Donald Trump maintained that while there was no fresh plan from Iran, he said that the West Asian nation wanted him dead for years. ‘No, no. Israel came up with nothing,’ he added.
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'Bomb them': Trump says he has 'left instructions' if Iran succeeds in assassinating him amid tensions
US President Donald Trump on Friday revealed that he has “left instructions” should Iran succeed in their plot to assassinate him as tensions between the two nations escalate.
The renewed tensions between Iran and the US have left the world jittery. India is also watching closely.
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This Week in Explainers: Why renewed tensions in West Asia are concerning for India
The ceasefire between Iran and the US crumbled as the two sides traded strikes. The fresh fighting is bad news for India. We explain the impact of the conflict and more in our weekly wrap
At the age of 12, Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski began assembling a kit aircraft in her family’s garage. Nearly two years later, she completed the project and flew the single-engine plane by herself at 14, years before she was legally eligible to drive.
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Who is Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski, the physicist called the next Einstein?
From building and flying her own aircraft at 14 to conducting groundbreaking research cited by Stephen Hawking, Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski has emerged as one of the world’s most promising theoretical physicists. Here’s why many compare her to Albert Einstein…
PM Narendra Modi’s Indonesia visit delivers India’s biggest Southeast Asia defence export breakthrough with BrahMos and Astra deals as the Agnipath scheme heads for an overhaul.
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Weekly Defence Dispatch: India's biggest Southeast Asia defence deal, Agnipath overhaul, China's new submarine missile and more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Indonesia visit delivers India’s biggest Southeast Asia defence export breakthrough with BrahMos and Astra deals as the Agnipath scheme heads for an overhaul and China’s new submarine missile shifts the Indo-Pacific balance.…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic New Zealand visit has reshaped India-Kiwi ties. From the Strategic Partnership and FTA to defence cooperation and India's growing global partnerships — here's everything you need to know.
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What Modi, the first Indian PM to visit New Zealand in 40 years, achieved during the trip
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's landmark New Zealand visit has elevated bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership, bringing major agreements on defence, trade, maritime security and science. Here's what the new deal includes, how the India-New Zealand FTA…
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The speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members when it capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai on Vietnam’s largest island, Phu Quoc.
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15 killed after speedboat carrying Indian tourists capsizes off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island
A boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island on Saturday, prompting a search and rescue operation by local authorities
From BrahMos missiles to stealth technology, here's why the commissioning of INS Mahendragiri marks a major milestone for India's naval strength and maritime ambitions in the Indo-Pacific.
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INS Mahendragiri joins Indian Navy: What makes the indigenous stealth frigate special?
The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Mahendragiri, the sixth and final Project 17A stealth frigate, strengthening India’s maritime capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. Built with over 75 per cent indigenous content, the warship enhances air, surface and submarine…
The remarks from US President Donald Trump’s top official came right after the United States unleashed a third wave of strikes against Iran.
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'Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay': Hegseth issues stern warning after US strikes on Tehran
Reacting to the US’s latest strikes on Iran, US Secretary of State Pete Hegseth said that Iran is paying the price.
In our weekly wrap, we explain why Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire with Iran is over and more.
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This Week in Explainers: Why did the US attack Iran amid Khamenei’s funeral?
The US and Iran traded strikes, as Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire is over. But what made him change his mind? We explain the latest crisis in West Asia and more in our weekly roundup
Justin Gignac, who has spent more than two decades packaging the city’s refuse as collectable art, swept up the debris, sealed it inside tiny acrylic cubes and stamped each one with “JUST&T MARRIED! 7.3.26”. They sold out almost immediately.
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How a New York artist turned trash from Taylor Swift’s wedding into a sold-out collectable
An artist collected litter outside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, sealed it in acrylic cubes and sold out within a day. The stunt was absurd, profitable and oddly revealing about how celebrity has turned almost anything into memorabilia.
Staying up late for to watch FIFA World Cup matches? It could add to your waistline.
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Sleep on this: How staying up for FIFA World Cup games could make you fat
A new study has revealed that reducing sleep by 90 minutes leads to weight gain of 450 grammes in six weeks. This is significant, as thousands of football fans around the world are giving up sleep to cheer their favourite teams at the FIFA World Cup
Ten months ago, the Gen Z in Nepal toppled the government and picked a young leader, Balen Shah, to lead the nation. But now they are back on the streets again, protesting against the rapper-turned-PM.
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What’s fuelling Gen Z’s anger against millennial leader Balen Shah in Nepal?
Just months after he was sworn in as prime minister, Balendra “Balen” Shah is on the receiving end of Gen Z’s anger. The youth of Nepal are out on the streets in Kathmandu once again, angry over the recent eviction drives and the self-immolation of a driver…
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Speaking at the gathering, the leader accused General Asim Munir of influencing political and economic decisions, and challenged him to contest elections.
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‘Take off your uniform’: Pak leader accuses Asim Munir of political interference, challenges army chief to face voters
The attack comes amid rising tensions over Pakistan’s security situation, economic struggles and the military’s role in governance
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of Donald Trump, who died at the age of 71, had controversial views about India. He wanted to impose 500 per cent tariffs on the country for buying Russian oil.
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How India was often at the receiving end of Lindsey Graham’s controversial remarks
Following the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, we take a look at his controversial stance on India over Russian oil imports, proposed 500 per cent tariffs and sanctions. Here’s how his remarks, legislative efforts and foreign policy approach strained ties…
While authorities are trying to determine the exact cause of the blaze at the Bangkok pub, an initial assessment points to an electrical short circuit in an air conditioner.
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Bangkok pub fire kills 27: How blocked exits turned bar into a tinderbox
A deadly fire broke out at a pub in Bangkok, killing 27 people and injuring another 63. The bar rapidly filled with smoke, forcing many to run to the back of the venue near the bathrooms, where the exits were blocked, according to officials
The mystery of the masked man at the funeral of slain Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei has been solved. Here’s who it is.
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Mystery of the masked man at Ali Khamenei's funeral: Who was it? Mojtaba?
The masked mourner wearing a black baseball cap, seated in the front row during former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, is Mohammad Javad Khamenei, not Mojtaba. Javad is Ali Khamenei's eldest grandson
Japan is creating its first central intelligence agency in the country's biggest national security overhaul since World War II.
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Japan is building a powerful new spy agency after 80 years. But why now?
The 700-member agency will coordinate intelligence across government departments and report directly to a council chaired by the prime minister
Donald Trump has said he has left instructions to decimate Iran if he is assassinated. But can he really leave such an order?
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Can Trump really leave a ‘dead man’s switch’ to destroy Iran if he is assassinated?
US President Donald Trump’s warning that Iran would face total destruction if he were assassinated has put the spotlight on presidential war powers. Can a US president leave behind binding military orders after death? Here’s what the Constitution, succession…
During his stay at the space station, Anil Menon will conduct a series of scientific investigations centred on understanding how prolonged space travel affects the human body.
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Anil Menon, Indian-origin Nasa astronaut, set for an 8-month ISS mission: What will he do in space?
Born in Minneapolis to Indian and Ukrainian immigrant parents, Anil Menon is set to embark on his first mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on July 14. He will conduct a series of scientific investigations centred on understanding how prolonged…
One Indian sailor has died while six others have been injured after Iran struck two UAE vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Since the beginning of the war, Indians have come under repeated attacks in the vital waterway.
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How the Iran war has turned Strait of Hormuz into a death trap for Indian sailors
Yet another Indian seafarer has died in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran struck two UAE oil tankers on Monday (July 13). This incident highlights how precarious the situation has become in the vital waterway for ships to pass since the beginning of the conflict…
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