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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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12 Indians among 13 killed in explosion at factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar: Officials

Twelve Indians among 13 killed in Qatar factory blast tragedy.

Twelve Indians among 13 killed in Qatar factory blast tragedy. The Embassy shared helpline numbers and email, urging affected families to reach out for assistance and timely updates. The desert night in Ras Laffan Industrial City is usually defined by the hum of machinery and the glow of gas flares against the dark sky, a

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Keir Starmer Quits As UK PM, Conceding To Pressure From Labour Party

Starmer Quits as PM, Yielding to Labour Pressure

Starmer Quits as PM, Yielding to Labour Pressure The rain-slicked steps of 10 Downing Street have witnessed many historic moments, but few have carried the heavy, palpable weight of resignation quite like this past Monday. Keir Starmer, the embattled British Prime Minister who once promised stability and renewal, stood before the gathered press and a

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Massive gas terminal blast at Qatar injures 54, leaves 18 missing

Qatar gas terminal blast injures 54, 18 missing.

Qatar gas terminal blast injures 54, 18 missing. Qatar says the blast struck as crews tried restarting facilities at the Barzan plant after a shutdown. Qatar Gas Terminal Blast Injures 54, Leaves 18 Missing After Restart Attempt A Fire Breaks Out at Qatar’s Key Gas Plant A big explosion ripped through one of Qatar’s most

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US representative to visit India for trade deal talks

US trade envoy arrives in India for key trade talks

US trade envoy arrives in India for key trade talks Trump, Modi say trade deal nearly done. US-India Trade Deal: USTR Jamieson Greer Heads to New Delhi for Final Push US Trade Representative to Meet Piyush Goyal This Week Washington is sending its top trade negotiator to India this week as both countries race to

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Trump threats shake up U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland; negotiators expect to work through night

Trump’s threats jolt Geneva talks; talks grind onward.

Trump’s threats jolt Geneva talks; talks grind onward. Washington wants Iran locked into nuclear talks, fearing the program could turn military—a claim Tehran firmly denies. Vice President J.D. Vance walked into the Buergenstock Resort overlooking Lake Lucerne on Sunday knowing he had an unusual problem: his own boss kept making his job harder. Even as

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Stateless in Hyderabad: Rohingyas who fled genocide in limbo

Rohingya families in Hyderabad remain stranded, seeking stability

Rohingya families in Hyderabad remain stranded, seeking stability In Hyderabad, uncertainty haunts Rohingya families beyond poverty Hyderabad: In a narrow classroom in Hyderabad’s Old City, 19-year-old Anam* now teaches the same children she once sat beside. She scored 84 percent in her Intermediate exams and, for a while, the path ahead looked ordinary: college applications,

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US-Iran Peace Deal Drops Netanyahu Into A Box As Election Deadline Nears

US-Iran peace deal leaves Netanyahu facing tough choices

US-Iran peace deal leaves Netanyahu facing tough choices Trump’s peace push leaves Netanyahu balancing diplomacy, security concerns, and mounting election pressure at home. Benjamin Netanyahu is literally running out of time. At 76, he wants a seventh term in an election due by October, but the odds are no longer what they once were. Voters

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U.S., Iran officials return to talks, raising peace hopes

U.S., Iran officials return to talks, raising peace hopes

U.S., Iran officials return to talks, raising peace hopes Tehran wants proof the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is holding before taking the next step in sensitive negotiations with Washington. As the US-Israel war on Iran moved into its 113th day on Saturday, June 20, diplomatic activity picked up amid a fragile and volatile security picture. US envoy

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Hormuz ship crossings spike after U.S.-Iran deal to end war, says marine tracker

Hormuz sees ships return as peace deal restores hope

Hormuz sees ships return as peace deal restores hope Ship traffic through Hormuz surged June 18, reaching highest level since April as confidence returned after easing regional tensions. A sense of cautious optimism threaded through the maritime community on Thursday, June 18, 2026, when 25 commercial vessels transited the newly reopened Strait of Hormuz —

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