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Eight killed after B-52 Bomber crashes at US Air Force base in California; all about the aircraft | World

California: As many as eight persons were killed after a US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed moments after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. The incident took place during a routine test mission. The aircraft went down at about 11:20 am on Monday, shortly after departing the runway at the military installation, located north of Los Angeles. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, but aerial images showed the bomber had been almost completely destroyed by the impact and the intense fire that followed. Black smoke billowed over a large section of scorched desert land near…

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Jun

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PM Modi receives Slovakia’s highest honour, his 33rd international recognition | World

Bratislava: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Slovakia's highest civilian honour, the Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), during his visit to Bratislava on Monday, marking the 33rd international award bestowed upon him by a foreign nation. Slovak President Peter Pellegrini presented the prestigious honour in recognition of PM Modi's contributions to strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing India's global engagement. The award comes during PM Modi's landmark visit to Slovakia, making him the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the country since its independence in 1993. The Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class) is the highest…

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Jun

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Trump says oil ships resume Hormuz transit after Iran-US deal, calls route ‘totally safe’ | World

Washington: The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical maritime trade routes, is showing signs of normalcy after the United States and Iran reached an agreement to end their 107-day conflict. US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that commercial shipping activity had begun to resume in the strategic waterway, with several oil-laden vessels moving through the passage following the announcement of the peace deal. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said ships carrying oil were once again transiting through the Strait of Hormuz and described the southern shipping corridor as completely secure. "Ships are starting to…

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Jun

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Iran-US peace deal already signed digitally? Vice President JD Vance makes big claim | World

Washington: US Vice President JD Vance on Monday claimed that the United States and Iran have already "signed the deal digitally", a day after President Donald Trump announced that the agreement was complete and would be formally signed on Friday (June 19) in Switzerland's Geneva. Speaking to ABC's Good Morning America, Vance said the agreement had already been digitally finalised by both sides, while emphasising that any sanctions relief for Tehran would depend entirely on its compliance with the terms of the deal. We already signed deal digitally: Vance on Iran-US peace  "We already signed the deal digitally yesterday, and there's…

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Jun

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Iran, US agree on peace deal, but there’s a catch: The demands Washington must meet first | World

Washington: Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has confirmed that Tehran has reached a peace understanding with the United States, marking a significant step towards ending recent hostilities between the two countries. The announcement came after US President Donald Trump declared that a peace deal with Iran had been completed and that the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz would be lifted. Iran, however, said further negotiations on a final agreement would depend on Washington fulfilling several commitments outlined in the preliminary understanding. According to Iran's state-affiliated Press TV, the official signing ceremony…

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Jun

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PM Modi in Slovakia LIVE Updates: India-Slovakia joint briefing expected shortly | World

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Slovakia on the second leg of his three-nation European tour, marking a historic moment as this is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country since Slovakia’s independence in 1993. During his stay in Bratislava, PM Modi will hold high-level talks with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini and Prime Minister Robert Fico. He will also interact with top business leaders to explore new opportunities in trade, investment, defence cooperation, automobile manufacturing and infrastructure development. The visit began on a warm cultural note, with Slovak artists performing Vande Mataram. Stay…

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Jun

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UK bans social media for under 16: Starmer announces major child safety crackdown | World

New Delhi: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced a nationwide ban on social media access for children under the age of 16. With the decision, the UK has become the fourth country after Australia, Indonesia and Malaysia to impose such restrictions. Starmer made it clear that the government would not back down despite expected challenges from technology companies and critics. “I want this message to be heard loud and clear. I am not prepared to compromise on the safety and happiness of our children. That is why this ban must happen, and that is why this ban will…

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Jun

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Iran holds the clock till midnight to finalise deal with US; is it related to Trump’s birthday? | World

Tehran: The United States and Iran have finally agreed to materialise a long-awaited peace deal aimed at easing tensions and ending years of unrest in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump announced the breakthrough on Sunday (local time), thanking all parties involved in the negotiations. Trump had earlier said the agreement would be signed on June 14. However, according to reports, Iran delayed its final approval until after midnight. The reason was less about diplomacy and more about symbolism. As reported by The New York Times, Tehran was unwilling to formally endorse the deal on June 14 because the…

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Jun

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Netanyahu refuses to back down on Lebanon as US-Iran reach peace deal; Trump calls him ‘very difficult guy’ | World

New Delhi: The prospect of an end to the conflict between the United States and Iran has run into fresh uncertainty after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly rejected a crucial Lebanon-related provision in the proposed agreement. According to Israeli media reports, US President Donald Trump informed Netanyahu about the upcoming signing of a US-Iran deal aimed at ending months of tensions and military confrontation. However, the Israeli leader is said to have made it clear that Israel does not consider itself bound by any clause that could restrict its operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Reports also suggest that Netanyahu…

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Jun

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Lifting blockade, unfreezing assets and more: Breaking down the 14-point US-Iran peace deal pact | World

Washington: Following days of intense talks and negotiations, the United States (US) and Iran have finally arrived on an agreement to end the over three-month-long conflict between them, which will be signed on June 19 likely in Switzerland's Geneva.  US President Donald Trump could likely attend the signing ceremony, Vice President JD Vance said on Monday; though a confirmation is awaited.  The two sides have not released the full text of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) but Iranian media has said that Washington and Tehran have finalised a 14-point draft agreement, which is a roadmap to ensuring peace in the…

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