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US, Iran To Hold Doha Talks On Tuesday

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The United States and Iran have reportedly agreed to halt further attacks and resume talks in Doha on June 30, in a move aimed at preventing fresh escalation around the Strait of Hormuz. US Iran Talks In Doha The reported agreement comes after renewed military exchanges threatened to weaken a fragile ceasefire between Washington and […]
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Iran Revives Crude Supply Pitch To India

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Iran has renewed its pitch to resume crude oil supplies to India as maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz shows signs of easing after recent disruptions in West Asia. Strait Of Hormuz Traffic Improves Energy shipments bound for India are moving more smoothly through the Strait of Hormuz, easing immediate concerns over crude and […]
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Putin Calls For More Air Defence

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia needs to expand its air defence capability as Ukrainian drone attacks continue to target oil infrastructure and disrupt fuel supplies in parts of the country. Russia Air Defence Capability Putin said Russia must increase anti-aircraft capacity to protect key infrastructure from long-range Ukrainian drone strikes. His remarks
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6.2 Earthquake Hits Afghanistan

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A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on Saturday evening, with tremors felt across several parts of north India. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage after the quake. Afghanistan Earthquake Felt Across North India The earthquake occurred at 7.04 pm and struck at a depth of around 215 km beneath the surface. The […]
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Australia Doubles Social Media Ban Fines

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Australia has announced tougher enforcement measures for its under-16 social media ban, including a sharp rise in potential penalties for technology companies that fail to keep children off restricted platforms. Australia Social Media Ban Penalties Doubled The Australian government said the maximum penalty for systematic failures to comply with the children’s social media
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Iran Inflation Hits 88.6% In June

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Iran’s year-on-year inflation climbed to 88.6% in June, according to official data, as the war added fresh pressure to an economy already strained by sanctions, currency weakness and rising living costs. Iran Inflation Rises Sharply In June The Statistical Centre of Iran reported that consumer prices rose 88.6% year-on-year during the Persian month of Khordad, […]
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Israel Plans Extended Stay In Lebanon

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Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has said Israeli forces have been instructed to prepare for an extended stay in a security zone in southern Lebanon, despite a new U.S.-brokered framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Israel Defence Minister Signals Extended Lebanon Stay Katz said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and he had instructed the Israel Defense […]
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Iran Says U.S. Violated Peace Deal

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Iran has accused the United States of violating a war-ending agreement after Washington carried out strikes on Iranian territory. Tehran said the attacks breached the deal, while Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed retaliatory strikes on U.S. sites in the Gulf region. Iran Accuses U.S. Of Violating Peace Deal Iran’s foreign ministry said the latest American strikes […]
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Hezbollah Rejects Israel-Lebanon Deal

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Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has rejected the new Israel-Lebanon framework agreement, calling it “null” and a surrender of Lebanese sovereignty. He said any deal linking Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon to Hezbollah’s disarmament would cross the group’s red lines. Hezbollah Rejects Israel-Lebanon Framework Agreement Qassem criticised the framework agreement signed
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China Expands Footprint Near Mongla Port

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China has expanded its infrastructure and strategic engagement with Bangladesh through a new deal linked to Mongla port, raising fresh concerns in India over Beijing’s growing presence in the Bay of Bengal. The agreement was finalised during Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to China. Bangladesh China Port Deal Bangladesh and China have formalised a […]