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West Bengal polls: RG Kar victim’s mother Ratna Debnath gets BJP ticket from Panihati

The BJP has nominated Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim, from Panihati for the West Bengal Assembly elections. Her decision to contest on a BJP ticket stems from her pursuit of justice for her daughter and a broader fight for women's safety. This move has spa...

US strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq reportedly continue as Baghdad warns of 'right to respond'

Iraq's Prime Minister al-Sudani threatened to confront and respond to U.S. airstrikes on PMF headquarters, calling the attacks violations of Iraqi sovereignty.

Hegseth: Military chaplains will no longer display rank

U.S. military chaplains will no longer wear their rank insignia, instead displaying insignia that reflects their religious affiliation, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced as part of two major changes to the group.  In a memo signed Tuesday and announced in a video message, Hegseth said ch...

Democrats rip Trump’s ICE airport move as shutdown nears 40 days: ‘no reason’

Democrats blasted Trump's decision to deploy ICE to airports on Monday as the partial government shutdown nears 40 days and TSA agents struggle without paychecks.

Should China be worried about Japan’s maritime force overhaul?

Japan’s structural reform of its maritime force reflects a shift towards quasi-carrier operations and preparations for a potential conflict with Beijing, according to Chinese analysts. The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) on Monday revamped its organisational structure to accelerate decisio...

Trump sends Iran 15-point ultimatum – media

The US has reportedly presented Iran with a proposal demanding that it dismantle its nuclear program and agree to open the Strait of Hormuz Read Full Article at RT.com

Homan on Democrats opposing ICE at voting sites: ‘What are they afraid of?’

White House border czar Tom Homan on Tuesday did not rule out the presence of immigration enforcement at polling places, asking what Democrats are “afraid of.” Homan’s comments, made during an appearance on “The Charlie Kirk Show,” are the latest in the back and forth as the Trump admini...

Iran war threatens to delay large offshore wind projects in Europe

Industry fears strait of Hormuz closure could disrupt shipping of crucial parts for UK and German North Sea projects• Business live – latest updatesA string of large offshore wind projects in Europe are facing potential delays as the Iran war threatens to disrupt shipping of crucial parts manufactur...

Unstable weather in UAE: Where did it rain most? Top 5 areas revealed

London authority seeks £6m fire safety works refund for building that burned down

Leaseholders criticise plan to reclaim funds spent on destroyed Spectrum Building in DagenhamPeople who lost their homes when a tower block in Dagenham burned down say they are being made to pay for the building’s fire safety works after the government demanded its money back.Former leaseholders of...

French oil giant faces court battle in South Africa over offshore drilling

South African activists have filed a court challenge against TotalEnergies’ offshore drilling project, citing environmental risks Read Full Article at RT.com

Watch live: House Democrats give remarks amid DHS funding battle, Iran turmoil

House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) and other Dem leaders will speak with the media Wednesday morning as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown drags on, despite pressure on both sides to come to a deal to reopen the department. Democrats have largely held firm on their...

نخست‌وزیر بریتانیا: اختیار لازم را برای تروریستی خواندن سپاه پاسداران نداریم

نخست‌وزیر بریتانیا در پاسخ به پرسش نماینده پارلمان این کشور درباره قرار دادن سپاه در فهرست تروریستی بریتانیا گفت که دولت بریتانیا سپاه را تحریم کرده اما این اختیار قانونی را ندارد تا نهادهای رسمی یک دولت را تروریستی اعلام کند. او افزود: «اما همچنان این موضوع را بررسی می‌کنیم.»

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Graham says he’s moving ‘expeditiously’ on ICE, Iran funding under reconciliation

The Senate Budget Committee is moving “expeditiously” to draft a second budget reconciliation bill to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) removal operations, enact elements of voting reform legislation and fund the war in Iran, according to a statement by Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C....

China warns the Philippines to immediately cease provocative acts

China warns the Philippine side to immediately cease its provocative acts and smear campaigns, Liu Dejun, spokesperson of China Coast Guard (CCG), said on Wednesday.

DHS deal in limbo as Democrats demand tougher ICE crackdown despite GOP compromise

Senate Democrats rejected a Republican framework to reopen DHS as the shutdown entered its 39th day, saying the offer still lacks the ICE reforms they demand.

Kerala Polls 2026: Why Thiruvananthapuram district seats will be closely watched

Kerala Polls Why Thiruvananthapuram district seats will be closely watched

Chinese VP calls for stronger relations with Kenya

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng visited Kenya from Sunday to Wednesday at the invitation of Kenyan Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, pledging to enhance trade with the East African country and accelerate the joint pursuit of modernization.