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US Commission rebukes Pakistan over brutal attack on Ahmadiyya

The Commission's statement came after six Ahmadiyyas were shot and injured when gunmen attacked the Bait-ul-Mehdi mosque in Rabwah during Friday prayers, as reported by Rabwah Times.

2025-10-16T14:03:30.002316+00:00 IST

PM Modi assured me India will not be buying oil from Russia

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would stop purchasing oil from Russia, describing it as "a big step" in efforts to increase global pressure on Moscow.

2025-10-16T02:33:54.038317+00:00 IST

Trump says he stopped “eight wars,” saved millions of lives

US President Donald Trump claimed he prevented "eight wars in eight months" during his presidency, saying his efforts to stop global conflicts had saved millions of lives. Speaking at a Ballroom Dinner, he remarked he hadn't received a Nobel Prize but valued saving lives over recognition.

2025-10-16T01:59:58.284232+00:00 IST

Trump claims he helped avert India-Pakistan war

US President Donald Trump once again claimed that he played a key role in helping de-escalate tensions between India and Pakistan, highlighting how trade and tariffs have been instrumental in preventing global conflicts, during a Ballroom Dinner event.

2025-10-16T01:31:24.709068+00:00 IST

Defense Secretary Hegseth’s plane makes emergency landing in UK

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plane made an unscheduled landing in the UK after a windshield crack was detected during his return from a NATO meeting. The Pentagon said the landing was "based on standard procedures," and everyone on board, including Hegseth, was safe.

2025-10-16T00:42:16.221952+00:00 IST

Trump confirms CIA operations inside Venezuela

US President Donald Trump confirmed authorising the CIA to conduct operations in Venezuela, citing concerns over illegal immigration and drug trafficking. He indicated plans for "land" strikes and highlighted increased US military presence, signalling pressure on Nicolas Maduro and potential US involvement in regime change.

2025-10-16T00:16:14.888102+00:00 IST

“If they don’t do it, we’ll do it”: Trump on Hamas disarmament

US President Donald Trump described Hamas' search for deceased hostages in Gaza as a "gruesome process," with bodies under rubble and in tunnels. He also stressed the need for weapons to be handed over, warning that if they are not, the US will take action.

2025-10-15T23:28:00.823723+00:00 IST

"Modi is a great man," says US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump praised PM Modi as a "great man" and said India will soon stop buying oil from Russia. He expressed hope that India's decision would aid peace efforts in Ukraine and highlighted his strong rapport with PM Modi during a joint briefing at the White House.

2025-10-15T21:56:44.395881+00:00 IST

PM Modi assured me India will not be buying oil from Russia, says Trump at Oval Office briefing

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would stop purchasing oil from Russia, describing it as "a big step" in efforts to increase global pressure on Moscow.

2025-10-15T21:12:58.637898+00:00 IST

Trump is a 'go' on meeting with China's Xi, says US Treasury Secretary Bessent

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he was "optimistic" about trade talks with China and confirmed that "President Trump is a 'go' on that" meeting with Xi Jinping at the APEC summit, despite rising tensions over Beijing's rare earth export restrictions.

2025-10-15T19:43:26.859360+00:00 IST

ETGE urges Sweden to confront China over genocide

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) has called on the Swedish government to take a firm and principled stand against what it describes as the ongoing genocide and colonial occupation of Uyghur, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, and other Turkic peoples in Chinese-occupied East Turkistan.

2025-10-15T09:19:27.872903+00:00 IST

"BRICS was an attack on dollar", says Trump

"I'm very strong on the dollar, and anybody that wants to deal in dollars, they have an advantage over people that aren't," Trump said. "I told anybody that wants to be in BRICS, that's fine, but we're going to put tariffs on your nation... Everybody dropped out. They're all dropping out of BRICS."

2025-10-15T06:11:05.707497+00:00 IST

India elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2026-28 term

India has been elected for the seventh time to the United Nations' Human Rights Council for the term 2026-28, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish shared on Wednesday.

2025-10-15T03:17:37.509613+00:00 IST

US strikes boat off Venezuela, killing six: Trump

US President Donald Trump announced that the military struck a drug-trafficking vessel off Venezuela, killing six people. He said the boat was linked to a terrorist group. The Pentagon has defended similar strikes, while critics question their legality and the growing tensions with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

2025-10-15T01:12:20.970575+00:00 IST

Trump honours Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom

US President Donald Trump posthumously awarded conservative activist Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House, praising him as a "true American hero." Kirk's widow, Erika, accepted the honor, calling it a meaningful tribute to her husband, who was killed last month during a campus event.

2025-10-15T00:31:24.994502+00:00 IST

Trump calls China’s soybean move an “economically hostile act”

US President Donald Trump accused China of trying to create a rift between the US and Argentina by buying soybeans from Argentina instead of American farmers. He later warned on Truth Social that China's actions were "economically hostile" and hinted at trade retaliation.

2025-10-14T23:22:50.557460+00:00 IST

“We’re closing up Democrat programs,” says Trump

US President Donald Trump said his administration is using the government shutdown to permanently close several Democrat-backed programs, with a list to be released Friday. The White House also confirmed more federal job cuts as part of ongoing reductions across seven agencies.

2025-10-14T23:20:01.294971+00:00 IST

“If he loses, we won’t be generous,” says Trump on Argentina

US President Donald Trump stated that economic aid to Argentina will depend on whether President Javier Milei remains in power. The US recently finalised a $20 billion currency swap with Argentina, drawing criticism from lawmakers over continued soybean sales to China amid a government shutdown.

2025-10-14T22:01:45.926404+00:00 IST

“Putin’s war in Ukraine is making him look very bad,” says Trump

US President Donald Trump criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin's ongoing war in Ukraine, saying it was "making him look very bad" and "he should have won that war in one week." Trump made the remarks during a meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei at the White House.

2025-10-14T21:54:25.556315+00:00 IST

“If they don’t disarm, we will”: Trump warns Hamas

US President Donald Trump warned that Hamas must disarm under the new peace deal or the US would act. He made the remarks during a meeting with Argentinian President Javier Milei at the White House after announcing a $20 billion financial aid package for Argentina's economy.

2025-10-14T20:30:48.685865+00:00 IST

Trump, Milei discuss $20 bn currency swap for Argentina

US President Donald Trump met Argentinian President Javier Milei at the White House to discuss a $20 billion currency swap. Trump linked continued US support to Milei's leadership, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the aid reflected confidence in Argentina's reforms but could change with new political leadership.

2025-10-14T19:41:43.575461+00:00 IST