Tehran, August 17, 2026; Iran has warned that growing economic pressure could become a new front of confrontation, with First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref accusing the United States and Israel of attempting to exploit financial difficulties and rising prices to create public unrest. Speaking at a meeting of Iran’s Market Regulation Headquarters, Aref said…
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Washington, DC, August 17, 2026; Former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has alleged that discussions are taking place within the White House over the possible use of nuclear weapons against Iran, but her claims have not been independently substantiated or confirmed by US authorities. Greene made the allegations in a post on X, claiming that…
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Washington, August 17, 2026; Johnny Depp could be heading back to the high seas as Captain Jack Sparrow, with producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirming that discussions are underway over the actor’s possible involvement in the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Speaking about the long-discussed sixth chapter of the blockbuster franchise, Bruckheimer said the team is…
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New York, August 17, 2026; New York City turned into a vibrant centre of Indian culture and patriotism as the 44th India Day Parade brought together thousands of members of the Indian-American community, elected leaders and dignitaries to commemorate India’s 80th Independence Day. The annual celebration featured New York Governor Kathy Hochul alongside lawmakers, community…
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Washington, August 15, 2026; US President Donald Trump has said he could declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States after what he described as the defeat of Iran, escalating rhetoric over the strategically vital waterway. Speaking at a Republican rally in Long Island, Trump said the US would take steps concerning…
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New Delhi, August 14, 2026; India’s 80th Independence Day is being celebrated with growing enthusiasm across the world, with Indian diplomatic missions organising cultural events, community programmes and official engagements ahead of August 15. In the United States, several state and local authorities have formally recognised India Day on August 15. The Indian Consulate in…
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New Delhi, August 13, 2026; The commander of an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi reportedly told investigators that he had been facing prolonged sleep difficulties and managed only around 30 to 35 minutes of sleep before operating the flight involved in a sudden altitude loss. The disclosure has emerged during the Aircraft Accident…
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New Delhi, August 11, 2026; Air India has said it will not comment on any findings or preliminary observations concerning the serious incident involving a Phuket-Delhi flight earlier this month, as the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) continues its investigation. The airline said the inquiry is being conducted under the International Civil Aviation Organization’s ICAO…
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Washington, August 10, 2026; US President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism over alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool while acknowledging that mistakes during the project’s installation also contributed to problems at the site. Trump said a National Park Service (NPS) employee had provided a statement to federal prosecutors describing an alleged confrontation…
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Kathmandu, August 10, 2026; India-Nepal relations, development cooperation and future areas of partnership were discussed during a meeting between Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava and Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Kathmandu on Monday. Srivastava called on Shah at the Prime Minister’s Office in Singha Durbar, marking an important diplomatic engagement between the two…
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