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Iran blames US for ‘making talks complicated’, refuses to negotiate on nuclear programme, Hormuz | World

Tehran: Iran on Monday hit out at the United States (US) over peace negotiations and said though the two sides have reached an understanding on several issues, it would be wrong to say that the agreement is imminent. It blamed the US for changing its stance repeatedly, causing disruption in dialogues.   Speaking at a weekly briefing in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei also reiterated Tehran's stance on its nuclear programme and said the current negotiations are only focused on ending the ongoing conflict, while warning of a "strong response" against any hostile action. "It is correct that we…

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Donald Trump hints at progress in talks with Iran, blasts Obama administration: ‘It will be great, meaningful’ | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he was positive about the deal with Iran, hoping that it would be "great and meaningful". However, he hinted there will be "no deal" with the Islamic Republic if it does not come to the terms of the US. Trump, a two-time Republican president, also attacked former President Barack Obama for the deal he signed with Iran in 2015, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), describing it as a "direct and open path" for Tehran to build a nuclear weapon. "The deal with Iran will either be…

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15 dead, 10 injured after truck carrying labourers overturns in Bangladesh | World

Dhaka: In a tragic accident, at least 15 people lost their lives, and 10 others sustained injuries after a truck carrying iron rods and extra passengers overturned on a major highway early Monday in central Bangladesh. The accident took place around 5 am at the Soratoil area in Tangail district, 83 km (52 miles) northwest of the nation's capital, Dhaka. The official said most of the passengers were day labourers and were traveling to join their families for the Eid al-Adha. Driver lost control Local police chief Fuad Hossain said that the crash occurred after the driver lost control of the vehicle. …

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Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei holed up in undisclosed location, communicating through couriers: Report | World

Washington: Iran's supreme leader is effectively holed up in an undisclosed location with little access to the outside world, according to US officials with knowledge of the matter, as cited by CBS News. According to the report, the Iranian leader can only be reached by a labyrinth of couriers. The report, citing US officials, said the unusual communication system has emerged as a major hurdle in the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran over a possible agreement. According to officials, even Iranian negotiators authorised to engage with the administration of Donald Trump have faced difficulties communicating effectively within Iran’s…

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Indian-origin mother-son duo elected mayors in UK; double delight for Haryana family | World

London: In a moment of pride for a family originally from Haryana's Rohtak, a mother-son duo has created history in the United Kingdom after both were elected as mayors within a span of a week.  23-old Tushar Kumar became the youngest Indian-origin mayor in the UK after being elected Mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council. Just a week later, his mother, Parveen Rani, was elected as the first Indian-origin Mayor of Hertsmere Borough Council. Family roots from Haryana Tushar's father, Sunil Dahiya, on Sunday told news agency PTI over the phone that while Tushar was elected as Mayor on…

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Trump’s surprise call at US Embassy event in Delhi: ‘Big fan of PM Modi, India can count on me’ | World

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Sunday made a surprise phone call during an event in Delhi that was attended by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, showing his profound respect and love for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  The call was put on speaker by Gor during the event at the US Embassy in New Delhi which marked America's 250th Independence Day.  "I love India... I just want to say hello to everybody. I love the Prime Minister. PM Modi is great, he is my friend," Trump said, adding that India can count…

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Trump signals Iran deal progress, says no relief on Hormuz blockade, sanctions until pact signed | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump has indicated that negotiations between the United States and Iran are moving steadily toward what could become a landmark diplomatic agreement aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East and preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. In a strongly worded post on Truth Social, Trump sharply criticised the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement brokered under former President Barack Obama, describing it as “one of the worst deals ever made” and accusing the Obama administration of paving “a direct path to Iran developing a Nuclear Weapon.” Drawing a clear distinction between the previous accord and the current…

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Netanyahu lays down Israel’s terms for ceasefire with Iran: ‘Nuclear danger must be eliminated’ | World

Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday once again pushed for dismantling Iran's nuclear enrichment sites and said it is crucial to "eliminate the nuclear danger" before a peace agreement is finalised with the Islamic Republic. Netanyahu, in a post on micro-blogging site X (formerly Twitter), said also spoke to US President Donald Trump last night, who he said has agreed that enriched nuclear material must be removed from Iran. He also stated that Trump has reaffirmed Israel's right to defend itself against threats on every front, including Lebanon. "I expressed my deep appreciation to President Trump for…

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Resumption of strikes? Donald Trump’s ‘adios’ cryptic post amid ceasefire talks with Iran | World

Washington: President Donald Trump on Sunday made a cryptic post on social media, as the world awaits a peace deal between the United States (US) and Iran to end the over two-month-long conflict in the Middle East that has disrupted global supply chains.  In his Truth Social post, the two-time Republican president shared an AI-generated image in which a US drone could be targeting a couple of Iranian vessels in the sea. "Adios," the post, which has garnered over 898,000 likes and 213,000 reposts, read. Trump's post has come amid speculations that the US and Iran are nearing a deal…

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Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in deadly strike on Ukraine; all about Putin’s lethal weapon | World

Kyiv: Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Kyiv on Sunday, killing at least two people and injuring 83 others, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow used the powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile during the assault, marking the third reported use of the weapon since the war began four years ago. The overnight attack caused damage across several parts of the Ukrainian capital. Authorities said residential buildings, schools, a market and areas close to government offices were hit during the strikes. Russia’s Defence Ministry later confirmed that the Oreshnik missile was used alongside other…

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