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Indian-origin man in US fights to restore visa after wrongful arrest over perfume labeled as ‘Opium'

An Indian-origin man in Arkansas, Kapil Raghu, is seeking to have his US visa restored after being wrongfully arrested when police mistook a bottle of perfume labelled “Opium” for drugs, leading to his detention and visa revocation.

Has Trump forgotten about Greenland takeover? Danish PM has a warning

US President Donald Trump may have may have forgotten about Greenland for now, but Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday warned that the pause is likely only temporary

'Netanyahu will do everything to sabotage ceasefire if Gaza becomes independent of Israeli control'

In an insightful conversation with Firstpost, former Palestinian peace negotiator Yezid Sayigh said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'will do everything to sabotage the ceasefire if Gaza becomes independent of Israeli control'

PM Modi calls Putin to wish happy 73rd birthday, pledges to strengthen India-Russia ties

PM Modi on Tuesday spoke with Putin to wish him a happy 73rd birthday and discuss ways to further strengthen the India-Russia strategic partnership.

'Judging by your track record...': Greta Thunberg responds to Trump’s 'anger issues' remark

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he claimed she has “anger issues,” suggesting he may be the one struggling with them instead

In Graphics l Two years after Hamas attack on Israel, a key timeline of events in Gaza war

Two years ago, on October 7, 2023, at the close of the Jewish festival of Sukkot, Hamas launched a massive assault on Israel, marking the deadliest day in the country's history. Israel then began an offensive to destroy the Palestinian militant group in Gaza. As both sides negotiate for peace, here is a key timeline of events of the war

‘It’s not true’: Trump denies telling Netanyahu to stop being ‘f***ing negative’ about Gaza peace plan

Trump has denied reports that he scolded Netanyahu for being ‘f***ing negative’ over Hamas’s partial acceptance of a US peace proposal, saying the Israeli leader has been “very positive” on the deal.

'We understand that we need to wait’: Russia seeks clarity on possible US supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine

Russia on Tuesday said it was awaiting clearer signals from the United States regarding the potential supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, warning that such weapons could theoretically carry nuclear warheads

'Full circle' moment: Meet Ragini Das, once rejected by Google, now leading its startup wing

Ragini Das, co-founder of Leap.club, becomes Head of Google for Startups India, marking a full-circle journey from her 2013 Google rejection to leading support for early-stage founders.

Brazil's Lula urges Trump to lift tariffs in 'friendly call', both leaders agree to meet

Brazilian's Lula da Silva has urged Trump to lift trade tariffs on Brazilian goods, saying the two leaders are ready to improve ties and explore an in-person meeting after months of strained relations.

Nobel Prize for Physics awarded to 3 scientists for quantum tunnelling breakthrough

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to University of California's Professors John Clarke, Michel H Devoret, and John M Martinis for their work on quantum tunneling.

Netanyahu faces far-right revolt in govt over Trump's Gaza peace plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing dissent within his far-right coalition as Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan deepens political divisions in Israel

Venezuela says foiled ‘false flag’ plot to bomb US Embassy in Caracas

Venezuelan's Maduro has claimed his government warned the United States about a “false flag operation” allegedly planned by right-wing groups to plant explosives at the US Embassy in Caracas. His remarks come amid growing tensions with Washington over security and diplomatic ties.

Russia says it intercepted 209 drones as Ukraine strikes Ukraine carried out large-scale drone attack o

Ukraine launched another major drone barrage on Russia, which claimed to have intercepted 184 drones, amid escalating cross-border attacks and growing scrutiny

Japan's incoming PM Takaichi picks ex-Finance Minister as deputy party leader, ex-PM as VP

Japan's incoming Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has appointed former Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki as the Secretary-General of her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), who would essentially be her deputy in the party. She has also appointed former premier and party heavyweight Taro Aso as the party's vice president.

Netanyahu says ‘superpowers need allies,’ warns Iran’s missile threat puts US under risk

Netanyahu has said that global powers cannot afford to stand alone, stressing that “superpowers need allies” and calling Israel a vital partner in confronting shared threats like Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Canada's PM Carney to hold talks with Trump with focus on trade and tariffs

Canada has not settled on a trade deal with the US, unlike Washington's other allies, such as the European Union. The United States is Canada's main economic partner, with 75 per cent of Ottawa's exports being sold across its southern border

Was an Indian student with Rs 89 lakh scholarship denied US visa over social media posts?

Kaushik Raj, a 27-year-old Indian, with a $100,000 (Rs 89 lakh) scholarship from the prestigious Columbia University was denied a US visa. While his rejection letter states that he had failed to demonstrate ‘sufficient ties to India’, he believes it was because of his critical social media posts

Pakistan: Blast derails Jaffar Express near Sindh-Balochistan border, at least 7 injured

A blast on rail tracks derailed the Jaffar Express train near the Sindh-Balochistan border in Pakistan. An official said at least seven people have been injured in the blast.

'As if earth swallowed him': With war in its third year, Gazans scramble for clues to find 6,000 missing people

As Israel marks two years since the October 7, 2023 attack, thousands of families in Gaza continue searching for missing relatives amid the devastation of the conflict

In a twist, French PM Lecornu gets last chance to save government

In a twist, French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who had resigned yesterday, has got another chance at saving his government.

‘Troublemaker; should see a doctor’: Trump criticises Greta Thunberg as she arrives in Greece

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg landed in Greece on Monday along with scores of fellow campaigners expelled from Israel after trying to ship aid to Gaza

Egypt’s Khaled el-Enany elected UNESCO director-general amid US row

UNESCO’s executive board has elected Egypt’s former antiquities minister, Khaled el-Enany, to be the organisation’s next director-general amid US row over alleged anti-Israel bias

Has Trump made up his mind for a war with Venezuela? He calls off diplomatic outreach to Maduro

Richard Grenell had been engaged in negotiations with Maduro and other high-ranking officials. However, Trump called Grenell and directed him to immediately halt all diplomatic efforts

Illinois sues over National Guard deployment as Trump continues campaign against Democratic states

The state of Illinois and city of Chicago have sued Donald Trump over National Guard deployment as the president continued his campaign against Democratic states and cities.

Can Donald Trump’s Gaza plan win him the Nobel Peace Prize?

As the 2025 Nobel Prize announcements trickle in, Donald Trump is hoping to bag the prestigious peace prize — this time tying his latest bid to his proposed Gaza peace plan. Despite touting the Abraham Accords and claiming credit for ending multiple wars, experts suggest his aggressive lobbying and polarising diplomacy may hinder his long-sought Nobel ambition

With Gaza plan, Trump throws Netanyahu toughest dare: making peace with Palestinians

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