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Trump Confirms Direct Dialogue with Iran as Nuclear Tensions Escalate
Although the President did not disclose the names of the negotiators or the location, he stressed repeatedly that the talks would be "at the very top" and include people "almost at the highest level."
US Supreme Court Rejects Tahawwur Rana's Appeal, Paving Way for Extradition to India
According to the official case status on the Supreme Court website, Rana's emergency petition was rejected on Monday.
White House Refutes Reports of 90-Day Tariff Suspension
American stock markets began the day in the red for the third consecutive day but later rebounded sharply and traded around break-even levels as investors sought to gauge the validity of rumors of a tariff pause.
China’s Intensifying Drills Raise Alarm in Taiwan Over Potential Sudden Attack
The diplomats, in a joint statement on Sunday, declared, "These increasingly frequent and destabilising activities are raising cross-Strait tensions and put at risk global security and prosperity." They called for continued efforts to address differences peacefully through constructive cross-Strait dialogue.
Israel Alleges Hamas Sought $500 Million from Iran to Fund October 7 Attack
Earlier on Sunday, the armed wing of Hamas, the Al-Qassam Brigades, took responsibility for firing rockets at Ashdod city, saying it was in retaliation against alleged Israeli "massacres" of Palestinian civilians, Xinhua reported.
PM Modi Highlights ‘Unbreakable Bond’ with Sri Lanka After Productive Talks in Colombo
The two leaders had extensive bilateral discussions at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on Saturday.
Watch| Pro-Palestine Protesters Confront Bill Gates, Microsoft Leaders at 50th Anniversary Event: ‘Shame on You’
The pause came as Suleyman was announcing the product updates and Microsoft's vision for its AI assistant, Copilot, to a high-profile audience that comprised co-founder Bill Gates, former CEO Steve Ballmer, and current CEO Satya Nadella.
Trump’s Meeting with Far-Right Activist Laura Loomer Triggers Firing of Several National Security Officials
The three reportedly were fired after Loomer expressed concern about the loyalty of a number of officials at the NSC during her 30-minute sit-down with Trump.
PM Modi Urges Muhammad Yunus to Steer Clear of Divisive Rhetoric
PM Modi, in a direct address to Yunus, said that "any rhetoric that vitiates the environment is best avoided," underlining that such self-restraint would be good for the overall relationship between India and Bangladesh.
Sri Lanka Bestows Highest Civilian Honour for Global Leaders on PM Modi
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake bestowed the prestigious award at a joint press conference held in Colombo, reflecting the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries.
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