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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

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. "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

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 Modi  PM Modi also said that India is using technology at a massive scale for financial inclusion, education, telemedicine, agriculture…

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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.   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

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 country’s 2024 student uprising.   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 Bangladesh’s transition from political turmoil to much-awaited stability in the nation. Jamaat warns of mass protest  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

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

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…

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‘This was not easy’: What Donald Trump said moments before signing the Iran peace deal | VIDEO | World

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…

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PM Modi arrives in Paris for final leg of two-nation visit: What’s on agenda? | World

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…

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No nuclear weapons, open Hormuz and USD 300 billion fund: Full 14-point text of US-Iran peace deal | World

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…

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