International Relations

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

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

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

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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Strait of Hormuz: UN agency halts evacuation after ship attacked

UN halts Strait of Hormuz evacuation after ship comes under attack

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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FIFA WC: Ecuador stun Germany to qualify for knockouts

Ecuador shock Germany, book historic FIFA World Cup knockout berth

Ecuador shock Germany, book historic FIFA World Cup knockout berth Ecuador strike back within seven minutes, ignite World Cup knockout dream Ecuador pulled off a nervy, late comeback to beat four-time champions Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium, sealing a spot in the Round of 32 — only the second time the South Americans have advanced

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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.

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.

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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Venezuela earthquake: powerful back-to-back quakes collapse buildings in capital Caracas

Back-to-back Caracas quakes leave families shaken, deaths feared widely.

Back-to-back Caracas quakes leave families shaken, deaths feared widely. Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela in quick succession on Thursday, toppling homes and apartment blocks, cutting power in parts of the capital and leaving rescuers scrambling to reach survivors amid scenes of chaos and grief. The tremors — felt strongly across Caracas and in neighbouring Colombia

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PM Modi gets Qatar Emir's call after 12 Indians killed in Ras Laffan gas plant blast, thanks him for condolences

Modi thanks Qatar Emir’s support after deadly blast.

Modi thanks Qatar Emir’s support after deadly blast. Modi thanks Qatar Emir after blast kills 12 Indians. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by phone on Tuesday with Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to express gratitude for his condolences after a deadly explosion and fire at Qatar’s Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas complex

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US court allows Trump administration to resume fast deportations

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

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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US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal

US approves Iranian oil sales, raising hopes for peace

US approves Iranian oil sales, raising hopes for peace For nearly half a century, the relationship between the United States and Iran has been defined by suspicion, hostility, and an almost impenetrable wall of sanctions. But on Monday, something remarkable happened in Washington—a crack appeared in that wall, not through force or confrontation, but through

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