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How Trump-Brokered Ceasefires Are Failing To End Fighting In Middle East
Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza and Lebanon, with Israeli forces still actively deployed in both places. Hezbollah rockets struck northern Israel, and Iranian attacks targeted Kuwait's international airport.
Trump Says Bill Pulte Not His Permanent Pick As Intelligence Chief
The Republican president's disclosure that he was ruling out installing Pulte in the position full-time came after bipartisan pushback on Capitol Hill in recent days over Pulte's lack of national security experience.
US House Approves Billions In Aid To Ukraine, Impose Sanctions On Russia
The legislation seeks to cement US assistance for Ukraine by providing more than $1 billion in security and reconstruction aid.
Nepal Foreign Minister On 3-Day India Visit To Reset Ties Amid Boundary Row
Shisir Khanal's New Delhi trip carries unmistakable diplomatic weight, signalling Kathmandu's intent to move past the friction and re-engage New Delhi at the highest levels.
'Heard Good Things': Trump Says He'd Be "Honoured" To Meet Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei
The US leader also said that he would be "honoured" to meet Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, if a deal is reached between the two countries.
Nepal Foreign Minister Meets PM Modi During 3-Day India Visit To Reset Ties
Shisir Khanal's New Delhi trip carries unmistakable diplomatic weight, signalling Kathmandu's intent to move past the friction and re-engage New Delhi at the highest levels.
India-Born Entrepreneurs Behind 96 US Unicorns, Largest Among Immigrant Founders: Report
Approximately two-thirds (66 per cent) of unicorns were founded or co-founded by immigrants or the children of immigrants.
'PM Modi A Good Friend': Trump's Big Remark On India-US Trade Deal
Responding to a question on the trade deal negotiation, Trump alleged India had taken advantage of US policies for years and charged tremendous tariffs, and his policies are just reversing that.
11 Killed In Fresh Israeli Strikes On Gaza
Despite a truce technically in effect since October, daily violence has rocked the Gaza Strip, over half of which is under Israeli military control in defiance of the ceasefire's terms.
UK's Only Woman Naval Commando Among 3 Killed In Helicopter Crash
Lily-Mae Fisher, who died when a Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed during routine training in southwest England, was "Britain's only serving female Royal Navy Commando", the navy said.
UK PM Accuses Musk Of "Trying To Whip Up Division" Over Student's Murder
UK leader Keir Starmer accused US tech tycoon Elon Musk on Thursday of "trying to whip up division" in Britain following anger over the police handling of the murder of a white student by a Sikh man.
"Come Anytime To Moscow": Kremlin Accepts Zelensky's Offer To Meet Putin
Volodymyr Zelensky is welcome to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow "any time", the Kremlin said Thursday after the Ukrainian president called to set a date for a face-to-face meeting between the pair to end the war.
Video: Lufthansa Boeing 787's Nose Gear Collapses At Airport, Several Injured
The aircraft's front section suddenly dropped onto the tarmac while it was stationary at the gate. Video footage circulating online showed the jet's nose dipping sharply, with a panel appearing to come loose as the aircraft settled onto the ground.
'Happens In Families': Netanyahu Plays Down Trump's "F***ing Crazy" Remark
The comments came after US President Donald Trump acknowledged reports that he had used strong language during a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's military operations in Lebanon.
Ready For "Full Ceasefire": Zelensky In Open Letter To Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter to the Russian leader Thursday, saying he was also ready for a "full ceasefire".
Putin Calls India Reliable Partner, Slams "Detrimental" Western Interference
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday hailed Moscow's strategic partnership with New Delhi and asserted that Western attempts to force India into scaling back its cooperation with Russia are futile and damaging to global stability.
How This UK Spy Used Mother-In-Law's Blackberry Jam To Win Over Hamid Karzai
One story from that period that became particularly well-known was to build a closer relationship with then Afghan President Hamid Karzai, Younger arranged for homemade blackberry jam prepared by his mother-in-law to be sent to him after learning Karzai enjoyed it in his tea.
'Exaggerated': Israel Envoy On Reports of Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu Rift
Reuven Azar attributed the perceived friction to the leaders' differing personal styles rather than any fundamental strategic divergence.
Indian Origin Woman Wins Rs 85 Crore After 23-Year-Long Divorce Battle In UK
The case began in 2002 when Varsha Gohil filed for divorce from her husband, Bhadresh Gohil, citing adultery and unreasonable behaviour.
