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17

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Lakshmi Mittal’s steel plant hit in Russian strikes on Zelenskyy’s hometown, 2 killed

Kyiv: A Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has hit the ArcelorMittal steel plant, killing two people and injuring 14 others, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack also damaged key production facilities at one of the country's biggest steelmakers. ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih said the strike damaged facilities linked to its power generation and blast furnace operations, forcing the company to partially halt production. The steelmaker is part of ArcelorMittal, the global steel group founded by billionaire Lakshmi Mittal. What happened at Lakshmi Mittal-linked steel plant? The attack targeted Kryvyi Rih during…

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17

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Trump orders US military to reduce drills with South Korea, says they send ‘hostile’ signal

Washington: US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce planned joint military exercises with South Korea, just as the annual drills were set to begin. Trump linked the decision to his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and also criticised South Korea for declining to support US efforts to denuclearise Iran. The announcement came on Sunday, August 16, ahead of the 11-day Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, which were scheduled to begin on August 17. Around 18,000 South Korean troops were expected to participate in the drills, which are designed to strengthen the allies' readiness against…

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16

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Iran offers USD 30,000 for killing or capturing US soldiers, double for women

Tehran: Iran's military on Sunday (August 16) announced a bounty equivalent to USD 30,000 for killing or capturing US soldiers, with the reward doubling if the act is carried out by a woman, amid continued tensions between Tehran and Washington. Army Chief Amir Hatami said the plan was drawn up following a 'large number of requests' from people seeking to participate, according to an AFP report citing Iran's state-run IRNA news agency. Seventeen US military personnel have been killed since the start of the conflict, with the latest deaths reported in July. All of the US personnel killed have died outside…

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16

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Bangladesh says India should create ‘conducive environment’ for PM Rahman’s visit, why is Dhaka worried?

Dhaka: Ahead of his likely visit to India, Bangladesh on Sunday said it wants New Delhi needs to create a "conducive environment" for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's possible visit, local media reported. The statement from Dhaka came amid uncertainties over Tariq Rahman's visit to New Delhi for the BRICS summit on September 12-13. It should be noted that Rahman met Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi last week, and sought former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's extradition to Bangladesh. But there was no clarity on whether he would visit New Delhi.  Appropriate environment needs to be created for Rehman's visit: Bangladesh Bangladesh's…

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16

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Iran claims three pilots captured by Qatar after downing jets; Doha calls it ‘misleading’

Tehran: As the conflict in the Middle East continues, Iran has alleged that three of its pilot are being held by Qatar after being captured following their ejection from their aircraft, a claim that was immediately rejected by Doha. In a statement on X (previously Twitter), Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari said it had conducted a search for the missing pilots "to the fullest". The remains of one of the pilots have also been handed over to Iran, he said. "We categorically deny the claims circulating regarding the detention of Iranian pilots & are surprised by these misleading…

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16

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Donald Trump eyes the next US elections with ‘Trump 2028’ post, says ‘We are going to win’

Washington: US President Donald Trump has reignited speculation about a possible 2028 presidential campaign after sharing an image on Truth Social showing him wearing a cap marked “TRUMP 2028”. The post also carried the message, “We are going to win.” The image comes days after Trump acknowledged that the law prevents him from seeking another elected term in the White House. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on August 12, Trump said he would “love to run” but conceded that “the law is very strong” on the issue. Trump's latest post has once again brought the question…

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16

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Iran strikes Hormuz deal with Oman, hits back at Trump over threat to make Strait a US territory

Tehran: Iran and Oman have struck deal over a safe route for vessels transiting through the critical Strait of Hormuz, as the former's conflict with the United States (US) continues to drag on. The development follows after President Donald Trump said Washington will declare the Hormuz a US territory. Although discussions with Oman are still underway over other issues, the arrangement for safe shipping was separate, reported Iran International citing foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei. However, Baghaei said the complete security in Hormuz could be restored because of the sanctions and the naval blockade imposed by the US.  Baghaei's statement…

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15

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Another strong earthquake hits Indonesia’s Northern Sumatra hours after 7.7 tremor

Jakarta: Another strong earthquake of 6.8 magnitude hit Indonesia's northern Sumatra hours after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early on Saturday,  according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The early morning quake of 7.7 magnitude left at least 38 people dead, with authorities fearing that the count could rise. "Thirty-eight people have been confirmed dead, two were seriously injured, 11 sustained minor injuries, and approximately 2,000 people have evacuated on their own," National Disaster Mitigation Agency (NDMA) chief Suharyanto said at a press conference. The earthquake forced the Indonesian authorities to issue a tsunami alert, warning…

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15

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman likely to visit India next week, why is it significant for Delhi-Dhaka ties?

Dhaka: Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is likely to visit India between August 20 and 25, with actual dates for his India tour being discussed between Dhaka and New Delhi, reported The Daily Star quoting sources. The development follows after Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi met PM Narendra Modi on August 11. “Both sides have been interested in a bilateral visit, but the schedule was an issue. After weighing various schedules, the top officials of both countries have come close to a schedule between August 20 and 25,” The Daily Star reported quoting a top diplomatic source in…

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15

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude strikes Indonesia, no casualties reported; tsunami warning issued

Palu: An earthquake of 7.7 magnitude struck the Flores Island in eastern Indonesia on Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning and forcing hundreds of people to evacuate, said authorities. However, no immediate casualty or damages has been reported as of now. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake around 5.58 am local time at a depth of 10 km. The epicenter was 68 km north-northwest of the city of Ende in the East Nusa Tenggara province. The earthquake forced the Indonesian authorities to issue a tsunami alert, warning that the waves could range from 0.5 metres to three metres…

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