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Putin doubts potency of Trump's ultimatum to end the war
Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to bow to a sanctions ultimatum expiring this Friday from US President Donald Trump, and retains the goal of capturing four regions of Ukraine in their entirety, sources close to the Kremlin told...

India News | Delhi: PM Modi to Inaugurate Kartavya Bhavan Today
New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Kartavya Bhavan at Kartavya Path in Delhi on Wednesday at around 12:15 PM. Thereafter, the Prime Minister will address a public programme on Kartavya Path at around...
‘Destroyed my life’: Putin’s ‘secret daughter’ has ‘come out swinging’ against her father
Sky News host Sharri Markson claims Russian President Vladimir Putin’s alleged “secret daughter” has “come out swinging” against her father online. According to reports, 22-year-old Elizaveta Krivonogikh has come out to speak against her alleged...
‘Confused about a lot of things’: Biden continues whinging about Trump policies
Sky News contributor Kosha Gada discusses former US president Joe Biden’s recent spiel about US President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. “He’s confused about a lot of things, and this least among them,” Ms Gada told Sky News host Rita...

Uttarakhand flash floods: Homes buried, roads blocked; PM Modi speaks to CM Dhami - latest developments
NEW DELHI: A flash flood struck Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district, devastating the high-altitude village of Dharali as a massive surge of water and debris swept through within seconds, flattening buildings and washing people away.Flash floods tore...

From enemies to allies: Why Assad’s rivals are now embracing Putin
Editor's note: Russian military-political analyst, expert in the field of strategic security, specialist in the Middle East and Africa Vladimir Bekish. The article expresses the personal opinion of the author and may not coincide with the view of...

Trump wants India to stop buying Russian oil. Why is Modi saying no?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been performing a tricky balancing act – maintaining close partnerships with US President Donald Trump and Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin while insisting his country is a neutral party in the Russia-Ukraine...

Trump says drop in energy prices will prompt Putin to ‘stop killing people’
By REUTERS WASHINGTON, Aug 5 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said declining energy prices could pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt the war in Ukraine. “If energy goes down enough, Putin is going to stop killing...

Putin tried to break Trump's will and resolve, says Gen. Jack Keane
Musk vs. Modi: Inside the battle over India’s internet censorship
By Munsif Vengattil, Arpan Chaturvedi and Aditya Kalra BENGALURU/NEW DELHI (Reuters) -In January, an old post on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, became a concern for police in the Indian city of Satara. Written in 2023, the short message...

PM Modi, senior BJP leaders join NDA Parliamentary meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda arrived at the Parliament Library Building on Tuesday to attend the National Democratic...
PM Modi announces free e-visas to Filipinos after President Marcos grants visa-free entry to Indians
New Delhi [India], August 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that India will be offering free e-visas to Filipino tourists, in a reciprocal move following the Philippines' decision to grant visa-free entry to Indian...

Trump Admin Reportedly Set To Slash Billions In Biden Solar Grants
The Trump administration is reportedly moving to cut $7 billion in Biden-era solar power grants, according to The New York Times. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reportedly drafting termination letters to the 60 nonprofits and state...
India, Philippines elevate ties to Strategic Partnership; PM Modi says historic day for bilateral relations
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): India and Philippines on Tuesday decided to elevate their ties to a Strategic Partnership with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr agreeing for expeditious conclusion of the...

Erdogan states Turkey is taking historic steps for country’s sake
(MENAFN) President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Türkiye is advancing historic measures to secure the country's long-term future, as he addressed the nation ahead of the annual Supreme Military Council meeting on Tuesday. Speaking during a...

Erdogan Applauds Starmer’s Palestine Remarks
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday extended his congratulations to British Prime Minister Starmer for his recent remarks concerning the recognition of the state of Palestine. According to the Turkish Communications...

Artist Hunter Biden Finally Gets Day Job To Pay Off Legal Bills
Artist and former first son Hunter Biden finally got a day job, presumably to pay off the legal bills he has racked up in recent years. Hunter said in an interview released Tuesday that he is now working as the director of development for BASTA...

Trump says US and China nearing a ‘good deal’, links agreement to Xi meeting
US President Donald Trump, hailing his “good relationship” with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, said on Tuesday that a deal with China was taking shape, a week after officials from both countries concluded talks on tariffs in Sweden. “It’s not...
Putin Mocks Trump's Countdown; Russia Devastates Ukraine's Railway Network | '48 Drones, Missiles'
Ahaan Panday’s Bihari cuss-laced workshop clip goes viral, fans surprised A clip from an acting workshop featuring actor Ahaan Panday, known for his debut in 'Saiyaara', has taken the internet by storm. In the video, Panday showcases raw...

Trump’s debanking plan is a Biden rip-off
Another week, another Trumpian attempt to reverse the damage caused by the administration’s early slash-and-burn attack on the regulatory state. On Monday, The Wall Street Journal reported on an incoming executive order from President Trump to...