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‘Cannot kill your way out’: How Iran peace deal has opened up a deep rift between US, Israel | World

‘Cannot kill your way out’: How Iran peace deal has opened up a deep rift between US, Israel | World

New Delhi: The newly announced US-Iran peace deal seems to have opened a rare and public divide between Washington and Tel Aviv. US Vice President JD Vance strongly defended the agreement and criticised Israeli leaders who oppose it, saying โ€œmilitary action alone cannot solve every security challenge.โ€ The disagreement has exposed growing tensions between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. How Iran deal is opening cracks in US-Israel ties?ย  While the Trump administration has presented the deal as a โ€œmajor diplomatic breakthroughโ€, many Israeli leaders believe it โ€œfails to address key concernsโ€ regarding Iran's missile programme…
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Stranded ships begin transiting through Strait of Hormuz, says maritime data company | World

Stranded ships begin transiting through Strait of Hormuz, says maritime data company | World

New York: Major global shipowners have resumed transiting the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Iran agreement signed on Wednesday, according to maritime data firm Lloyd's List Intelligence. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints for the transport of oil and natural gas, and its closure has triggered a historic energy crisis. Iran-flagged oil tankers entered Strait Speaking at a media briefing, Lloyd's List Editor-in-Chief Richard Meade said that, for the first time in 110 days, vessels owned by major shipping companies have begun passing through the strategic waterway after effectively remaining stranded since February.…
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‘Priya Mitra Narendra’ to ‘Jai Hind’: Macron’s farewell message for PM Modi in Hindi steals spotlight | WATCH | World

‘Priya Mitra Narendra’ to ‘Jai Hind’: Macron’s farewell message for PM Modi in Hindi steals spotlight | WATCH | World

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron added a personal touch to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France by delivering a farewell message in Hindi, highlighting the growing warmth between the two nations. The gesture came at the end of PM Modi's visit for the G7 Summit, where he held a series of high-level meetings with global leaders and strengthened India's diplomatic outreach. In a video message, Macron greeted PM Modi in Hindi and expressed his happiness over the visit. "Priya mitra Narendra, mujhe bahut khushi hai, daure ke liye swagat karte, France Bharat ki dosti amar rahe." After delivering the…
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JD Vance says US allows more than dozen ships through to Iranian ports after lifting blockade under deal | World

JD Vance says US allows more than dozen ships through to Iranian ports after lifting blockade under deal | World

Washington: US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said that the US Navy has allowed more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports after lifting a blockade as part of an agreement to end the war. He made the announcement at a White House press briefing, where he said more oil is now flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. He said more than 12.5 million barrels went through the shipping channel on Wednesday night. We're honouring our end of the agreement: JD Vance "So we're also honouring our end of the early part of the agreement on the military…
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‘India isn’t just preparing for the future, it’s shaping it’: PM Modi at diaspora event in Paris | World

‘India isn’t just preparing for the future, it’s shaping it’: PM Modi at diaspora event in Paris | World

Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed members of the Indian diaspora in Paris, praising their contribution to strengthening India-France relations and celebrating India's cultural diversity reflected in the community living abroad. Speaking to a packed gathering, PM Modi described Paris as a city of lights, colours, and innovation, saying the presence of Indians from every part of the country has made the French capital even more vibrant.ย "Paris is a city of lights. This is the city of colours. There are ideas, and there is inspiration for innovation. All of you, coming from different states of India, make this…
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India-EU FTA will boost trade, tech and tourism: PM Modi at VivaTech 2026 | World

India-EU FTA will boost trade, tech and tourism: PM Modi at VivaTech 2026 | World

Paris: PM Modi on Thursday addressed the VivaTech 2026 in Paris and said India-EU FTA will boost trade, tech and tourism. He said this after top EU leader Ursula von der Leyen said that India and the European Union will sign the ambitious free trade agreement by the end of this year. Notably, India and the EU announced concluding negotiations for the mega trade deal at their summit meeting in January in New Delhi. India is using technology at a massive scale for financial inclusion: PM Modiย  PM Modi also said thatย Indiaย is usingย technologyย at a massive scale forย financial inclusion,ย education, telemedicine, agriculture…
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Sikh caretaker couple shot dead inside Gurdwara in Pakistan; Akal Takht and BJP condemn incident | World

Sikh caretaker couple shot dead inside Gurdwara in Pakistan; Akal Takht and BJP condemn incident | World

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan): A Sikh caretaker couple was shot dead by unidentified gunmen inside a gurdwara in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Wednesday, prompting strong condemnation from political and religious leaders. The incident took place in Babu Mohallah in Mardan district, around 60 kilometres from Peshawar. ย  According to police, the attackers entered the gurdwara and opened fire, killing Jagannath and his wife, Asma Wanti, on the spot before fleeing the scene. Mardan District Police Officer Masood Ahmed said an investigation has been launched to determine the motive behind the attack. Police teams are working to identify and arrest…
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What is Bangladesh’s ‘July Charter’? Jamaat pushes for its implementation, warns of nationwide agitation | World

What is Bangladesh’s ‘July Charter’? Jamaat pushes for its implementation, warns of nationwide agitation | World

Dhaka: Political tensions are once again rising in Bangladesh as Jamaat-e-Islami threatens to launch nationwide protest if the government fails to implement the July Charter, a reformative state blueprint born out of the countryโ€™s 2024 student uprising.ย ย  Jamaat chief Shafiqur Rahman, who is also the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Bangladesh, has accused the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) of stalling key democratic reforms that were promised in its election manifesto. This has reignited a debate over Bangladeshโ€™s transition from political turmoil to much-awaited stability in the nation. Jamaat warns of mass protestย  Addressing party workers earlier this week, Rahman…
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US, Iran digitally sign peace deal to end Middle East war, reopen Hormuz | Top Updates | World

US, Iran digitally sign peace deal to end Middle East war, reopen Hormuz | Top Updates | World

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.…
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What’s in the Iran-US deal? Top Democrats seek urgent briefing, writes to Rubio | World

What’s in the Iran-US deal? Top Democrats seek urgent briefing, writes to Rubio | World

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 โ€” the ranking Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs, Intelligence and Armed Services committees โ€” 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…
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