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At Firstpost, we focus on facts, keep the noise out and bring you stories from across the globe, viewing them through the Indian lens.
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Live Now: #VantageOnFirstpost with @palkisu . - 700 Drones, 13 Missiles: Russia's Largest Attack Yet.- War for Profit: Exposing U.S. Military Industrial Complex.- Musk to Lose $48 Billion Govt Contracts?.
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#FirstpostAfrica: Ghana, Africa's top gold producer, has waged a war against the growing smuggling of the precious metal in the country. @alysonle tells you more.
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#FirstpostAfrica: In a surprise diplomatic move, U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting the leaders of five West African nations — Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania, and Guinea-Bissau — for a two-day mini-summit at the White House. @alysonle tells you more.
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#FirstpostAfrica: Kenya is facing a wave of deadly unrest as anti-government protests intensify across the country. @alysonle tells you more.
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#FirstpostAfrica: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his maiden visit to the southern African nation of Namibia. He is the third Indian Premier to visit Namibia after nearly three decades. @alysonle tells you more.
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#FPWorld: "A few months ago, you celebrated a historic moment, Namibia elected its first woman president. We understand and share your pride and joy because in India, we also proudly say Madam President," PM Modi said.
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Indian PM @narendramodi wraps up a whirlwind 5-nation, 8-day tour—attending BRICS, holding bilaterals, & bagging 4 awards. But beyond the numbers, what were the top five takeaways? . @palkisu breaks it down for you. Watch #VantageOnFirstpost at 9 PM IST:
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#FPExplained: The bridge collapse in Gujarat’s Vadodara district has claimed at least nine lives. But why did the structure cave in?.
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#FPWorld: In what is becoming a high-stakes political contest shaped by President Donald Trump’s preferences, two Republicans named Kevin are vying to succeed Jerome Powell as the next chairman of the US Federal Reserve.
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#FPWorld: Only 39,914 firearms were purchased in 2024, compared to 448,319 in 2022, Bolsonaro’s final year in office, according to a report, citing official data.
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LIVE from Durban, South Africa, #FirstpostAfrica with @alysonle. - India's PM Modi In Namibia; Last Leg of 5-Nation Tour Amid Global South Push.- Kenya: Ruto Warns Protesters Against Plotting A Coup After "Saba Saba" March
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Did ‘improper’ use of fuel control switches lead to Air India plane crash?.
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Now a Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes: How common is it among children?.
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How terrorists use e-commerce, online payments to fund terror activities.
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Can Indian nurse Nimisha Priya be saved from the noose after Yemen sets July 16 execution date?.
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IAF's Jaguar fighter jet crash, Indian nurse on death row in Yemen & more. Firstpost Explainers analyses the big headlines. #TheDayinExplainers. IAF plane crash puts spotlight on ageing Jaguar fighter jet: Are these planes too old to fly?.
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#FPWorld: In an apparent attempt to worsen Ukraine’s personnel shortage, Russia has started attacking conscription centres across the country with Iranian drones.
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#FirstSports: Kylian Mbappé is set to face his former club Paris Saint-Germain for the first time since his explosive exit, and it’s happening on one of football’s biggest stages—the Club World Cup semifinal. @RuphaRamani tells you more.
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#FirstSports: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, fresh off a blistering 52-ball hundred for India U-19 against England, is the latest young talent capturing the cricketing world’s attention. @RuphaRamani tells you more.
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#FirstSports: As India prepares to take on England in the crucial third Test at Lord’s, the host side’s off-field drama is stealing headlines. @RuphaRamani tells you more.
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