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India Pauses Plans To Buy US Weapons, Aircraft After Trump Tariffs: Report

The Centre has put on hold its plans to procure new US weapons and aircraft, according to three Indian officials familiar with the matter.

Published on: 08.08.2025 10:57
Watch: Talking Parrot Leads To Major Drug Bust In England

A talking parrot helped police bust a major gang involved in selling drugs after officers discovered videos of the bird repeating dealer phrases like "two for 25."

Published on: 08.08.2025 10:55
Trump Yelled At Netanyahu Over Call, Says Report. Israel Calls It Fake

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly had an earful from Donald Trump during a recent phone call, hinting at an unease that appears to have finally peaked as the US President struggles to prove his peacemaking skills.

Published on: 08.08.2025 10:46
US India Tariff LIVE Updates: US Economy Shows Signs Of Strain As Trump’s Tariffs Go Into Effect

US Trade Tariffs LIVE News Updates: US President Donald Trump this week announced tariffs totalling a punitive 50 per cent on Indian imports over its trade with Russia, bringing a jarring stop to a period of broadly warming US-India relations.

Published on: 08.08.2025 10:19
After Coldplay Row, Ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Found In New OnlyFans Scandal

Andy Byron, 50, reportedly spent on subscriptions, custom videos, and "steamy" video calls with multiple OnlyFans creators.

Published on: 08.08.2025 10:14
Opinion: Opinion | Trump Tariffs: Talks Are Welcome, But India Shouldn't Give In To Bullying

India values its relationship with the United States. But friendship must be built on mutual respect, not unilateral demands. We cannot accept a framework where one side dictates terms and the other is expected to comply without question.

Published on: 08.08.2025 09:53
Donald Trump's 50% Tariff A Challenge To 'Make in India' Push, Says Moody's

US President Donald Trump's punitive 50 per cent tariff on imports from India could pose a serious challenge to New Delhi's self-reliance ambitions under the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission.

Published on: 08.08.2025 09:48
Did Trump Bury Ex-Wife Ivana On His Golf Course To Save Taxes? Explained

Ivana, who died in July 2022 following a fall in her Manhattan home at the age of 73, was laid to rest at the Trump National Golf Course in Bedminster, New Jersey, with no fence, flowers or public memorial, unlike traditional gravesites.

Published on: 08.08.2025 09:36
Lifelike Robots Now Available To Public At China's First 'Robot Mall'

China has launched the world's first "4S" robot store in Yizhuang (Beijing E-Town), Beijing, in what's a major step towards the commercialisation of humanoid robotics.

Published on: 08.08.2025 09:36
What Is The US Dignity Act Of 2025 And How It Will Help Indians With Visas

The US has introduced the Dignity Act of 2025, a new immigration bill that aims to fix the immigration system, reduce long visa wait times, and help some undocumented immigrants become legal.

Published on: 08.08.2025 09:35
3,582 In Bangladesh, 334 In Pak: India Flags Attacks On Hindus, Minorities

In a reply to a Rajya Sabha query, Mr Singh said the government regularly "follows" reports of violence and atrocities against religious minorities in neighbouring countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

Published on: 08.08.2025 09:13
NASA Wants Nuclear Reactor On Moon By 2030. Here's Why That Matters

Nuclear power in space isn't a new idea. Since the 1960s, the US and the Soviet Union have relied on radioisotope generators that use small amounts of radioactive elements to power satellites.

Published on: 08.08.2025 09:04
US Retailers Weigh Options As Donald Trump Doubles India Tariff To 50%

The US is the largest export destination for India's textile and apparel industry.

Published on: 08.08.2025 08:30
Tarique Rahman To Return As Bangladesh Nationalist Party Pitches Him for PM

Tarique Rahman is expected to return to Bangladesh sometime between November and December, ahead of the elections in February.

Published on: 08.08.2025 08:26
"Will Give Advice To PM Modi On Dealing With Trump": Netanyahu Amid Tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also called the basis of the US-India relationship "very solid" and urged them to resolve the tariff issue.

Published on: 08.08.2025 08:21
US Tariff Expansion Begins, Targeting EU, Asia, And More

President Donald Trump began imposing higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday just as the economic fallout of his monthslong tariff threats has begun to cause visible damage to the US economy.

Published on: 08.08.2025 08:06
"Move Population, Bomb City": Inside Netanyahu's Gaza New Plan

Israel has announced its plan to take over Gaza City, the largest urban area in the Palestinian enclave and one that has already suffered extensive devastation in repeated Israeli raids.

Published on: 08.08.2025 08:01
Stuck Astronaut Butch Wilmore Retires From NASA Months After Prolonged Spaceflight

One of NASA's two previously stuck astronauts has retired from the space agency, less than five months after his unexpectedly long spaceflight came to an end. NASA announced Butch Wilmore's departure on Wednesday.

Published on: 08.08.2025 07:54
"I've Finally Made It": JD Vance Reacts To Animated Debut On 'South Park'

US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday reacted to South Park's latest episode in which he was mocked alongside President Donald Trump and other members of his administration.

