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Several explosions rock Erbil near US consulate as Iran targets Iraq amid rising tensions in West Asia

Tehran: Amid rising tensions in West Asia, several explosions rocked Erbil in northern Iraq on Tuesday, including near the US Consulate, as Iranian drones targeted multiple locations across the region. Citing police sources, Al Jazeera reported that at least four Iranian drones targeted locations in northern Iraq's Khalifan and Soran areas, located northeast of Erbil. The attack caused huge fires in and around the targeted areas, with police reporting that two drones crashed near the targeted sites. At least seven explosions were also heard across Erbil, including in areas near the US Consulate, Al Jazeera reported, citing Iraqi local media. In response to the suspected Iranian drone attack, police sources told Al Jazeera that "more than…

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‘Ready for strong military action if Iran talks don’t work out’: Trump issues fresh warning to Tehran

Washington: US President Donald Trump said he is prepared to resume "very strong military action" against Iran if ongoing diplomatic efforts fail, while confirming that he had put planned strikes on hold to give negotiations with Tehran another chance. According to a report by Axios, the current negotiations are focused on a new deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and revive discussions on a broader nuclear deal with Iran. The talks are being led primarily by Iran and Oman, with Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, and Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Senior Adviser Jared Kushner also playing active roles.…

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US, India expanding cooperation in defence, civil nuclear sector: Trump official

Washington: The United States and India are expanding cooperation in key strategic sectors, including defence, civil nuclear energy and emerging technologies such as trusted artificial intelligence, a senior US official said.  US Assistant Secretary of State S Paul Kapur made these remarks at a roundtable on India at the Hoover Institution, which saw the participation of former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and former US Ambassador to India David C Mulford. Expanding defence and civil nuclear cooperation "Under this (Trump) Administration, US engagement with India is creating jobs at home and strengthening supply chains that are critical to both the…

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Massive blaze at Saudi Arabia’s Abqaiq refinery after drone strikes from Iraq | VIDEO

Riyadh: A massive fire reportedly broke out at the Abqaiq refinery of Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia on Monday following a drone strike at the facility. The incident has sparked concerns over global oil supplies, as tensions already remain escalated in the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict between the United States (US) and Iran. Multiple videos shared by OSINT (open source intelligence) sites have also gone viral on social media that showed smoke rising from the facility and the East-West Pumping Station. However, India TV Digital cannot independently verify the veracity of the video.  The Abqaiq refinery remains Saudi…

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Who is Dr Karyna Shuliak, the woman who could inherit Jeffrey Epstein’s fortune?

New York: Dr Karyna Shuliak, a 37-year-old dentist who was born in Belarus who was Jeffrey Epstein's girlfriend for over eight years, has come under public scrutiny after the release of investigative files regarding her relationship with the sex offender. According to a report by The New York Times (NYT), Epstein had arranged a fake marriage to help her obtain US citizenship. The report also stated that Shuliak could inherit up to USD 100 million from his estate, including a 33-carat diamond ring. Shuliak had moved to New York on a student visa in 2010, and nine months later, in…

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India summons Ukraine envoy after attack on merchant vessel in Black Sea kills Indian seafarer

New Delhi: India has summoned Ukrainian Ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk and lodged a strong protest over an attack on a merchant vessel in the Black Sea last week that led to the death of an Indian seafarer, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday. The MEA told Polishchuk to convey to Ukraine's authorities about India's concerns on attacks on merchant vessels in the region. The ministry also reiterated that actions which endanger the lives of innocent civilian seafarers are "completely unacceptable and must be avoided" at all costs. "The Ministry conveyed its serious concern over the incident and condemned…

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26-year-old Punjab woman shot dead in Canada, police call it ‘targeted attack’; suspect arrested

Toronto: A 26-year-old woman of Indian origin was shot dead in Canada's Toronto in a suspected targeted attack, the police said. The victim was identified as Navneet Kaur, who was killed following a ‘brief interaction’ with the accused, identified as Sharnjeet Singh.  The incident took place on the morning of July 24. Sharnjeet, who is also of Indian origin, is a resident of Brampton. He has been charged with first-degree murder and arrested by the Ontario Provincial Police. What the police said? As per a statement by the Ontario Police, the officers responded to a shooting call at around 7.23…

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US: Two killed, five injured in shooting at Seattle food festival near Space Needle

Seattle (US): Two people were killed, and five others were injured, including a child, in a shooting on Sunday evening during a popular food festival near the Space Needle in Seattle, a city fire department spokesperson said. The gunfire erupted around 6 pm in the waning hours of the Bite of Seattle, an annual festival that draws hundreds of food and retail vendors and performers. A large number of police personnel and emergency responders rushed to the scene and began evacuating people from the sprawling Seattle Center events campus. Authorities have not yet disclosed the exact location of the shooting within…

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Nepal imposes indefinite restrictions after communal violence in Sunsari leaves one dead, several injured

Kathmandu: Communal violence broke out in Nepal's Sunsari district, which shares a border with India, leaving one person dead and several others, including security personnel, injured. The clashes erupted after members of two religious communities got into a dispute while holding separate events at the same location. According to officials, the confrontation began over the use of loudspeakers and the installation of religious flags. The disagreement soon escalated into violence, prompting security forces to intervene to restore order. One killed as security forces intervene Police said the violence broke out on Sunday night in the Captainganj area of Dewanganj Rural…

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‘No path forward except jihad and resistance’: Mojtaba Khamenei commends Hezbollah’s stance against Israel

Tehran: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei praised Hezbollah for its steadfast resistance against Israel, describing the Lebanese armed group's resilience as a symbol of hope and liberation for oppressed people around the world. In a post on X, Khamenei responded to a letter of allegiance from Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem and the group's fighters. He commended the group for standing "like an unyielding rock" in the face of what he described as the "savage aggression" of Israel and its allies. No path forward except jihad and resistance: Khamenei  "Today, as the nations of the world have grown weary of the…

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