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US-Iran Peace Deal Could Save India Billions On Oil Import Bill
Lower oil prices from the deal could reduce India's energy import bill and current account deficit, easing pressure on the rupee.
India Slams Draft On UN Body Expansion, Calls For Negotiation Clarity
India's most concrete demand was a call for the co-chairs to move the process to formal text-based negotiations, with clearly defined milestones and timelines -- consistent with how other UN negotiating processes function.
Utah BASE Jump Kills 2, Including Extreme Athlete Who Performed With Madonna
A study focused on BASE jumping in Norway, published in a medical journal in 2007, estimated that BASE jumping carried risks of injury or death five to eight times greater than skydiving.
British Police Officer Accused Of Using AI To Fabricate Evidence In Multiple Cases
A British police officer is facing a criminal investigation for allegedly using AI to fabricate evidence.
US Beagle Research Facility That Drew Protests Is Closing, Rescue Group Takes In Dogs
Years-long opposition to the facility came to head in April when a large group of animal welfare activists entered the property in an attempt to take away beagles.
2 Nuke-Delivery Bombers Of Biggest Cold War Enemies Crash On Same Day
The B-52 and Tu-22M3 bombers have remained in service for the US and Russian militaries, respectively, for decades, primarily because no direct successors have been developed that fully replicate their combinations of payload, range, flexibility
Ukraine Offers Lucrative Fixed-Term Army Contracts To Attract Recruits
Ukraine announced an overhaul of its army recruitment system on Monday, offering lucrative contracts and clearly defined terms of service in a...
Some Of 11 Skydivers Killed In Missouri Plane Crash Were Experienced Jumpers
Kevin Payne, who had jumped with seven of the skydivers on the plane, said they were all different in nearly every way, except that they were all brought together as a "sky family."
"She Was Breathing Heavily": Nurse Recalls Final Moments Of Woman Killed In Bungee Jump Accident
Off-duty nurse Rayza Dias reportedly rushed to the base of the bridge and stated that Maria was still conscious for a short period of time, briefly talking to her before she died.
Dhaka Summons Indian Envoy After Bangladesh PM's Adviser Screened At Delhi Airport
The Bangladeshi leader was travelling to India on a government invitation. He reportedly had a regular Bangladeshi passport with a SAARC visa and was not carrying a diplomatic passport.
From Rockets To Brain Implants, Here's A Look At Elon Musk's Vast Empire
Over time, more and more of Elon Musk's ventures have found themselves under the same roof.
Trump's Iran Accord Offers Exit From War And Fresh Political Risks
The Trump administration and Iran's leadership agreed on Sunday to terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a
Why Governments Worldwide Are Pushing To Ban Social Media For Children
Governments across the globe are introducing legislation to ban children from using social media, driven by growing concerns over mental health, cyberbullying, addiction, and exposure to predators online.
Trump Says Iran 'Agreed' To Never Have Nukes, Rejects $300 Million Fund Claim
Team Trump has not yet explained how his agreement will address Iran's nuclear programme, including who will be in charge of verifying that Iran is in compliance and who will destroy or remove highly enriched uranium believed to be buried under nucle
LIVE Updates: Protests In Iran Over Deal, Netanyahu Says Israel Saved From Annihilation
US-Iran War LIVE Updates: Netanyahu pledged that Iran would never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, regardless of the terms of any agreement.
Video: Russian Tu-22M3 Strategic Bomber Nosedives, Crashes In Siberia
All four crew members of the Russian Tu-22M3 bomber ejected safely after the crash, with no threat to their lives or health, officials said.
PM Modi To Participate In G7 Summit In France Today
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Evian, France, on Tuesday on a two-day visit to participate in the G7 Summit, marking the third and final leg of his two-nation tour.
Iran Will Never Have Nuclear Weapons, Not Today And Not Tomorrow: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday evening defended his actions, emphasising that "Iran will not have nuclear weapons, with or without an agreement".
UK To Supply Nuclear Fuel To Ukraine, Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Russia
The UK will supply enriched uranium to Ukraine for its nuclear power stations and impose new sanctions against Russia, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said ahead of a G7 summit session Tuesday.
