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US-Iran Ceasefire Deal To Reopen Hormuz

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The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary framework to extend their ceasefire for 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, creating a diplomatic window after months of regional conflict and disruption to global energy shipping. The agreement is expected to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday, while key nuclear and sanctions […]
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Emmanuel Macron Praises India At Bharat Innovates

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French President Emmanuel Macron has described India as a country of innovation at the Bharat Innovates event in Nice, where he appeared alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event focused on deep technology, startups, research and stronger India-France cooperation in emerging sectors. Macron Praises India Innovation Ecosystem Macron said India had become a major
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Trump Says Iran Deal Ready For Signing

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US President Donald Trump has said a peace deal with Iran is ready to be signed on Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately after the agreement. Iran, however, has urged caution, saying any understanding would be a framework for further talks rather than a final settlement. Trump Says Iran Deal Ready […]
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Marco Rubio Tells Ships To Follow US Orders

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar that all commercial vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz should immediately comply with orders from US forces. The call came amid heightened maritime tensions and Indian concerns over the safety of seafarers in the region. Rubio Jaishankar Call On Hormuz Rubio […]
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China Opposes US Move On Tech Firms

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China has strongly opposed a US Department of Defense decision to add several major Chinese technology and industrial companies to a Pentagon list of firms Washington says are linked to China’s military. Beijing has called the move discriminatory and urged the United States to withdraw the action. China Opposes Pentagon Company List China’s Commerce Ministry […]
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Pakistan Defence Budget Hits PKR 3 Trillion

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Pakistan has proposed an 18% increase in its defence budget for fiscal year 2026-27, taking the allocation to PKR 3 trillion for the first time. The hike comes as Islamabad balances regional security concerns with economic pressure under an IMF-backed reform programme. Pakistan Defence Budget Reaches PKR 3 Trillion Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented
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Trump Says US-Iran Deal Could Be Signed Soon

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US President Donald Trump has reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that a proposed US-Iran agreement could be signed within days, saying it was time to end the war. The reported call came as Washington and Tehran continued negotiations over a possible deal, while Israel sought assurances on Iran’s nuclear programme. Trump Netanyahu Call […]
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US Strike Kills Tren De Aragua Leader

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US President Donald Trump has said American forces killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, widely known as “Niño Guerrero”, the alleged leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang, in a military strike. The operation was reportedly carried out with coordination from Venezuelan authorities. US Strike Kills Tren De Aragua Leader Trump said the strike targeted Guerrero, […]