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Trump says ceasefire ‘over’ after launching fresh strikes on Iran | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump said after launching new strikes on Iran that the ceasefire is 'over' but says negotiations can continue, reports AP. "For me, I think it’s over," Trump responded when asked about the status of ceasefire. "It's just a waste of time dealing with them." He made the comment on the sidelines of the two-day NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, and hours after striking Iran in what the US described as retaliation for strikes on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump added that US representatives can continue negotiations but he cast doubt on the outcome. "They…

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Pakistan cargo plane with five crew onboard goes missing over Arabian Sea after mid-air emergency | World

New Delhi: A Pakistani cargo aircraft carrying five crew members disappeared from radar while flying from the United Arab Emirates to Karachi on Tuesday night which prompted an extensive search and rescue operation in the Arabian Sea. According to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), the aircraft, operated by K2 Airways, was on a scheduled cargo flight from Sharjah to Karachi when it reported a technical issue related to its navigation system. Air traffic controllers immediately responded by providing assistance, but communication with the aircraft was lost just minutes later. Authorities have since launched a coordinated search operation involving multiple agencies…

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PM Modi offers prayers at 1,000-year-old Prambanan Temple in Indonesia, shares stunning aerial footage of UNESCO | Watch | World

Jakarta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (July 8) visited the nearly 1,000-year-old historic Prambanan Temple complex in Indonesia and offered prayers at the historic temple, which is dedicated to the Hindu Trimurti-Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Brahma. He was accompanied by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. PM Modi shares breathtaking Prambanan Temple aerial footage En route from Yogyakarta to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Prime Minister shared a stunning aerial view of the temple complex from his helicopter, describing the monument as "majestic." Taking to X, Prime Minister Modi posted, "The majestic Prambanan Temple!" along with a photograph…

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Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar charged in US over Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing | World

Washington: The United States has charged Lawrence Bishnoi, a gangster imprisoned in India, and his aide Satinderjeet Singh alias Goldy Brar for ordering the assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada in November 2023. According to a federal indictment unsealed in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Bishnoi ordered the killing of Nijjar, mentioned as 'H.S.N.' in court documents, outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18, three years ago. Notably, Bishnoi is already in jail in India, while his aide Goldy Brar is still at large. 24 people arrested under Operation Hardball In a coordinated action named 'Operation Hardball,'…

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Netanyahu opposes US F-35 sale to Turkey, warns Trump’s move would upset Middle East power balance | World

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly opposed the possible sale of US-made F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey, warning that such a move could significantly alter the strategic balance in the Middle East. Speaking in an interview with CNN on Tuesday (local time), Netanyahu said he had personally urged US President Donald Trump not to approve the sale after the latter indicated he was considering reversing restrictions imposed during his first presidential term. The Israeli Prime Minister argued that supplying America's most advanced fighter aircraft to Turkey would pose serious security risks for Israel and the wider region.…

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Trump-Meloni feud cools? Italian PM breaks silence after US President calls her ‘nice person’ | World

Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said her relationship with US President Donald Trump remains "cordial", signalling an attempt to ease recent tensions that surfaced after disagreements over Italy's stance on the Iran conflict. Speaking to Italian reporters on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey on Tuesday (local time), Meloni stressed that ties between the two leaders remain stable despite a series of public exchanges in recent weeks. Her remarks came shortly after Trump publicly referred to her as a "nice person", even as he criticised Italy's decision not to support US military operations against Iran. Trump softens…

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Goldy Brar on FBI radar: US agency announces USD 50,000 reward for information on ‘most wanted’ gangster | World

Washington: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Wednesday announced a reward of up to USD 50,000 for information leading to the arrest of Satinderjeet Singh alias Goldy Brar, who is wanted for his alleged role in the Lawrence Bishnoi organised crime group. FBI offering a reward of up to $50,000  In a post on X, the FBI said, "The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest of Satinderjeet Singh, wanted for his alleged involvement in the Lawrence Bishnoi Organized Crime Group, which is allegedly engaged in a variety of violent acts…

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US launches ‘powerful strikes’ on Iran after attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz: Will it derail peace deal? | World

Washington: The United States launched a series of "powerful strikes" against Iran early Wednesday after three merchant ships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest exchange of fire to threaten the interim deal to end the fighting between the two countries. The strikes were expected to hit a variety of military sites and port facilities, US officials said. The renewed attacks were sure to add to the difficulty of the negotiations aimed at fully reopening the strait, rolling back Tehran's disputed nuclear programme, and reaching a permanent end to the war launched on February 28. One US official…

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Election Commission goes global as India-Indonesia sign pact on EVM, poll management; know all about the deal | World

New Delhi: India is strengthening its global role in election management as it signed an MoU with Indonesia to enhance cooperation in conducting elections on Tuesday. The agreement will cover the sharing of election technology, including customised Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), along with training, capacity building, institutional cooperation and the exchange of best practices between the election authorities of both countries. Officials say the partnership reflects the growing international recognition of India's expertise in conducting large-scale democratic elections. Indonesian President praises India's election system Speaking at a community event in Jakarta, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said his country is learning…

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US-Iran ceasefire bound to collapse? Three ships attacked in Hormuz within 24 hours as tensions rise | World

Dubai: Three commercial tankers were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said, in the latest attacks targeting vessels transiting the strategic waterway.  The incidents have renewed concerns over the safety of one of the world's busiest energy shipping routes, just as efforts were underway to restore normal maritime traffic following the conflict between the United States and Iran. One of the tankers caught fire while sailing off the coast of Oman after being struck, according to the UKMTO. Iranian state television reported that the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier…

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