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10 killed after plane crashes in Bahamas, Flamingo Air flights grounded, PM Davis expresses grief | World

Nassau: A small plane crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing 10 people and prompting the government to temporarily ground Flamingo Air flights. The deadly incident happened in North Andros, located in waters just west of Nassau, the archipelago's capital. Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis expresses grief  Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis expressed grief and initially said that one person survived, but he later confirmed in a press conference that the person died from their injuries. The victims have not been publicly identified. "We gather beneath a cloud of great sorrow," he said, noting that people were celebrating the…

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PM Modi calls India-New Zealand FTA ‘historic milestone’: ‘Pact gives momentum to bilateral ties’ | World

Auckland: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a historic milestone in bilateral ties, thanking New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for concluding the pact in a short span. He also held delegation level talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and both leaders vowed to strengthen strategic partnership between the two countries. PM Modi calls India-New Zealand FTA 'historic milestone' Speaking on the occasion, PM Modi said, "...It gives me great pleasure that an Indian Prime Minister has visited New Zealand after 40 years; by organizing an event in your…

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Trump reveals backup plan in response to Iran’s assassination plot: ‘Bomb them like never before’ | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump has claimed that he has left instructions for the United States to launch an unprecedented military response against Iran if Tehran succeeds in assassinating him, saying the country would be "bombed at levels that they've never seen before." Speaking to the New York Post, Trump said Iran had wanted him dead for years but insisted there was no fresh intelligence suggesting an imminent assassination plot. Been on Iran's hit list for long: Trump "I've been on their list for a long time. That's what we're dealing with," Trump told the New York Post. He added,…

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Why US does not want to involve Israel in its strikes on Iran as tensions escalate again in Mideast | World

Washington: The tensions in the Middle East are once again soaring, with the United States (US) and Iran continuing to target each other despite the peace agreement that was signed just last month. The back-and-forth strikes were the result of Iran targeting a merchant vessel that was transiting through the critical Strait of Hormuz recently.  The two sides have agreed for talks now, though, President Donald Trump has clearly mentioned that the ceasefire is 'over', which only complicates the situation in the Middle East. But despite all the recent military actions, the Trump administration is not considering including Israel in…

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Who is Pooja Kumari Jha? IFS officer who objected to incorrect India map at Dhaka seminar | World

Dhaka: An Indian diplomat has come to the spotlight after she raised her objections over an incorrect map of India during an event in Bangladesh. The diplomat was Pooja Kumari Jha, who is an Indian Foreign Service (ISF) officer of the 2022 batch, and she is posted as the Second Secretary at the Indian High Commission in the capital city of Dhaka. During a seminar on foreign policy organised by the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS), an incorrect map of India that showed Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan was presented by former Bangladeshi diplomat Tariq…

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Trump says US and Iran have agreed for talks, but states ceasefire is over | World

Washington: The United States (US) have agreed for talks with Iran following a request by the latter after tensions once again escalated in the Middle East following the back-and-forth attacks by the two sides over strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, said President Donald Trump on Friday. However, the 80-year-old Republican leader stated that the ceasefire with the Islamic Republic stands over. "The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue “talks”," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. "We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no…

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LEGO Donald Trump set ablaze in Tehran during Khamenei’s funeral in Iran’s Mashhad | VIDEO | World

Tehran:   While Iranians mourn the former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei during his funeral, a rather unusual scene unfolded during the procession as mourners set ablaze a LEGO Donald Trump in the holy city of Mashhad on Thursday. Several videos of the incident have now gone viral on social media, showing the giant Trump effigy dressed in the US President's signature blue suit and red tie attire hanging from a crane before it went up in flames. According to Iranian media, mourners chanted slogans and called for revenge for Khamenei's killing in joint US-Israel strikes on February 28. Many mourners shouted slogans…

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Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower illuminated with tri-colour as PM Modi arrives for 2-day New Zealand visit | World

Auckland: The iconic Sky Tower in Auckland was illuminated with the Indian tri-colour to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in New Zealand on Friday for last leg of his three-nation visit. A photo of the illuminated Sky Tower also went viral on social media, which was also shared by Ministry External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on X (formerly Twitter), who said the gesture shows the growing ties between New Delhi and Wellington. "A special welcome in Auckland!" Jaiswal said. The iconic Sky Tower was illuminated to mark the visit of PM @narendramodi to New Zealand, symbolizing the friendship…

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Turkey sells Russia-made S-400 air defence systems to Gulf nation after US signals sale of F-35s: Report | World

Ankara (Turkey): Days after the United States (US) signalled selling the fifth generation F-35 aircraft to Türkiye, Ankara has sold the Russian-made S-400 surface to air missile defence system to a Gulf nation; although an official confirmation is awaited in this regard.  According to a report by Türkiye's pro-government newspaper Hurriyet, Ankara has finalised a deal with a third party, likely the United Arab Emirates (UAE) or Qatar. The report said Türkiye has also resolved 'certain issues'. "According to the information I have, the S-400s have been sold to a third party. The deal will be announced today (Friday -…

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Sheikh Hasina vows to return to Bangladesh in December, says she may be arrested or killed | World

Dhaka: Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday announced that she, alongside other exiled leaders of the Awami League, intends to return to Bangladesh voluntarily around December, despite facing the stark prospect of arrest or death upon her arrival. The 78-year-old leader, who moved to India following a student-led uprising that unseated her administration in August 2024, stated that she plans to surrender before the judicial courts upon her return. Hasina says there is no communication with Dhaka She further clarified that there has been no communication with the current authorities in Dhaka concerning the scheduled homecoming. "They may…

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