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Paris: Following days of intense talks and negotiations, the United States (US) and Iran have signed the peace deal to end the over three-month-long conflict in the Middle East, confirmed President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time). The deal was signed digitally by Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian. "It's signed," Trump told reporters while leaving Versailles. "I signed it in Versailles. Just signed it." Iran confirmed the deal has been signed, while insisting that it highlights the 'failure' of the US. It, though, cautioned that the real test begins now as the agreement now needs to be implemented.…

Washington: Senior Democratic lawmakers have called on US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to provide Congress with an immediate briefing on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the United States and Iran to end a conflict that lasted for more than three months. In a letter sent on Wednesday, Congressman Gregory Meeks, Congressman Jim Himes and Congressman Adam Smith — the ranking Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs, Intelligence and Armed Services committees — asked Rubio to brief lawmakers as soon as he returns to Washington. Rubio is currently accompanying US President Donald Trump during his visit to France…

Tehran: US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday (local time) signed the historic peace deal to end the conflict in the Middle East that has severely disrupted global supply chains.  The peace agreement was signed digitally by the two leaders following days intense negotiations and talks, and according to Trump, the peace was "not easy" to achieve. "This was not easy," the 80-year-old Republican leader could be heard saying before signing the agreement, in a video that has gone viral on social media. Later, Trump also displayed the agreement and the video was posted on…

Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (local time) arrives in Paris for the final leg of his two-nation visit to France and Slovakia. He arrived in the French capital from Evian-Les-Bains, where he participated in the G7 Summit. Upon his arrival in Paris, the prime minister received a warm welcome by members of the Indian diaspora.  "I arrived in Paris just a short while ago, where I was warmly welcomed by the Indian diaspora," said PM Modi in a post on X (previously Twitter). "I am proud of their efforts to bring India and France closer together. The India-France…

Washington: The complete text of the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was made public by senior officials of the United States, hours after the US and Iran signed a treaty to pave way for peace in the Middle East. The treaty, described as a 'gentlemen's agreement', was digitally signed by US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian.  The foremost point of the treaty states that all hostilities, including in Lebanon, will be stopped. Second, the US will lift the naval blockade, and Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and also hold talks with Oman "to define…