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President Donald Trump has called Canada "a very nasty negotiator" and accused the country of taking advantage of the US for years. His sovereignty-related remarks have boosted Liberal poll numbers in Canada as the nation prepares for elections. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney insists trade talks will not resume until Canada gets the respect it deserves.

The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to begin with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match. The captains' meeting has confirmed key rule changes for IPL 2025, adding new excitement to the tournament. Watch this report to know what's new in this IPL season!

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WORLD | The report further claimed that there are ongoing plans to make America the next "associate member" of the Commonwealth. It is a voluntary association having around 56 nations and Canada is part of it.

US President Trump has announced the US Air Force's next-generation air dominance fighter, the F-47, set to replace the aging F-22 Raptors. The US has awarded contracts for the new fighter jet to Boeing as part of the NGAD program, which was previously paused in 2024 due to high costs.

SCIENCE & TECH | World | NASA has scrapped its plans to land the first woman and person of colour on the Moon, aligning with Trump's directive against DEI practices.

Sports, Cricket: Jos Buttler was the heartbeat of their batting lineup, a mentor to younger players, and a trusted ally of skipper Sanju Samson

Flight operations have resumed at London Heathrow Airport after a fire at a substation forced a temporary shutdown. The first batch of flights, including four British Airways planes, landed on Friday, according to FlightRadar24. British Transport Minister addressed the incident, stating that the generator was not designed to power the entire airport. The disruption caused delays and cancellations, but services are gradually returning to normal.

Turkiye is once again at a political crossroads, as mass protests erupt following the shocking arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. Watch this report for more details!

Sports, Cricket: As CSK prepares to face Mumbai Indians, MSD is set to play another season, chasing his sixth title under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad

The creepy figure at the Kent beach has led people to speculate that it could be an alien head, a figurehead from a ship, a flotsam, or an art installation. World Trending

US President Trump has announced the US Air Force's next-generation air dominance fighter, the F-47, set to replace the aging F-22 Raptors. The US has awarded contracts for the new fighter jet to Boeing as part of the NGAD program, which was previously paused in 2024 due to high costs.

Israel has intensified its military offensive in Gaza, with Defence Minister warning of possible annexation of parts of the region. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the killing of Hamas’ military intelligence chief, Osama Tabash, in an airstrike. Meanwhile, Hamas is reviewing a truce proposal by developer Steven Witkoff. In a separate escalation, the Houthis fired a third missile at Israel, triggering sirens in Jerusalem, while Israel launched strikes on Syria's Palmyra military airport and T-4 airbase.

Sports, Cricket: The IPL veteran also expressed his admiration for Rajasthan Royals' young star Riyan Parag, who has been appointed captain in the absence of Sanju Samson

US President Donald Trump has claimed that a full ceasefire in Ukraine could happen "pretty soon." Meanwhile, Ukraine is hopeful for at least a partial ceasefire during talks in Saudi Arabia. Tensions remain high as Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of attacking a gas pumping station. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggests that the first step could be a ceasefire in the skies.

In the ever-intensifying Russia-Ukraine war, Russia continues to deploy new and devastating weapons, with the latest being Moscow's thermobaric weapon. Images from Pokrov show the Russian heavy flamethrower system launching a devastating strike earlier. Watch in for more details!

Israel has intensified its military offensive in Gaza, with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant warning of possible annexation of parts of the region. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the killing of Hamas’ military intelligence chief, Osama Tabash, in an airstrike. Meanwhile, Hamas is reviewing a truce proposal by developer Steven Witkoff. In a separate escalation, the Houthis fired a third missile at Israel, triggering sirens in Jerusalem, while Israel launched strikes on Syria's Palmyra military airport and T-4 airbase.

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US President Trump has announced the US Air Force's next-generation air dominance fighter, the F-47, set to replace the aging F-22 Raptors. The US has awarded contracts for the new fighter jet to Boeing as part of the NGAD program, which was previously paused in 2024 due to high costs.