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Biden Reportedly Approves Ukraine's Use of US Long-Range Missiles to Strike Inside Russia
The greenlight would enable the first-ever application by Ukrainian troops of Western-made ATACMS missiles, reports Xinhua, quoting US media outlets including The Associated Press, The New York Times and The Washington Post, quoting two anonymous US officials.
‘For Us, the Whole World is One Family’: PM Modi in Nigeria
"You all haven't given only hard work and efforts to Nigeria, but also your hearts to Nigeria.". The Indian community here always stood by Nigeria in its joys and sorrows. Here, there are many Indian doctors who serve the people of Nigeria, said PM Modi while interacting with the Indian diaspora at a community event in Abuja before wrapping up his State Visit to the West African nation – the first by an Indian PM in 17 years.
Trump Makes Triumphant Return to Madison Square Garden
He was welcomed with chants of "USA, USA!'' the rallying cry of his campaign.
‘Deeply Touched,’ Says PM Modi After Meeting Indian Community in Brazil
PM shared pictures of his welcome by the community. He said the energy reflected the affection through his X handle.
PM Modi Arrives in Brazil for G20 Summit Participation
PM Modi, in a post on social media platform X said, "Landed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to take part in the G20 Summit. I look forward to the Summit deliberations and fruitful talks with various world leaders."
Iran diplomat, Trump adviser Musk hold secret talks; Tehran says it has no assassination plot
The discussions were described as "positive," and there were news of "good news" according to Iranian officials, although it was not clear if both Trump's nominees for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, and National Security Advisor, Mike Walz, were made aware of the meeting.
Trump Appoints Campaign Spokesperson as White House Communications Chief
Trump announced Friday that Cheung "will be returning to the White House as Assistant to the President and Director of Communications.".
Downing Street Issues Apology for Menu 'Mistake' at Diwali Reception
Although the statement did not mention anything specific to the menu, a representative of Starmer's office recognized the people's passion over the issue and thanked people for ensuring something like this would not happen in the future.
Sri Lankan President's NPP Secures Two-Thirds Majority in Parliamentary Elections
The election had witnessed the lowest turnout of votes after eight years since 2010. Forty seats made it the second-best party to come from afar behind Sajith Premadasa's Samagi Jana Balawegaya.
Trump to Resume Strong Ties with India, Says Former Official
Lisa Curtis, who was deputy assistant to president Trump and served as National Security Council senior director for South and Central Asia from 2017 to 2021, in an interview with PTI also expected the same bumps for India and the US in the second term of Trump just as in his first term, which include tariff, dependence on Russia over arms supply and oil purchase from Iran.
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