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US birthright citizenship ruling praised by Indian Americans

Indian Americans welcome US birthright citizenship ruling with hope and relief

July 1, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations /

Indian Americans welcome US birthright citizenship ruling with hope and relief Virginia Congressman Suhas Subramanyam welcomed the court’s decision, calling President Trump’s executive order unconstitutional and protecting birthright citizenship rights. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to reaffirm birthright citizenship struck a hopeful chord across Indian American communities, where lawmakers and advocacy groups hailed the ruling […]

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US, Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks

US, Iran pause strikes, but talks face uncertain path ahead

June 30, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations /

US, Iran pause strikes, but talks face uncertain path ahead Trump said Iran requested talks, with both sides expected to meet in Doha on June 30 to pursue diplomatic progress. Diplomacy and uncertainty threaded through the Gulf on Monday as both Washington and Tehran said they were sending delegations to Qatar, even as Iranian officials

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29 militants killed in strikes along Afghan border: Pakistan

Pakistan strikes kill 29 militants along Afghan border, tensions rise

June 29, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations /

Pakistan strikes kill 29 militants along Afghan border, tensions rise Pakistan blames Taliban as cross-border militant tensions continue to escalate Pakistani security forces launched a ground operation along the Afghanistan border on Sunday and followed it with what officials described as “calibrated strikes” on militant hideouts and safe havens, killing 29 fighters, authorities said. Information

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US, Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral agreement for peace deal

US, Lebanon, Israel sign historic peace deal, raising hope together

June 27, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news /

US, Lebanon, Israel sign historic peace deal, raising hope together Trump blames Iran after cargo ship drone strike breaks ceasefire The United States helped broker a new trilateral framework between Israel and Lebanon that diplomats hope will be the first step toward a more stable eastern Mediterranean. Signed on Friday, June 25, the agreement —

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Strait of Hormuz: UN agency halts evacuation after ship attacked

UN halts Strait of Hormuz evacuation after ship comes under attack

June 26, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations, Transportation /

UN halts Strait of Hormuz evacuation after ship comes under attack Despite US military support, UN efforts continue helping trapped ships escape the Strait of Hormuz safely. A United Nations agency paused a plan to evacuate ships through an alternative route in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after the British military reported a vessel

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US assures India technology access won't be revoked once granted: India’s IT Secretary S Krishnan

US assures India: once granted, technology access won’t be revoked

June 26, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, Indian Politics, international news, Local News /

US assures India: once granted, technology access won’t be revoked Krishnan urges trusted supply chains, warns against relying on one source India presses pause on AI regulation as US assures tech access won’t be cut At the Pax Silica Summit in the United States, India reiterated a cautious-but-progrowth stance on regulating emerging technologies, while receiving

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Air India plane strays into Pakistan airspace; DGCA takes action against air traffic controller, crew

Air India flight enters Pakistan airspace; action follows.

June 25, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations /

Air India flight enters Pakistan airspace; action follows. DGCA said the aircraft briefly entered Pakistan airspace while approaching for landing, prompting concern and immediate action. An Air India flight from Delhi to Amritsar briefly crossed into Pakistani airspace on the night of June 22 while executing a go‑around at Amritsar’s international airport, officials said —

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US-Iran technical talks may resume in Switzerland next week: Rubio

Rubio signals US-Iran talks may resume in Switzerland.

June 25, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations /

Rubio signals US-Iran talks may resume in Switzerland. Trump hopeful on talks as Lebanon-Israel tensions continue. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that technical-level talks between Washington and Tehran are expected to resume in Switzerland on June 29 or 30, as diplomatic efforts continue under a recently signed US-Iran memorandum of understanding.

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US court allows Trump administration to resume fast deportations

US court clears path for Trump’s fast deportation push.

June 24, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations /

US court clears path for Trump’s fast deportation push. Trump administration says safeguards protect migrants from unfair deportations. A federal appeals court on Tuesday cleared the way for the Trump administration to resume a broad program of speedy deportations, allowing immigration authorities to use expedited removal across the United States rather than only at or

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Iran won’t rest until Trump is drowned in ‘sea of anger’: Khamenei aide

Khamenei aide issues fiery warning, tensions with Trump escalate

June 23, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news /

Khamenei aide issues fiery warning, tensions with Trump escalate Despite years of tensions, fresh diplomatic progress offers hope as Tehran and Washington continue talks toward a lasting agreement. On Monday, June 22, the calendar marked the 115th day of a conflict that has come to define a new era of geopolitical tension: the US-Israel war

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