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GOP plan to allocate $1bn for security upgrades to planned presidential ballroom sparks Democrat ire

Washington, May 6 (UNI) The latest Republican plan to allocate
1 billion for security upgrades tied to President Donald Trump's proposed White House ballroom has sparked the ire of House Democrats, who have accused the GOP of using taxpayer money to bankroll a prestige project tied to the president.
The funding is included in an
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta heaps praise on Sanjay Dutt starrer 'Aakhri Sawaal'

15 May 2026 | 12:38 AM

New Delhi, May 14 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has appreciated the upcoming film "Aakhri Sawaal" after attending its special premiere screening in the capital.

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Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary worsening Labour's internal turmoil and Starmer's post as British premier

14 May 2026 | 9:41 PM

London, May 14 (UNI) British MP Wes Streeting has resigned as health secretary, dramatically escalating the internal political crisis facing PM Keir Starmer, and further fuelling speculation that Streeting could launch a leadership challenge for the top job in the Labour Party.

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Trump-Xi Summit: US sees opening for Chinese energy deals

14 May 2026 | 8:28 PM

Arti Bali,
Beijing, May 14 (UNI) The leaders of the two biggest economies, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met face-to-face in Beijing on Thursday for their first summit in nine years, and decided to push trade forward, while Chinese leader warned that the Taiwan question remains the most critical issue, with the potential to create clashes and even conflict between them. However, both leaders also agreed on the importance of a nuclear-free Iran and ensuring a free and open Strait of Hormuz.

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Pakistan conducts successful test fire of newly developed Fatah IV cruise missile system

14 May 2026 | 8:26 PM

Islamabad, May 14 (UNI) Pakistan's newly-formed Army Rocket Force Command conducted the successful test fire of the country's indigenously developed Fatah-IV ground-launched cruise missile system (GLCM), the military's media wing said on Thursday.

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Iran greenlights passage through Strait of Hormuz for Chinese vessels; 30 ships allowed to traverse since Wednesday night

14 May 2026 | 8:24 PM

Tehran, May 14 (UNI) Iran has allowed some Chinese ships passage through the Strait of Hormuz after holding discussions with China's foreign minister and ambassador, Iran's IRGC owned semi-official state news agency Fars reported on Thursday.

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