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Jaffar Express driver recalls how insurgents attacked train in Pakistan
The ordeal began on Tuesday when separatist militants ambushed the Jaffar Express blowing up the railway track and attacking the train with rockets
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12 injured after American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airport
Flight 1006, which was headed from the Colorado Springs Airport to Dallas Fort Worth, diverted to Denver and landed safely around 5:15 pm after the crew reported engine vibrations
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Russia leans on cryptocurrencies for oil trade to evade western sanctions
Russia's move comes after Venezuela accelerated its use of digital currency in crude and fuel exports after Washington reimposed sanctions
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Manipulative, scared: Zelenskyy slams Putin's response to US ceasefire deal
Vladimir Putin conditionally backed the US ceasefire plan, saying Russia agreed in principle but sought clarifications and conditions, stressing the need to address the conflict's root causes
 "Manipulative, scared: Zelenskyy slams Putin's response to US ceasefire deal")
Europe's troop shortages exposed as Trump warns shift in US security focus
Mustering just 30,000 European troops to police any future peace in Ukraine is proving a challenge
 "Europe's troop shortages exposed as Trump warns shift in US security focus")
Hundreds of US govt offices may begin closing this summer at DOGE's behest
Many of the terminations would affect agencies that aren't as well-known but oversee services critical to many Americans
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Trump's proposed 200% tariff on EU wines will hit demand, say US sellers
Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200 per cent tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned 50 per cent tariff on American whiskey
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Trump confident US will annex Greenland, says Nato chief could be key
Trump said the US needs Greenland for international security and hinted at future discussions on the matter
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Second judge orders Trump admin to rehire thousands of fired workers
The order from US District Judge James Bredar came late on Thursday in a lawsuit filed by 19 states and the District of Columbia against multiple federal agencies alleging the mass firings are illegal
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American Airlines plane catches fire in Denver, passengers evacuated
The 172 passengers and six crew members were taken to the terminal, airline officials said
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UN accuses Israel of sexual violence, Netanyahu alleges anti-Israel bias
The allegations came in one of the most extensive reports of its kind on the issue since Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel ignited the war
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Putin thanks Trump, PM Modi for efforts to resolve Ukraine conflict
He also referred to the recent US-Ukraine discussions in Saudi Arabia, suggesting that Ukraine's willingness for a ceasefire was likely influenced by American pressure
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Donald Trump's pick for envoy to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, says it's sovereign
Canada is a sovereign state, yes, Pete Hoekstra said with a wry look when asked by Senator Chris Coons, a Delaware Democrat, during his confirmation hearing
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Tesla warns it faces retaliation, costs from escalating Trump trade war
The electric-car maker warned the administration this week that any such actions could drive up manufacturing costs and make its vehicles less competitive in international markets
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US quietly tightens sanctions on Russia as it seeks ceasefire deal
Trump administration quietly let expire a license covering payments for energy to a handful of Russian banks that were still allowed to receive payments in US dollars
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Jewish protesters flood Trump Tower to demand Mahmoud Khalil's release
After warning the protesters to leave, police said they arrested 98 people who stayed on various charges, including trespassing, obstruction and resisting arrest
Duterte refused fingerprinting, threatened lawsuits during arrest: Police
The court announced late on Thursday that Duterte is scheduled to make his first appearance before ICC judges today
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'Will always be unapologetically Canadian': Trudeau's last message as PM
Trudeau's departure comes as Mark Carney takes the helm of the Liberal Party and prepares to take oath as Canada's 24th Prime Minister today
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Trump admin asks SC to partly allow birthright citizenship restrictions
Three federal appeals courts have rejected the administration's pleas
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'I think that will happen': Trump confident that US will annex Greenland
Greenland's pro-business opposition Demokraatit party, which wants a slow approach to independence from Denmark, won Tuesday's parliamentary election
 "'I think that will happen': Trump confident that US will annex Greenland")