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US launches fresh attacks on Iran by hitting bridges, energy sites as battle over Hormuz intensifies | World

Washington: In a significant development, the United States and Iran escalated their attacks across the Middle East, trading strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified. The US expanded its attacks against Iran by hitting more bridges and energy sites and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port, following through on President Donald Trump's threats to pressure Tehran to ease its chokehold on the waterway vital to world energy supplies. Iran launches missile attacks on Qatar and Kuwait In its retaliatory response, Iran launched missiles into US-allied nations in the Mideast,…

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Powerful 7.3 magnitude jolts Mexico, tremors felt in Guatemala, El Salvador; tsunami warning issued | World

Mexico City: Mexico was jolted on Friday by a strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4, with the authorities issuing a tsunami warning along the southern coast. The quake also shook the neighbouring countries of Guatemala and El Salvador. A tsunami warning has been issued after the quake struck off the coast of Puerto Madero, a major Pacific port and fishing town in Mexico.  According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), a preliminary magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck 48 km southwest of nearby Aquiles Serdán. No reports of casualties have come in so far. Videos on social media showed high-rise buildings shaking like…

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17

Jul

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Who is Andy Burnham? Labour Party leader set to be next UK prime minister | World

London: Andy Burnham is set to become the United Kingdom's next prime minister after emerging as the sole candidate to succeed Keir Starmer as leader of the governing Labour Party. The party is expected to formally announce Burnham as its new leader on Friday, paving the way for him to take office after Starmer tenders his resignation to King Charles III on Monday. Who is Andy Burnham? Burnham, 56, is a veteran Labour politician and the former Mayor of Greater Manchester, a role he held after serving as a Member of Parliament and cabinet minister under previous Labour governments. Widely…

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Iran claims destroying multiple American fighter jets, aircraft in Jordan after US strikes leave 38 dead | World

Tehran: Iran on Friday claimed it has destroyed multiple refuelling aircraft and fighter jets of the US military that were stationed in Jordan, using ballistic missiles and drones. Furthermore, "severe damages were caused" to several other jets parked at the base.  This was in response to the overnight strikes that were conducted by the US and destroyed a cancer hospital for children in Khuzestan province's Alvaz. In a statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) also called on the Jordanians to target "the interests of the aggressive and anti-Islamic Americans" in their country. The US military has not responded to…

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17

Jul

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US veterans to replace ‘illegal alien’ truckers? Why Trump’s latest proposal could affect Indians | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump has reportedly announced that his administration will “take historic action” to replace what he called “illegal alien truck drivers” with American war veterans, accusing undocumented truck drivers of endangering lives on US roads. The development follows his remarks at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit on Wednesday, where he linked the issue of undocumented truck drivers to a recent fatal crash in Pennsylvania and outlined his new plan aimed at veterans. “They came in totally illegally, and we don’t want them,” Trump said at the event. Using the death of a Pennsylvania state trooper in…

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Russia, China, North Korea and Iran can manipulate US elections, Trump makes big claims | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday asserted that the US election system has been “dangerously” exposed to Russia, China, Iran, North Korea and non-state actors, who possess the capability to compromise America’s election infrastructure. Trump made the allegations during his half-an-hour speech on “Election Integrity” in which he stated that he had declassified hundreds of intelligence files that supported his claims of Beijing’s interference in the 2020 presidential elections. He further added that the third set of documents released by his government showed the US authorities had long been aware of the vulnerabilities in the country's electoral system. Hiding…

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Jul

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What is ‘Operation Hard Wall’ and how gangster Nitish Kaushal arrested by FBI | All you need to know | World

Washington: In a significant development, the FBI on Friday arrested gangster Nitish Kaushal, allegedly involved in murder, kidnapping and drug trafficking in the US, days after adding him to its list of most wanted criminals. "Nitish Kaushal has been arrested in Vermont," the FBI said in a post on X on Thursday. Nitish Kaushal is an associate of gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, in Vermont. He was placed on the 'Most Wanted' list just two days ago. Under 'Operation Hard Wall,' the FBI is taking continuous action against syndicates of gangsters of Indian origin. Kaushal, an Indian national, allegedly carried out acts…

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17

Jul

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Seven killed as US widens air campaign against Iran, targets more bridges as Hormuz crisis deepens | World

HighlightsThe US airstrikes hit bridges overnight in Iran's southern Hormozgan province. The US also reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports to halt its shipments of crude oil. The interim ceasefire agreed to last month has collapsed. Tehran: The United States has significantly expanded its military campaign against Iran by targeting bridges in the country's south, marking a major shift in its strategy against Tehran. At least seven people were killed as the latest strikes came on Friday morning amid President Donald Trump's repeated warnings that Washington could begin attacking critical infrastructure if Iran refused to loosen its grip over the…

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Iraqi armed group announces $10 million bounty for killing ‘criminal’ Donald Trump | World

Baghdad: An organisation identifying itself as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq has claimed to have announced a $10 million reward for anyone who kills US President Donald Trump. The announcement was made through a statement circulated on its affiliated channels, in which the group accused Trump of being responsible for the deaths of senior Iranian-backed commanders and vowed continued retaliation. The statement has not been independently verified, and there has been no immediate response from the White House or US authorities at the time of writing. Statement invokes Quran and accuses Trump of crimes The statement opens with the Islamic…

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Jul

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‘211 patients undergoing chemo’: Cancer hospital targeted in ‘barbaric’ US strike in Iran | VIDEO | World

Tehran: A hospital dedicated to cancer patients was severely hit in an American strike as the United States (US) and Iran continue to trade attacks against each other, said the Iranian media on Thursday. The Shahid Baqaei Hospital was located in Khuzestan province's Alvaz. The strikes happened on Wednesday evening and triggered panic among the locals, but the authorities acted promptly and rescued the patients. Several videos are also being circulated on social media showing the rescue operation. There were no casualties, though, reported the Iranian media.  Sharing images of the hospital after the attack on X, Iran's foreign ministry…

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