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Trump says Iran ‘finished’ as Tehran freezes US talks

US President Donald Trump said Iran was “finished” on Friday, June 19, after reports emerged that Tehran had suspended a newly launched negotiation process with the United States. “We didn’t meet out…
Trump claiming Meloni ‘begged’ for photo sparks diplomatic row

Rome: The Italian government on Friday, June 19, slammed US President Donald Trump’s claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had “begged” for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit, a pushback…

Eight Muslim nations hold Israel responsible for mosque attacks

Eight Muslim-majority countries have condemned recent attacks on two mosques in the occupied West Bank, holding Israel responsible and urging the international community to take action against escalating settler violence. In a…
You can’t kill your way out: Vance gives rare rebuke to Israel

In a rare public rebuke of Israel by the Trump administration, US Vice President JD Vance has criticised senior Israeli ministers for opposing Washington’s agreement with Iran, arguing that military force alone…
IDF soldier likely fled India after war crimes complaint

Hyderabad: Eitan Gilboa, the Israeli reservist whom the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) asked Indian authorities to arrest in May this year, may have already left the country. Natacha Bracq, the Belgium-based organisation’s litigation…
Pakistan to send delegation to Khamenei funeral

Islamabad: A Pakistani delegation will attend the funeral of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in the US-Israeli strikes in February, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Friday, June…
UN relief chief urges lifting Gaza aid restrictions

United Nations: UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher called for the removal of humanitarian restraints on Gaza. Despite recent improvements, humanitarians still face continued persistent and deliberate…

Hyderabad doctor conquers America’s highest peak Mt Denali

Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based orthopaedic surgeon and mountaineer Dr Rajshekhar has successfully scaled Mount Denali, the highest peak in North America, marking a major milestone in his ongoing Seven Summits challenge. With the achievement,…
Iran halts 60-day US talks after Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Iran has reportedly suspended its 60-day negotiation process with the United States less than 24 hours after the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), citing Israeli military strikes in southern…
Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 to reach World Cup knockout stage

Guadalajara: Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup. It marks a…
JD Vance postpones Switzerland visit amid Iran talks uncertainty

Washington: The White House said Thursday night, June 18, that Vice President JD Vance was delaying a trip to Switzerland, where he’d been set to lead a new round of negotiations with…
Hyderabad-born doctor earns one of UK’s top King honours

Hyderabad: A doctor who began his medical journey in Hyderabad has been recognised with one of United Kingdom’s (UK) most prestigious civilian honours for his contribution to diabetes care and healthcare equity. Professor…
Iran publishes own version of US deal, exposing key changes

Iran has published its version of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with the United States, revealing several differences in wording and emphasis from the text released by Washington, according to a…
India among top gainers in global energy transition: WEF

New Delhi: Global energy transition readiness has declined for the first time in more than a decade amid a surge in geopolitical risks, but India has registered one of the strongest improvements,…
Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery, disrupting commercial flights

Moscow: Ukraine hit a Moscow oil refinery for a second time in a week and disrupted commercial flights at Moscow airports in one of its biggest drone attacks since Russia’s invasion more…