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Trump refuses to confirm contact with Putin after US seizes Russian-flagge
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
US forces seized a Russian-flagged tanker in the Atlantic after a weeks-long chase, prompting criticism from Russia and China. Donald Trump declined to confirm contact with Vladimir Putin, while the White House said it will continue targeting sanctioned oil shipments.
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"Religious Nazi who kills his people": US senator Lindsey Graham slams Ira
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
US Senator Lindsey Graham warned Iran's Supreme Leader that Donald Trump could take lethal action if protesters continue to be harmed.
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"Incident can only lead to further escalation of military-political tensio
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Thursday on the seizure of oil tanker Marinera and gave a call to the United States to return to the established norms and principles of international maritime law and immediately cease its unlawful actions against the Marinera and other
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Global economy resilient, but trade tensions, fiscal strains cloud outloo
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Global economic output is forecast to grow by 2.7 per cent in 2026, slightly below the 2.8 per cent estimated for 2025 and well below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 per cent, according to the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026, released by the United Nations on Thursday.
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Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
According to Mizan, Ardestani was accused of collaborating with Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad, by supplying what authorities described as sensitive and classified information. The report stated that his death sentence was implemented after receiving final approval from Iran's Supreme
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BJP targets Mamata Banerjee over ED raid at I-PAC, alleges 'deeper conspir
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The BJP's remarks came amid a dramatic political confrontation after the ED carried out searches at multiple locations, including the I-PAC office, as part of a nationwide probe into an organised fake government job racket that allegedly duped aspirants with fraudulent appointments across
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White House says Trump "discussing a range of options" to acquire Greenlan
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The White House indicated that President Donald Trump is considering various options, including military action, to acquire Greenland on national security grounds, a move that has raised concern among US allies, European leaders and lawmakers across party lines.
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Iran condemns "meddlesome and deceptive" US remarks on its internal develo
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned US remarks and warned against intervention, accusing Washington of hostility and sanctions-driven pressure. Tensions escalated after Donald Trump threatened action during protests, prompting Iranian leaders to warn that US forces could be targeted and any
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Indian national evacuated from Yemen's Socotra Island amid escalating conf
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
An Indian woman stranded on Yemen's Socotra Island was evacuated and returned to India amid escalating conflict. Fighting between Saudi-backed government forces and UAE-linked separatists has disrupted air travel, left hundreds of tourists stranded, and heightened tensions across several
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Venezuela-US ties bear 'unprecedented stain', Caracas to pursue diversifie
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez said ties with the US have suffered an unprecedented strain but stressed economic diversification and openness to global markets, even as Washington announced Venezuela would use revenue from a new oil deal to buy US-made products.
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US forces seize two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in Atlantic
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The US Coast Guard seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including a Russian-flagged vessel, in the North Atlantic as part of sanctions enforcement. One tanker had evaded US forces for weeks, escalating tensions with Russia over illicit oil trade.
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Nifty, Sensex open lower amid fresh 500% US tariff threats, FPI outflows a
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Thursday as negative sentiment weighed on markets amid fresh threats of 500 per cent tariffs from the United States, continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and rising geopolitical tensions.
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