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US-Iran peace deal under shadow as Israeli strikes kill 16 in Lebanon | World

New Delhi: Just a day after the United States and Iran announced a landmark peace agreement aimed at ending hostilities across the Middle East, southern Lebanon witnessed one of the deadliest nights in recent months. According to Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA), Israeli air strikes and artillery shelling killed at least 16 people across the Nabatieh district. Several others were reported injured, while some remain missing under the rubble. The attacks reportedly targeted multiple towns and residential areas during the night. NNA described the assault as one of the most intense bombardments in the region in recent times. Israeli artillery…

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US lifts naval blockade of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei claims Trump signed peace deal in desperation | Updates | World

Washington: A day after the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei launched a sharp attack on US President Donald Trump, claiming the American leader was "desperate" for a deal and had used "all kinds of leverage" to secure it. In his first public remarks since the draft agreement was signed, Mojtaba told the Iranian people on Thursday that he had initially opposed the deal "as a matter of principle" but ultimately approved it after receiving assurances from President Masoud Pezeshkian and members of Iran's Supreme National Security Council…

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Gunfire in Times Square: What happened, who was arrested and what we know so far | World

New Delhi: Gunshots were fired in the middle of a crowded intersection packed with tourists, visitors and locals in New York's Times Square on Thursday. The sound of gunfire sparked immediate panic, with people running in different directions and taking cover behind barriers, vehicles, and nearby buildings. Videos circulating online show the chaos as frightened bystanders rushed to get away from the area. Watch the video  The shooting happened around 3:40 pm, at a time when the city was still buzzing after celebrations for the New York Knicks' championship victory. What happened? According to local reports, the violence reportedly began…

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‘Cannot kill your way out’: How Iran peace deal has opened up a deep rift between US, Israel | World

New Delhi: The newly announced US-Iran peace deal seems to have opened a rare and public divide between Washington and Tel Aviv. US Vice President JD Vance strongly defended the agreement and criticised Israeli leaders who oppose it, saying “military action alone cannot solve every security challenge.” The disagreement has exposed growing tensions between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. How Iran deal is opening cracks in US-Israel ties?  While the Trump administration has presented the deal as a “major diplomatic breakthrough”, many Israeli leaders believe it “fails to address key concerns” regarding Iran's missile programme…

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Jun

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Stranded ships begin transiting through Strait of Hormuz, says maritime data company | World

New York: Major global shipowners have resumed transiting the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Iran agreement signed on Wednesday, according to maritime data firm Lloyd's List Intelligence. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints for the transport of oil and natural gas, and its closure has triggered a historic energy crisis. Iran-flagged oil tankers entered Strait Speaking at a media briefing, Lloyd's List Editor-in-Chief Richard Meade said that, for the first time in 110 days, vessels owned by major shipping companies have begun passing through the strategic waterway after effectively remaining stranded since February.…

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‘Priya Mitra Narendra’ to ‘Jai Hind’: Macron’s farewell message for PM Modi in Hindi steals spotlight | WATCH | World

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron added a personal touch to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France by delivering a farewell message in Hindi, highlighting the growing warmth between the two nations. The gesture came at the end of PM Modi's visit for the G7 Summit, where he held a series of high-level meetings with global leaders and strengthened India's diplomatic outreach. In a video message, Macron greeted PM Modi in Hindi and expressed his happiness over the visit. "Priya mitra Narendra, mujhe bahut khushi hai, daure ke liye swagat karte, France Bharat ki dosti amar rahe." After delivering the…

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JD Vance says US allows more than dozen ships through to Iranian ports after lifting blockade under deal | World

Washington: US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said that the US Navy has allowed more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports after lifting a blockade as part of an agreement to end the war. He made the announcement at a White House press briefing, where he said more oil is now flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. He said more than 12.5 million barrels went through the shipping channel on Wednesday night. We're honouring our end of the agreement: JD Vance "So we're also honouring our end of the early part of the agreement on the military…

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‘India isn’t just preparing for the future, it’s shaping it’: PM Modi at diaspora event in Paris | World

Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed members of the Indian diaspora in Paris, praising their contribution to strengthening India-France relations and celebrating India's cultural diversity reflected in the community living abroad. Speaking to a packed gathering, PM Modi described Paris as a city of lights, colours, and innovation, saying the presence of Indians from every part of the country has made the French capital even more vibrant. "Paris is a city of lights. This is the city of colours. There are ideas, and there is inspiration for innovation. All of you, coming from different states of India, make this…

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India-EU FTA will boost trade, tech and tourism: PM Modi at VivaTech 2026 | World

Paris: PM Modi on Thursday addressed the VivaTech 2026 in Paris and said India-EU FTA will boost trade, tech and tourism. He said this after top EU leader Ursula von der Leyen said that India and the European Union will sign the ambitious free trade agreement by the end of this year. Notably, India and the EU announced concluding negotiations for the mega trade deal at their summit meeting in January in New Delhi. India is using technology at a massive scale for financial inclusion: PM Modi  PM Modi also said that India is using technology at a massive scale for financial inclusion, education, telemedicine, agriculture…

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Sikh caretaker couple shot dead inside Gurdwara in Pakistan; Akal Takht and BJP condemn incident | World

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan): A Sikh caretaker couple was shot dead by unidentified gunmen inside a gurdwara in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Wednesday, prompting strong condemnation from political and religious leaders. The incident took place in Babu Mohallah in Mardan district, around 60 kilometres from Peshawar.   According to police, the attackers entered the gurdwara and opened fire, killing Jagannath and his wife, Asma Wanti, on the spot before fleeing the scene. Mardan District Police Officer Masood Ahmed said an investigation has been launched to determine the motive behind the attack. Police teams are working to identify and arrest…

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