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US To Remove Syria From Terror Blacklist In Move To Boost Ties With Al-Sharaa
The United States said Wednesday it will delist Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism, a decades-old designation that severely impeded investment, in a new vote of confidence in leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
In Talks, Myanmar Assures Its Land Will Not Be Used For Action Against India
An important assurance given by the country to India is that no action will be undertaken against the interests of India from Myanmar territory.
US Court Rejects Trump Request To Restore His Name To Kennedy Center
The Trump administration and Kennedy Center board filed an appeal with the US Court of Appeals for the District of Colombia seeking a stay of Cooper's ruling.
In US' Major H-1B Fraud Probe, Trump Official's Cognizant Mention
Labour Department Inspector General Anthony D'Esposito said officials have already issued multiple subpoenas as part of the large-scale probe into suspected labour trafficking and abuse of foreign worker programmes.
UN Experts Condemn Life Sentence For Baloch Political Activist In Pakistan
UN experts expressed deep concern over what they described as an unfair trial and the misuse of terrorism-related charges against Dr Mahrang Baloch, a leading advocate for the rights of Pakistan's minority Baloch community
'Ready To Defend Every Inch Of NATO': Denmark After Trump's Greenland Remark
Trump's assertions that the US must acquire or control Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, have long strained relations between Washington and Copenhagen.
Signing In Versailles To "It's Over": Timeline Of Fragile Iran-US Deal
By Wednesday, US President Donald Trump signalled there was little hope of reviving the agreement, saying the ceasefire was effectively "over".
Iran Flare-Up Will Over "Very Quickly", Trump Assures After US Strikes
Trump said the US is not looking for a long-term war.
Geneva To Host Global AI Summit In June 2027, Switzerland Unveils Agenda
The announcement was made by Swiss Federal Councillor Albert Rosti during his opening address at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva, where he underscored Switzerland's commitment to fostering global cooperation on AI and ensuring the technology delivers broad societal benefits.
Fighting War With Iran, Trump's "Islamic Republic Of Japan" Faux Pas
The comment, which appeared to confuse the Islamic Republic of Iran with Japan, quickly spread across social media, where clips of the moment were widely shared.
Brent Price Briefly Touches $80 A Barrel After Fresh Iran-US Tensions
This comes after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over.
'Been Lucky, Maybe That Won't Last': Trump Claims Iran Plotting To Kill Him
Addressing reporters on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Turkey, Trump said that although he has been "lucky" all this while, when it comes to assassinations, it might not continue to be the case.
Trump's Board Of Peace Plans First 'Humanitarian Zone' In South Gaza: Report
The zone could act as a "starting point" for the Palestinian technocratic committee meant to assume day-to-day governance during Gaza's transitional phase out of war under Trump's 20-point plan.
No Evidence Linking Indian Officials To Nijjar Killing: Canada
Under a coordinated hunt named 'Operation Hardball', the law enforcement agencies of the US, Canada and Europe arrested 24 people for their alleged links to three organised crime groups, including the Bishnoi gang.
Iran Carries Out Retaliatory Strikes On US Military Bases In Bahrain, Kuwait
The United States launched extensive strikes on Iran over attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz, triggering a wave of reprisals Wednesday that Iran's Guards said...
India, Maldives Begin Talks On Free Trade Agreement To Boost Economic Ties
The announcement followed bilateral discussions between Maldives Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed and India's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, during Minister Saeed's official visit to India.
US To Let Ukraine Make Patriot Missiles To Fight Russia, Says Trump
Ukraine has been struggling to shoot down Russian ballistic missile attacks as supplies of the crucial US-made Patriot interceptors run low.
Pakistan Locates Wreckage Of Missing Cargo Plane In Sea, Search On For Crew
The rescue forces, after searching for 12 hours, successfully located and identified wreckage of K2 Airways Cargo B737.
Qatari LNG Tanker, Struck Near Strait Of Hormuz, Awaits Salvage
All the crew have been safely evacuated. The LNG stored in the tanker's tanks remains intact and there is no breach of those tanks
