Armenia-Azerbaijan deal: Khamenei aide says Iran will oppose peace corridor near its border; warns it may turn a ‘graveyard for Trump’s mercenaries’

Iran vehemently opposes the US-brokered peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, specifically the creation of the ‘Trump Route’ transit corridor. Tehran views the corridor as a threat to regional stability, fearing it will sever Iran’s connection to Armenia and allow foreign presence along its border. Iran has warned of potential intervention and has conducted military…

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What is Captagon? Saudi customs seize over 400,000 pills hidden in sheep wool at Haditha border

Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) seized 406,400 Captagon pills hidden in sheep wool at the Haditha border. This bust follows recent major drug interceptions at Jeddah port and Saudi airports. Using advanced screening technologies, ZATCA continues to combat sophisticated smuggling tactics while cooperating regionally to curb the illegal Captagon trade threatening public…

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Who was Patrick Joseph White? Suspect in CDC shooting who killed an officer and was later found dead; probe under way

A shooting at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta resulted in the deaths of both the gunman, Patrick Joseph White, and DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose. White opened fire outside the CDC campus, striking multiple buildings before being found dead inside. The motive remains unknown, and the incident prompted a large-scale investigation.

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Financial inclusion must focus on literacy, not just access: RBI deputy governor

RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan Janakiraman emphasized that financial inclusion extends beyond banking access, focusing on empowering individuals through financial literacy for improved lives and economic contribution. Indian Bank’s Financial Inclusion Saturation programme in Tiruvallur facilitated Re-KYC and enrolment in schemes like PMJJBY and PMSBY, benefiting over 2,000 community members.

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Earthquake strikes Russia: 6.1 magnitude tremor jolts Kurli Islands; comes days after 8.8 Kamchatka quake

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit the Kuril Islands on Saturday. The National Center for Seismology reported the event. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km. Its epicenter was at latitude 49.94°N and longitude 162.70°E. This follows an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. A 5.1 magnitude tremor also occurred near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky recently.

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