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PM Modi Speaks To French President, Discusses Middle East, Starit Of Hormuz
In a post on X about his telephonic conversation with Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Modi said on Thursday, "We will continue our close cooperation to advance peace and stability in the region and beyond."

"Bombs On Infrastructure, Power, Energy": Hegseth Threatens Iran Again
"If Iran chooses poorly, then they will have a blockade and bombs dropping on infrastructure, power and energy,"Hegsethtold a news conference at the Pentagon.

From Karachi To Lahore: A Kill Trail Of Terrorists In Pakistan By "Unknown Gunmen"
Local reports often attribute the eliminations to "unidentified gunmen" or mysterious circumstances.

Cupful Of Hope, Defiance: Coffee Shop in Israel War Zone Hangs On To Life
For the handful of civilians and soldiers who remain in Metula, Bela Cafe is a fragile pocket of normalcy. Here, for a few stolen minutes, the war outside ceases to exist.

Who Is Amir Hamza, Terrorist, Lashkar 2nd In Command Shot In Pak
Amir Hamza is an idealogue, author, and terrorist linked to multiple attacks on India, including on the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru in 2005 that killed a professor and injured four others.

Bizarre Animal Incidents, Epstein Ties, Secret Affairs: What US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr's Diaries Reveal
'RFK Jr.: The Fall and Rise', written by investigative journalist Isabel Vincent, is based on dozens of sources, including diaries Kennedy reportedly kept between 1999 and 2001.

Explosions Rip Through Lebanon Town As Israel Launches Massive Assault
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) claim they have destroyed 70 Hezbollah "terrorist infrastructure" sites in Bint Jbeil.

Migrants Are Faking Domestic Abuse To Fast-Track UK Permanent Residency
Under the current home rules, migrants on temporary visas who have a British partner can apply for special concessions by claiming domestic abuse.

Iran Wants US To Unfreeze Frozen Assets Worth $100 Billion. Where Are They?
While the exact amount of Iran's assets frozen overseas is unclear, some Iranian reports place the total amount at over $100 billion.

Opinion: Opinion | Trump's Favourite Field Marshal: How Munir Became The President's Best Man
One needs to understand not just the US President but the remarkable structural symmetry between the two states he and Asim Munir respectively represent.

Opinion: Opinion | Trump And Munir - Different, But Same Same
One needs to understand not just the US President but the remarkable structural symmetry between the two states he and Asim Munir respectively represent.

How An Indian Amla Tree Gave The Strait Of Malacca Its Name
An Indian amla tree, centuries ago, lent its name to one of the world's most important waterways, the Strait of Malacca

JD Vance Urges Pope Leo XIV To Be "Careful About Matters Of Theology"
The pope said last week those who believe in Christ is never on the side of those who "once wielded the sword and today drop bombs."

Pakistan, Bangladesh Migrants Pose As Gay To Access UK Asylum: Report
Individuals whose work, study or tourist visas are nearing expiry in the UK are being guided to claim they face danger because of their sexual orientation.

In A First, Iran Set To Execute Woman Over January Protests
Rights groups accuse Iran of using the death penalty as a tool of repression to instil fear among the prople amid war against Israel and the US.

"Don't Go Down, Come Up": Indonesian Guide's Split-Second Call Saves Hikers As Mount Dukono Erupts
In volcanic terrain, especially during an active eruption, descending can actually increase the risk.

At Private Dinner With Dutch Royals, Trump Reveals His Plan To End Iran War
The royal meal laid bare how alone Trump stands in his war with Iran, even though he repeatedly declares victory while declaring the conflict is "very close to over".

Can Iran Legally Collect Tolls On Vessels Passing Strait Of Hormuz?
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea provides vessels a right of unimpeded "transit passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.

How A US Blockade On Iran Is Forcing Sanctioned Ships To Turn Back
Iran-linked vessels appear to have jammed or faked their locations in some instances, complicating an uncertain and risky shipping situation.


