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US extends sanctions waiver on Russian oil already at sea by 30 days amid stalled peace talks with Iran

Washington: The United States Department of the Treasury has prolonged its sanctions waiver for Russian crude already stuck at sea, granting an additional month of relief. The fresh order issued on Monday confirms that the earlier General License No. 134B, which expired on May 16, has now been fully replaced by General License No. 134C, effective May 18. According to the Office of Foreign Assets Control, the waiver applies only to Russian oil shipments that were at sea on or before April 17 and now remains valid until June 17. The licence also clearly excludes any transaction involving individuals or entities…

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Three killed in shooting, two suspects dead in suspected hate crime at San Diego’s largest mosque

San Diego : Three men were killed as two teenage shooters opened fire at a San Diego mosque on Monday before killing themselves a few blocks away, police said. The attack at the Islamic Centre of San Diego is being investigated as a hate crime, San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said at a news conference at a neighbourhood park across from the mosque. Trump calls it terrible situation US President Donald Trump on San Diego mosque shooting, said, "It's a terrible situation, we will be looking into it very strongly." Two teenage shooters opened fire at a San Diego…

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May

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Trump calls off Tuesday plan to attack Iran at request of Gulf allies; warns US ready for full-scale assault

Washington: US President Donald Trump said that he has postponed a 'planned military strike' on Iran for Tuesday after requests from key Gulf leaders and because 'serious negotiations' are underway that could lead to an agreement aimed at preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump's announcement in a social media post Monday (local time) came as he had threatened that the clock was ticking for Iran to strike a deal or fighting would renew after a fragile ceasefire. Serious negotiations are now taking place: Trump  In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim…

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May

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At India-Norway Business Summit, PM Modi’s push for ‘Invest India’ initiative

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced that India and Norway have elevated their relationship to a “Green Strategic Partnership”, calling it a major step forward in cooperation between the two countries. Addressing the India-Norway Business and Research Summit in Oslo, PM Modi said Norwegian companies would receive full support from India in sectors such as critical minerals, artificial intelligence, cyber technology, space and defence. The summit was also attended by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Crown Prince Haakon Magnus. PM Modi on India’s clean energy push  In one of his strongest remarks during the summit,…

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May

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After ‘clock is ticking’ warning, Trump now claims Iran ‘dying’ to sign a peace deal

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is urgently seeking a peace deal with Washington, even as tensions in the Middle East continue with no clear breakthrough in sight. Speaking in an interview with Fortune, Trump said Tehran repeatedly expressed interest in signing an agreement but accused Iranian leaders of changing their position during negotiations. “They’re dying to sign a deal,” Trump said, while alleging that Iran continued to place fresh conditions on the table after talks moved forward. His remarks come at a time when diplomatic efforts to end the long-running conflict remain stalled. The situation…

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May

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Turkey mass shooting: 4 killed, several injured after gunman opens fire in Mersin; accused at large

Istanbul: A shooting attack in the southern Turkish city of Mersin left four people dead and eight others injured on Monday, according to local news agencies DHA and IHA, cited by AFP. Reports said the attacker first opened fire inside a restaurant, where at least two victims were killed. The remaining two deaths were reported at other nearby locations during the incident. Several people were also wounded in the attack and were taken to hospital for treatment. Authorities have not yet released details about the condition of the injured. After the shooting, the suspect escaped from the area in a…

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US, Israel preparing for fresh war on Iran, says report

New Delhi: The United States and Israel are reportedly preparing for a possible resumption of military operations against Iran, raising fresh fears of another major escalation in the Middle East. According to a report by The New York Times, both countries have stepped up military planning and could launch fresh strikes within days or as early as next week. Officials quoted in the report said the current preparations are the most extensive since a fragile ceasefire was reached last month after months of conflict in the region. The latest developments come as efforts to reach a long-term agreement between Washington…

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May

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PM Modi calls for dialogue to resolve Ukraine war, Mideast crisis: ‘Military conflicts can’t solve everything’

Stavanger (Norway) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated his calls that military conflicts cannot help in finding a peaceful solution and all wars, including that in the Middle East, and the one between Russia and Ukraine, must be resolved via dialogue and diplomacy.  In a joint press briefing with his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Støre, the prime minister also called for an end to global terrorism, as he thanked Norway for standing with India in its fight against terror. He said India and Norway believe in rules-based global order. "Friends, today the world is passing through a phase…

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PM Modi conferred with Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order, Norway’s highest award; 32nd global honour for him

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, which is the highest civilian honour of Norway, on Monday. This is the 32nd international honour that the prime minister has received.  The Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit is the highest civilian award of Norway that was founded by King Olav V in 1985. It is conferred on foreign and Norwegian nationals as a "reward for their outstanding service in the interest of Norway and mankind". The Order of Merit is divided into five categories: Grand Cross, Grand…

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PM Modi in Norway LIVE updates: Prime Minister arrives in Oslo for India-Nordic summit

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Oslo on Monday as he entered the Norway leg of his five-nation Europe-West Asia tour. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store welcomed him at the airport, marking the beginning of an important round of diplomatic engagements focused on trade, technology, innovation and regional cooperation. After visits to the UAE, the Netherlands and Sweden, PM Modi is now set to attend the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, where leaders from Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden will come together to discuss closer cooperation with India. The Prime Minister is also expected to hold bilateral…

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