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US Shoots Down Iranian Shahed Drone Near Aircraft Carrier in Arabian Sea
The US military shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone after it approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. The incident comes ahead of planned US-Iran talks and amid heightened US military presence in the region.
US Cuts Tariffs on Indian Exports to 18%: India Gains Competitive Edge
The United States has agreed to reduce tariffs on Indian exports from around 50% to 18% under a new India–US trade deal. This move makes Indian goods cheaper and more competitive in the US market and gives India an advantage over many other exporting countries.
UAE Abandons Islamabad Airport Deal After President’s Surprise 3-Hour India Trip
The UAE has reportedly withdrawn from its plan to operate Islamabad International Airport, dealing a blow to Pakistan amid shifting South Asian geopolitics. The move follows UAE President Sheikh Nahyan’s surprise visit to India and growing defence ties between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi.
At Least 10 Killed as Historic Winter Storm Sweeps US, Millions Left Without Power
A massive winter storm has gripped large parts of the United States, killing at least 10 people, cutting power to hundreds of thousands, and disrupting air travel. Authorities warn of worsening conditions in the coming days.
Explainer | Why President Zayed’s Short Delhi Visit Matters: Strategy, Symbolism and the Future of India–UAE Ties
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s three-hour visit to New Delhi was brief in duration but deep in strategic meaning. From major investment and defence understandings to warm personal gestures with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, here’s a detailed explainer on why this visit matters for India, the UAE and a shifting global order.
Trump Defends Accepting Nobel Peace Medal from Venezuelan Leader, Cites Ending Eight Wars
US President Donald Trump has justified accepting the Nobel Peace Prize medal offered to him by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, calling it a gesture of respect and linking it to his record on global conflicts.
‘A Great Honour for Me’: US President Trump After Receiving Nobel Peace Medal from Maria Machado
Donald Trump called it a great honour after Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal.
Hindu Man Attacked and Set on Fire in Bangladesh’s Shariatpur
In Shariatpur, Bangladesh, a Hindu man named Khokan Chandra was attacked by a mob, stabbed and petrol was poured on him in an apparent attempt to burn him alive. He survived by jumping into a nearby pond.
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia Dies at 80 After Prolonged Illness
Dhaka, Dec 30 (TazaNow.com) — Begum Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), passed away on Tuesday....
Massive Fire at Indonesian Nursing Home Kills 16
Jakarta, December 29:At least 16 people have died after a devastating fire broke out at a nursing home in Manado, the capital of Indonesia’s North....
