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‘All crew members safe’: MEA refutes reports of another Indian-crewed vessel targeted near Oman | World

Muscat: The government on Saturday dismissed reports of another Indian-crewed vessel being targeted near the coast of Oman, calling them 'false'. Several unverified reports claimed that MT Liaki Freedom, a Marshall Islands-flagged oil and chemical tanker, was targeted in the Oman Gulf on Friday night after it stopped responding on VHF (very high frequency).  The reports claimed that the tanker had several Indian onboard, and casualties were feared. However, the Indian government has refuted the reports, saying all crew members are safe. "We have spoken with the Master of the vessel Liaki Freedom, who has confirmed that all crew members…

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‘Brutality is unimaginable’: Indian-origin man jailed for 35 years in UK for rape, torture of woman | World

London: An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to 34 years in prison after being convicted of kidnapping, torturing and raping a woman in London. Gagandeep Singh, 34, was found guilty in February of two counts of rape, false imprisonment, kidnapping and causing grievous bodily harm with intent following a trial at Isleworth Crown Court. On Friday, he was handed a 34-year sentence, comprising 28 years in custody followed by a six-year extended licence period under strict restrictions. Under the terms of the sentence, Singh will not be eligible for parole until he has served at least 18 years, or two-thirds…

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Jun

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Geneva or elsewhere in Europe: US, Iran near deal but where will the peace treaty be signed? | World

Washington: The United States (US) and Iran are hopeful of a peace treaty, and have said that the deal is "closer than ever", hinting that the over three-month-long conflict in the Middle East is nearing its end. The proposed deal, which is being described as historic, will ensure "long-term peace" in the Gulf that was ravaged by the Iran war.  President Donald Trump had announced about the deal a couple of days earlier, adding that the US will be represented by Vice President JD Vance. In his announcement, he had said that the deal would be signed somewhere in Europe…

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Jun

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Hormuz reopening likely as US, Iran say ‘deal closer than ever’, but nuclear questions remain | World

Washington: The over three-month-long US-Iran conflict in the Middle East could soon draw to a close, with Washington and Tehran expressing optimism that they are edging closer to a negotiated agreement. However, a clarity is still needed on some of the contentious issues such as the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear programme, as both sides have remained firm on these two demands. It all started with President Donald Trump earlier this week claiming that the peace deal has been almost finalised and it will likely be signed in Europe over the weekend, with his deputy JD…

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Jun

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Trump accuses Tehran of attacks on vessels with Indian seafarers in Hormuz: ‘Totally unacceptable’ | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday accused Tehran of attacks on vessels with Indian seafarers in Hormuz and said Iran was behind the attacks on three vessels carrying Indian seafarers near the Hormuz Strait, which resulted in the deaths of three, calling the incident "totally unacceptable." "Very dishonorable people to deal with. With them, there is no such thing as dealing in good faith. AMAZING! Also, their totally rebuffed Drone attack last night against Indian Ships leaving the Hormuz Strait is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. They better get their act together, and FAST!" he added. Here's what Trump said on peace deal with Iran…

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Thailand Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies at 47 after three years in coma: All you need to know about her | World

Bangkok: Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the eldest daughter of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died on Thursday at the age of 47 after being in a coma for three years following an illness. She died at a hospital in Bangkok, where she had been cared for since she fell unconscious, said a statement on Friday by the Bureau of the Royal Household. It so happened that the princess collapsed in December 2022 while exercising her dogs and then doctors attributed it to a severely irregular heartbeat caused by a mycoplasma infection in her heart. Despite intensive treatment, she never regained consciousness…

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Jun

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How UAE, Qatar and Pakistan ‘convinced’ Donald Trump to halt strikes against Iran | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that a peace deal with Iran has been finalised and it will be signed this weekend in Europe. He further announced that Iran would give up making a nuclear weapon as part of the deal and the Strait of Hormuz will be opened soon. "We just made a great settlement of the war with Iran," Trump told reporters. The US and Iran would "subject to finalization of documents, which should get done over the next few days, probably have a signing, maybe in Europe. It's a great thing." Trump announced…

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EAM Jaishankar questions West over India’s Russian oil criticism: ‘Europe’s weapons used to attack us’ | World

Helsinki (Finland): External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar on Friday questioned the West over its double standards and defended India's decision to procure Russian oil following the beginning of the Ukraine war in 2022. The diplomat-turned-politician underlined that India would prioritise its energy needs, which are guided by the country's national interest. Participating in a discussion on 'Emerging Powers and the New Geopolitical Competition' at the Kultaranta Talks in Finland, Jaishankar countered Europe's criticism of India buying Russian oil and said pointed India's concerns over West supplying arms to India's neighbours, referring to Pakistan. "I'll make two observations. I…

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral postponed: Why Iran’s slain Supreme Leader’s burial has been delayed | World

Tehran: While questions linger over a peace deal between the United States (US) and Iran, Tehran said on Thursday that the state funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been postponed until the end of June or early July. Ali Khamenei was killed at his home in central Tehran on February 28, the first day of the US-Israel-Iran war. Iran had planned to carry out the funeral in early Muharram, which is the first month of the Islamic calendar and usually falls in around early June. A three-day event was also planned, which could have been attended by…

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Trump says Iran deal to be signed this weekend, but questions linger over Tehran’s nuclear programme | World

Tehran: Following days of suspense over a peace treaty, President Donald Trump has announced that the United States (US) and Iran have finalised a deal which would be signed likely this weekend in Europe. Trump, who earlier paused fresh strikes on Iran, said the deal will be signed in presence of Vice President JD Vance.  He also said Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has personally approved the deal. "I don't know if you heard, but we ended the war with Iran today (Thursday), and they have agreed never to have a nuclear weapon, something that we insisted on. That was…

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