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Rubio Says US Will Not Accept Iranian Tolls On Strait Of Hormuz
The US and Iran have signed a preliminary deal to halt the war, and concluded a first round of talks in Switzerland.
Trump Claims Iran Agreed To Full Nuclear Inspections, Tehran Says Otherwise
Washington has been negotiating with Tehran on critical issues such as the fate of the Islamic Republic's nuclear program in the wake of a deal the two foes signed aimed at ending the Middle East war.
Iranian President Meets Pakistan's Top Leaders, Discusses Peace Initiatives
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday met with Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership and discussed regional developments and peace initiatives involving the US.
"Purposefully Done": Trump Says 6 Arrested For Damaging Reflecting Pool
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that six people have been arrested over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Alibaba Sues US For Being Linked To Chinese Military
Alibaba, the Chinese technology and e-commerce giant, sued the US government on Tuesday over being placed on a list of businesses from China that the Department of Defense linked to that country's military.
US Senate Votes To Halt Iran War In Rebuke To Trump
The Senate voted 50-48 in favor of the concurrent resolution, which passed the House of Representatives early this month, reflecting growing concern even among some of Trump's Republicans about the unpopular conflict that began on February 28.
Japanese PM Likely To Visit India From July 1-3, New Delhi May Host Talks
The visit, if confirmed, would be Takaichi's first bilateral trip to India since assuming office and comes at a time when New Delhi and Tokyo are seeking to strengthen their partnership amid evolving geopolitical and economic dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region.
BRICS Security Advisers Push For Cooperation On Threats At New Delhi Meeting
The 16th BRICS National Security Advisers' Meeting, held under India's chairship of the grouping, led by India's NSA Ajit Doval, brought together top security representatives from member countries to discuss both traditional and emerging threats confronting the international community.
'Desperate Bid By Pak To Cover Failings': India Slams Khawaja Asif's Threat
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Pakistan was trying to divert attention from its internal issues through "fabricated claims" against India.
Hormuz Ship Traffic Highest Since Start Of Middle East War: Report
At least 37 commodity carriers transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a record level since the start of the Middle East war in late February, according to data from the maritime tracking firm Kpler.
Explained: Why Petrol Prices in India Don't Follow Crude's Trajectory
Crude oil prices that shot up amid the Middle East war has started to return to their pre-war levels.
The Desert Shield: Why the UAE is Betting on India's BrahMos and Akashteer
The UAE has traditionally bought its weapons from Western countries. So, why are they suddenly so interested in Indian defence technology?
"Absolutely Terrified" Tourists Run For Safety As Volcano Erupts During Hike In Guatemala
Volcan de Fuego, located about 43 km southwest of Guatemala City, is the country's most active volcano.
Iran, Oman Plan Talks on Hormuz Control, Service Charges
Oman and Iran will study the future administration of the Strait of Hormuz and the costs to be charged for services provided, they said in a joint statement Tuesday, insisting on sovereignty over the vital waterway.
How 'Witches' Of Ukraine Are Haunting Russians, One Drone Strike At A Time
Over four years, the war in Ukraine has changed, and with it, its people and tactics. It is now fought in the steady accumulation of small pieces of information that eventually become a set of coordinates and, shortly afterwards, a drone strike.
Tarique Rahman Begins China Visit, Teesta Project Talks On The Agenda
On 24 June, Tarique Rahman will hold a meeting with the prime minister of Kazakhstan and later depart Dalian for Beijing by high-speed train later in the day. Rahman will also meet leaders of other countries on the trip.
Eiffel Tower To Close Early Due To Severe Heatwave
The Eiffel Tower, one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world, was on Tuesday set to close early because of a severe heatwave, its operator said.
Every AI Prompt Costs Water. Nvidia's 'Liquid Coolant' Tech Could Change That
As AI systems become more powerful, the data centres that run them require enormous amounts of energy and cooling. The United Nations has warned that by the end of this decade, AI data centres could consume as much water as 1.3 billion people.
Opinion: Opinion | Why Pakistan Is Becoming Harder To Isolate - Despite India's Push
Pakistan's willingness to sell itself to the highest bidder explains its curious positioning in the world. India's only option now is to get creative as it tries to isolate it globally.
