Iran on edge: Internet & telephone networks shut; letter to UN over US ‘threats’ — top developments

Iran on Friday approached the United Nations Security Council, blaming the United States for what it described as the “transformation ⁠of peaceful protests into violent, subversive acts and widespread vandalism” in the Khamenei-led Islamic Republic. Iran also accused Israel of interfering in its internal affairs.The move came as protests continued across Iran for more than…

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‘If we don’t … ‘: Donald Trump threatens to take Greenland the ‘hard way’ – why he said US needs it

US President Donald Trump (AP photo) US President Donald Trump late Friday once again spoke about taking action on Greenland, saying the US would have to do “something” or risk Russia and China stepping in. He said Washington does not want Moscow or Beijing as its “neighbours”.Speaking to reporters during a meeting with top oil…

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US Doomsday nuclear plane spotted for first time in 51 years, what makes this aircraft so important? |

Boeing E-4B Nightwatch, better known as the US military’s “Doomsday Plane,” made a rare and highly visible appearance this week, triggering speculation because of both its flight pattern and the geopolitical moment in which it occurred. Flight-tracking data showed the aircraft departing Offutt Air Force Base on January 6, flying to Camp Springs, Maryland, near…

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India, EU hold trade deal talks

NEW DELHI: India and the European Union (EU) on Friday held talks in Brussels on the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and reaffirmed their commitment to a rulesbased trading framework and a modern economic partnership that safeguards the interests of farmers and MSMEs. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal is on a two-day official visit…

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Sabarimala gold theft case: SIT arrests chief priest Kandararu Rajeevaru; links with Potti under probe | Thiruvananthapuram News

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The special investigation team probing the Sabarimala gold scam arrested Friday Kandararu Rajeevaru, the tantri (chief priest) of the Ayyappa temple, after detaining and questioning him earlier in the day.Rajeevaru was arrested for his alleged close links with prime accused Unnikrishnan Potti and for giving “silent permission” to the replating of the dwarapalaka (guardian)…

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‘Nobody else settled wars’: Trump reasserts role in India-Pakistan ceasefire; makes renewed push for Nobel Peace Prize | World News

Trump again claimed he halted a looming India–Pakistan war, saying “eight planes were shot down” before he stopped it without nuclear weapons. During a White House meeting with US oil industry leaders on Saturday, President Donald Trump reiterated sweeping assertions about his foreign policy record, including his long-repeated claim that he single-handedly prevented a major…

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‘Closely following developments’: India watches proposed US tariff bill on Russian oil buyers; what MEA said

India on Friday said it is closely monitoring developments around a proposed US legislation that seeks to impose steep tariffs of up to 500% on countries procuring Russian crude oil, amid growing pressure from Washington, PTI reported.“We are aware of the proposed bill. We are closely following the developments,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal…

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