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US President Trump’s “Economic D-Day” could push Iran’s already-struggling economy closer to the edge — but can Washington’s toughest sanctions yet force Tehran to negotiate? Here’s everything you need to know.

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Can Iran survive Trump’s 'Economic D-Day'?
Donald Trump’s 'Economic D-Day' threatens Iran with sweeping new sanctions targeting its oil trade, financial networks, and international partners. With inflation soaring, shipping disrupted and China crucial to Iranian oil exports, can Tehran withstand Washington’s…
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After bruised hands and swollen ankles, Donald Trump's weight gain has become the focus of attention. The US president has put on 10 kilos in three years, with experts noting that he's just shy of the obesity mark.

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Donald Trump puts on 10 kg in 3 years: Why this weight gain is a worry
There has been non-stop chatter about Donald Trump’s health. Now, medical experts are pointing to a new health concern about the US president — he has put on 10 kg (28 pounds) in three years. Doctors opine that carrying this excess weight can put him at risk…
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is increasingly using her official residence next to her office for work, claiming it maximises her efficiency. But not everyone agrees.

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Why Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s working-from-home is under scrutiny
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has defended spending long hours at her official residence, calling it a workplace as well as her home. Her unusual work-from-home routine, extreme hours, limited sleep and reduced interactions with officials have resulted…
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The US Navy has unveiled a new developmental air-to-air missile that can fit inside its F-35 stealth fighter jets and threaten enemy aircraft from over 280 miles away.

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AIM-424 Malice: How the new 463-km missile fills America’s long-range deficit
The United States Navy has unveiled the AIM-424 Malice, a new long-range air-to-air missile reportedly capable of exceeding 250 nautical miles. Designed for internal carriage by stealth fighters, including the F-35, the weapon aims to counter rival long-range…
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Indians account for nearly 70 per cent of all approved H-1B applications. Now, the visa fee hike could make hiring them more expensive for US firms.

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Why Trump’s $103,265 H-1B visa fee will hurt Indians the most
The Trump administration has proposed an additional fee of $103,265 (approximately Rs 99 lakh) for H-1B visa applications. The new fee structure would make hiring foreign workers a more expensive proposition, having serious implications for Indians, who are…
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A Pakistan Army officer walked into an Islamabad college campus and fired at student protesters. While some claim he was trying to protect his wife, who works at the university, others argue it was the army’s overreach.

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Did a Pakistan Army officer fire during a students' protest to protect his wife?
Pakistan Army’s Lt Col Asfandyar Wali opened fire at student protesters at Islamabad’s Sarhad University. The officer reportedly shot into the air after the demonstrators got into a heated argument with his wife, who is faculty at the institute. He is now…
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Between August 19 and August 21, flight tracking networks and international open-source intelligence (OSINT) channels recorded a surge in Turkish and Chinese military cargo aircraft entering Pakistani airspace. What could these reported drone and air-defence deliveries mean for India?

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Turkish military planes make multiple trips to Pakistan: What were they transporting?
Turkish and Chinese military transport aircraft reportedly made a surge of flights into Pakistan between August 19 and 21. The reported consignments may include UAVs, loitering munitions, counter-drone systems and air-defence components, although no official…
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Apple’s next Pro iPhones could be only weeks away, with the company reportedly preparing for a September launch that may also introduce its first foldable iPhone.

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iPhone 18 Pro launch date: When can you buy Apple's next flagship?
Apple could unveil the iPhone 18 Pro series in September, with a reported September 9 event potentially followed by pre-orders and sales later that month. The Pro models are also expected to bring a smaller Dynamic Island, a new A20 Pro chip and camera upgrades…
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The United States has tightened sanctions on Iran, but what does it mean for India’s exports, oil prices, Strait of Hormuz trade and Chabahar Port? Here’s what’s at stake.

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US sanctions on Iran: Could India’s trade and Chabahar plans take a hit?
The US has launched Operation Economic Outcast, sanctioning nearly 60 entities linked to Iran’s oil, shipping and financial networks, including four India-based firms. The move could disrupt India’s basmati rice, tea and pharmaceutical exports, raise energy…
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The rape and murder of a three-year-old girl has sparked outrage across Nepal, with many even criticising Prime Minister Balendra ‘Balen’ Shah. This episode marks yet another instance of how the Gen-Z hero is slowly losing support among the people of the Himalayan kingdom.

