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‘It is We Who Will Determine the End’: Iran Rejects Trump’s Claim of ‘Short-Term Excursion’ War
‘It is We Who Will Determine the End’: Iran Rejects Trump’s Claim of ‘Short-Term Excursion’ War
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Iran rejected US claims about ending the conflict, asserting it will decide when hostilities stop. Tehran also defended its leadership choice, while global powers pushed diplomatic efforts amid rising ...
Nepal General Election: Kathmandu’s clean sweep
Nepal General Election: Kathmandu’s clean sweep
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Nepal’s voters evict the old guard and gamble on a new generation
US Missile Strike Hits School in Iran's Khomeyn, Civilian Safety Concerns Grow
US Missile Strike Hits School in Iran's Khomeyn, Civilian Safety Concerns Grow
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A US missile strike reportedly hit a school in Iran's Khomeyn, damaging nearby homes. Amid escalating conflict, UNICEF warned of rising child casualties and displacement in Lebanon, urging protection ...
Trump Signals Temporary Waivers on Oil Sanctions Amid Iran Conflict
Trump Signals Temporary Waivers on Oil Sanctions Amid Iran Conflict
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US President Trump plans temporary waivers on oil sanctions amid Iran conflict, warns of massive retaliation if the Strait of Hormuz is blocked, while global energy markets face surging prices and sup ...
How Does Iran Choose Its New Supreme Leader? The Process Explained
How Does Iran Choose Its New Supreme Leader? The Process Explained
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With Khamenei dead and the Israel-Iran conflict raging, Iran's succession process is now one of the most consequential political questions in the world
Karnataka’s Budget and the Congress Model
Karnataka’s Budget and the Congress Model
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From welfare guarantees to AI ambitions and the proposed Rohith Vemula law, Siddaramaiah’s budget signals the political direction Rahul Gandhi wants the party to take
Over 1,200 Killed in Iran, WHO Warns of Severe Public Health Risks
Over 1,200 Killed in Iran, WHO Warns of Severe Public Health Risks
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War in Iran has killed over 1,200 and injured 10,000, damaging hospitals and homes. WHO warned of public health risks, while China called Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment Iran’s internal matter
Parliament Becomes an Oil Slick
Parliament Becomes an Oil Slick
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar detailed India’s diplomatic response to the war in West Asia and the repatriation of almost 70,000 Indian nationals but I.N.D.I.A. bloc MPs protesting in the wel ...
T20 World Cup final: From Curse to Craze
T20 World Cup final: From Curse to Craze
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From nightmare to ecstasy, a story of sweet redemption at World Cup finals in Ahmedabad
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The Death of Debate: Parliamentary acrimony is a sign of democracy in decline
If Rahul Gandhi thinks he has not been given his fair share, then the smart thing to do would be to address a press conference on a daily basis, rather than indulge in poster warfare right outside Par ...
The Double-Engine Pledge
The Double-Engine Pledge
In the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, BJP hopes to challenge the regional with the national
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