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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, […]
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US Downs Iranian Drones In Hormuz

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The United States has said its forces shot down multiple Iranian attack drones that were allegedly targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, even as Washington and Tehran continue efforts to reach a peace agreement. The incident highlights the fragile security situation in the Gulf despite ongoing diplomatic activity. US Downs Iranian Drones In […]
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Finland Backs India On Russian Oil

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Finland has said India’s Russian oil purchases were made within the Western price-cap framework, adding a new dimension to the debate over New Delhi’s energy trade with Moscow. The remarks came after External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar defended India’s crude imports during his visit to Finland. India Russian Oil Imports Jaishankar said India increased Russian […]
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BSF-BGB Talks Focus On Border Push-Ins

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India and Bangladesh have discussed recent alleged “push-ins” across the border during Director General-level talks between the Border Security Force and Border Guard Bangladesh in New Delhi. The issue has become a major point of concern after several incidents reportedly led to confrontations between the two border forces. India Bangladesh Border Talks The four-day