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Xi's India visit to help diplomatic thaw, but business ties bound by suspicion

Xi’s India visit may ease diplomatic ties, but business remains cautious.

Xi Jinping’s India Visit: Diplomatic Thaw Faces Economic Hurdles New Delhi/Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s much-anticipated visit to New Delhi this week, his first trip to India in seven years, is expected to give a fresh push to improving relations between the two Asian powers. However, despite signs of a diplomatic thaw, there are still

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Trump Promises $5,000 ‘Dividend’ For Every Adult Citizen If Republicans Win Midterms

Trump promises $5,000 dividend for adults if Republicans win midterms.

Trump Promises $5,000 ‘Dividend’ For Every Adult Citizen If Republicans Win Midterms US President Donald Trump has promised a potential $5,000 “dividend” for every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans win control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November midterm elections. Trump made the announcement while addressing the Republican Party’s convention

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‘Completely baseless’: ISRO rejects reports of privatisation, calls them ‘incorrect’

ISRO rejects privatisation reports as completely baseless and incorrect.

ISRO employee associations sought clarification over reports of a privatisation proposal. ISRO Rejects Privatisation Claims, Says Its Role Will Remain Central to India’s Space Programme New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has firmly rejected reports suggesting that the space agency could be privatised or that its role in India’s space programme could be

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Trump’s approval rating falls to lowest level yet in FT poll

Trump’s approval rating hits lowest level yet in FT poll.

Republican support drops as Trump’s party approval hits 72%. Trump Approval Rating Falls to New Low as Voters Voice Economic Concerns US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since the Financial Times began tracking his performance, according to a new poll, with economic worries and the rising cost of living

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Putin Says 'No Strikes On Kyiv For 3 Days' After Zelensky's Ceasefire Pitch

Putin offers three-day Kyiv strike pause after Zelensky ceasefire pitch.

Kremlin’s temporary pause coincides with Trump envoys’ Ukraine visit seeking a proposal to end war. Putin Orders Three-Day Pause in Strikes on Kyiv Ahead of US Envoys’ Visit Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a temporary three-day halt to Russian strikes on Kyiv, just as Ukraine prepares to receive two senior US envoys carrying a

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India moves to buy 5 more S-400s after Op Sindoor success; Russia sends cost proposal

India plans five more S-400s after Op Sindoor success.

Approval will come from the Cabinet Committee on Security after costs are finalised and finance ministry approval is secured. India Moves Ahead on Additional S-400 Air Defence Systems India’s plan to acquire five more S-400 Triumf air defence systems from Russia appears to be moving forward, with Moscow sending New Delhi a Bill of Quantities

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Iranian tanker hit by four US missiles near Kharg Island

Iranian tanker reportedly hit by four US missiles near Kharg Island.

Kharg Island incident follows renewed strikes, shipping tensions, regional unrest. Iranian Oil Tanker Reportedly Hit by US Projectiles Near Kharg Island An Iranian oil tanker was reportedly hit by four US projectiles near the strategically important Kharg Island on Saturday, September 5, according to Iranian media, as tensions between Washington and Tehran once again spilled

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EAM Jaishankar says India 'ready to help' end Russia-Ukraine war

Jaishankar Says India Is Ready to Help End Ukraine War

Jaishankar made the remarks during his visit to Kyiv , where he held discussions with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Thursday. “If India can be of any help, in any manner, we are there,” Jaishankar said, according to Reuters . His statement reinforces New Delhi’s longstanding position that dialogue and diplomacy are essential for

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'This is GREAT': Trump lauds Syria 'pitching itself' as alternative to Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war

Trump Praises Syria as Hormuz Alternative Amid Iran War

Syria pitches overland corridor as Hormuz alternative for energy. Trump Calls Syria’s Hormuz Alternative Plan ‘GREAT!’ Amid Iran War US President Donald Trump has welcomed a proposal from Syria to position itself as an alternative transit route to the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, as tensions continue to rise amid the ongoing conflict between the

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Nepal Seeks Climate Compensation From China, US and India

Nepal Seeks Climate Compensation From China, US and India

Nepal is seeking climate compensation after deadly floods.More than 1,000 people have reportedly died , with many others still missing.Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal criticised major greenhouse gas emitters.Khanal specifically mentioned China, the US and India .Nepal says smaller nations are increasingly bearing the cost of climate change.Flooding has destroyed homes, livelihoods and infrastructure .Vulnerable communities

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