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14

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Pakistan’s ‘slavery mentality’ on display again as Shehbaz Sharif praises Trump in Independence Day speech

Islamabad: Pakistan’s slavery mentality is visible again as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif again praised US president Donald Trump in Independence Day speech for his role in securing a timely ceasefire between Islamabad and New Delhi last year, saying it helped save millions of innocent lives. Shahbaz Sharif during his address to the nation suddenly remembered US President Donald Trump and thanked him for the ceasefire. Here's what Shahbaz Sharif said on Trump  Shahbaz Sharif said, "I want to thank US President Donald Trump, who saved millions of people by brokering a ceasefire between Pakistan and India last year. Relations between…

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14

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit India for Brics Summit next month: Report

Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to New Delhi next month to attend the upcoming Brics Summit. News agency ANI reported citing sources that Pezeshkian will take part in the Brics Summit, which will be held in the national capital in September. The visit of the Iranian President assumes significance as India will host the 18th Brics Summit under its 2026 chairship. It is significant to note that India will host the summit under the theme, "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability". India had assumed the Brics chairship from Brazil at the beginning of 2026. Pezeshkian met PM…

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14

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Amid reports of sailors jumping off USS Abraham Lincoln, US dispatches replacement warship to Middle East

Washington: The United States is preparing to deploy the aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the Middle East, where it will replace the USS Abraham Lincoln amid growing concerns over the impact of the Lincoln's prolonged deployment on its crew, who have reportedly tried to jump off in a bid to escape deployment at sea. The USS George Washington recently departed Da Nang, Vietnam, and has since transited through the Singapore Strait and the Strait of Malacca on its way to the Indian Ocean, according to US Navy statements and officials familiar with the carrier's movements. US officials told The…

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14

Aug

By The Press Editor

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US lost around 45 Reaper drones, roughly 25 per cent of fleet, in Iran war: Report

Washington: The United States (US) has lost around 45 of its MQ-9 Reaper surveillance and strike drones during its over five-month long conflict with Iran, according to a report by the Washington Post. However, not all of them were shot down and some crashed after losing communication with their operators. The report, which was published Thursday, cited officials and said the number of drones lost constitutes roughly 25 per cent of the US military fleet. The US has around 185 Reaper drones when the Iran war began earlier this year. Of them, 165 were with the US Air Force (USAF) and…

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13

Aug

By The Press Editor

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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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13

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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13

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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13

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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13

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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13

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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