President Murmu concludes Moldova visit; pitches India as investment destination

<p> Chisinau (Moldova), Jul 20 (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu on Monday concluded her historic state visit to Moldova, during which discussions were held on several bilateral matters, including boosting trade and investment, and reforms of the UN Security Council.</p><p> Murmu, the first Indian head of state to visit the eastern European country, was accompanied by a high-level business delegation from India.</p><p> Addressing the India-Moldova Business Forum, the president highlighted the vast potential for collaboration in sectors such as digital technologies, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, and digital public infrastructure.</p><p> Other key sectors include infrastructure development, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, agriculture, food processing, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, and logistics.</p><p> “India also offers good business opportunities for Moldovan companies for trade and investment. We remain committed to fostering a transparent, predictable and investor-friendly business environment. I invite Moldovan businesses to come and explore India,” Murmu said.</p><p> She also encouraged Indian companies to explore investment opportunities in Moldova.</p><p> The two countries also discussed reforms of multilateral organisations, including the UN Security Council, and cooperation in the fight against terrorism, among other key areas.</p><p> As a special gesture of friendship, Murmu presented a bust of Mahatma Gandhi to Moldovan President Maia Sandu.</p><p> As part of her day-long visit, the president laid a wreath at the Monument of Stefan cel Mare si Sfant (Stephen the Great), paying tribute to one of Moldova's most revered national figures.</p><p> Murmu also met Igor Grosu, Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, and interacted with members of the India-Moldova Parliamentary Friendship Group.</p><p> These engagements highlighted the important role of parliamentary diplomacy in deepening mutual understanding, strengthening institutional linkages and bringing the two democratic societies closer together, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs Sibi George said.</p><p> Later, Murmu and Sandu jointly addressed the India-Moldova Business Forum, which brought together leading business representatives from both countries to explore fresh opportunities in trade, investment, innovation and technology.</p><p> George said one of the most important focuses of the visit was on 3Ts -- trade, technology and tourism.</p><p> He also said India and Moldova had finalised a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in higher education, which is expected to be signed shortly.</p><p> The state visit reaffirmed the shared resolve of India and Moldova to build a stronger, broader and more substantive partnership, George said.</p><p> Rooted in democratic values, mutual respect and a common aspiration for peace and prosperity, India-Moldova relations are poised to enter a new era of closer engagement and enduring friendship, he added.</p><p> Later in the evening, President Murmu interacted with members of the Indian community and Friends of India.</p><p> The community welcomed the president with warmth and enthusiasm, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a social media post.</p><p> She also attended a banquet hosted in her honour by President Sandu before leaving for North Macedonia on the second leg of her three-nation visit.</p><p> Murmu's visit to North Macedonia will also be the first by an Indian President to the landlocked southeast European country.</p><p> In the final leg of her tour, she will travel to Romania from July 23 to 25 at the invitation of Romanian President Nicusor Dan.</p><p> Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, Rajya Sabha member Dinesh Sharma and Lok Sabha member Vijay Baghel are part of the official delegation accompanying President Murmu. PTI AKV SCY SCY</p><p><i>(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)</i></p>

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'Iran Will Pay Many Times Over': Trump Issues Stark Warning After US Soldiers Killed

