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Opinion: Opinion | How One Uranium Deal Could Change India's Nuclear Trajectory
The foundations of India's nuclear programme rest on a long-term vision articulated through its three-stage strategy.
EU Slaps $1 Billion Fine On Google Over Play Store, Search Practices
The EU fined the US giant 460 million euros for illegally favouring the company's own services -- for example, Google Flights or Google Hotels -- over rivals in search results.
India Sends Medical Aid To Kenya To Boost Ebola Readiness
The initiative follows India's supply of over 45 tonnes of medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in May and June.
Iran-US War Live: Houthis Attack Saudi Tankers In Red Sea As US Hits Iran Again
US-Iran War News Live Updates: US President Donald Trump had threatened to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for every attack on shipping in Hormuz, drawing an "eye for an eye" warning from Tehran as both sides sharpened threats in the escalating war.
Delta Pilot Warned Of Possible 'Rocket Launcher Attack' Before Landing At LaGuardia Airport
The warning came from an anonymous tip phoned in to authorities. Port Authority police determined within a minute that the threat was not credible.
Balen Shah Breaks His Self Imposed Diplomatic Rule For India, China: Sources
While the exact dates have yet to be announced, a senior government source in Nepal also told NDTV that this was likely to be confirmed soon.
Burnham pauses early prisoner release scheme due to start in September – UK politics live
New PM says no prisoners will be released under the policy until there is an urgent review of schemeKemi Badenoch is speaking in central London at the moment and is expected to say that Andy Burnham is “still thinking like the mayor of Manchester”.“Going by what he’s announced so far, Andy Burnham’s ambitions for Britain are too small,” she was expected to say.My message to British businesses is quite simple: to British businesses, to British innovators, to British investors: I will back you as your Chancellor, and I’ll back you in financial services, in technology, in retail, in industry, in all parts of the economy.I’m just as concerned about the cost of business as I am about the cost of living. Continue reading...
Burnham pauses prisoner early release scheme before September launch
Probation union and crime victims had raised doubts over plan to free 6,000 offenders across England and WalesUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has paused an early release scheme for 6,000 prisoners that was due to start in September after an outcry from crime victims.The prime minister said an “urgent review” will aim to “minimise risk to the public” amid concerns that killers, rapists and sex abusers would be freed on tags. Continue reading...
US House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to withdraw US military from Iran
Resolution, which comes after similar one in June, is largely symbolic, as Trump administration says it’s unconstitutionalUS politics live – latest updatesThe US House of Representatives on Thursday for the second time passed a war powers resolution directing Donald Trump to withdraw the US military from the conflict with Iran, amid renewed fighting in the Middle East that has driven oil prices to their highest levels in weeks.The resolution proposed by Democrat Pramila Jayapal passed by a 214-208 vote, with four Republicans joining all Democrats in attendance to vote in favor. Continue reading...
Israeli security minister joins Jewish extremists as they storm al-Aqsa mosque compound
Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was among thousands who gathered at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy siteIsrael’s far-right minister of national security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, joined thousands of Jewish extremists who stormed Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site on Thursday.Escorted by armed police, they prayed, waved the Israeli flag and sang the national anthem in a provocative display of political power. Continue reading...
Zelenskyy warns Russia could step up Black Sea attacks and hints at more US talks – Europe live
Ukrainian leader says his country’s grain corridor could be targeted as he hosts Ireland’s Micheál Martin on visit on KyivEU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has offered a bit more detail on the new package of sanctions, saying they are “the largest round in four years,” and will “hit Putin where it hurts most.”In a statement, she said:“We have agreed on the 21st sanctions package against Russia. It delivers sweeping measures targeting Moscow’s financial system, its military-industrial complex and energy sector, that keep Russia’s war economy running. Continue reading...
Two Russian men jailed in Angola for terrorism and spying
The men were convicted over alleged plan to stage coup and organise deadly demonstrations over fuel prices last yearTwo Russian men have been found guilty by an Angolan court of terrorism and spying after being accused of planning a coup and helping to organise deadly demonstrations in the southern African country last year.Lev Lakshtanov and Igor Ratchin were sentenced to eight and 11 years in jail respectively. They had denied the charges, claiming they were in Angola for cultural and business activities. Continue reading...
