Category: World

New Delhi — A heartwarming tale of love that defied distance and cultural barriers has captured the attention of social media users worldwide. The story of Taina Shah, a Brazilian woman, and her Gujarati husband is being hailed as a celebration of diversity, acceptance, and unity. Taina, who shared her journey in a heartfelt Instagram post, described how the couple met online during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. With no vaccines available at the time, her now-husband took the bold step of traveling to Brazil to meet her in person. “Five…

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Mexico City: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has vowed to reduce her country’s reliance on U.S. energy imports, pledging to work toward greater energy independence while reaffirming Mexico’s sovereignty in the face of comments from U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking at her daily news conference, Sheinbaum noted that Mexico remains heavily dependent on “very cheap” natural gas from the United States but stressed that her administration is exploring ways to diversify energy sources. “Mexico should work toward energy independence,” Sheinbaum said, according to Xinhua News Agency. However, she acknowledged that many existing…

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Gaza City — Hamas announced  that it has accepted a new ceasefire proposal mediated by Arab states, even as Gaza’s Health Ministry reported that the Palestinian death toll from the 22-month conflict has surpassed 62,000. The development comes amid deepening humanitarian concerns, with aid groups warning that Gaza is inching toward widespread famine. Despite Hamas’s acceptance of the plan, Israel has reiterated that its positions remain unchanged, particularly regarding the release of hostages and the disarmament of Hamas. Hamas Agrees to Truce Plan Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty confirmed that…

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Washington, D.C. — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated his commitment to securing a swift and lasting resolution to the ongoing conflict with Russia, ahead of his high-stakes meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday. Arriving in Washington on Monday, Zelenskyy emphasized the urgency of achieving not just peace, but a durable one. “We all want this conflict to end as soon as possible and with certainty. Peace must also last—not like it was years ago, when Putin just used it as a launching pad for a new attack after…

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Washington — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has admitted that global markets would have been shaken had Washington sanctioned China for refining Russian oil, while simultaneously defending additional tariffs imposed on India for similar transactions. His remarks have triggered sharp criticism in New Delhi, with many calling the approach a “stepmotherly” treatment toward India. What Rubio Said In an interview with Fox News on August 17, Rubio explained that penalizing Chinese refineries would have “catastrophic” consequences for the global energy supply chain. He stated: “Observe the oil being refined…

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New Delhi — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled the “Sudarshan Chakra,” India’s ambitious new missile defense shield, calling it a revolutionary step in national security. Inspired by Lord Vishnu’s mythological weapon, the system is designed not just to defend against air strikes but also to strike back, raising comparisons with former U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome.” But how close is this comparison, and what does it mean for India’s security and global standing? What is the Sudarshan Chakra? Developed jointly by ISRO and DRDO, the Sudarshan Chakra is…

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Gaza City — Hamas on Sunday condemned Israel’s proposal to relocate residents from Gaza City, warning that such a move would trigger a “new wave of genocide and displacement” for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. The Israeli military had earlier stated that it was preparing to distribute tents and other relief supplies in southern Gaza as part of a plan to move civilians away from combat zones ahead of a new offensive. Officials described the relocation effort as a step “to ensure their safety.” Hamas, however, denounced the move as…

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Islamabad: In a significant boost to bilateral relations, the United States has pledged full support to Pakistan in its fight against terrorism, agreeing to share intelligence, provide targeted funding, and assist in counterterrorism operations. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting between senior officials from both nations, marking a major shift in US-Pakistan security cooperation. Diplomatic sources in Islamabad confirmed that the US commitment includes aiding Pakistan’s efforts against groups such as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). These organizations have…

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Mumbai: The dominance of Google Search and Chrome could be nearing its end, according to Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas. Speaking in an interview with The Verge, Srinivas outlined how AI-integrated browsers — led by Perplexity’s own Comet — are poised to upend how billions search, browse, and interact with the web. The AI-First Browser RevolutionLaunched exclusively for Perplexity Max subscribers at $200 per month, Comet is a Chromium-based browser with a deeply embedded AI assistant. This “sidecar” sits in a sidebar, providing contextual summaries, managing schedules, making purchases, drafting emails,…

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Islamabad: The president of the Baloch American Congress, Tara Chand, denounced Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir as a “fake Field Marshal” and a “enemy” of mankind on Wednesday for threatening nuclear war. This is in response to Munir’s warning during his weekend visit to the United States that Pakistan would never let India to suffocate the Indus River and will protect its water rights at all costs, including the destruction of any dam India tries to erect on it. “Pakistan’s fake Field Marshal, General Asim Munir, who has…

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