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Why the rape of a 3-year-old has resulted in anger against Nepal PM Balen Shah
Nepal is witnessing massive protests after a three-year-old girl was raped and murdered in Bara, situated 127 kilometres away from Kathmandu. Many in the country are outraged and angered over the incident, with some even questioning PM Balendra ‘Balen’ Shah
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Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s election campaign is increasingly putting foreign rivals and critics at the centre of Israel’s political battle — from Zohran Mamdani and Erdogan to tensions over Turkey’s role in Syria.

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Why is Netanyahu turning Turkey's Erdoğan and New York City's Mamdani into Israel election targets?
As Israel heads toward its October election, Benjamin Netanyahu is escalating the rhetoric against foreign critics. From Zohran Mamdani to Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Likud’s campaign is increasingly focused on external threats, amid Israeli strikes in Syria and…
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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to address around 5,000 members of the Indian diaspora on August 29 in New York City.

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Mamdani opposes Mohan Bhagwat's NYC event, says RSS vision clashes with pluralist India
The New York Mayor said he does not support Bhagwat’s planned address to around 5,000 Indian diaspora members, as civil rights and interfaith groups urge Madison Square Garden to cancel the event
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Interest in Pakistan’s Kirana Hills, believed to store the country’s nuclear arsenal, first emerged amid Operation Sindoor. Did India hit it last year during the military confrontation? We finally have an answer.

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Did India hit Pakistan’s Kirana Hills during Op Sindoor? Why this question refuses to die
Since Operation Sindoor last year, there’s been one question that keeps cropping up — did India strike Kirana Hills, Pakistan’s nuclear storage site? There have been many theories circulating, many of which the Indian Armed Forces have rejected or debunked.…
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Your wait for a US visa will get longer. The Trump administration has paused or rescheduled appointments at American embassies and consulates worldwide. Here's why

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US halts immigrant visa appointments globally, leaving applicants in India and elsewhere facing delays
Applicants in India, Europe and Latin America have reportedly received cancellation notices, with the State Department citing a global training programme focused on comprehensive screening and ‘public charge’ assessments
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CIA chief's surprise visit to Moscow has raised several questions. Did the US official travel to deliver a warning over the Ukraine war? Or was there something else brewing?

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Why did the CIA chief make a secret Moscow visit? The possibilities, explained
CIA’s John Ratcliffe surprised with an unplanned visit to Moscow on Tuesday (August 25). The White House and the Kremlin have said little about the trip. However, speculation has suggested that the American spy agency’s head visited Russia to deliver a warning…
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Who will inherit Dolly Parton's multi-million-dollar empire? She had no children, while her husband, Carl Dean, died in 2025.

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Dolly Parton death: From music catalogue to Dollywood, who will inherit the music legend's $450-million wealth?
Dolly Parton’s death at the age of 80 puts a spotlight on her fortune built through music, Dollywood and a powerful global brand. With no children and her husband Carl Dean also gone, the question now is what happens to the empire the music legend spent decades…
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US President Donald Trump was reportedly warned about the risks of attacking Iran before Operation Epic Fury in February — so what happened after those warnings were ignored?

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Did Trump ignore intel warnings from Tulsi Gabbard before Iran war?
Donald Trump was warned by former intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard, JD Vance and military planners about the risks of war with Iran before Operation Epic Fury. Nearly six months later, those concerns have resurfaced amid prolonged conflict, energy disruption…
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At least 105 Indian nationals are missing after a flash flood swept through the Bhote Koshi river in Rasuwa in Nepal.

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Nepal flash flood: 105 Indians among 384 missing in Bhote Koshi river area; 17 dead
At least 105 Indian nationals are missing after a flash flood swept through the Bhote Koshi river in Rasuwa in central Nepal.
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Amid the Nepal floods, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have stepped up preparations to deal with a possible crisis arising from the heavy downstream flow.

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Nepal flash floods put Bihar and UP on high alert: How serious is the threat?
A devastating flash flood in Nepal’s Rasuwa district has triggered high alerts across Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh as swollen Himalayan rivers surge towards India. The Bhote Koshi-Trishuli-Gandak river system threatens low-lying areas, while heavy monsoon…
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Scientists say that a glacial collapse caused the deadly Nepal floods that have killed over 160 people and left hundreds of Indians missing. What’s this phenomenon?

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What caused Nepal’s flash floods? An earthquake or a glacial collapse?
Flash floods have wreaked havoc in Nepal, destroying houses, bridges, and roads, and killing over 160 people. Initially, scientists believed a 4.4-magnitude earthquake caused this disaster. However, assessment of satellite imagery suggests that the floods…
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