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Powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela, buildings collapse in Caracas; tsunami alert issued | World

Caracas: Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within minutes of each other, causing damage in several areas, triggering tsunami alerts and forcing people to flee buildings in the capital, Caracas. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the first earthquake measured 7.1 in magnitude. Its epicentre was located off the Caribbean coast, west of the town of Moron, around 168 kilometres west of Caracas. The quake occurred at a depth of 13 kilometres. Shortly afterwards, a stronger earthquake measuring 7.5 struck the same region. The USGS said the second tremor was centred about 16 kilometres south-west of Moron and occurred at…

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‘Iran told US no Hormuz tolls, negotiations will end if information is false’: Trump | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday sought to ease concerns over maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iran has assured Washington that it will not impose tolls, insurance fees, or any other charges on ships transiting the crucial shipping route. No tolls: Trump  Seeking to calm industry fears, Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said Iran had informed the United States that reports suggesting otherwise were incorrect. "Iran has informed the U.S. that, despite troublemaking Fake News reporting to the contrary, there are NO TOLLS, NO INSURANCE COSTS, & NO OTHER CHARGES OF ANY KIND BEING…

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‘You’re giving me bullsh*t numbers’: New book reveals Trump’s heated clash over India tariffs | World

New Delhi: A new book on Donald Trump's presidency has revealed a tense exchange between the US President and his Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over India's tariffs on American goods. According to the book Regime Change, Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump, Trump became frustrated during internal discussions on trade and accused officials of providing incorrect information about the tariffs imposed by India on US products. The book, written by New York Times journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, offers a behind-the-scenes look at key decisions and disagreements within the Trump administration. Trump questions official figures The authors claim…

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Jun

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Iran nuclear sites to face UN checks soon? IAEA chief drops big hint amid US-Iran deal talks | World

Tokyo: Iran's key nuclear facilities are expected to come under international inspection once again as part of the recently agreed interim deal between Tehran and Washington, according to the head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog. The development is being seen as a significant step towards implementing the US-Iran agreement aimed at easing tensions and preventing a fresh nuclear crisis in the region. Speaking on Wednesday, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi indicated that inspectors from the agency would eventually gain access to Iran's uranium enrichment facilities, a crucial requirement for monitoring Tehran's nuclear activities. His…

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Jun

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Iran President invites PM Modi to attend Ali Khamenei’s state funeral from July 5 to 9: Sources | World

Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is learnt to have invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the burial ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, diplomatic sources said on Wednesday. The funeral ceremonies will be held from July 5 to 9. However, there is no confirmation from New Delhi on the invitation to PM Modi. Khamenei, who ruled Iran for three decades, was killed on February 28, the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on Tehran. The Indian prime minister has been invited by President Pezeshkian to the burial ceremonies, the diplomatic sources said. The funeral…

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Jun

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Iran’s ‘jellyfish’ drone formation downed US F-15E Strike Eagle jet? Here’s what rescued pilot said | World

Washington: A US fighter pilot rescued after his aircraft was shot down over Iran reportedly described a strange and unsettling sight moments before ejecting — a cluster of Iranian drones flying together in a formation that resembled a giant jellyfish. According to a report by CNN, the pilot told intelligence officials that he saw several drones operating as a single coordinated unit. The account has sparked intense debate among US intelligence agencies, with experts divided over what exactly the pilot witnessed. Unusual formation spotted in sky The pilot, who was flying an F-15 during operations over Iran in April, reportedly…

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Jun

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Boost for PM Modi’s global leadership as India tops US, China and Russia in trust ranking: Survey | World

Sydney: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity has increased across the globe over the years, and along with this, the trust of world has kept rising in India. India, which is expected to become the third largest economy of the world, remains one of the fewest countries in the globe that can be trusted upon. This was backed by the latest survey of Australia's think-tank Lowly Institute, which said PM Modi-led India is trusted more by Australians than Donald Trump-led United States (US), Xi Jinping's China and a Russia led by President Vladimir Putin. The survey, which was released on June…

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Will Iran allow nuclear inspections or risk collapse of US talks? Here’s what Trump said | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said the United States would halt ongoing technical discussions with Iran if Tehran refuses to allow nuclear inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), insisting that inspection access had already been agreed as part of current negotiations. Speaking to reporters after arriving in Pennsylvania for a visit to the Mack Trucks facility in Lehigh County on Tuesday, Trump rejected suggestions that Iran had not committed to allowing UN nuclear watchdog inspectors into the country. Responding to questions about the deployment of inspectors under a possible agreement, Trump said, "They're wrong. They're wrong. They're…

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Jun

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Women report syringe pricks, sexual assault during chaotic France annual music fest | World

New Delhi: What began as a night of music and celebrations during France's annual Fete de la Musique festival ended in disorder, with reports of violence, assault allegations, and hundreds of arrests across the country. According to a report by the Daily Mail, several serious incidents were reported during the nationwide street festival, which attracts millions of people every year, including tourists from around the world. Authorities were forced to deploy large numbers of security personnel as disturbances broke out in multiple cities, particularly in Paris. Alleged syringe attacks under investigation One of the most concerning developments involved reports from…

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UK Court orders Nirav Modi to pay Bank of India over Rs 100 crore in loan guarantee case | World

New Delhi: A London High Court has ruled that fugitive diamond businessman Nirav Modi must pay more than $10.7 million (over Rs 100 crore) to Bank of India under a personal guarantee linked to a loan given to one of his companies. The judgment is being seen as a major legal victory for the public sector bank in its efforts to recover dues from Modi, who is currently lodged in a London prison while fighting extradition to India. Justice Simon Tinkler, delivering the judgment in the London Circuit Commercial Court on Tuesday, said, “Mr Modi is liable under the personal…

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