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Iran announces burial date for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Why the slain Supreme Leader’s funeral was delayed | World

Tehran: The funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 in a joint strike by the United States (US) and Israel, will be held next month in Tehran, according to state media. It will be a six-day event which is expected to be attended by millions of people. Iran's Fars News Agency reported that Ali Khamenei's farewell ceremonies will be held at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Prayer Grounds on July 4 and 5, while the procession will take place on July 6. This will be followed by ceremonies in Qom on July 7 and…

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Jun

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PM Modi lands in France, to hold bilateral talks with President Macron on Sunday, check what’s on agenda | World

Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday landed in Nice, France. At the invitation of French President, Emmanuel Macron, PM Modi is undertaking an official visit to France from 13 - 14 June 2026 (Nice) and 16 – 18 June, 2026 (Evian and Paris). PM is visiting visit Nice for a bilateral meeting with President Macron on 14 June. In Nice, both leaders will also jointly inaugurate the 'Bharat Innovates' event, which will bring together top innovation startups and Venture Capital funds from India, France, and other countries. All you need to know about 'Bharat Innovates' event The event, being…

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13

Jun

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Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on June 14, claims Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately | World

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump said that an agreement between the United States and Iran is expected to be signed on Sunday, describing it as a major step toward easing tensions between the two countries. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the deal could lead to the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important maritime trade routes. Strait of Hormuz to reopen? According to Trump, the agreement would pave the way for the reopening of the strategic waterway to international shipping traffic. "We look forward to working with Iran, and the…

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Jun

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Violation of Hormuz blockade won’t be tolerated: Rubio tells Jaishankar as India protests attacks on vessels | World

Washington: United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday told India's Externational Affais Minister S Jaishankar that all commercial vessels should immediately comply with orders from US forces in Hormuz Strait. During an urgent telephonic call, Rubio said violations of US blockade and illicit transport of Iranian oil will not be tolerated. The development comes after India on Friday summoned US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks in protest over the attacks on Indian vessels off the coast of Oman amid the ongoing war between the United States and Iran. Notably, this was the second time in 48 hours when Meeks…

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13

Jun

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PM Modi to meet Trump during G7 Summit in France on June 17: Here’s what they likely to discuss | World

Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet US President Donald Trump during the G7 summit in France scheduled next week, the White House confirmed on Saturday. This meeting between the two leaders in France will mark the first face-to-face interaction since February 2025, when Prime Minister Modi visited President Trump following his victory in the November 2024 US presidential election. During the meeting in France, the two leaders are expected to discuss trade, energy cooperation, H-1B visa policies, regional security and the evolving situation in West Asia. On whether the India- US trade deal will be discussed between US President…

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13

Jun

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Hormuz condition, safety of ships, frozen funds: 5 key demands from Iran to agree on deal with US | World

Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has offered the most detailed look yet at a proposed agreement between Iran and the United States that he says could be finalized within days. Speaking about what has become known as the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding," Araghchi said the framework agreement would end the current conflict, pave the way for future negotiations and address issues ranging from maritime security to sanctions relief. While emphasising that no final deal has been signed, the Iranian foreign minister outlined several key provisions that he said would form the basis of the agreement. Key takeaways about US-Iran…

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13

Jun

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‘Time to end this war’: What Trump told Netanyahu over Iran deal and why Bibi wasn’t kept in loop | World

Tel Aviv: The United States (US) and Iran are nearing a peace deal. The treaty, which in all likely be signed this weekend, will be bring an end to the over three-month-long conflict in the Middle East that started on February 28. The deal will be signed despite Israel's reservations. Israel wants safety guarantees for itself and also an end to Iran's nuclear programme, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said President Donald Trump has assured Tel Aviv about this. In fact, during a call on Thursday evening, Trump told Netanyahu that he will sign a deal with Iran soon,…

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13

Jun

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‘All crew members safe’: MEA refutes reports of another Indian-crewed vessel targeted near Oman | World

Muscat: The government on Saturday dismissed reports of another Indian-crewed vessel being targeted near the coast of Oman, calling them 'false'. Several unverified reports claimed that MT Liaki Freedom, a Marshall Islands-flagged oil and chemical tanker, was targeted in the Oman Gulf on Friday night after it stopped responding on VHF (very high frequency).  The reports claimed that the tanker had several Indian onboard, and casualties were feared. However, the Indian government has refuted the reports, saying all crew members are safe. "We have spoken with the Master of the vessel Liaki Freedom, who has confirmed that all crew members…

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13

Jun

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‘Brutality is unimaginable’: Indian-origin man jailed for 35 years in UK for rape, torture of woman | World

London: An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to 34 years in prison after being convicted of kidnapping, torturing and raping a woman in London. Gagandeep Singh, 34, was found guilty in February of two counts of rape, false imprisonment, kidnapping and causing grievous bodily harm with intent following a trial at Isleworth Crown Court. On Friday, he was handed a 34-year sentence, comprising 28 years in custody followed by a six-year extended licence period under strict restrictions. Under the terms of the sentence, Singh will not be eligible for parole until he has served at least 18 years, or two-thirds…

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Jun

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Geneva or elsewhere in Europe: US, Iran near deal but where will the peace treaty be signed? | World

Washington: The United States (US) and Iran are hopeful of a peace treaty, and have said that the deal is "closer than ever", hinting that the over three-month-long conflict in the Middle East is nearing its end. The proposed deal, which is being described as historic, will ensure "long-term peace" in the Gulf that was ravaged by the Iran war.  President Donald Trump had announced about the deal a couple of days earlier, adding that the US will be represented by Vice President JD Vance. In his announcement, he had said that the deal would be signed somewhere in Europe…

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