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US Reiterates Role in India-Pakistan Tensions Easing; India Responds
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In a United Nations Security Council meeting, U.S. Representative Ambassador Dorothy Shea reiterated Washington's steadfast commitment to peacefully resolving international conflicts through talks.
Report Alleges PoK Migrants Using Forged Documents to Obtain UK Visas
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The British newspaper reported that some migrants are shelling out up to £50,000 to acquire visa applications infused with fabricated data. The probe named a consultant from Mirpur, PoK, as one of the conduits behind arranging the visa scam.
"He has ended wars, like India and Pakistan": White House Press Secretary Highlights President Trump’s Global Initiatives
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"See what the president (US President Trump) has done on the international stage. He has put an end to wars, such as India and Pakistan. He remains working hard to put an end to the war in Russia and Ukraine," Leavitt mentioned in a press conference, quoting Trump's ongoing diplomatic activities in different war-torn areas.
Tehran Confirms Major Damage to Nuclear Sites After US Strikes; Trump Vows Retaliation If Needed
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Citing comments by Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi regarding the severity of the damage, Trump posted on Truth Social: "Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, on the Iran Nuclear Sites, 'Damages are very severe, they are destroyed.' Of course they are, just like I said — and we will do it again, if necessary!"
Watch| US Senator Warns India and China: Supporting Russia Could 'Crush Your Economy'
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The Trump administration is poised to impose a 100 percent tariff on oil-related imports to cut off the money supply behind Russian President Vladimir Putin's war effort in Ukraine, the Republican senator said.
Chinese‑Made F‑7 BGI Jet Crashes into Dhaka School, Killing Over 19
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The plane that crashed in what is now one of Bangladesh's worst recent air disasters was a Chinese-made F-7 BGI, which crashed just minutes after taking off at 1:06 pm local time.
Trump Orders Declassification of Martin Luther King Jr. FBI Files—230K Pages Released
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​​​​​​​Yet, leading historians of King's life and legacy have questioned the importance of the release, noting a lack of new information and ongoing withholding of important materials, like FBI wiretap transcripts, still under court seal through 2027.
With Trump’s Tariff Deadline Approaching, US Delegation to Visit India in August for Fresh Trade Talks
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Both countries are aiming to agree on an interim trade deal before the August 1 deadline announced by US President Donald Trump, while negotiations on a broad trade deal for the first phase of a comprehensive accord continue in parallel.
Scott Bessent: U.S. Will Avoid Hasty Trade Deals Ahead of Trump’s August 1 Tariff Deadline
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Speaking to CNBC, Bessent indicated that the administration is being methodical. "The Trump administration cares less about the timing of trade agreements than about their quality. We're not going to rush to do deals," he said, ahead of the impending August 1 tariff deadline for US trading partners.
'Bibi Acted Like a Madman': Trump Officials Criticize Netanyahu's Actions on Syrian Strikes
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Quoting six officials inside the Trump administration, Axios reported that despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that shut off last week's deadly escalation, there is deep concern in Washington regarding Netanyahu's strategy for the region.
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