Published on: 08.08.2025 07:38
"UK's First Virtual MP": British Politician Launches AI Version Of Himself To Interact With Constituents

Mark Sewards, a Labour Member of Parliament (MP) for Leeds South West and Morley, collaborated with a startup AI firm, Neural Voice, to create a virtual representation of himself.

Published on: 08.08.2025 07:36

News from Arabic Countries

Shock and fear in Gaza after Israel announces occupation plan

Palestinians in Gaza City are fearful of being displaced yet again after Israel announced plans to occupy Gaza City.

Published on: 08.08.2025 11:19
At least 10 dead, 33 missing in flash floods in China’s Gansu province

President Xi Jinping orders 'all-out' rescue operations to save the missing people, CCTV says.

Published on: 08.08.2025 11:11
Who counts in America? Trump wants to decide

Excluding undocumented immigrants from the census would shrink representation and deepen inequality.

Published on: 08.08.2025 11:07
Trump and the global rise of fascist anti-psychiatry

Trump is using psychiatry to cut care, expand policing and turn public despair into political control.

Published on: 08.08.2025 11:06
Slot hints at new Liverpool bid for Newcastle’s Isak

Newcastle tells striker Alexander Isak to train alone amid interest from other clubs, including Liverpool.

Published on: 08.08.2025 10:53
Have sections of the US Constitution gone missing from government website?

A Library of Congress website temporarily omitted parts of Article 1 due to a coding error corrected later that day.

Published on: 08.08.2025 10:48
Trump to host Azerbaijan, Armenia leaders to sign US-brokered deal

US president said he will oversee the deal, which includes plans for a new transit corridor to be named after him.

Published on: 08.08.2025 10:41
How the world is reacting to Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City

Israel’s Gaza escalation sparks global outcry, with leaders warning of devastating humanitarian consequences.

Published on: 08.08.2025 09:51
Far-right Israeli football fans set off pyrotechnics in Latvia’s capital

Beitar Jerusalem fans, who have a history of anti-Arab racism, set off fireworks as Latvian police intervened.

Published on: 08.08.2025 08:50
Ukraine’s conscription crisis: Alleged abuse leads to protests, emigration

Officials tasked with boosting army are accused of harshly cracking down on unwilling men, prompting some to flee.

Published on: 08.08.2025 08:45
US pauses most visa applications from Zimbabwe

The announcement marks the latest restriction imposed by the Trump administration on travellers from Africa.

Published on: 08.08.2025 08:04
France battles largest wildfire in decades as residents remain displaced

Thousands of residents remain evacuated in Aude as firefighters combat unpredictable flames intensified by strong winds.

Published on: 08.08.2025 07:59
China warns Philippines over Taiwan remarks amid rising tensions

Beijing warns Manila to stop 'playing with fire' after Marcos signals potential Taiwan conflict involvement.

Published on: 08.08.2025 07:33
Taiwan reports first case of chikungunya virus from China outbreak

The mosquito-borne virus has crossed the Taiwan Strait from southern China, where confirmed cases top 8,000.

Published on: 08.08.2025 07:00
In my Gaza maternity ward, life and death coexist, but so does hope

A medical intern reflects on the hardship, hunger and resilience of women who bring children into the world amid war.

Published on: 08.08.2025 06:00
Why has an AI-altered Bollywood movie sparked uproar in India?

The re-release of a beloved Bollywood classic has caused alarm in India's film industry.

Published on: 08.08.2025 05:53
Canada murders spark calls to label India’s Bishnoi gang a ‘terror’ group

The gang, which Canadian officials accuse of working for India, has claimed responsibility for multiple recent murders.

Published on: 08.08.2025 03:50
UK homelessness minister resigns over claim she evicted tenants, hiked rent

The resignation is a blow for the Labour government, which trails Nigel Farage's right-wing Reform UK party in polls.

Published on: 08.08.2025 02:41
Israeli military plans to occupy Gaza City in major escalation of war

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested earlier that Israel's military will 'take control of all Gaza'.

Published on: 08.08.2025 02:29
US doubles reward for arrest of Venezuela’s President Maduro to $50m

US Attorney General Pam Bondi says Venezuelan president one of the world's 'largest narco-traffickers'.

Published on: 08.08.2025 02:08
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,261

Here are the key events on day 1,261 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 08.08.2025 00:35
Satellite images show surge in rare earth mining in rebel-held Myanmar

Satellite images reportedly identify 26 mines in rebel-held Myanmar next to China and two near Thailand.

Published on: 07.08.2025 23:39
CAIR urges US to probe the death of father killed in Israeli settler attack

US Muslim group highlights the legal statutes that it says enable the Trump administration to investigate the incident.

Published on: 07.08.2025 23:34
Haiti names new head of transitional council ahead of scheduled elections

Laurent Saint-Cyr is meant to be the last head of the council as it prepares for a nationwide vote to elect a president.

Published on: 07.08.2025 23:21
Trump to nominate ‘loyalist’ Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve board

Miran, who currently sits on the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, would fill the seat through January.

Published on: 07.08.2025 21:48