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US representative to visit India for trade deal talks
Washington: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is visiting India to take forward the discussions on the interim trade deal agreed to by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump in February.…
- India
RBI likely to hold repo rate at 5.25 pc: Report
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to maintain its wait-and-watch approach and keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in upcoming monetary policy meetings as easing…
- Middle East
Vance calls US-Iran talks in Switzerland a ‘historic’ meeting
Sunday, June 21, marks the 114th day of the US-Israel war on Iran as talks between Iran and the United States formally begin in Switzerland with the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan.…
- Middle East
Three Indian-flagged oil tankers cross Strait of Hormuz safely
Three Indian-flagged oil tankers carrying more than 8.6 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of cargo and 94 Indian crew members have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways…
- Middle East
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz as delegation heads to Switzerland
Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced on Saturday, June 20, that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed to maritime traffic, citing what it described as US failure to fulfil commitments under…
- Sports
Turkey exits World Cup after 1-0 defeat to Paraguay
Santa Clara: Matias Galarza scored 65 seconds into the game for the fastest goal at this year’s World Cup and Paraguay held on for a 1-0 win over Turkey after playing a…
- Middle East
Be quiet or get out: Israeli envoy clashes with UN official
New York: A United Nations hearing in New York on Friday, June 19, descended into a heated exchange after Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, clashed with senior UN officials over…
- Middle East
Trump unveils Qatari luxury jet as interim Air Force One
Washington: US President Donald Trump unveiled a newly refurbished Air Force One jet, previously owned by Qatar, which is set to start commissioning flights before it begins ferrying the president early next…
- Middle East
US, Iranian officials head to Switzerland to resume talks
As the US-Israel war on Iran entered its 113th day on Saturday, June 20, US envoy Steve Witkoff is on his way to Switzerland for renewed talks with Iran, while Iranian Foreign…
- World
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…
- Middle East
Strait of Hormuz reopens: What the move means for oil markets
Tehran: The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz marks the end of nearly four months of disruption that sent crude oil prices soaring and heightened concerns over global energy supplies. The Strait…
- World
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…
- Hyderabad
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,…
- Middle East
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…
- World
‘If anyone attacks that man…’: Trump backs India under Modi
US President Donald Trump, on Wednesday, June 17, sparked headlines after joking that the United States would come to India’s aid in the event of an attack, as long as Prime Minister…