<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="0" data-end="218">US President Donald Trump on Monday warned that Iran would face a severe response for every American soldier killed after two US service members died in an Iranian missile and drone attack on a military base in Jordan.</p> <p data-start="220" data-end="453">In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had instructed Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Daniel Caine and other senior military leaders to ensure a stronger response to any future attacks.</p> <p><iframe class="truthsocial-embed" style="max-width: 100%; border: 0;" src="https://ift.tt/NFBT7Ca" width="600" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p> <script src="https://ift.tt/ReN7naM" async="async"></script> </p> <p data-start="220" data-end="453">"Every time Iran kills an American Soldier they will pay for that killing many times over! This directive has been passed on to Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Daniel Caine, and every Leader in the Military," Trump wrote.</p> <p data-start="220" data-end="453"><em><strong>Also Read: <a href="After%20CJP-Nadda%20Meet,%20Amit%20Shah%20Chairs%20High-Level%20Meeting:%20Was%20Pradhan's%20Exit%20Discussed?">After CJP-Nadda Meet, Amit Shah Chairs High-Level Meeting: Was Pradhan's Exit Discussed?</a></strong></em></p> <p data-start="722" data-end="986">The warning came after three US service members were killed and another remained missing following Friday's Iranian ballistic missile and drone strike in Jordan, marking the first American troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the conflict.</p> <p data-start="988" data-end="1209">The US military said the personnel were killed while American and partner forces were defending the base against the attack. Four other service members who were evacuated to hospitals in Jordan have since been discharged.</p> <h2 class="post-update__headline">US says it disabled, redirected eight commercial vessels</h2> <div class="qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot"> <div class="" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:442964d6-b8ce-40c4-adb1-ece86101d448-2" data-is-intersecting="true"> <section class="text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:442964d6-b8ce-40c4-adb1-ece86101d448-2" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:442964d6-b8ce-40c4-adb1-ece86101d448-2" data-testid="conversation-turn-6" data-turn="assistant"> <div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)"> <div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn" data-conversation-screenshot-content=""> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"> <div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1" dir="auto" tabindex="0" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="bc2a10bc-2ff4-49a1-80a3-3d951ceb41ec" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-5" data-turn-start-message="true"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"> <div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling"> <p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="0" data-end="204">The US military said on Monday that it had disabled one commercial vessel and redirected seven others as part of its naval blockade of Iranian ports, preventing ships from entering or leaving the country.</p> <p data-start="206" data-end="493">In a post on X, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the figures were current as of July 20. It added that personnel aboard the USS <em data-start="339" data-end="346">Boxer</em>, an amphibious assault ship, were supporting round-the-clock flight operations from the Arabian Sea as CENTCOM enforced the blockade against Iran.</p> <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TUx6xwmM5fw?si=TVjaSpJyhZ4o8aAC" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <h2 data-start="206" data-end="493">Diplomatic Exchanges With US Ongoing Via Mediators</h2> <p data-start="495" data-end="625">Meanwhile, Iran said diplomatic contacts with the United States were continuing through mediators despite the escalating conflict.</p> <p data-start="627" data-end="959">"We have been informed by mediators and have received messages&mdash;without going into details. The important point is that the diplomatic apparatus has remained active in recent days, and certain mediators have conveyed ideas to us," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said during a press briefing in Tehran on Monday.</p> <p data-start="961" data-end="1135">His remarks came a day after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran had continued to signal, both directly and through multiple channels, that it wanted to resume talks.</p> <p data-start="961" data-end="1135"><em><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/india/cjp-protest-live-updates-rahul-gandhi-targets-modi-over-neet-row-demands-pradhan-s-exit-says-most-anti-youth-pm-1857606">'Most Anti-Youth PM': Rahul Gandhi Targets Modi Over NEET Row, Demands Pradhan's Exit</a></strong></em></p> <p data-start="1137" data-end="1256" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Rubio said a return to diplomacy would be "very positive", but added, "That's not where we are tonight, unfortunately."</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div>

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Shehbaz Sharif Minister's Party Allies With Lashkar-e-Taiba For PoK Election

<div class="qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot"> <div class="" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:e31be624-5cc1-4019-bca6-cf6886b815dd-43" data-is-intersecting="true"> <section class="text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:e31be624-5cc1-4019-bca6-cf6886b815dd-43" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:e31be624-5cc1-4019-bca6-cf6886b815dd-43" data-testid="conversation-turn-88" data-turn="assistant"> <div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)"> <div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn" data-conversation-screenshot-content=""> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"> <div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1" dir="auto" tabindex="0" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="3afcd213-b440-48fc-bba8-cff6fe0a7126" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-5" data-turn-start-message="true"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"> <div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling"> <p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="115" data-end="449">Pakistan's Federal Minister for Communications Aleem Khan's party, the Istehkam Pakistan Party (IPP), has announced an electoral alliance with the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML), described as the part of terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), for elections to the reserved refugee seats linked to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).</p> <p data-start="451" data-end="678">Under the alliance, the PMML will support the IPP on two alleged refugee-reserved seats in Lahore. In return, the IPP will back LeT's candidates contesting PoK seats under the banner of the Jammu Kashmir United Movement (JKUM).</p> <p data-start="451" data-end="678"><em><strong>Also Read: <a href="After%20CJP-Nadda%20Meet,%20Amit%20Shah%20Chairs%20High-Level%20Meeting:%20Was%20Pradhan's%20Exit%20Discussed?">After CJP-Nadda Meet, Amit Shah Chairs High-Level Meeting: Was Pradhan's Exit Discussed?</a></strong></em></p> <h2 data-section-id="5yqiga" data-start="680" data-end="712">Alliance Announced In Lahore</h2> <p data-start="714" data-end="911">The alliance was announced in Lahore by PMML Lahore General Secretary and US-designated terrorist Hameed-ul-Hasan, along with IPP Punjab president and former federal minister Rana Nazir Ahmed Khan.</p> <p data-start="913" data-end="1046">PMML National General Secretary Khalid Naik Gujjar and IPP Lahore chief Malik Zaman Naseeb were also present during the announcement.</p> <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cc4PvsrNvf8?si=TpGYL4i5WvUx2K8X" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <h2 data-section-id="59xc3f" data-start="1048" data-end="1073">PoK Protests Continue</h2> <p data-start="1075" data-end="1381">The development comes as protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir have continued for the past 42 days. Protesters are demanding the abolition of 12 alleged refugee-reserved seats, claiming that Pakistan's ISI uses them to bring its preferred leaders and militants into the political mainstream as legislators.</p> <p data-start="1383" data-end="1624">During the press conference, Hameed-ul-Hasan opposed the protesters' demand to scrap the 12 alleged refugee seats. He also thanked Communications Minister Aleem Khan, saying the minister had extended significant support on the Kashmir issue.</p> <h2 data-section-id="140k791" data-start="1626" data-end="1678">Questions Over IPP's Role In Pakistan Government</h2> <p data-start="1680" data-end="1886">According to sources, Aleem Khan, whose Istehkam Pakistan Party has only four members in Pakistan's Parliament, was made a minister in Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government with the backing of the ISI.</p> <p data-start="1680" data-end="1886"><em><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/india/cjp-protest-live-updates-rahul-gandhi-targets-modi-over-neet-row-demands-pradhan-s-exit-says-most-anti-youth-pm-1857606">'Most Anti-Youth PM': Rahul Gandhi Targets Modi Over NEET Row, Demands Pradhan's Exit</a></strong></em></p> <p data-start="1888" data-end="2205" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">The sources further claimed that billionaire businessman Aleem Khan had financially supported ISI projects. They alleged that Hameed-ul-Hasan's public expression of gratitude for Aleem Khan's support on Kashmir referred to this alleged funding, which, according to the sources, eventually reached the Lashkar-e-Taiba.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div>

