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Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei skips a key Air Force event for the first time since 1989, raising questions amid rising US-Iran tensions New Delhi: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has broken a 37-year-old military tradition by skipping a highly symbolic meeting with Air Force commanders on February 8, a…
Keir Starmer faces growing criticism as opposition questions his judgment and accountability over controversial Mandelson appointment decision New Delhi: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under serious political pressure after his Chief of Staff, Morgan McSweeney, resigned over the controversial appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK Ambassador to the United…
PM Modi thanks US President Trump and says the deal deepens economic ties, innovation partnerships and strengthens resilient supply chains New Delhi: India and the United States have agreed on a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement, and this marks an important step in strengthening their economic relationship. PM Modi…
Starmer warns Trump that Russia’s attacks on Ukraine power systems are brutal and threaten civilians in freezing winter New Delhi: On February 4, 2026, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with US President Donald Trump about Russia’s escalating strikes on Ukraine. Starmer called the attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure “fierce…
Contempt threat pushes Ex US President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton to cooperate with congressional investigation Washington, DC: Former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before the US House Oversight Committee in its investigation into late financier and convicted sex offender…
India secures major trade win as US cuts tariffs sharply after deal, easing pressure on exporters and manufacturing sectors New Delhi: In a major boost to India–US trade relations, the United States has sharply reduced tariffs on Indian goods, cutting the effective duty from 50% to around 18%. The reduction…
Global official gold holdings cross 36,000 tonnes as nations rebalance reserves amid economic and financial volatility New Delhi: Gold has once again taken a central position in the global financial system. Even though the gold standard ended decades ago, countries continue to treat gold as a powerful symbol of financial…
Severe snow, ice and Arctic cold leave millions without power, disrupt travel nationwide and raise fears of another storm in U.S. A massive winter storm continued to grip the United States, killing at least 30 people as freezing temperatures, heavy snow and ice affected large parts of the country. Many…
Trump calls for 100% tariffs on Canada; Carney responds Canada won’t sign China trade deal Canada has clearly said it will not pursue a free trade agreement (FTA) with China, even as trade tensions rise following strong warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Mark Carney stressed that Canada…
Trump urges Americans to stay safe as winter storm disrupts flights, power supplies and daily life across the US New Delhi: A massive and powerful winter storm, widely known as Winter Storm Fern, is sweeping across a huge part of the United States and causing widespread disruption. As the storm…
