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Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly as Air Force One this summer
The U.S. Air Force has finished modifying and testing a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One and expects to have it ready for President Trump to use this summer.(Image credit: Matt Rourke)
Europe's unwillingness to lead NATO pushed US to withdraw troops from Germany — Pentagon
He called German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's criticism of the US military operation against Iran "inappropriate and unhelpful."
'No further orders necessary': Special SC bench rejects TMC's plea on counting staff
The Supreme Court of India dismissed TMC's plea against deployment of Central staff for West Bengal vote counting, recording the Election Commission of India’s assurance that its April 13 circular will be followed. It said rules were not violated and noted TMC agents would be present. The Calcutta High Court had earlier rejected the plea.
16 US military sites in Mideast damaged during war with Iran, report claims
Washington: Iran and its allies have damaged at least 16 US military sites across eight Middle Eastern countries during the US-Israeli war with Iran starting on February 28, rendering some of those positions virtually unusable, a CNN investigation has found.The damaged facilities constitute the majority of US military sites in the region, according to the CNN report, citing a congressional aide familiar with the damage assessments.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now -...
इस 'छुटकू' देश ने ट्रंप को दिखाई आंख... अमेरिकी डील को कहा NO, डेटा प्राइवेसी के उल्लंघन का डर
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Two non-bailable FIRs filed against BJP MP Sandeep Pathak days after switch from AAP
Two First Information Reports have been lodged against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak in Punjab, following his recent switch from the Aam Aadmi Party to the BJP. While official details of the charges remain undisclosed, the registrations occurred shortly after his defection, amidst escalating political realignments in the state. Further information is anticipated.
U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months
The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran.(Image credit: Matt Rourke)
Central government employees can stay as counting staff, rules SC in major setback for Mamata Banerjee
Central government employees can stay as counting staff rules SC in major setback for Mamata Banerjee
'काउंटिंग टेबल पर केंद्रीय कर्मचारियों की तैनाती नियमों के खिलाफ नहीं', TMC की याचिका पर बोला SC
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Trump expands US sanctions on Cuban government and affiliates
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday broadening US sanctions against the Cuban government, two White House officials told Reuters, as he seeks to put more pressure on Havana after ousting Venezuela’s leader. The fresh sanctions target people, entities and affiliates that support the Cuban government’s security apparatus or are complicit in corruption or serious human rights violations, as well as agents, officials or supporters of the government, the officials said. It w...
Russia, Iran discuss Gulf security and nuclear tensions
Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, exchanging views on freedom of navigation and issues surrounding Iran's nuclear program, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The two sides continued a thorough exchange of views on the prospects for a full cessation of hostilities, stabilising the military and political situation in the Middle East, the ministry said in a news release.Get updated faster and for...
Stomach-churning moment reckless anti-Trump protestor brings rush hour traffic to a standstill by scaling 168ft bridge in DC
Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front–row seat to American politics... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE By STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 06:17, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 06:17, 2 May 2026 e-mail View comments
US signals intention to punish rather than cooperate with Europe — newspaper
According to the newspaper, the differences between the Trump administration and European allies are starting to look irreconcilable
Protests may need to be stopped in some cases, PM suggests
Protests may need to be stopped in some cases, PM suggestsJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBecky MortonPolitical reporterBBCThe prime minister has suggested there may be a case for banning some protests, following calls for a suspension of pro-Palestinian marches.Asked if he wanted tougher policing of language used during marches, or if he wanted to stop some protests altogether, Sir Keir Starmer told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "I think certainly the first, and I think th...
Reopening Strait of Hormuz will not mean ‘return to normal’, Starmer warns
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Protesters have duty to call out ‘globalise the intifada’ chants – Starmer
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Keir Starmer dismisses leadership questions - 'I'll be judged on promises in 2029'
The PM's comments come as Downing Street braces for a potentially disastrous set of results in England’s local elections and the devolved administrations of Scotland and Wales
Keir Starmer warns impact of Middle East conflict on UK could be as severe as Covid
The Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned the public the conflict could 'define a generation' and not to expect things to return to normal once the Strait of Hormuz reopens
Global order shift
THE occasion was a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation — a meeting which took place in the Kyrghyz capital Bishkek. Defence ministers from China and India were in attendance along with others from Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and many Central Asian republics who are also members of the SCO. It was here that the Indian defence minister made a statement that was, coming from him, quite surprising. “Terrorism,” Rajnath Singh told everyone, “has no nationality, no theology”. It is a stateme...
Trump says US forces are ‘like pirates’ taking Iranian oil
Donald Trump says US forces are ‘like pirates’ taking over Iranian ships and cargo near the Strait of Hormuz.