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Oil tanker being doused in Gulf of Oman
Gulf of Oman tanker attacks: Trump dismisses Iran denials, UN chief pushes for an independent probe
US President Donald Trump declared Friday that a mysterious attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman had Iran "written all over it," rejecting Tehran's denial that it had any involvement.
India far better than Pakistan, will beat them 7 out of 10 times: Kapil Dev
The "far better" Indian team has a much higher probability of winning againstPakistanin their forthcomingCricket World Cup clash, said former India captain Kapil Dev on Friday.
Saudi Arabia intercepts five Yemen rebel drones in new airport attack
Saudi forceson Friday intercepted five drones launched by Iran-alignedYemeni rebels, a Riyadh-led military coalition said, in a second assault on an airport in the kingdom's southwest in two days.
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NATO under Russian threat? Drone strikes just 2 km from Poland, narrow escape for former UK PM, CIA chief
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Why European Meteor missiles use ramjet engines compared to standard US solid rockets
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Why does your skin need protection from UV rays?
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PM Modi and China's Xi offered to help resolve Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin
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Did India risk its US trade deal despite softer stance at BRICS?
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Who is the smiling man beside Modi, Putin and Xi at BRICS Summit 2026?
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Delhi’s balancing act: BRICS serves as a stage for West Asia diplomacy
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‘Partners, not rivals’: Xi outlines four point plan for stronger India-China ties
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US diplomat accused of possessing child abuse images secretly flown out of UK by US Marines
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Shahid Kapoor to Rajkummar Rao: Actors who rule both theatres and OTT
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BRICS Summit 2026: Modi-Xi moment highlights India-China thaw at BRICS
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Russian drone hits Warsaw-bound train near Polish border, Zelensky accuses Moscow of ‘deliberate’ targeting
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Why Chinese PL-15 air-to-air missiles use dual-pulse motors compared to European interceptors
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‘Want to reset ties with India, have engagement based on mutual interests,’ says Bangladesh minister
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Trump says Canada eager to reach a deal, it could come ‘fairly soon’ if Ottawa treats US farmers better
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BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi, Xi reach key consensus on ties, China to assume BRICS chairmanship in 2027
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The Verdict | Africa is too big to remain a guest at the BRICS table
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Humans may lose control of AI: Anthropic CEO calls for slowdown, Altman, Musk back him
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How 2nm technology improves iPhone performance
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9-year-old Chennai prodigy clears Cambridge IGCSE grade 10 exams
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UK breakup on the cards? Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland push for independence
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Did BRICS Summit 2026 prove that an 11-member bloc with India and China in it can still agree on key issues?
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First naval drone battle? Ukraine says Sargan 3000 sank Russian unmanned boat
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War is making Russia stronger? How Ukraine is shaping Moscow’s next generation of weapons
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Akram, Afridi, Mushtaq tear into PCB after Pakistan’s Test series collapse in UK
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BRICS Summit 2026: Trump wants to weaken BRICS, but maybe doing the opposite
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'He is popular...': Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim's praise for PM Modi during bilateral meeting | WATCH
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Russia-Ukraine-US talks in October? Kremlin says not ruling out possibility of trilateral
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BRICS Summit: New Delhi declaration adopted with full consensus, big diplomatic win for India
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Top 5 places to visit in Goa beyond its famous beaches
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From Rinku Singh to Mayank Yadav, 5 players dropped from India’s squad for Afghanistan T20Is
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800 million years old - Scientists discover 'fingerprints' of supercontinent Gondwana in ancient rocks
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Indian importers urge Bangladesh to lift export ban on 'Hilsa' fish ahead of Durga Puja
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Meet top 5 batters fastest to 3000 runs in T20Is
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Iran, India agree to deepen humanitarian and political ties, President Pezeshkian says
Mamata Banerjee invites agitating doctors to meet her Saturday
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata BanerjeeFridayasked the striking doctors'to end the impasse in government hospitals andinvited themto meet her Saturday evening.
Hong Kong news outlets say controversial extradition bill may be suspended
Hong Kong media reported on Saturday the city`s government would suspend a proposed law on extradition to mainland China that sparked widespread anger and violent protests, with leader Carrie Lam planning to address reporters later in the day.