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World Cup Final: Donald Trump Attends Historic Clash, Presents Trophy to Spain

<p>The FIFA World Cup final was not only a showcase of world-class football but also a significant display of global political presence. U.S. President Donald Trump attended the historic final in person, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump. During the national anthem, Trump stood at attention and saluted, reflecting the ceremonial importance of the occasion. FIFA President Gianni Infantino was also present, while the White House had confirmed Trump's attendance ahead of the match. Trump met Spain&rsquo;s Queen Letizia at the stadium, where Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum were also among the distinguished guests. Due to heightened security following the assassination attempt against Trump in Pennsylvania in July 2024, he watched the match from behind bulletproof protective glass under U.S. Secret Service arrangements. After the final, Trump presented the championship trophy to Spain and awarded medals to the runners-up, Argentina, marking the conclusion of the prestigious tournament.</p>

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US Renews Strikes On Iran After Third Soldier Killed In Iraq While Detonating Iranian Drone

<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="962" data-end="1229">The United States launched a fresh wave of airstrikes against Iran on Monday, marking the ninth consecutive night of military operations as the conflict between the two countries continued to intensify.</p> <p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="962" data-end="1229">The latest strikes came as the US military confirmed the death of a third American service member in recent days and pledged to continue targeting Iranian military capabilities linked to attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.</p> <p data-start="2118" data-end="2325">The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed a US service member was killed on July 18 in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance recovered from a downed Iranian one-way attack drone.</p> <p><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/C3KzgXL1v80?si=giHFgKdqOl3lww5O" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p data-start="2327" data-end="2411">A second service member sustained minor injuries and is receiving medical treatment.</p> <p data-start="1506" data-end="1748">CENTCOM earlier said it had recovered unidentified human remains following the Iranian attack on US forces in Jordan on July 17, where two American service members were earlier confirmed dead and another reported missing.</p> <p data-start="1750" data-end="2116">"Yesterday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the passing of two U.S. service members and the missing status of one in Jordan following an Iranian attack on July 17. After a thorough search, U.S. military personnel found unidentified remains at the location earlier today. An examination process to verify the remains is ongoing," CENTCOM said in a post on X.</p> <p data-start="1750" data-end="2116"><strong>ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/us-iran-war-abbas-araghchi-says-intelligence-breach-behind-ali-khamenei-assassination-may-still-exist-1857363">Iran FM Says Intelligence Breach Behind Ali Khamenei Assassination May Still Exist</a></strong></p> <h2 data-section-id="1993ldu" data-start="2413" data-end="2455"><span role="text">Ninth Consecutive Night Of Strikes</span></h2> <p data-start="2457" data-end="2785">The latest round of US strikes targeting Iran was launched early on Monday.</p> <p data-start="2457" data-end="2785">In a post on X, CENTCOM wrote: "CENTCOM began conducting a new wave of strikes against Iran at 7 p.m. ET today for the ninth consecutive night."</p> <p>"The strikes will continue degrading Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz," it added.</p> <p data-start="2457" data-end="2785">On Saturday, CENTCOM said it launched the attacks for the eighth consecutive night, which it said were intended "to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and swiftly punish Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces who launched attacks against American service members in Jordan."</p> <p data-start="2787" data-end="2919">The command later said the operation had concluded after targeting Iranian military coastal surveillance and air defence facilities.</p> <p data-start="2787" data-end="2919"><strong>ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/sports/football/fifa-world-cup-final-2026-trump-booed-as-spain-edge-argentina-to-lift-title-watch-viral-video-1857395">Trump Booed At FIFA World Cup Trophy Ceremony As Spain Edge Argentina To Lift Title: WATCH</a></strong></p> <h2 data-section-id="4q1tbs" data-start="2921" data-end="2952"><span role="text">US-Iran Conflict Intensifies</span></h2> <p data-start="2954" data-end="3210">The latest exchange comes after the collapse of an interim ceasefire agreement signed a month ago, with Washington and Tehran stepping up military operations and competing for control of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest oil shipping routes.</p> <p data-start="3212" data-end="3389">Israeli officials said preparations were underway to receive additional US aerial refuelling aircraft amid the possibility of expanded American military operations against Iran.</p> <p data-start="3391" data-end="3590">According to Reuters, the United States had already begun reinforcing its military presence in the region before the latest Iranian attacks by deploying additional assets, including fighter aircraft.</p> <p data-start="3592" data-end="3818">The conflict, which began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, has since killed thousands of people, largely in Iran and Lebanon, disrupted regional energy supplies and heightened concerns over global inflation.</p>

