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‘Death to Araghchi, dishonourable compromiser’: Why Iranians turned against their foreign minister | World

‘Death to Araghchi, dishonourable compromiser’: Why Iranians turned against their foreign minister | World

Tehran: Protests were reported outside the Foreign Ministryโ€™s representative office in Mashhad against Iranโ€™s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Demonstrators raised slogans including โ€œDeath to Araghchi,โ€ accusing him of being a โ€œdishonorable compromiserโ€ and an โ€œinfiltratorโ€ over his role in ongoing negotiations with the United States. The protesters alleged that Araghchi and the Iranian negotiating team had conceded too much in discussions with Washington, claiming that the proposed agreement does not adequately safeguard Iranโ€™s national interests. They further argued that the terms of the emerging deal reflect excessive concessions made to secure a peace settlement. The demonstrations come at a sensitive…
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Will it or won’t it? Confusion persists over US-Iran peace deal signing on Sunday | World

Will it or won’t it? Confusion persists over US-Iran peace deal signing on Sunday | World

Washington: The United States (US) and Iran have more or less confirmed that they are nearing a peace deal to end the over three-month-long conflict in the Middle East. However, there is total uncertainty over when the peace treaty would be signed, as Washington maintained that the signing would be held on Sunday, while Tehran denied it completely. It all started on Thursday, when US President Donald Trump announced that the two sides were nearing a peace deal, which would be signed over the weekend. Later, he said the signing will take place on Sunday. Following Trump's announcement, Iran's Foreign…
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26-year-old Indian-origin man stabbed to death in London, accused still at large | World

26-year-old Indian-origin man stabbed to death in London, accused still at large | World

London: A 26-year-old man was stabbed to death in West London's Southall earlier this week, the Metropolitan Police said on Saturday. The victim was an Indian-origin person, who has been identified as Gurbhej Singh. The incident happened on the North Road, near the junction with Dormers Wells Lane. One other person, likely in his 30s, was also injured in the incident and is undergoing treatment at a hospital. In a statement, the police said it received a call around 00.41 hours on June 10 from the London Ambulance Service about the incident. Upon arrival, Singh was found stabbed. The paramedics…
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Iran announces burial date for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Why the slain Supreme Leader’s funeral was delayed | World

Iran announces burial date for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Why the slain Supreme Leader’s funeral was delayed | World

Tehran: The funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 in a joint strike by the United States (US) and Israel, will be held next month in Tehran, according to state media. It will be a six-day event which is expected to be attended by millions of people. Iran's Fars News Agency reported that Ali Khamenei's farewell ceremonies will be held at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Prayer Grounds on July 4 and 5, while the procession will take place on July 6. This will be followed by ceremonies in Qom on July 7 and…
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PM Modi lands in France, to hold bilateral talks with President Macron on Sunday, check what’s on agenda | World

PM Modi lands in France, to hold bilateral talks with President Macron on Sunday, check what’s on agenda | World

Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday landed in Nice, France. At the invitation of French President, Emmanuel Macron, PM Modi is undertaking an official visit to France from 13 - 14 June 2026 (Nice) and 16 โ€“ 18 June, 2026 (Evian and Paris). PM is visiting visit Nice for a bilateral meeting with President Macron on 14 June. In Nice, both leaders will also jointly inaugurate the 'Bharat Innovates' event, which will bring together top innovation startups and Venture Capital funds from India, France, and other countries. All you need to know about 'Bharat Innovates' event The event, being…
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Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on June 14, claims Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately | World

Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on June 14, claims Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately | World

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump said that an agreement between the United States and Iran is expected to be signed on Sunday, describing it as a major step toward easing tensions between the two countries. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the deal could lead to the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important maritime trade routes. Strait of Hormuz to reopen? According to Trump, the agreement would pave the way for the reopening of the strategic waterway to international shipping traffic. "We look forward to working with Iran, and the…
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Violation of Hormuz blockade won’t be tolerated: Rubio tells Jaishankar as India protests attacks on vessels | World

Violation of Hormuz blockade won’t be tolerated: Rubio tells Jaishankar as India protests attacks on vessels | World

Washington: United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday told India's Externational Affais Minister S Jaishankar that all commercial vessels should immediately comply with orders from US forces in Hormuz Strait. During an urgent telephonic call, Rubio said violations of US blockade and illicit transport of Iranian oil will not be tolerated. The development comes after India on Friday summoned US Chargรฉ dโ€™Affaires Jason Meeks in protest over the attacks on Indian vessels off the coast of Oman amid the ongoing war between the United States and Iran. Notably, this was the second time in 48 hours when Meeks…
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PM Modi to meet Trump during G7 Summit in France on June 17: Here’s what they likely to discuss | World

PM Modi to meet Trump during G7 Summit in France on June 17: Here’s what they likely to discuss | World

Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet US President Donald Trump during the G7 summit in France scheduled next week, the White House confirmed on Saturday. This meeting between the two leaders in France will mark the first face-to-face interaction since February 2025, when Prime Minister Modi visited President Trump following his victory in the November 2024 US presidential election. During the meeting in France, the two leaders are expected to discuss trade, energy cooperation, H-1B visa policies, regional security and the evolving situation in West Asia. On whether the India- US trade deal will be discussed between US President…
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Hormuz condition, safety of ships, frozen funds: 5 key demands from Iran to agree on deal with US | World

Hormuz condition, safety of ships, frozen funds: 5 key demands from Iran to agree on deal with US | World

Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has offered the most detailed look yet at a proposed agreement between Iran and the United States that he says could be finalized within days. Speaking about what has become known as the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding," Araghchi said the framework agreement would end the current conflict, pave the way for future negotiations and address issues ranging from maritime security to sanctions relief. While emphasising that no final deal has been signed, the Iranian foreign minister outlined several key provisions that he said would form the basis of the agreement. Key takeaways about US-Iran…
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‘Time to end this war’: What Trump told Netanyahu over Iran deal and why Bibi wasn’t kept in loop | World

‘Time to end this war’: What Trump told Netanyahu over Iran deal and why Bibi wasn’t kept in loop | World

Tel Aviv: The United States (US) and Iran are nearing a peace deal. The treaty, which in all likely be signed this weekend, will be bring an end to the over three-month-long conflict in the Middle East that started on February 28. The deal will be signed despite Israel's reservations. Israel wants safety guarantees for itself and also an end to Iran's nuclear programme, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said President Donald Trump has assured Tel Aviv about this. In fact, during a call on Thursday evening, Trump told Netanyahu that he will sign a deal with Iran soon,…
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