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Trump says anything less than having Greenland in US’ hands ‘unacceptable’
Nuuk (Greenland): President Donald Trump said Wednesday, January 14, that NATO should help the US acquire Greenland and anything less than American control is unacceptable, hours before Vice President JD Vance was…
- Sports
US Supreme Court may uphold bans on transgender athletes in women’s sports
Washington: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, January 13, appeared ready to deal another setback to transgender people and uphold state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams.…
- World
China had record USD 1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025
Hong Kong: China’s trade surplus surged to a record of almost USD 1.2 trillion in 2025, the government said on Wednesday, as exports picked up in December. Customs data showed that China’s…
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Denmark, Greenland leaders stand united against Trump
Nuuk: The leaders of Denmark and the country’s territory of Greenland have offered a united front against President Donald Trump’s calls for the United States to take over the strategic Arctic island…
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China urges Canada to break from US influence as Carney visits Beijing
Beijing: As Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in China on Wednesday, his hosts see an opportunity to peel the longtime US ally away from their rival, at least a bit. China’s…
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Trump pressures Iran with tariffs that could raise prices in US
Washington: President Donald Trump has once again drawn his go-to diplomatic weapon — tariffs, this time to coerce the Iranian government to end its bloody crackdown on nationwide protests. Trump said in…
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2026 Iran protests: Trump tells protesters ‘help is on its way’
Washington: President Trump said Tuesday, January 13, he’s cancelled talks with Iranian officials amid a protest crackdown, telling Iranian citizens, “help is on its way.” Trump did not offer any details about…
- India
Iran unrest hits Indian basmati rice exports: Industry body
New Delhi: Civil unrest in Iran has started impacting India’s basmati rice exports to the country, leading to a sharp fall in domestic prices, as exporters face payment delays and mounting uncertainties,…
- World
Mark Ruffalo calls President Trump ‘worst human being’ at Golden Globes
Los Angeles: Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo recently attended the Golden Globes as a nominee for his performance in HBO’s ‘Task’, but he wasn’t feeling entirely celebratory. The actor called out the US…
- Middle East
Iran’s leadership under pressure as protests continue, here’s what to know
London: Iran’s leadership is under incredible pressure as the largest protests in years against the Islamic theocracy shake the country. Government hard-liners have threatened to attack the US military and archrival Israel…
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Trump declares himself as ‘Acting President of Venezuela’ on Truth Social
New York: US President Donald Trump described himself as the “Acting President of Venezuela” in a Truth Social post, using a picture of his purported Wikipedia profile on Monday, January 12. The…
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No country more essential than India: US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor
New Delhi: No country is as essential as India for Washington and both sides are actively engaged in firming up a trade deal, US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor said on Monday. Real friends…
- Middle East
Iran protest: Foreign Minister says situation under ‘total control’
Dubai: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday, January 12 that “the situation has come under total control” after a bloody crackdown on nationwide protests. Araghchi also said that the protests…
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I ended eight wars, India and Pakistan were going at it: Trump
New York: US President Donald Trump repeated his claim that he has solved the conflict between India and Pakistan, saying he ended eight wars but still did not get the Nobel Peace…
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Trump ‘inclined’ to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela
New York: US President Donald Trump has sid that he is “inclined” to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after its top executive described conditions in the South American nation as “uninvestable”. Trump…