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Bangladesh warns border bloodshed could strain ties with India after fresh BSF shooting

Dhaka: Bangladesh has expressed concern over recent shootings along its border with India, saying such incidents could affect relations between the two neighbouring countries. Speaking on Sunday, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s political adviser, Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, said Dhaka remained interested in maintaining positive ties with New Delhi. However, he warned that repeated violence along the border was damaging the relationship. “We want friendly relations, but good ties cannot be maintained if the border is repeatedly turned bloody,” PM's political adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said on Sunday. His remarks came after two suspected Bangladeshi smugglers were shot dead by India’s Border…

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May

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Trump says Iran ‘militarily defeated’ as Tehran responds to US peace proposal via Pakistan

Washington: US President Donald Trump has once again reiterated that Iran has been "militarily defeated", but noted that it would take only two weeks for the American forces to hit "every single target" in the Islamic Republic. His remarks came as the US and Iran negotiate via Pakistan to end the conflict between them that started on February 28. In an interview with independent journalist Sharyl Attkisson, which was recorded last week but was aired on Sunday, the 79-year-old American leader said maybe the Iranian leadership does not know that it has been militarily defeated. He said he knows about…

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May

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Trespasser killed after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane during taking off at Denver airport; 17 injured

Denver: A person who allegedly breached security fencing and entered a runway at Denver International Airport (DEN) was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines aircraft during takeoff, airport authorities said. The impact reportedly triggered an engine fire, prompting an emergency evacuation of passengers. According to a statement from Denver International Airport, the incident has also left 17 people injured, including five who were hospitalised. What happened at Denver airport? | WATCH The plane, on route from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport, "reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff at DEN at approximately 11:19 pm on Friday," according to a post…

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May

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‘War coming to an end’: Putin signals endgame in Ukraine war after years of bloodshed

New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the Ukraine war may finally be nearing its end, raising fresh hopes of possible peace talks after more than four years of deadly fighting. Speaking during Russia’s Victory Day events in Moscow on Saturday, Putin said, “I think that the matter is coming to an end,” in what many see as his strongest indication yet that Russia could be open to a negotiated phase in the conflict. His comments came as Russia and Ukraine began a three-day ceasefire proposed by US President Donald Trump. Both countries also agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners…

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Blast on tourist boat near Miami beach injures 11; gas leak suspected

New Delhi: At least 11 people were injured after a suspected boat explosion near Miami’s famous Haulover Sandbar in Florida on Saturday, triggering panic in one of the city’s busiest tourist spots. The incident took place in Biscayne Bay near the popular Haulover Sandbar, an area known for attracting large crowds of tourists, boaters and local visitors, especially on weekends. According to officials, the explosion happened onboard a charter boat carrying several passengers. Emergency teams rushed to the scene after Miami-Dade Fire Rescue received reports of a possible blast around midday. Victims suffer bruns and injuries  Rescue officials said more…

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May

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‘We work on Trump time’: White House reveals the secret behind Trump’s late-night routine

New Delhi: The mystery surrounding US President Donald Trump’s sleeping habits has once again grabbed attention after White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles opened up about how senior aides manage the president’s nonstop work routine behind closed doors. Speaking at the Independent Women’s Gala on Thursday, Wiles revealed that working in the Trump administration often means adjusting to what insiders casually call “Trump time” a schedule that rarely follows conventional office hours. According to Wiles, the president’s tendency to remain active late into the night, often posting on Truth Social during odd hours, has forced top staffers to create…

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09

May

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Trump announces three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war starting today

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Friday announced a temporary three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, saying both nations had agreed to pause military operations from May 9 to May 11. The announcement comes amid continued international efforts to ease tensions and open the door for broader peace negotiations. Trump shared the development through a post on his social media platform, describing the agreement as a significant step toward reducing violence in the ongoing conflict. According to him, the ceasefire will involve a complete halt to active combat operations during the three-day period. Massive prisoner exchange also confirmed  Alongside…

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08

May

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US court strikes down Trump’s 10 per cent global tariffs, calls them illegal | What it means

Washington: A federal court in the US has struck down the new global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, delivering another major setback to his administration after an earlier Supreme Court defeat on the issue. In a 2-1 ruling on Thursday, the three-judge panel of the Court of International Trade in New York said the 10 per cent worldwide tariffs were illegal and exceeded the authority granted to the president by Congress. The court declared the tariffs "invalid" and "unauthorised by law", siding with small businesses that had challenged the measures. However, one judge dissented, arguing that the law gives the president…

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08

May

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‘Led by lunatics’: Trump’s ‘knock them out’ warning to Iran after attack on 3 Navy ships in Hormuz

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday confirmed that three American warships came under fire while they were transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, but said they suffered no damages from the Iranian military. On the contrary, the "Iranian attackers" suffered "great damage" and they were "completely destroyed" along with numerous small boats. In a long post on his Truth Social account, the 79-year-old American leader also issued another warning to Iran with more strikes if it does not sign the peace treaty with the US. He also reiterated that Iran cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons, asserting that…

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May

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US-Iran mutually agree to reopen Strait of Hormuz, ease naval blockade: Report

New Delhi: The United States and Iran have reportedly reached an agreement to ease the American naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz in return for the gradual reopening of the strategic waterway. According to Al Arabiya, the understanding was reached on Thursday after tensions between the two countries had disrupted global energy supplies following Iran’s decision to block the Strait of Hormuz at the beginning of the US-Iran conflict. “Agreements have been reached regarding easing the blockade in exchange for the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The coming hours will witness the release of ships stuck in…

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