stage with Lashkar terrorists, threatens to ‘destroy’ India

Islamabad: In yet another incident that has exposed Pakistan and proved that the country remains a safe haven for terrorists, a former minister was recently seen sharing a stage with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists and issuing threats to India, while praising the terror organisation's founder Hafiz Saeed. The undated video is being widely shared on social media platforms that could show Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed, Pakistan's former interior minister in ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan's government and the founder of Awami Muslim League, could be seen with Lashkar commanders Khalid Masood Sandhu and Qari Muhammad Yaqoob Sheikh. India TV Digital, however, cannot independently…

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Aug

By The Press Editor

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Abandon ship? US sailors trying to jump overboard as Iran conflict lingers on, families call for help

Washington: Multiple reports of sailors attempting to jump overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln have raised concerns about the mental health and well-being of crew members during the aircraft carrier's prolonged deployment in the Middle East due to the US-Iran war. The vessel, which carries around 5,000 sailors and Marines, has been deployed since November 21 and has recently been supporting US military operations in the conflict with Iran. The deployment was initially expected to end in May 2026, but it has since been extended indefinitely, with no official return date announced, according to family members who spoke to The…

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Aug

By The Press Editor

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Indian teenager charged with murdering mother, brother in US; asked ChatGPT ‘how to kill family’

Washington: An Indian-origin teenager has been charged in Massachusetts, the United States (US), for murdering his younger brother and mother, said officials on Wednesday (local time). The teenager has been identified as 17-year-old Arjun Aravind, who is a resident of Acton. He has been charged with two counts of murder, two counts of assault and battery on a household or family member, two counts of assault and battery, use of a vehicle without authority, and theft of a motor vehicle over the killing of his mother, Sudha Venkatesan (45), and brother, Siddharth Aravind (14). According to authorities, the crime was…

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Aug

By The Press Editor

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Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s fierce defender, to leave White House Press Secretary post; here’s why

Washington: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her position by the end of this month, US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday (local time). 28-year-old Leavitt is the youngest ever US presidential top spokesperson and has been known as a strong supporter of Trump, who has kept defending the US President fiercely media briefings. The decision to quit was taken by Leavitt to "spend more time with her beautiful young children and family", Trump said on Truth Social, adding that he totally respects and supports her. He thanked Leavitt for the job she has done, calling…

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Aug

By The Press Editor

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Iran could ‘prolong’ conflict with US until Donald Trump’s presidency ends: IRGC adviser

Tehran: While multiple reports have surfaced that Donald Trump is considering stopping all hostilities against Iran if it decides to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a top Iranian military official has said the Middle East nation could "prolong" the conflict with the United States (US) until the 80-year-old Republican president is out of office. The remarks were made by Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi, who is a senior adviser to the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In an interview with PBS NewsHour on Tuesday, Naqdi said the US had two objectives, the toppling of the leadership and…

12

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Imran Khan death rumours debunked as Pakistan Army denies reports of former PM’s demise

Islamabad: A major controversy erupted in Pakistan after reports circulated claiming that jailed former prime minister Imran Khan had died in custody. The Pakistan Army has rejected the claim, while journalist Wajahat Saeed Khan, who initially reported that Khan was dead, later clarified that his sources had not actually confirmed his death. The episode has triggered fresh questions over the condition and whereabouts of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, who has remained behind bars for years. The controversy also put renewed attention on the secrecy surrounding his imprisonment. Journalist initially claimed Imran Khan had died Wajahat Saeed Khan had published a…

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Aug

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‘Praise be to Allah’: Trump says US has total control of Hormuz as tensions escalate with Iran

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday stated that America has control over the Strait of Hormuz and that he will "keep it". Taking to Truth Social, he praised the success of the US naval blockade and claimed that it is being touted as a "wall of steel" and that Iran cannot do anything about it. In a statement, Trump said, “The USA has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT!” He also described the US naval blockade a “WALL OF STEEL" and added that there was nothing Iran could do about it. Trump questions…

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Aug

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Zhu Rongji, former Chinese Premier who reshaped country’s economy, dies of illness at 98

Beijing: Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, one of the key figures behind China's rapid economic transformation in the 1990s and early 2000s, has died at the age of 98. Chinese state media reported that Zhu died of illness in Beijing at around 11 am on Wednesday (local time). Known for his blunt manner and uncompromising approach to economic reform, Zhu served as China's premier from 1998 to 2003. During his tenure, he pushed sweeping changes across the state-owned sector and played a crucial role in taking China into the World Trade Organisation (WTO) -- a move that became a major…