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West Asia war LIVE: U.S. strikes Iran for third night as Trump says deal still ‘possible’
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington today, as the U.S. administration piles pressure on Baghdad to curb Iranian influence. His visit comes against the backdrop of renewed military escalation between the United States and Iran, Iraq’s main allies. Washington and Tehran’s enmity has long turned Iraq into a…
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The political storm in Punjab surrounding ‘Satluj’ movie | Explained
People attend a special screening of the banned Bollywood movie Satluj, in Amritsar on July 12,, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI The story so far: On July 3, the film Satluj, earlier titled Punjab‘95 was removed from OTT (Over-the-Top) offerings soon after it was premiered by ZEE5. The film details the life of activist Jaswant…
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Pakistan Minister Naqvi meets FBI Director Kash Patel
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi with FBI Director Kash Patel in Washington. Photo: X/@FBIDirectorKash Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met FBI Director Kash Patel in Washington and discussed issues such as combating counterterrorism financing and cyber investigations. The FBI Director, during his meeting with Mr. Naqvi on Monday (July 13, 2026), also appreciated Pakistan’s support…
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Can biogas aid India’s energy security?
Tensions in West Asia continue to keep global energy markets on edge. India imports nearly 85% of its crude oil needs, much of it from West Asia, and supplies faced disruptions due to the Israel-U.S.-Iran war. While the government has diversified its crude oil suppliers, around 90% of India’s LPG imports still transit through the…
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Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his U.S. Senate term
Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as her late brother’s temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced at a news conference at the Statehouse on Monday (July 13, 2026) that Ms. Nordone would serve the remaining months on Graham’s current…
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EAM Jaishankar launches India’s UNSC campaign for 2028-29 term
India will work for a secure, peaceful and equitable world where the voice of the Global South is heard in equal measure, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Monday (July 13, 2026). Mr. Jaishankar made these remarks as he launched India’s official campaign for a non-permanent seat at the UNSC for the 2028–29 term.…