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U.S. Withdraws 2,000 National Guard Troops from Los Angeles Amid Easing Unrest

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed that 2,000 of the 4,000 National Guard troops stationed in Los Angeles be withdrawn, following a period of protests last month, according to the Pentagon on Tuesday. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the reduction was a result of the mission's success.   &ld...

Jaishankar in Beijing: India-China Ties Improving, Calls for Further Normalisation

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar, during his visit to Beijing on Monday, emphasized that further normalisation of India-China ties could lead to shared gains. He made these remarks in a meeting with Chinese vice president Han Zheng, just after arriving in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for...

Marco Rubio, Wang Yi Hold "Positive" Talks at ASEAN Amid Tariff Tensions

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi as “constructive and positive” during ASEAN talks in Malaysia on Friday, July 11, 2025. This was the first direct conversation between the two since President Donald Trump resumed office. While major disagreement...

Satellite Images Suggest Iran Hit US Radome in Qatar

Fresh tensions have gripped the Middle East after satellite imagery shows a possible strike impact on a US military communication radome in Qatar, allegedly carried out by Iranian forces. The incident, though not officially confirmed by Washington, has sparked serious debate within global intelligence and def...

Nuclear Drill Details as Malaysian Police Helicopter Crashes into River

A routine nuclear security drill in Malaysia took an unexpected turn when an AS355N police helicopter crashed into the Pulai River during the Mitsatom 2025 exercise, injuring five crew members. The crash occurred near Gelang Patah, Johor, just after takeoff from Tanjung Kupang, around 9:50 am on July 10. Rescue ...

Sheikh Hasina Indicted in Crimes Against Humanity Case by Bangladesh Tribunal

Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was formally charged on Thursday (July 10, 2025) in a crimes against humanity case, according to media reports. The charges were filed by the country’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), which also indicted former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan and ex-Inspe...

Trump Smack 50% Tariff on Brazilian Imports; Lula Hits Back, Vows Sovereignty

In a sharp escalation of U.S. Brazil trade tension, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping 50% tariff on Brazilian imports effective August 1 citing what he called “insidious attacks” on free elections and support for former President Jair Bolsonaro. Trump said the tariff was a response to Brazil&rsqu...

Russia Launches Record 728 Drones on Ukraine, Targets Key Logistics Hub Lutsk

Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine to date overnight, deploying 728 Shahed and decoy drones along with 13 missiles, according to Ukraine's air force on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The wave of aerial strikes marks a significant escalation in the ongoing war, now over three years long. President Volodymyr Z...

Trump Tariffs May Hit India Hard: 200% on Medicines, 50% on Copper

Former U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive business policy is once again in the headlines, and this time India may have to face a critical impact. According to recent reports, Trump has proposed to impose 200% tariff (duty) on drug exports from other BRICS countries including India and 50% on copper (copper) impor...

Trade War Escalates: Trump Warns of More Tariff Letters

President Donald Trump is ramping up the trade pressure, warning that more tariff letters are on the way to additional nations. On Monday, he revealed plans to “release a minimum of seven countries” on Wednesday morning and more by afternoon adding to a list that now totals 14 notified nations ahead of the ...

Scuffle in Armenian Parliament as Lawmakers Trade Blows During Session

A heated showdown broke out in Armenia’s National Assembly on Tuesday after an opposition lawmaker delivered a provocative speech demanding the removal of President Nikol Pashinyan. What started as verbal tension abruptly escalated into a physical altercation, as lawmakers from both sides traded punches in one of...

Netanyahu Nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict

On Monday (July 7, 2025), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed U.S. President Donald Trump that he had officially nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize. During their meeting at the White House, Netanyahu personally handed Trump the nomination letter, calling the recognition “well-deserved.” ...

India Awaits U.S. Decision on Mini Trade Deal Ahead of July 8 Tariff Deadline

India is still working within the July 8 deadline for finalizing a trade deal with the United States, not the extended August 1 deadline that applies to countries that have received formal tariff letters from U.S. President Donald Trump, according to Indian government sources. They added that a “mini deal” ...

Albanese to Visit China as Nations Explore AI, Green Energy, and Trade Expansion

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Tuesday (July 8, 2025) that he would travel to China later this week, as Beijing seeks to deepen cooperation in areas such as artificial intelligence, green energy, and the digital economy. Speaking to reporters in Hobart, Mr. Albanese said, “I’m looki...

India-Argentina partnership- PM Modi’s Five-Nation Tour

“We will focus on advancing our mutually beneficial cooperation, including in the areas of agriculture, critical minerals, energy, trade, tourism, technology, and investment.” These are Prime Minister Modi’s words as he arrives in Argentina. He will be visiting for two days, during which he will talk ...

One Big Beautiful Bill: Trump’s Surprise Budget Shake-Up

US President Donald Trump has signed a major 870-page budget bill into law, marking a key win for his administration just before Independence Day. The legislation narrowly passed Congress, with the House vote at 218–214 and a tiebreaker cast by Vice-President JD Vance in the Senate. The signing event at the Whit...

Hamas Signals Willingness for Immediate Ceasefire Talks as Gaza Toll Mounts

Hamas has announced it desires to begin discussions "immediately" on a proposed ceasefire in Gaza, where Israel's relentless offensive continues to claim lives. According to Gaza's civil defence agency, more than 50 people were killed in recent attacks, adding to the staggering toll of a conflict now in its 21st month....

Bilawal Bhutto Gives Way to Hafiz Azhar Extradition, Urges India to Cooperate

  In a statement that could mark a shift in regional diplomacy, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari indicated that his country may be open to delivering Hafiz Azhar, a wanted terrorist figure, to India under certain conditions. Bilawal emphasized that Pakistan is eager to cooperate with Indi...

Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya’s Karaoke Duet Sparks Online Storm

The internet couldn’t stop buzzing after a video of Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya surfaced, showing the two singing a karaoke duet at what appeared to be a private gathering in London. The clip quickly went viral and light an online storm. In the video, both men seem relaxed, enjoying a night of music and laughter...

Lake Lanier Boat Explosion Leaves Holiday in Flames, Injures Seven

What was supposed to be a joyful July 4 celebration on Lake Lanier quickly turned into a terrifying ordeal. A cabin cruiser, roughly 23 feet long, caught fire and exploded while being towed near the popular Margaritaville resort area, leaving seven people injured. Among the causalities were individuals ranging from a ...