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Physician-economist Jay Bhattacharya, currently leading the National Institutes of Health, has been appointed acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention amid leadership instability under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr
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US immigration authorities deported a two-month-old baby with bronchitis to Mexico alongside his family, drawing criticism from Representative Joaquin Castro. Homeland Security said the child was medically cleared and due process followed, amid renewed scrutiny of immigration detention policies
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The US military airlifted the unfueled Valar Atomics Ward 250 mini nuclear reactor from March Air Reserve Base to Hill Air Force Base, advancing Donald Trump’s push to expand nuclear energy and strengthen military base power security
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Iran’s crisis is a stress test for global restraint—and for India’s ability to navigate a fractured world order
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated at the Munich Security Conference that US President Donald Trump’s interest in Greenland remains unchanged. She emphasized protecting sovereignty and self-determination, noting that Greenlandic people oppose US acquisition and a working group addresses Arctic security concerns
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The USS 'Gerald R. Ford,' the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has been ordered from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East to join the 'USS Abraham Lincoln' amid heightened US pressure on Iran over its nuclear program as President Trump weighs military options
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The fading threat of a US strike on Iran signals a fragmented, deterrence-driven regional order where crises simmer rather than explode
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Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia has received no official communication from India about ending purchases of Russian oil, despite U.S. statements about a trade deal that would link tariff cuts to India halting Russian crude imports.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed the India-US trade deal announced after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, saying it would boost jobs, growth and innovation. Leaders and experts said the agreement strengthens strategic and technology cooperation between the two countries.
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US President Donald Trump announced a cut in tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to curb Russian oil purchases. The move links trade relief to geopolitical pressure over the Ukraine war
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Indian filmmaker Mira Nair has been mentioned in the latest Epstein files released by the US Justice Department, which reference her attendance at an after-party hosted by Ghislaine Maxwell in 2009.
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Donald Trump has sued the IRS and Treasury Department, seeking $10 billion in damages over a tax return leak by a former contractor, alleging data security failures and reputational harm to his family and business interests
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The EU is set to sanction Iran’s Revolutionary Guard over its deadly crackdown on protests, aligning with U.S. measures. Economic pressure mounts as Tehran faces rioting, mass casualties, and threats of U.S. military action
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Nicki Minaj publicly reaffirmed her support for President Donald Trump at a Washington, DC event, calling him “bullied” and “smeared.” She pledged $150,000–$300,000 toward Trump Accounts for fans, while Trump hailed the program as transformative policy
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Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee called the India-EU free trade agreement a strategic alignment signaling reduced dependence on the US but cautioned that efficiency, logistics, and supply-chain improvements are crucial for India to fully benefit from the pact
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The US has criticised the EU for finalising a free trade agreement with India, accusing Europe of prioritising commerce over Ukraine by refusing to penalise New Delhi for buying Russian oil amid the ongoing war.
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President Donald Trump said a large US naval “armada,” including the USS Abraham Lincoln and warships, is heading toward the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran. He stressed the move aims to deter escalation and prefers diplomacy over military action
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer begins a landmark China visit seeking economic gains and warmer ties with Beijing amid strained US relations. The trip aims to boost trade and investment but risks criticism over security, human rights and potential fallout with Washington
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Pakistan’s inclusion on US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has raised serious concerns in India, given its long record of cross-border terrorism and democratic failures. New Delhi is urged to approach the initiative with caution and vigilance
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Donald Trump’s threats to annex Greenland now appear shaky amid public opposition, Republican resistance, European military reinforcements and fears of economic retaliation. With diplomacy stalled and force deeply unpopular, Trump faces shrinking options and risks lasting damage to U.S.–Europe relations