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US air quality deteriorates due to Canadian forest fires: Will Trump impose tariffs? Here's what he said
After US air quality deteriorated due to Canadian forest fires, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) warned of increasing tariffs on Canada, accusing Ottawa of failing to properly manage its forests and prevent wildfire smoke from affecting air quality in American cities.
US launches fresh attacks on Iran by hitting bridges, energy sites as battle over Hormuz intensifies
In a significant development, the United States and Iran escalated their attacks across the Middle East, trading strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified. The US expanded its attacks against Iran by hitting more bridges and energy sites and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port, following through on President Donald Trump's threats to pressure Tehran to ease its chokehold on the waterway vital to world energy supplies.
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.
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