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Trump says ‘nobody’ attacked Iran girls’ school ‘on purpose’
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, June 17, that no one intentionally targeted a girls’ school in Iran during the opening day of the conflict in February, as a Pentagon investigation…
- Middle East
Top Democrats demand Rubio briefing on Trump-Iran MoU
Washington: Democratic lawmakers have demanded that Secretary of State Marco Rubio brief the US Congress on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with Iran to end the over three-month war. In a…
- Middle East
US urged to arrest Israeli soldier attending FIFA World Cup
The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has called on the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate and arrest an Israeli-American soldier accused of committing war crimes in Gaza Strip while he…
- Middle East
Trump warns Iran deal not final, threatens military action
On the 110th day of the US-Israeli war on Iran on Wednesday, June 17, US President Donald Trump said the memorandum of understanding reached with Tehran was not a final agreement and…
- Middle East
Pakistan facilitates repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals
Islamabad: Pakistan is facilitating the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals, including fishermen rescued at sea and crew members of a vessel intercepted by US authorities. In a post on X on Wednesday,…
- Middle East
Iran, US to begin final agreement talks on Friday
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that negotiations between Iran and the United States on a final agreement will begin on Friday following the two sides’ official signing of a…
- Middle East
Inside the US-Iran deal: Tehran gets oil rights, USD 300 bn fund
Iran is set to pocket sweeping financial gains under a near-final agreement with the United States, including the right to sell oil from the moment it is signed, access to a USD…
- World
Renamed ‘US Pacific Command’ depicts inaccurate India map
Washington: The United States has restored the name of the US Indo-Pacific Command to the US Pacific Command, reversing an eight-year-old decision. The US Department of Defence announced the decision on Tuesday,…
- India
Trump, PM Modi set to take ties to new highs: White House
Washington: US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are set to take India-US relations to “new highs” the White House said as the two leaders prepared for bilateral talks in…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad road near US Consulate to be named Donald Trump Avenue
Hyderabad: A road located next to the United States Consulate in Hyderabad is set to be renamed Donald Trump Avenue. The Telangana government is expected to officially announce the new name on…
- Middle East
Iran will never have nuclear weapons: Benjamin Netanyahu
Jerusalem: Amid growing resentment in Israel over the emerging deal between the United States and Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday evening, June 15, defended his actions, emphasising that “Iran will…
- World
Trump’s Iran deal draws Capitol Hill scrutiny
Washington: Republicans on Capitol Hill said Monday, June 15, they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump, and some are expressing scepticism…
- Middle East
Trump says US-Iran ‘deal all signed’
US President Donald Trump said on Monday, June 15, that a US-Iran deal was “all signed”, but did not elaborate on its contents or clarify whether Tehran had formally endorsed the agreement.…
- Middle East
Israel won’t leave Lebanon land despite Iran-US deal: Katz
Tel Aviv: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Monday, June 15, that Israel would maintain its military presence in areas it controls in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, despite an emerging agreement…
- World
South Korea sees economic boost from US-Iran peace deal
Seoul: A ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran and plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have eased one of the biggest external risks facing South Korea’s economy, but oil…