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Gold and silver prices moved lower on Monday as investors reacted to a stronger US dollar and growing expectations that US interest rates could remain higher for longer. The decline came despite rising geopolitical tensions that normally increase demand for safe-haven assets. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold futures for the August contract opened at Rs 1,42,633, down Rs 845 from the previous close of Rs 1,43,478. Selling pressure continued during early trading as investors reduced positions in precious metals. Gold prices later touched an intraday low of Rs 1,41,557, marking a decline of about 1.33 percent from the previous…

President Donald Trump said the United States would respond with overwhelming military force if Iran carried out any assassination attempt against him. His comments have sparked renewed discussion about presidential authority, national security, and how military decisions would be handled if such an event occurred. Trump made the remarks in a post on his social media platform. He said he had instructed the US military to be prepared for a powerful response if Iran acted on what he described as long-standing threats against him. He added that the response would be greater than anything Iran had previously experienced. National security…

England secured a dramatic England World Cup Win after beating Norway 2-1 in extra time to reach the FIFA World Cup semi-finals. Jude Bellingham scored both goals for the Three Lions as Thomas Tuchel’s side survived a difficult test against a determined Norwegian team. The victory sends England into the last four, where they will face Argentina in one of the tournament’s biggest matches. England entered the quarter-final as favorites, but Norway quickly showed they were ready to compete. The match was played in hot and humid conditions, making it a demanding contest for both teams. Despite controlling possession early,…

A recent Legionnaires disease outbreak has led New York City health officials to order cleaning and disinfection work at dozens of buildings on Manhattan’s Upper East Side after cooling towers tested positive for Legionella bacteria. Among the buildings listed was the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, one of the city’s best-known cultural landmarks. The city health department released a list of 31 buildings that were directed to clean and disinfect their cooling towers. Officials said 19 buildings, including the Guggenheim Museum, had already completed the required work. The remaining buildings were expected to finish the process by the stated deadline. Health…

President Donald Trump returned to the United States on an older Air Force One aircraft this week after security officials reviewed intelligence about a possible threat against him. The decision came after US officials received information from Israel about an alleged assassination plot. According to US officials, the reported threat led security teams to review travel plans. They decided that Trump should not fly on a newer luxury jet because it does not yet have the full defensive systems used on the traditional Air Force One aircraft. The newer jet had recently joined the presidential fleet. However, officials said it…

President Donald Trump has removed the last members of a federal election panel that helps support elections across the United States. The move leaves the independent commission with no active commissioners only months before the November midterm elections. The White House confirmed the decision on Friday. It said the president has the right to remove officials in the executive branch. The administration also said it is working with federal agencies and local partners to protect elections from fraud and abuse. The decision affects the Election Assistance Commission. Congress created the agency in 2002 after the disputed 2000 presidential election. The…

Pakistan has called on Iran and the United States to remain committed to their framework peace agreement, warning that any break in the diplomatic process could make it harder to resolve the long-running dispute over Iran’s nuclear program. Speaking at the United Nations Security Council on Friday, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, urged both countries to continue dialogue and avoid actions that could increase tensions in the Middle East. He said diplomacy remains the best path toward lasting peace and regional stability. Pakistan expressed concern over the recent rise in military and political tensions across the region.…

The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified again after both sides exchanged new military strikes across the Middle East. The latest attacks have placed a fragile ceasefire under heavy pressure and raised fears that the region could return to a wider war. The United States carried out a new round of airstrikes against targets inside Iran early Thursday. Iran responded by launching missiles toward several countries that host American military forces. Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain, while missiles and drones were also reported over Kuwait and Qatar. Jordan also activated warning sirens as regional tensions increased. The…

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign in Maine following sexual assault allegations that prompted growing pressure from party leaders and supporters. Platner announced the decision in a video posted on social media, saying he was stepping aside even though he denied all of the claims against him. In the video, Platner said the allegations were false and insisted the reported events never happened. He also claimed that powerful political forces and media organizations were working against his campaign. Despite maintaining his innocence, he said the campaign could no longer continue under the current circumstances. Platner said…

The UK government has approved a 20-year life extension for the Sizewell B nuclear power station, allowing the plant to continue generating electricity until 2055. The decision is part of the country’s wider plan to increase clean energy production and strengthen long-term energy security. Sizewell B, located in Suffolk, first started producing electricity in 1995. Under its original operating schedule, the plant was expected to close in 2035. The new agreement extends its working life to 60 years, making it one of the country’s key sources of low-carbon electricity for decades to come. The power station currently supplies about 3…