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Who is Andy Burnham? Labour Party leader set to be next UK prime minister
Andy Burnham is set to become the United Kingdom's next prime minister after emerging as the sole candidate to succeed Keir Starmer as leader of the governing Labour Party.
US veterans to replace 'illegal alien' truckers? Why Trump's latest proposal could affect Indians | Explained
US President Donald Trump has reportedly announced that his administration will “take historic action” to replace what he called “illegal alien truck drivers” with American war veterans, accusing undocumented truck drivers of endangering lives on US roads. The development follows his remarks at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit on Wednesday, where he linked the issue of undocumented truck drivers to a recent fatal crash in Pennsylvania and outlined his new plan aimed at veterans.
What is Operation Hard Ball and how was gangster Nitish Kaushal arrested by the FBI? All you need to know
In a significant development, the FBI on Friday arrested gangster Nitish Kaushal, allegedly involved in murder, kidnapping and drug trafficking in the US, days after adding him to its list of most wanted criminals. "Nitish Kaushal has been arrested in Vermont," the FBI said in a post on X on Thursday. Nitish Kaushal is an associate of gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, in Vermont. He was placed on the 'Most Wanted' list just two days ago. Under 'Operation Hard Ball,' the FBI is taking continuous action against syndicates of gangsters of Indian origin.
Pipeline, new port and container terminal: How Gulf nations building an alternative to Hormuz
Amid ongoing conflict in the West Asia, several countries across the Persian Gulf are accelerating efforts to reduce their dependence on the Strait of Hormuz after repeated attacks on ships in the narrow strait. The move from these Gulf nations comes as the heated rivalry between the US and Iran continues to disrupt one of the world’s busiest oil routes, raising concerns about the security of global energy supplies.
How Gulf nations made Trump to drop 20% toll on cargo passing through Hormuz within 24 hours?
US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 20 per cent toll on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz took his Gulf allies by surprise and the members of his own administration. However, the decision was scrapped entirely within 24 hours, following a push from Gulf leaders to get Trump to reconsider the decision. Trump confirmed the change himself on Tuesday, replacing the toll with trade and investment commitments from Gulf states instead.
Five suffer severe burns after 11,000 KV high tension wire snaps onto street in Noida's Sector-63
At least five people were injured after an 11,000 kV high-tension power line snapped and fell in Chhijarsi Colony under Sector 63 police station limits in Noida on Wednesday. The incident also set a scooter on fire, triggering panic among residents.
'Are you Muslim?': Indian man stabbed 15 times at US mall after revealing his religion
A shopping trip at a mall in Utah turned into a violent incident after an Indian kiosk employee was allegedly stabbed because of his religion. Police say the suspect specifically targeted the victim after asking whether he was Muslim.
India pushes for UN overhaul, says Security Council reforms key for 'Fit for Future' multilateralism
India on Tuesday reiterated its push for a complete overhaul of the United Nations, calling for urgent reform of the Security Council. It further emphasised a stronger General Assembly and a bigger role for the Economic and Social Council to keep multilateralism relevant. New Delhi also warned that the UN risks losing global support the longer it delays making the Security Council more representative.
Nepal court jails ex-deputy PM, home minister in fake refugee scam; 14 others convicted
Two former Nepal ministers received prison sentences for their involvement in a fake refugee document scam. Top Bahadur Rayamajhi was sentenced to four years, and Bal Krishna Khand received two years. Fourteen others were also convicted and sentenced for their roles in the alleged fraud. The investigation began in 2023 after authorities uncovered claims of Nepali citizens posing as refugees.
'Putin was about to launch a nuclear attack on Ukraine, PM Modi stopped him': Polish minister's big claim
Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski has made a big claim about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomatic role during the Russia-Ukraine war. He said that the Indian Prime Minister played a crucial part in preventing Russian President Vladimir Putin from using tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine towards the end of 2022. Speaking at a press conference, Bartoszewski said President Putin listens carefully to Prime Minister Modi and respects his views.
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