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Tax and spending package clears the House after a narrow vote, delivering a major legislative win. The Bill extends 2017 tax cuts, slashes safety net programmes, and sparks backlash from Democrats warning of serious social fallout

Briefing reporters after an hour-long phone conversation between the two presidents, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said Moscow will continue to seek a diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict but will not leave its root causes unaddressed.

The victims were attending an album release party outside a restaurant. No arrests have been made, and police are continuing the investigation

Managing randomness — in human relations and in technology — is essential to achieving sustainable world peace and preventing war

Three European mountaineers achieved a historic feat on Pakistan’s Nanga Parbat: Germany’s David Göttler paraglided from 7,700m, while France’s Tiphaine Duperier and Boris Langenstein skied down the peak—marking the first ski descent from the Rupal Face and summit

Five Ugandan soldiers died when a Ugandan Air Force helicopter serving the African Union peacekeeping mission crashed at Mogadishu airport. Three crew members survived with serious injuries. The crash caused brief delays, and an investigation is underway by Somali authorities

A passenger ferry sank in Indonesia’s Bali Strait, leaving 4 dead, 38 missing, and 23 rescued. President Prabowo, currently in Saudi Arabia, ordered immediate search and rescue efforts, though operations face challenges due to rough seas and strong currents

Donald Trump’s potential nonconsecutive second term raises questions about the historic “second-term curse” that has troubled past presidents. Facing low approval ratings, global volatility, and growing executive power, Trump’s legacy may hinge on whether he defies or repeats history’s pattern

Thailand’s new Cabinet was sworn in Thursday, including suspended PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra, now culture minister, amid an ethics probe over her remarks to Cambodia’s Hun Sen. Acting PM Suriya led the ceremony, with Phumtham Wechayachai likely to assume acting duties

India has blocked all Pakistani accounts on X and upheld its ban on YouTube channels in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. The move follows an advisory under IT Rules and AICWA’s call for a complete digital and cultural disconnect.

A skydiving plane crashed in woods near Cross Keys Airport, Monroe Township, NJ, injuring 15 people. Emergency crews responded swiftly, with multiple patients treated at Cooper University Hospital. The FAA is investigating the cause of the Cessna 208B crash

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Ghana’s highest civilian honour — the ‘Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’ — during his state visit, recognising his global leadership. The visit also elevated India-Ghana ties to a comprehensive partnership.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Operation Sindoor clearly signaled India's intent to act against terrorism. Backed by Quad and UNSC, the operation followed the deadly Pahalgam attack. Jaishankar also raised concerns about a US bill affecting India’s energy security.

India and the US have agreed to sign a new 10-year defence framework, reaffirming strategic ties and cooperation on defence production. Rajnath Singh also urged swift delivery of GE F404 engines for Tejas jets during talks with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Both leaders also discussed cooperation in vaccine production.

PM Modi received the award from the Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama.

Both India and Ghana also agreed to further strengthen mutual cooperation in counter-terrorism, the Prime Minister said.

He also dismissed the claims of US President Donald Trump that he forged the ceasefire between the two neighbours after Operation Sindoor, saying the record speaks for itself.

The Mi-24 helicopter, operated by the African Union peacekeeping mission, was on ‘a routine combat escort mission’ when it crashed

With this result, the Blue Tigresses remain unbeaten, having now claimed three wins in as many matches

India adopted a measured approach with the bat after picking three all-rounders in the playing eleven at the cost of specialist bowling resources, raising plenty of questions

The win handed Harmanpreet Kaur's side a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, having won the opener by a record-shattering 97-run margin last week

Sabalenka, known for her blistering shot-making and aggression, was tested early by the crafty and defensive Bouzkova. But the Belarusian brought her trademark intensity and poise at key moments to stretch her unbeaten record in Grand Slam second rounds to 18 straight

Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted of a prostitution-related offence under the Mann Act but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges. While avoiding life imprisonment, he still faces up to ten years in prison. The case could end his career