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U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump following months of friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.Driscoll, the Armys top civilian leader, is expected to leave the Pentagon in the coming days. The Wall Street Journal reported that tensions between Driscoll and Hegseth centered on the direction of the Army and the removal of several senior officers. Driscoll also had a close relationship with the ousted Army chief of staff.
Russias Foreign Intelligence Service, the SVR, accused the European Union and Western governments of plotting to disrupt and discredit Russias upcoming elections. The agency alleged that European countries were pushing Ukraine to intensify strikes inside Russia, discussing cyberattacks on election infrastructure and working with opposition groups abroad. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov backed the warning, saying Moscow had extensive experience dealing with alleged foreign interference.
Donald Trump has delivered an ominous nuclear warning to Iran as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate, while also lashing out at a reporter who pressed him on the possibility of using Americas most powerful weapons.
India's economy recorded impressive growth of 7.8% during the April to June quarter, driven by a thriving manufacturing sector and a strong services industry. Domestic demand surged, bolstered by significant increases in investment and exports. Reflecting this positive trend, the government has upgraded growth projections for prior financial years, showcasing the economy's robust resilience in the face of global challenges.
Russia has formally responded to Indias biggest air defence tender in years five additional S-400 Sudarshan squadrons worth over 50,000 crore.After the S-400s reported combat success during Operation Sindoor, India is looking to expand its long-range air defence coverage across both the western and eastern fronts. But can 10 S-400 squadrons protect India against threats from Pakistan and China? Shreya Chandra with more
Donald Trumps Fox News interview took an unexpected turn when the president was asked to name his dream foursome a standard golf term that immediately sent social media into overdrive.
President Trump and close aide Natalie Harp are facing fresh online scrutiny after a photo of the pair leaving POTUS' Virginia golf course sparked a wave of creepy, gross and sick reactions. With First Lady Melania Trump absent from the outing, social media erupted over the image, while others defended Harp and said the backlash was unfair. Now, renewed attention is falling on Trump and Harps unusually close working relationship, and the latest photograph has everyone talking.
King Charles has reportedly backed Prince Harry and Meghan Markles return to the UK, but Prince Williams continued distance is raising fresh questions about the royal familys deepening rift. As speculation grows over a possible Sussex comeback, the reported divide between the brothers could determine whether a lasting reconciliation is possible.

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