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PM Modi in Slovakia LIVE Updates: India-Slovakia joint briefing expected shortly | World

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Slovakia on the second leg of his three-nation European tour, marking a historic moment as this is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country since Slovakia’s independence in 1993. During his stay in Bratislava, PM Modi will hold high-level talks with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini and Prime Minister Robert Fico. He will also interact with top business leaders to explore new opportunities in trade, investment, defence cooperation, automobile manufacturing and infrastructure development. The visit began on a warm cultural note, with Slovak artists performing Vande Mataram. Stay…

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UK bans social media for under 16: Starmer announces major child safety crackdown | World

New Delhi: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced a nationwide ban on social media access for children under the age of 16. With the decision, the UK has become the fourth country after Australia, Indonesia and Malaysia to impose such restrictions. Starmer made it clear that the government would not back down despite expected challenges from technology companies and critics. “I want this message to be heard loud and clear. I am not prepared to compromise on the safety and happiness of our children. That is why this ban must happen, and that is why this ban will…

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Iran holds the clock till midnight to finalise deal with US; is it related to Trump’s birthday? | World

Tehran: The United States and Iran have finally agreed to materialise a long-awaited peace deal aimed at easing tensions and ending years of unrest in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump announced the breakthrough on Sunday (local time), thanking all parties involved in the negotiations. Trump had earlier said the agreement would be signed on June 14. However, according to reports, Iran delayed its final approval until after midnight. The reason was less about diplomacy and more about symbolism. As reported by The New York Times, Tehran was unwilling to formally endorse the deal on June 14 because the…

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Netanyahu refuses to back down on Lebanon as US-Iran reach peace deal; Trump calls him ‘very difficult guy’ | World

New Delhi: The prospect of an end to the conflict between the United States and Iran has run into fresh uncertainty after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly rejected a crucial Lebanon-related provision in the proposed agreement. According to Israeli media reports, US President Donald Trump informed Netanyahu about the upcoming signing of a US-Iran deal aimed at ending months of tensions and military confrontation. However, the Israeli leader is said to have made it clear that Israel does not consider itself bound by any clause that could restrict its operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Reports also suggest that Netanyahu…

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Lifting blockade, unfreezing assets and more: Breaking down the 14-point US-Iran peace deal pact | World

Washington: Following days of intense talks and negotiations, the United States (US) and Iran have finally arrived on an agreement to end the over three-month-long conflict between them, which will be signed on June 19 likely in Switzerland's Geneva.  US President Donald Trump could likely attend the signing ceremony, Vice President JD Vance said on Monday; though a confirmation is awaited.  The two sides have not released the full text of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) but Iranian media has said that Washington and Tehran have finalised a 14-point draft agreement, which is a roadmap to ensuring peace in the…

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US, Iran peace deal signing on June 19 likely in Geneva but will Trump attend the ceremony? | World

Washington: The much-awaited peace deal between the United States (US) and Iran was finalised on early Monday, which could pave the way for peace in the Middle East and stabilise the global economy, as the Strait of Hormuz is opened later this week.  The agreement, which was finalised following intense talks and negotiations, could likely be signed in Switzerland's Geneva on June 19 and there is a possibility of President Donald Trump attending it, said his deputy JD Vance.  "I think we are still figuring out on the logistics on who is going to attend the signing ceremony. I certainly…

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‘Way to a reinvigorated global economy’: How the world reacted as US, Iran reach much-awaited peace deal | World

Washington: The over three-month-long war between the United States (US) and Iran is all set to end. President Donald Trump has announced on Truth Social that the peace agreement has been finalised, adding that he has ordered lifting the naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.  Iran later confirmed the deal and said the agreement will be signed on June 19. Though it has said the final negotiations will start after a period of 60 days during which the Islamic Republic will see if the US fulfills its commitment of reopening Hormuz and unfreezing Iranian assets.  World leaders welcomed the…

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PM Modi lands in Slovakia on historic visit, first by an Indian PM since 1993: What’s on agenda? | World

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday evening (local time) arrived in Slovakia's Bratislava for the second leg of his two-nation visit. With this, he has become the first-ever Indian prime minister to visit Slovakia since its independence in 1993. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the prime minister said he is looking forward to his meeting with Slovakia's President Peter Pellegrini and his counterpart Robert Fico, which will pave the way in strengthening the ties between New Delhi and Bratislava. "Reached Bratislava," he said, "This visit provides an opportunity to deepen India-Slovakia relations and explore new avenues…

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Trump says Hormuz blockade to be lifted as US, Iran reach peace deal; agreement to be signed on June 19 | World

Washington: In a move that could finally pave the way for peace in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday (local time) that the United States and Iran have finalised the peace agreement, congratulating all parties that were involved in the peace negotiations. In a post on Truth Social, the 80-year-old Republican leader also announced that the naval blockade on Strait of Hormuz will be lifted. Soon after his announcement, oil rates plunged by 4.39 per cent to USD 81.15 a barrel, but experts still believe that it would take months for the situation to normalise. "I…

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Trump says US-Iran deal in ‘a few hours,’ blames Israel for delay: Report | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Sunday (June 14) said a proposed peace agreement with Iran remains on track but has been delayed by several hours due to Israeli military strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs. US-Iran deal in 'a few hours': Trump Speaking in a phone interview with Axios, Trump said the strike disrupted the planned timeline for signing the agreement, which he believes could help end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said he was shocked when he heard about the Israeli strike in Beirut. "It shook it up. It delayed the signing by a…

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