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WorldUS Democratic lawmakers liken Cuba energy embargo to 'silent Gaza'
Four Democratic members of Congress criticised President Donald Trump's energy embargo on Cuba, calling for measures to ease its humanitarian impact.
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WorldCanadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard pleads guilty in Quebec sexual assault case
The 84-year-old, already serving an 11-year sentence in Ontario, admitted to sexual assault and forcible confinement as he also faces US sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
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WorldYemen's Houthis strike Saudi Arabia's Abha airport
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport in response to airstrikes that struck Sanaa International Airport earlier.
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WorldUS military death toll in Iran war rises to 14 after Navy pilot dies in crash
Official casualty count climbs as injuries exceed 400, with most wounded troops suffering traumatic brain injuries, says US Central Command.
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WorldWest Asia War HIGHLIGHTS | Indian sailor killed, 9 others injured as Iran attacks ship in Hormuz
An Indian sailor was killed in an Iranian attack on a tanker associated with the United Arab Emirates and 10 others have been injured with two in critical condition.
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WorldTrump announces US blockade on Iran in Strait of Hormuz, proposes transit charges
US president says Washington will restore a blockade on Iran and levy fees for protected passage, as tensions in the Gulf escalate and oil prices jump.
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World'Shocking': UK PM Starmer condemns terror threat to Islamic event
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed his shock as it emerged that the UK Ijtima event at Shrubland Hall in Barham concluded earlier than scheduled on Sunday following Suffolk Police safety advice.
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WorldUK proscribes Iran's IRGC, linked group as national security threats
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the move follows Iran’s continued attempts to “undermine the safety and security of the UK through its use of criminal networks and proxy groups”, despite repeated warnings.
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WorldSheikh Hasina will land in jail if she returns: Bangladesh minister
Hasina, the 78-year-old daughter of Bangladesh's founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was toppled in a violent student-led street protest on August 5, 2024. She has been living in India since she fled Dhaka following the collapse of her government.
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WorldJudge blasts Trump's IRS lawsuit as filed for 'improper purpose,' recommends attorney discipline
The ruling from US District Judge Kathleen Williams amounts to a stinging rebuke of the Republican president's lawsuit, characterizing it as an exercise in self-dealing in which he sued an entity that is effectively under his control.
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WorldLava to provide financial assistance of ₹25 lakh to Vietnam boat tragedy victims family
The company said that the disbursement will be coordinated directly with the affected families following necessary verification and documentation.
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WorldUS citizen found guilty of helping export tech to Iran in violation of sanctions
Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi, who worked at the global electronics company Analog Devices, was accused of helping an Iranian business associate get around American export control laws.
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WorldUkraine and nine other countries announce a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles
Zelenskyy was Paris asking two dozen European leaders for help developing measures against Russia's ballistic missiles, which have pummeled his country. Europe is wary of Moscow's wider ambitions on the continent.
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WorldUK ex-minister murder probe taken over by counter-terrorism police
Ann Widdecombe, 78, was attacked in the small village of Haytor Vale at Dartmoor in Devon last week. Prime Minister Keir Starmer led condemnations over the “really shocking news” that shook the political establishment across party lines.
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WorldEbola treatment staff strike in northeast Congo over unpaid salaries
The strike is being conducted by the staff of the Rwampara General Hospital in Ituri province.
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WorldIran-backed group behind attacks on Jewish community: UK
The United Kingdom said it is banning the Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right (IMCR) as well as Iran's powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.
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WorldOusted South Korean President Yoon jailed for two years in opinion poll case
Court finds Yoon guilty of receiving manipulated polls in exchange for political favours, adding to a string of convictions after his impeachment.
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WorldYemen's Sanaa International Airport hit by Saudi strikes: Houthi rebels
Orders to evacuate the airport and surrounding areas have been issued.
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WorldGunmen kill 8 in attack after funeral in Nigeria
Police say five others were injured in Benue state, while Amnesty International reported a higher death toll.
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WorldIndia, Japan hold key dialogue to boost ties in key sectors
Both sides welcomed the "steady expansion" of defence cooperation and underscored the importance of maintaining regular high-level exchanges and dialogue mechanisms.