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'Used Fake Name To Get Elected': Trump Calls on US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to Resign
'Used Fake Name To Get Elected': Trump Calls on US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to Resign
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The US President’s post follows an October 13 federal search of the Minnesota Congresswoman’s Washington home, which Omar says is an abuse of power
‘You Caused the Mess’: Goyal Takes on Europe Over Climate Finance, Carbon Tax
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Goyal accused wealthy nations of failing developing countries on climate support and warned that Europe’s carbon levy would raise costs and weaken its own industries
Trump Warns US ‘May Go a Little Further’ Against Iran as Treasury Targets Oil Lifeline
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Trump accused Tehran of stoking oil prices ahead of the US midterms, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed sanctions were choking Iranian exports. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard countered with th ...
‘Get Your Story Straight’: Iran’s Araghchi Takes Aim at Macron as Tehran Tightens Dollar Sales
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Iran’s foreign minister contrasted Macron’s defence of the 2015 nuclear agreement with his reported opposition to Iranian nuclear activity, as Tehran imposed limits on dollar purchases amid mounting U ...
Putin Says Russia Ready for Ukraine Talks, Calls Europe’s War Warnings ‘Political Schizophrenia’
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Putin said Moscow was prepared to resume three-way consultations with Ukraine and the US, while accusing European leaders of stoking fears of war with Russia
‘If We Lift Sanctions, We Make Putin Stronger’: Zelenskyy Warns Against Easing Pressure on Russia
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine supported a ceasefire backed by strong security guarantees, but opposed sanctions relief as Russian attacks continued
Samsung Topples Vivo to Reclaim India’s Smartphone Crown. Can It Last?
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Samsung returned to No.1 after nine quarters as India’s smartphone market contracted. Managing prices helped it win but its lead over vivo remains narrow
India’s First Snow Leopard Survey Counts 718 Across the Himalayas, 477 in Ladakh
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Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh marks International Snow Leopard Day with the figures; government also grants diplomatic-style privileges to the International Big Cat Alliance
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Deal Explained: How to Sell Shares & Still Stay Boss
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Meta needs money for its AI ambitions. Zuckerberg wants to sell shares without surrendering control. A new class of stock helps both but what do other shareholders get?