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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 12:08 IST

US military expert Douglas MacGregor calls Donald Trump "erratic, impulsive", says billionaires choosing his "principal targets"

Macgregor, who has worked with Trump in the past, said the President would act very differently if he were truly independent. However, he argued that Trump is not a "free agent" and is constrained by wealthy donors who shape political priorities. MacGregor alleged that key principal targets are not chosen by Trump himself but by a handful of powerful billionaires who exert influence through their financial backing of election campaigns.

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 12:04 IST

"India will not always agree with everything US says or wants to do"

Amid ongoing talks with the United States over a trade deal, retired US Army Colonel and defence expert Douglas MacGregor stated on Saturday that India will not always agree with Washington, as no nation would "move beyond the limits of its own interests."

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 12:04 IST

Former US Army Colonel Douglas Macgregor calls 'Board of Peace' a gr

Former US Army Colonel, Douglas Macgregor, on Saturday described the proposed "Board of Peace" as a mechanism driven by corruption and personal enrichment, alleging that it has little to do with resolving the Gaza crisis.

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 11:18 IST

Taiwan detects 3 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected three sorties of Chinese military aircraft and eight naval vessels operating around its territory as of 6am (local time).

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 11:06 IST

Pakistan: Peshawar HC seeks clarification on military operation in T

The Peshawar High Court sought clarification from the federal and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governments regarding a military operation in Tirah Valley, reported Dawn.

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 10:55 IST

Filmmaker Mira Nair named in new trove of Jeffrey Epstien files rele

The newly released documents contain an email dated October 21, 2009, sent by publicist Peggy Siegal to Jeffrey Epstein right after she left the Maxwell's party, which she said was also attended by former President Bill Clinton and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 10:30 IST

"We feel ashamed when Field Marshal Asim Munir and I go around the w

"We feel ashamed when Field Marshal Asim Munir and I go around the world BEGGING for money. Taking loans is a huge burden on our self-respect. Our heads bow down in shame. We cannot say NO to many things they want us to do," said Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, reported

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 09:30 IST

Sudan seeks India partnerships for reconstruction efforts, FM Ibrahi

Sudan's Foreign Minister Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim is in Delhi for the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' meeting, underscoring Sudan's post-war reconstruction needs.

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 09:28 IST

UAE's MoS for Foreign Affairs arrives in Delhi for 2nd India-Arab Fo

Randhir Jaiswal, Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, said that his visit aims to strengthen the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with a focus on mutual interests and cooperation. The meeting provides a platform for discussion of regional and

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 08:40 IST

"We have 5,000 years of business trade": Foreign affairs expert Waie

Foreign affairs expert Waiel Awwad highlighted India's 5,000-year ties with the Arab world during the India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting. He stressed growing trust since 2014 and said the renewed dialogue aims to deepen cooperation across key sectors after a 10-year

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 08:16 IST

"China has cut tariffs in half": British PM Keir Starmer hails boost

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighted major UK-China trade deals during his Beijing visit, including reduced whisky tariffs. He also met President Xi Jinping to boost cooperation, while raising concerns over human rights and Jimmy Lai, amid efforts to reset

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 08:14 IST

India-EU FTA builds "two-way bridge" for innovation: French envoy to

India and the EU concluded a landmark FTA, set to take effect in 2027, with Laurent Bili and Vinay Mohan Kwatra highlighting innovation and its comprehensive scope, as both sides signed multiple agreements to deepen strategic cooperation.

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 08:06 IST

"No one can defeat Russia in Ukraine": Arab League chief Ahmed Aboul

Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit highlighted Cold War stability and argued Russia cannot be defeated in Ukraine. He recalled Moscow's early interest in NATO and outlined how Russia once sought cooperation with Western security institutions before later op

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 07:04 IST

UN faces "imminent financial collapse" as dues pile up: Guterres

UN chief Antonio Guterres warned of an "imminent financial collapse" as unpaid dues reach record levels. He urged member states to clear contributions or reform funding rules, saying the UN could run out of cash by July amid growing financial strain.

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 07:03 IST

Pakistan: PTI stages day-long sit-in outside Supreme Court; says Imr

PTI staged a day-long protest outside Pakistan's Supreme Court, demanding Imran Khan's medical report be shared with his family. Leaders called his health reports "unsatisfactory" and warned of continued protests, while the government said he recently underwent a brief

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 05:43 IST

"Common roadmap to relaunch ties in 2026": Venezuela's Acting Presid

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez spoke with PM Narendra Modi on boosting cooperation across key sectors, as India-Venezuela ties resume amid political upheaval in Caracas following Maduro's capture by US forces. India urged peaceful dialogue while Rodrigu

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 04:57 IST

US imposes sanctions on top Iranian officials after protest violence

The US sanctioned Iran's interior minister and IRGC-linked figures over protest crackdowns, while the EU designated the IRGC a terrorist group. Israel welcomed the move, Iran condemned it, and new EU measures targeted officials, drone programmes and human rights abuses.

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 04:56 IST

"Zelenskyy and Putin hate each other": Trump says Russia-Ukraine set

US President Donald Trump noted that peace talks between Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin are nearing progress, citing a temporary halt in attacks on Kyiv amid extreme cold, even as fighting continues and Russia invites Ukraine for talks in Moscow.

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 04:09 IST

"They do want to make a deal": Trump says Iran open to talks as US w

Trump stated that Iran wants a deal but warned of military action if talks fail. Iran agreed to negotiations only on equal terms, rejecting limits on its defence. The US is weighing tougher military options as warships move closer, amid rising tensions over Tehran's

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 04:08 IST

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw discusses rail staff upskilling with

India and France discussed railway staff upskilling, with Ashwini Vaishnaw meeting French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot. President Emmanuel Macron confirmed his India visit next month ahead of the AI Impact Summit, as both countries stressed cooperation across

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Updated: Jan 31, 2026 02:51 IST

Israel to reopen Rafah Crossing under ceasefire, European Union to o

Israel will reopen Gaza's Rafah Crossing on Sunday under a ceasefire deal, allowing pedestrian movement with Egyptian coordination and Israeli security clearance. EU monitors will oversee screenings, while Israel will remotely supervise exits and conduct security checks

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