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Union Budget 2026: What is the rare earth corridor? Why is India betting big on it now?

India has announced dedicated rare earth corridors across four mineral-rich states to cut reliance on China and strengthen domestic supply chains. Read More

Has Trump sacked US special envoy to Iraq? Report says Mark Savaya is no longer in the post

US President Donald Trump has appeared to have sacked Mark Savaya, the US Special Envoy to Iraq, at a time when he has sought to curb Iranian influence in Iraqi politics. Read More

India to buy Venezuelan oil instead of Iranian crude, Trump says

Venezuelan lawmakers have approved changes to national petroleum laws to make it easier for foreign companies to participate in the country’s oil industry Go to Source Read More

Epstein files reach UK royal household, woman says was sent to ‘prince’ Andrew for sex at royal residence

A second woman is alleging that she was sent to the United Kingdom by the late sex convict Jeffrey Epstein for a sexual encounter with former Duke of York Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Go to Source Read More

Cuban President Diaz-Canel condemns US measures targeting oil supplies: ‘Homeland or death’

Cuba’s President criticised the US after a new order warned of tariffs on countries supplying oil to the island, calling it an attempt to damage its economy. Read More

Iran says ‘progress’ made towards negotiations with US despite tensions

Iran’s top security official said Saturday that progress had been made towards negotiations with the United States, even as the Islamic Republic’s army chief warned Washington against launching military strikes. Read More

Separatist attacks across Balochistan kill 33 as security forces battle militants in multiple districts

At least 33 people were killed in a wave of coordinated assaults across Balochistan, including in Quetta and Gwadar, as security forces clashed with militants from the Baloch Liberation Army. Read More

Israeli airstrikes kill 26 in Gaza as both sides trade accusations of violating ceasefire

Israel carried out airstrikes across the Gaza Strip that killed at least 26 people, targeting commanders from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad as both groups and Israeli forces accused each other of breaching the cease-fire. Read More