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Watch: Trump Argues With Fed Chair Powell On Live TV Over Cost Of Fed Building Renovation

After criticising Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell everywhere - on social media and in front of reporters, US President Donald Trump landed at the Fed's front door.

India Announces Rs 4,850 Crore Line of Credit To Maldives: PM Modi

India is proud to be the most trusted friend of the Maldives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday after announcing a Rs 4,850 crore line of credit to the island nation.

Israel To Allow Foreign Countries To Parachute Aid Into Gaza

Israel will allow foreign countries to parachute aid into Gaza starting on Friday, Israeli army radio quoted a military official as saying.

"They Want To Die": Donald Trump Says Hamas Doesn't Want Ceasefire Deal

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Hamas did not want a ceasefire deal in Gaza, after Israel and the United States quit indirect negotiations with the Palestinian militant group.

Bangladesh Security Forces Fired Indiscriminately During Clashes In Sheikh Hasina's Hometown: Report

Security forces fired indiscriminately during clashes involving supporters of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina this month, killing at least five people, human rights activists said Friday.

"For India, It Is Always Friendship First": PM Modi In Maldives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India has always been a close friend of the Maldives, and for India, it has always been "friendship first."

EU Regulator Approves Twice-Yearly Injectable Drug For HIV Prevention

The European Medicines Agency has recommended authorizing a twice-yearly injectable drug aimed at preventing HIV, which scientists say could help end the virus' transmission.

Why Israel Has Made It Mandatory For Military To Study Islam And Learn Arabic

The Israeli Defence Forces have made it mandatory for all soldiers and officers in the intelligence wing to train in Arabic language and Islamic Studies.

India, Maldives Sign Several Pacts During PM Modi's Visit, Agree On Trade Deal Terms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held wide ranging talks with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu at the President's Office in Male as both leaders reviewed the entire spectrum of India-Maldives relations and reaffirmed their commitment to furthe

Thailand Declares Martial Law In Areas Bordering Cambodia After Deadly Clashes

Thailand declared martial law in eight of its districts bordering Cambodia on Friday, as the countries traded strikes in a second deadly day of clashes.

Opinion | Trade Deals vs WTO: Is Trump Hastening The World Trade Organization's Demise?

The current Trump tariffs may not be mimicking the pre-WWII period, but they are certainly reminiscent of that.

Video: Plane Crashes Into Italian Highway, Killing Two In Fiery Explosion

The crash caused a large fire and disrupted traffic as emergency services responded. An investigation into the cause is underway.

Maldives Defence Force Presents PM Modi With 'Haiykolhu' As Gesture Of Hospitality

The Maldives National Defence Force on Friday said they presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the traditional 'Haiykolhu', a cherished Maldivian gesture of hospitality and honor.

Meta To Ban Political Advertisements In EU From October, Cites Legal Issues

Meta Platforms will end political, electoral, social issue advertising on its platform in the European Union in early October because of the legal uncertainties due to EU rules targeting political advertising, the US social media company said.

As Cambodian Artillery Screamed Across Sky, Thai Woman Rushes To Save Cats

When the first salvo of Cambodian artillery screamed across her village, Thai seamstress Pornpan Sooksai's thoughts turned to her five beloved cats: Peng, Kung Fu, Cherry, Taro, and Batman.

PM Modi Accorded Ceremonial Welcome, Guard Of Honour In Maldives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome and guard of honour at the Republic Square in Male on Friday as he began his official engagements during a two-day State Visit to the country.

Musk Issues Apology After Starlink Satellite Faces Hours-Long Global Outage

SpaceX chief Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service experienced an hours-long global network outage Thursday, which executives attributed to a key software issue.

Opinion | Beyond Hesitations: Why The India-UK Trade Deal Is An Inflexion Point

For long, Indo-UK relations have been shadowed by the echoes of a colonial past. While that history must never be forgotten, it is crucial to acknowledge the evolving dynamics of a modern, democratic India and a globally engaged Britain.

'Put America First': Trump's Big Warning To Tech Firms Against Hiring Indians

US President Donald Trump has criticised American technology companies like Google, Microsoft and Apple for hiring workers from India and outsourcing manufacturing to China.

Finland Breaks 50-Year Record With 14 Straight Days Over 30 Degrees Celsius

Finland has broken an over 50-year-old weather record as the country is witnessing the longest period of temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius, the Finnish Meteorological Institute said.