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Pakistan set to exit UNSC as 5 new nations elected; Muslim-majority Kyrgyzstan makes historic debut | World

New Delhi: Pakistan's tenure at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is set to end this year as five new countries have been elected as non-permanent members of the world's most powerful diplomatic body. In a significant outcome of the UNSC elections held on June 3, Kyrgyzstan secured a seat on the Security Council for the first time in its history. Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe were also elected as non-permanent members for a two-year term. The newly elected nations will replace Pakistan, Panama, Denmark, Greece and Somalia, whose terms will conclude at the end of 2026. The…

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Israel, Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire after talks with US: How it affects US Iran talks | World

Tel Aviv: Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew a ceasefire and establish several pilot security zones in southern Lebanon where Hezbollah militants would be prohibited from operating. The agreement was announced in a joint statement following a fourth round of US-mediated talks at the State Department. Both sides said the ceasefire depends on a complete halt to Hezbollah attacks and the withdrawal of all Hezbollah personnel from areas south of the Litani River. Ceasefire conditions Details of how the security zones will be implemented were not immediately released. Under the agreement, however, the Lebanese Armed Forces will assume full…

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Jun

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Kuwait airport attack: Video shows chaos, destruction the moment when Iranian drone hit | World

Kuwait City: Kuwait has released surveillance footage showing the moment a drone struck Terminal 1 at Kuwait International Airport, killing one person and injuring dozens in an attack that has further strained a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States. The victim was an Indian national, according to Indian authorities. The strike also caused extensive damage to the airport's infrastructure and briefly forced the suspension of operations at the country's main air gateway. The footage, published by Kuwait's General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on X, captures the impact of the strike and the immediate aftermath. The video appears…

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A Modi-Trump meeting on the cards? US President confirms participation at G7 Summit in France | World

Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are expected to meet during the G7 Summit in France this month after the latter confirmed his participation in the event. Trump, who announced his participation via social media post, said he will depart for France immediately after attending a UFC event at the White House on June 14. "I'll be going to the G7, in France, immediately following what will be one of the Most Entertaining Nights in American History, the UFC World Championship Fights on the South Lawn of the White House," Trump posted on Truth Social. "Records…

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End of conflict in Middle East? What Trump said on ongoing negotiations with Iran | World

Washington: While the world awaits for an end of hostilities in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump has said that negotiations with Iran progressing positively; although he acknowledged that a final agreement with the Islamic Republic remains uncertain. In his regular briefings from the White House on Wednesday (local time), the two-time Republican president also said the Strait of Hormuz, which is considered as one of the most crucial waterways in the world, will also reopen once the agreement with Iran is signed.  He further said mine sweepers are already at the Hormuz for cleaning operations. "It might not…

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Jun

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Trump says he will probably meet Ayatollah at some point: ‘Iran agreed not to have nuclear weapon’ | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will probably meet with Iran's Ayatollah at some point and added that he did not have the privilege of meeting the Ayatollah. “He is not doing great; he is missing a lot of different parts,” he said. Trump said Iran have already agreed that they will not have a nuclear weapon. “They can change their mind, but that was the big thing,” he said. On whether he was tricked by Netanyahu for Iran War, Trump said, “I mean, I'm the one that started it. I don't want to bore anybody, but…

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Jun

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Indian national killed in Iranian drone attack on Kuwait airport | World

Kuwait City: An Indian national was killed in an Iranian drone attack on Kuwait International Airport in Kuwait City,  the Embassy of India in Kuwait confirmed on Wednesday. Expressing its deepest condolences, the embassy said it is in touch with the bereaved family and is closely coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities to provide all possible assistance to the victim's relatives as well as those injured in the incident. In a post on X, the Embassy of India in Kuwait said, "Embassy of India in Kuwait expresses its deepest condolences at the tragic demise of an Indian national due to an attack on…

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Jun

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US Israel Iran War LIVE: Several injured, flight suspended as Iranian drone hits Kuwait Airport | World

New Delhi: The United States said on Monday that it carried out airstrikes on Iranian radar and drone facilities after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend. Iran responded by launching missiles at US military personnel in Kuwait, though Washington said its forces intercepted the attacks. The fragile ceasefire between the two countries has been repeatedly strained by retaliatory strikes, even as officials continue efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict. While talks remain ongoing, it is unclear how close the sides are to reaching an agreement, and any new attack could jeopardise the process. Meanwhile, Iran…

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Iran ‘halts’ ceasefire talks, Trump says negotiations continue | What fate awaits the Middle East? | World

Tehran: Efforts to extend a ceasefire involving Iran, United States and Israel faced fresh uncertainty on Tuesday after Iranian media reported that Tehran had stopped communicating with mediators. According to Fars and Tasnim news agencies, which are regarded as being close to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, Iranian officials had suspended contact regarding discussions on prolonging the truce.  However, US President Donald Trump rejected those reports, insisting that negotiations were still ongoing. The development came amid rising tensions in the wider region, particularly in Israel's separate conflict with Hezbollah, the Iran-backed armed group based in Lebanon. A regional official involved in mediation…

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Major embarrassment: Japan mosque inaugurated by Pakistani envoy declared illegal over dubious records | World

New Delhi: Pakistan's embassy in Japan has clarified that it has no connection with a mosque project in the Japanese city of Kawagoe after local authorities said the building was constructed without the permissions required under Japanese law. The issue has drawn attention after reports emerged that the mosque was built in an area where construction is heavily restricted and that Pakistan's ambassador to Japan had attended its inauguration earlier this year. Mosque built without required approval  The mosque is located in Kawagoe, in Japan's Saitama Prefecture, on a 4,500-square-metre plot classified as mountain forest land. The area falls under…

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