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Trump plans to meet Kim Jong Un, says North Korea has 57 nuclear weapons

During Trump's first term, Kim called Trump a “mentally deranged US dotard” and threatened that he had use of a "nuclear button" on his desk. Updated on: Aug 19, 2026, 22:41:34 IST…

By Sohail Khan · 19 Aug

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Mortgage rates hold at 6.77% as homebuyers face high costs and mortgage demand falls

US mortgage rates stayed at 6.77%, while refinance and home purchase applications fell, as high borrowing costs and weak affordability hit buyers. Updated on: Aug 19, 2026, 22:09:23 IST Prefer HTon Google…

By Sohail Khan · 19 Aug

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Green Card alert: Indian applicants to face fresh hurdles under new rule, here’s what you need to know

Indian nationals seeking employment-based Green Cards face heightened scrutiny from September 18, as USCIS updates public charge guidelines. Published on: Aug 19, 2026, 22:04:27 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link…

By Sohail Khan · 19 Aug

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Where is Karmelo Anthony now? Austin Metcalf’s suspect looks ‘different’ as judge John Roach is recused

Karmelo Anthony appeared "different" in court as Judge John Roach is recused over a case interview, with a new judge set to hear his bid for a new trial. Published on: Aug…

By Sohail Khan · 19 Aug

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Jimmy Fallon’s bizarre dig at Melania Trump: First Lady ‘ran off’ with this politician

Jimmy Fallon humorously speculated about Melania Trump's absence from public life, suggesting she might have run off with a politician. Published on: Aug 19, 2026, 21:19:53 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via…

By Sohail Khan · 19 Aug

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Israel admits, for first time, IDF role in Hind Rajab’s killing, opens criminal probe

This is the first time that Israel acknowledged its role in 5-year-old Hind Rajab's killing who was killed alongside 7 of her family members in January 2024. Published on: Aug 19, 2026,…

By Sohail Khan · 19 Aug

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Who is Pritesh Walia? Indian guitarist released after 14 days in ICE custody, ‘Scared, hopeless and completely broken’

Guitarist Pritesh Walia was taken into custody for reportedly not complying with the conditions of his non-immigrant status. Published on: Aug 19, 2026, 20:57:45 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link…

By Sohail Khan · 19 Aug

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Moderna stock jumps 120% after cancer vaccine trial win: What investors need to know

Moderna stock surged after its mRNA cancer vaccine showed positive Phase 3 results with Merck’s Keytruda, boosting hopes for a new melanoma treatment. Updated on: Aug 19, 2026, 20:46:32 IST Prefer HTon…

By Sohail Khan · 19 Aug

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What happens when the West runs out of interceptor missiles

The growing shortage is causing panic in Ukraine and elsewhere Published on: Aug 19, 2026, 20:11:02 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Residents of Kyiv are sleeping once again in…

By Sohail Khan · 19 Aug

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Why Canada’s Booze Ban Is Such a Sore Point in Trade Talks

U.S. politicians are crying foul as California Merlots, Kentucky bourbons and Tennessee whiskeys​ disappear from Canadian shelves. Published on: Aug 19, 2026, 20:03:41 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link TORONTO—California…

By Sohail Khan · 19 Aug