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The United States and Iran are nearing a landmark nuclear agreement that would require Tehran to dismantle key elements of its nuclear programme, surrender enriched material, and accept long-term inspections in exchange for phased economic relief.
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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the US and Iran have agreed on the text of a peace deal, raising hopes of a breakthrough in regional diplomacy. He credited Pakistan’s mediation efforts and said “peace has never been this close.”
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US President Donald Trump accused Iran of carrying out drone attacks on Indian-linked ships near the Strait of Hormuz, calling the action unacceptable. His remarks came amid India's diplomatic protest over attacks on commercial vessels carrying Indian crew members
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Indian stock markets rallied sharply on Friday, with the BSE Sensex surging 1,000 points and the NIFTY 50 gaining nearly 300 points. Falling oil prices, easing geopolitical concerns and strong global market cues boosted investor sentiment across sectors
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US President Donald Trump claimed a deal to end tensions with Iran is nearly complete and could be signed in Europe this weekend. He said Iran agreed to forgo nuclear weapons, prompting the US to halt planned military strikes and pursue diplomacy
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US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he has called off planned military strikes on Iran, citing progress in high-level talks with Tehran’s leadership.
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US President Donald Trump has said the upcoming FIFA World Cup will be the most successful in history, citing record ticket sales and global demand. He also confirmed discussions with FIFA President Gianni Infantino on unprecedented fan interest ahead of the tournament.
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US President Donald Trump congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving Prime Minister, hailing him as “a Great One” and praising his leadership.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the Security Council that escalating tensions in the Gulf could spiral into a “full war.” He urged the creation of a “new security architecture” for the region.
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US President Donald Trump signalled further military action against Iran, saying Tehran would “pay the price” following the alleged downing of a US helicopter. He urged Iran to accept a nuclear deal and warned that additional strikes on key infrastructure remain possible
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Iran launched retaliatory attacks on Kuwait, and claimed strikes on Bahrain and Jordan, after US airstrikes targeted Iranian military sites following a helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz. Rising tensions threaten ceasefire efforts, disrupt shipping, and fuel global energy price increases
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A US Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with both crew members safe, President Donald Trump confirmed. The incident occurred amid heightened Iran-Israel tensions and ongoing US-Iran negotiations over a potential deal and regional de-escalation efforts
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US President Donald Trump said Iran is willing to forgo nuclear weapons and reach an agreement with Washington. He claimed US actions severely weakened Iran’s military and predicted a diplomatic victory soon, while endorsing Senator Lindsey Graham ahead of South Carolina’s Republican primary
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US lawmakers from both parties welcomed a federal court ruling striking down the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa application fee. Supporters said the fee worsened staffing shortages in healthcare and education, while the White House plans to appeal the decision in court
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Donald Trump defended his stance on the Iran war and denied breaking “no new wars” promises in a tense NBC interview. He also reiterated election fraud claims, backed a disputed DOJ fund, and abruptly ended the interview
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US President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate after Iran launched missile barrages at Israel. Trump warned further escalation could derail US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, while Israel considered a strong response despite intercepting all missiles
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Iran launched missiles at Israel for the first time since the April ceasefire, retaliating for Israeli strikes in Beirut. The escalation threatened regional stability, prompted airspace closures, and raised fears of renewed conflict, while US President Donald Trump urged restraint and diplomacy
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Indian-American tech leader Sriram Krishnan will leave the White House at month’s end after helping shape the Trump administration’s AI strategy. He plans to focus on major AI challenges, while continuing to advise US policymakers on technology, infrastructure and innovation
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended President Donald Trump’s economic agenda before Congress, highlighting tax cuts, wage growth and job creation. Democrats challenged the administration over inflation, tariffs and rising household costs, exposing deep partisan divisions over the US economy
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The Trump administration is shifting from campus-specific investigations to nationwide higher-education regulations, targeting issues such as DEI, admissions, transgender policies and antisemitism. Officials say the new approach will reshape thousands of institutions, while critics warn of increased federal influence over academia
