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PM Modi in France to attend G7 Summit from today, all eyes on meeting with Donald Trump | World

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Evian, France, today to participate in the G7 Summit, with a crucial meeting with US President Donald Trump expected to be the highlight of the visit. The summit comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and ongoing conflicts across regions. Against this backdrop, PM Modi's discussions with world leaders are expected to focus on strengthening partnerships, global stability, trade and emerging technologies. French President Emmanuel Macron will formally welcome the Prime Minister upon his arrival. PM Modi will then join leaders of G7 nations, invited partner countries and…

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Jun

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Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes near Indonesia’s Palu on Sulawesi Island | World

New Delhi: A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi Island on Tuesday morning, sending tremors across the region and raising concerns among residents. According to seismic monitoring agencies, the quake's epicentre was located about 42 kilometres southeast of Palu, the capital of Central Sulawesi province. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of around 10 kilometres, which often increases the intensity of shaking felt on the surface. Authorities said there were no immediate reports of deaths, injuries, or major damage. However, officials are continuing to assess the impact of the quake in affected areas. Emergency teams remain on alert as…

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Jun

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Iran seeks UN stamp on peace deal, clause in 14-point agenda in spotlight; know all about it | World

Tehran: The United States and Iran have agreed to a long-anticipated peace framework aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East. The deal is based on a 14-point agenda that outlines steps for future cooperation and stability. The agreement is expected to be formally signed on June 19 in Geneva. According to statements attributed to US President Donald Trump, his deputy JD Vance may head the US delegation during the signing process in Switzerland. The announcement has drawn attention internationally, with many viewing it as a potentially important step forward in regional diplomacy. However, one specific provision in the draft…

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Jun

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Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashes in Siberia, video shows steep descend before aircraft turned into fireball | World

Moscow: A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed during a training flight in Siberia's Irkutsk region on Monday, plunging nose-first into the ground and sending a thick plume of smoke into the air, the Russian Defence Ministry said. All four crew members ejected safely and survived the crash. Videos shared by Russian media outlets linked to the country's security services showed the Tupolev Tu-22M3 descending steeply before crashing. Unverified footage circulating on social media also appeared to show the aircraft going down in a wooded area near the Angara River, followed by a massive column of smoke. "The crew ejected. There…

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Jun

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Iran affirms, Trump calls it ‘fake news’: The $300 billion question that threatens the peace deal | World

New Delhi: Just when months of conflict between the United States and Iran appeared to be heading towards a diplomatic resolution, a new dispute has emerged that threatens to unravel the entire process. At the centre of the controversy is a reported 300 billion dollars reconstruction-linked package that Iran considers a critical part of any lasting agreement. Tehran reportedly says this is essential if it is to formally end a conflict that rattled the Middle East, disrupted global oil markets and brought the region dangerously close to a wider war. But US President Donald Trump has publicly rejected reports that…

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Eight killed after B-52 Bomber crashes at US Air Force base in California; all about the aircraft | World

California: As many as eight persons were killed after a US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed moments after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. The incident took place during a routine test mission. The aircraft went down at about 11:20 am on Monday, shortly after departing the runway at the military installation, located north of Los Angeles. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, but aerial images showed the bomber had been almost completely destroyed by the impact and the intense fire that followed. Black smoke billowed over a large section of scorched desert land near…

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Jun

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PM Modi receives Slovakia’s highest honour, his 33rd international recognition | World

Bratislava: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Slovakia's highest civilian honour, the Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), during his visit to Bratislava on Monday, marking the 33rd international award bestowed upon him by a foreign nation. Slovak President Peter Pellegrini presented the prestigious honour in recognition of PM Modi's contributions to strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing India's global engagement. The award comes during PM Modi's landmark visit to Slovakia, making him the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the country since its independence in 1993. The Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class) is the highest…

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Jun

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Trump says oil ships resume Hormuz transit after Iran-US deal, calls route ‘totally safe’ | World

Washington: The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical maritime trade routes, is showing signs of normalcy after the United States and Iran reached an agreement to end their 107-day conflict. US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that commercial shipping activity had begun to resume in the strategic waterway, with several oil-laden vessels moving through the passage following the announcement of the peace deal. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said ships carrying oil were once again transiting through the Strait of Hormuz and described the southern shipping corridor as completely secure. "Ships are starting to…

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Jun

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Iran-US peace deal already signed digitally? Vice President JD Vance makes big claim | World

Washington: US Vice President JD Vance on Monday claimed that the United States and Iran have already "signed the deal digitally", a day after President Donald Trump announced that the agreement was complete and would be formally signed on Friday (June 19) in Switzerland's Geneva. Speaking to ABC's Good Morning America, Vance said the agreement had already been digitally finalised by both sides, while emphasising that any sanctions relief for Tehran would depend entirely on its compliance with the terms of the deal. We already signed deal digitally: Vance on Iran-US peace  "We already signed the deal digitally yesterday, and there's…

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Jun

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Iran, US agree on peace deal, but there’s a catch: The demands Washington must meet first | World

Washington: Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has confirmed that Tehran has reached a peace understanding with the United States, marking a significant step towards ending recent hostilities between the two countries. The announcement came after US President Donald Trump declared that a peace deal with Iran had been completed and that the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz would be lifted. Iran, however, said further negotiations on a final agreement would depend on Washington fulfilling several commitments outlined in the preliminary understanding. According to Iran's state-affiliated Press TV, the official signing ceremony…

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