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Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister of UK amid pressure from Labour Party | World

London: Keir Starmer on Monday announced his resognation as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Labour Party. The move is said to come after rising pressure from within his own party. Starmer has said he will continue as caretaker prime minister until the Labour Party selects a new leader in the coming weeks.  He came out of 10 Downing Street alongside his wife, where he was met with applause and cheers. He then went on to deliver a resignation statement outside the Prime Minister’s residence. "The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed…

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From Hormuz to Lebanon ceasefire and nukes: What dominated the US-Iran talks in Switzerland? | World

Zurich (Switzerland): The first round of technical negotiations between the United States and Iran in Switzerland centred on efforts to maintain the ceasefire in Lebanon, keep the Strait of Hormuz open for international shipping, and advance discussions on a possible nuclear agreement, according to a report by Axios citing a US diplomat familiar with the talks. The discussions, held under the framework of a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), began on Sunday and continued throughout the day in different formats. Officials examined several political and technical issues as both sides sought to move the negotiations forward. Focus on Lebanon and…

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Three students killed, five injured in school shooting in Philippines | World

New Delhi: A shooting inside a high school in the Philippines left three students dead and five others injured on Monday, sending shockwaves through the local community and triggering panic among students and staff. The incident took place at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, where two armed individuals allegedly opened fire within the school premises. Two suspects arrested Police quickly responded to the scene and detained two male suspects believed to be involved in the attack. Authorities said one of the suspects is a student at the same school where the shooting occurred. Investigators recovered pistols believed…

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‘We defended them for decades, but…’: Why Trump rebuked NATO and Italian PM Meloni | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump has criticised NATO member countries and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, saying they have not supported efforts linked to what he called Iran’s “very serious nuclear threat”. He said allies have failed to stand with the United States despite long-standing American security support. In a post shared on Truth Social on Sunday (local time), Trump expressed disappointment over what he described as reluctance among some US allies to take direct action against Iran. He said this lack of involvement was a concern for Washington. He also specifically targeted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Notably, tensions…

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Did Trump’s threat derail Iran-US peace talks? Video shows Tehran’s walkout as Pakistan and Vance look on | World

New Delhi: What was expected to be a crucial round of Iran-US negotiations in Switzerland took an unexpected turn after members of the Iranian delegation left the venue, sparking speculation that fresh remarks by US President Donald Trump may have derailed delicate diplomatic efforts. The moment, captured on video, showed Iranian officials walking away while US Vice President JD Vance and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif remained in the room.  What did the negotiations focus on?  The talks were part of ongoing efforts to reduce tensions across the Middle East and were held under a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).  According…

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Massive explosion rocks Qatar gas plant; 54 injured, 18 missing | World

New Delhi: A major explosion followed by a fire struck the Barzan gas plant in Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday evening, triggering a large-scale emergency response at one of the country's most important energy facilities. According to initial reports, at least 54 people were injured in the incident, while 18 others were reported missing. QatarEnergy confirmed that the explosion occurred during the start of operations at the facility. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed to the site and managed to bring the fire under control. In an official statement, QatarEnergy said an operational incident had occurred at the…

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Pakistan cries ‘water war’ after India refuses to back down on tough Indus Waters Treaty stand | World

New Delhi: Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has threatened war against India after New Delhi reaffirmed that its decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty suspended remains unchanged. Speaking to a Pakistani news channel, Asif claimed that water security was part of Pakistan's national security and warned that “Islamabad could go to war” if it believed India's actions were threatening its water supply.  The remarks mark the latest escalation in rhetoric from Pakistan amid growing tensions over the decades-old water-sharing agreement. India’s decision remains unchanged  India has maintained that the suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty is a direct…

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‘Won’t even make it back to your f***ing country’: Trump’s stern warning to Iran over Strait of Hormuz closure | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Sunday (June 21) said that he had held overnight talks with Iranian officials and warned Tehran against any move to disrupt shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, cautioning that any attempt to block the waterway would trigger severe consequences. 'Won't even make it back to your f***ing country': Trump In a direct warning over potential maritime disruption, the US President indicated that Washington would respond with overwhelming force to any blockade of the vital shipping lane. "You close it, and you won't have a country. You won't even make it back to…

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‘Stop your proxies in Lebanon else…’: Trump threatens Iran again over Hezbollah | World

Washington: Amid US Vice President JD Vance's claim that there is a significant progress in relationships between Washington and Tehran during the talks in Switzerland, US President Donald Trump threatened Iran again and asked Iran to stop their highly paid proxies in Lebanon, Hezbollah from causing trouble. "Iran must immediately stop their highly paid proxies in Lebanon from causing trouble. If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.    Trump on Iran-US deal  Earlier, Trump said that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with Iran…

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Dhirendra Shastri extends Yoga Day message from Sri Lanka, calls for ‘global brotherhood’ and ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ | World

Colombo: International spiritual preacher and Peethadheeshwar of Bageshwar Dham, Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, extended his greetings on International Yoga Day from Sri Lanka, conveying a message of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family) and global brotherhood. Officials from the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, representatives of the Sri Lankan government, and local citizens joined Dhirendra Shastri during the event. Yoga connects the individual soul with the Supreme In his International Yoga Day address, Shastri explained the definition of yoga in simple yet profound terms. He said yoga is about creating connections in life and is much more than physical exercise…

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