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India advises citizens to postpone travel to Iran amid rising instability

<p> Dubai, Jul 19 (PTI): India on Sunday advised its nationals to postpone travel to Iran until the security situation improves and urged those already in the country to consider leaving through available commercial flights amid rising instability and conflict.</p><p> In a revised travel advisory, the Indian Embassy in Tehran underlined that the "recent days have seen an increase in levels of instability and conflict in Iran", necessitating heightened caution for Indian nationals.</p><p> "Indian nationals intending to travel to Iran for any purpose should postpone travel for the time being, until the security environment improves," the mission said.</p><p> It advised Indians already in Iran to consider temporarily exiting the country using available flight options.</p><p> Those choosing to remain in Iran have been asked to exercise the "highest possible level of caution", the embassy said.</p><p> "They should carefully monitor the news to maintain full situational awareness, and should avoid locations seeing higher levels of military activity such as those along the southern coast of the country," it said.</p><p> The embassy also urged Indian nationals to comply with instructions issued by local authorities.</p><p> It asked all Indians in Iran who have not yet registered with the embassy to do so immediately and to regularly monitor the mission's website and social media handles for further updates.</p><p> The advisory comes amid renewed security concerns in Iran following an increase in regional tensions and military activity.</p><p> In the last few days, the US has targeted bridges, water desalination plants and electrical facilities in Iran, while Tehran has hit US-allied countries throughout West Asia.</p><p> India has, in the past, issued similar advisories during periods of heightened conflict in West Asia and has urged its nationals to remain in contact with the embassy for assistance.</p><p> The Indian mission has also shared emergency helpline numbers for citizens requiring assistance. PTI SCY SCY</p><p><i>(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)</i></p>

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Andrew Tate, Brother Tristan Arrested In US Over Fresh Rape, Trafficking Charges In UK

<p>Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate have been arrested in the United States after British authorities announced fresh criminal charges against them and initiated extradition proceedings.</p> <p>The UK's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said Andrew Tate faces seven additional counts of rape, along with further charges linked to alleged offences including sex trafficking and child pornography, the BBC reported.</p> <p>Tristan Tate has been charged with one count of sexual assault, two counts of rape, and three counts of arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation.</p> <h3>Fresh Charges Add To Existing Case</h3> <p>According to the CPS, the alleged offences took place between July 2010 and August 2017.</p> <p>"These charging decisions followed receipt of a further file of evidence from Bedfordshire Police and bring the total number of alleged victims in this case to seven," Malcolm McHaffie, Head of the Special Crime Division at the CPS, said.</p> <p>The Tate brothers have previously denied all allegations against them.</p> <h3>US Confirms Arrests</h3> <p>The US Marshals Service confirmed that Andrew and Tristan Tate had been taken into custody, the BBC report said.</p> <p>A spokesperson for the US Department of Justice said the arrests were made "pursuant to extradition proceedings".</p> <p>The CPS said prosecutors would seek the brothers' extradition to the United Kingdom to face the new charges.</p> <h3>Earlier Charges Against Tate Remain</h3> <p>The latest charges come in addition to an existing criminal case.</p> <p>In May 2025, prosecutors confirmed that Andrew Tate, 39, and Tristan Tate, 37, would face 21 charges in the UK. Those alleged offences are said to have occurred between 2012 and 2016.</p> <p>The fresh charges increase both the number of alleged offences and the number of complainants in the case, which continues to expand as British authorities pursue extradition proceedings.</p>

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