Iran, Oman work to reopen Strait of Hormuz The proposed plan routes ships into the Persian Gulf through Iranian waters and out via Omani-controlled waters to ease tensions. Cairo: Iran and Oman are inching toward a deal to reopen the disputed Strait of Hormuz and potentially help bring an end to the war. Elsewhere, a […]
Meta offers apology to parliamentary panel over PM video New Delhi: Social media giant Meta has told a parliamentary committee that it is ready to apologise for the brief restriction of a post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Facebook, even as several members demanded legal action and clear accountability. The exchange came during a
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25 US states challenge Trump tariffs on India, others The states argue the tariffs, covering countries responsible for 99.4% of US imports, exceed executive authority and risk significant economic consequences nationwide. Washington: A coalition of 25 Democratic-led US states has challenged President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on 60 economies, including India. The states
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Peace envoy meets Netanyahu over Gaza disarmament efforts Hamas said it and other Palestinian factions remain committed to implementing the agreed second phase of the ceasefire agreement. Jerusalem: The Board of Peace official overseeing Gaza’s postwar transition met on Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a statement, in part to discuss a
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Trump calls Iran talks last chance to avoid US escalation Trump said the outcome of the Iran negotiations would likely become clear today or tomorrow, signaling a crucial diplomatic moment. Washington: US President Donald Trump has played this hand before during the five-month-old Iran war, but this time, he insists it is different. Trump, speaking
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Trump announces fresh Iran talks amid Gulf mediation efforts renewed Pakistan, Qatar, UAE, Türkiye and others urged the US and Iran to de-escalate tensions and prevent further conflict. The Fragile Pause: The cancellation of US strikes is not a peace treaty; it is a temporary suspension of violence, contingent on rapid diplomatic progress. The deal
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Infantino scraps World Cup profit sale plan after backlash Infantino dropped the World Cup profit sale plan after his adviser resigned and Asian, European, and North American football bodies opposed it. Key implications FIFA scraps World Cup investment plan after global backlash In a dramatic reversal, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned his controversial proposal
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CWG: Neeraj wins javelin silver, Yashvir claims bronze Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won javelin gold with a season-best 89.75m throw, achieved on his second attempt at the CWG. The third Indian in the field, Rohit Yadav, finished seventh with a best throw of 81.56 m, as India celebrated a memorable 2–3 finish on the
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Hyderabad DCP shifted amid row over Meta India cases. The transfer followed reported dissatisfaction after BJP-backed complaints prompted police cases over social media posts related to CJP protest content. Key implications and reactions Hyderabad DCP shifted after Meta India cases spark political row Hyderabad’s cybercrime unit has found itself at the centre of a political
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“Absolute chaos” as thousands breach Morocco-Spain border. Thousands entered Spain’s Ceuta enclave, prompting calls for a national emergency and military deployment to restore border security. Key points Thousands of migrants enter Spain’s Ceuta enclave, overwhelming border controls On a single Thursday, thousands of migrants poured into Ceuta, the tiny Spanish enclave on Morocco’s northern coast,
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