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‘Putin was about to launch a nuclear attack on Ukraine, PM Modi stopped him’: Polish minister’s big claim | World

Warsaw (Poland): Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski has made a big claim about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomatic role during the Russia-Ukraine war. He said that the Indian Prime Minister played a crucial part in preventing Russian President Vladimir Putin from using tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine towards the end of 2022. Speaking at a press conference, Bartoszewski said President Putin listens carefully to Prime Minister Modi and respects his views. Highlighting India's long-standing ties with Russia, Bartoszewski said the relationship has given New Delhi considerable diplomatic leverage. "India has enjoyed strong relations with Russia, and earlier with the Soviet…

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Trump warns Iran of power plant, bridge strikes if no deal, says ‘You’re not going to have anybody left’ | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) issued one of his strongest warnings to Iran, saying American forces would begin targeting the country's power plants and bridges from next week if Tehran refuses to return to the negotiating table. He also warned that Iran would not "have anybody left" if it failed to strike a deal with Washington. The remarks came during an interview with Fox News as the United States continued its military campaign against Iran for the fourth consecutive day following the collapse of efforts aimed at ending hostilities in West Asia. Trump outlines next phase…

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Netanyahu warns Tehran: ‘Any future Iranian attack on Israel will be met with harsh retaliation’ | World

Tel Aviv: Amid escalating tension in West Asia, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a direct and severe warning to Tehran, stating that any future Iranian attack on Israel will be met with an overwhelmingly harsh retaliation. Benjamin Netanyahu said this during his address at the Negev Conference in the southern city of Dimona. He also released a stern warning for the Iranian leadership, stating, "Don't count on there being silence if you attack us. Don't count on a replay; it will be a different broadcast--one far more powerful". We are prepared for any scenario: Netanyahu  Her also asserted that…

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US troops to exit Iraq by September as Trump confirms end of 23-year military mission in the country | World

Washington: The United States will complete the withdrawal of its military forces from Iraq by September 30, bringing an end to a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion of the country. The announcement was made jointly by US President Donald Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi during a meeting at the White House on Tuesday. The move formally concludes America's long-running military mission in Iraq, which evolved from a full-scale invasion into a counterterrorism partnership focused on defeating the Islamic State (IS) terror group. Trump says military presence no longer required Addressing reporters alongside the Iraqi Prime…

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Trump reverses 20% fee on ships transiting Hormuz, replaces it with Gulf investments in US; what it means | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday withdrew his proposal to impose a 20% fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, saying the idea would be replaced with trade and investment agreements involving Gulf nations. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the decision followed "highly productive conversations" with leaders in the Middle East. "Based on highly productive conversations with Middle East leadership, I have decided to replace the 20% United States Reimbursement Fee with Trade and Investment Deals that the various Gulf States will be making into the United States," Trump wrote. The announcement came just…

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Has Balochistan gained independence from Pakistan? Viral letter claims 85% territory taken in control | World

New Delhi: Claims that Balochistan has declared independence from Pakistan have gone viral on social media after a statement issued in the name of the "Republic of Balochistan" began circulating online. The document makes several sweeping claims, including that the region has established its own government, adopted national symbols and now controls most of its territory. The statement has attracted widespread attention because it also calls on the international community to recognise Balochistan as an independent country. Pakistan has not officially responded to the viral claims so far. What does the viral letter claim? According to the statement, Balochistan has declared…

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Bear Grylls calls PM Modi ‘one of world’s strongest leaders’, recalls Man vs Wild episode | World

New Delhi:   British adventurer Bear Grylls on Tuesday sent a special shoutout to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lauding him as one of the most powerful leaders in the world and recalling the Man vs Wild episode the duo shot back in 2019. In a post on X,  Grylls, host of the popular Man vs Wild show, shared a series of photographs from his meetings with global leaders, including Modi, former US President Barack Obama and Prince William. He further hailed the Indian Prime Minister as one of the "most powerful leaders in the world." "I've met some of the most powerful leaders…

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‘Mojtaba Khamenei is 90% gone’: Trump makes bold claim as US launches fresh strikes on Iran | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has lost its top military leadership, its top commanders, in the US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic. He further claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is "90% gone". "They have no navy, they have no air force, it's all gone. Their anti-aircraft is gone, their leaders have all been killed, their best leaders have been killed," Trump told Fox News in an interview on Monday. Mojtaba was made Iran's Supreme Leader after Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint strike by the United…

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EAM Jaishankar launches UNSC 2028-29 campaign with Shanti theme at UN, why it matters | World

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launched India's official campaign 'Shanti: India for the United Nations Security Council 2028-29. Norms, Trust, Integrity' for the two-year tenure at a special event in the UN headquarters attended by UN envoys, diplomats and officials. India said its approach to the United Nations is rooted in 'SHANTI: Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust, Integrity.' India last sat at the UN horseshoe table for the 2021-22 term. Elections for the 2028-29 term will be conducted in June next year Elections for the 2028-29 term will be conducted in June next year, when India and Tajikistan will…

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Iran War LIVE Updates: US continues to strike Iran as tensions explode in Middle East | World

New Delhi: The US launched fresh strikes on Iran this morning, hours after President Donald Trump said Washington is "reinstating" a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. He also suggested the United States will charge other ships for safe passage, upending hundreds of years of American policy supporting freedom of navigation across the globe. Iran responded with attacks targeting Bahrain and two tankers associated with the United Arab Emirates travelling through the strait, killing one mariner and wounding eight others. The Emirates threatened to retaliate against Iran, potentially drawing the nation home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai back into…

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