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Indian National Congress attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over claims by Marco Rubio that India committed to purchasing USD 500 billion in American goods, questioning the government’s trade policy and communication on foreign affairs
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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Islamabad’s intent to host upcoming US-Iran peace talks, praising Donald Trump’s mediation efforts. Army chief Asim Munir engaged Tehran leaders, while Trump confirmed progress toward a regional agreement, including discussions on the Strait of Hormuz
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Aboard RFA Lyme Bay near Gibraltar, British sailors await possible deployment to clear suspected Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz after conflict disrupted global shipping. The UK-France mission depends on a peace deal, while Trump pressures allies to secure regional oil routes independently
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on a visit to India, said negotiations with Iran have made “some progress,” raising hopes of a resolution to the two-month-long West Asia conflict. He reiterated Washington’s stance that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons and must keep the Strait of Hormuz open without tolls.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and invited him to the White House on behalf of President Donald Trump. Both leaders discussed strengthening the India-US strategic partnership, focusing on defence, trade, technology, and Indo-Pacific cooperation
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Tulsi Gabbard resigned as US Director of National Intelligence, citing her husband Abraham’s diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer. President Donald Trump said Aaron Lukas would serve as acting DNI
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US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio intensified pressure on Cuba, calling it a failed state and a national security threat. The administration cited Russian and Chinese influence, while signalling humanitarian support only through independent groups and not regime-linked entities.
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Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of compromising India’s interests to protect industrialist Gautam Adani and alleged US pressure over the Adani case. Speaking in Raebareli, Gandhi also criticised rising inflation, fuel prices, and unemployment
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Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, rallied in early trade following Donald Trump's announcement delaying military strikes on Iran. Frontline IT stocks, foreign fund inflows, and a surge in Adani group shares—following dropped US legal charges—further boosted investor sentiment.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China to meet with leader Xi Jinping shortly after US President Donald Trump's Beijing summit. The high-profile visit reinforces the strategic Sino-Russian economic and energy partnership while Beijing navigates balancing ties with the United States
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The Trump administration announced immediate entry restrictions for non-US citizens traveling from parts of Africa after an American citizen tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.
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US President Donald Trump postponed a major military strike on Iran following requests from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Trump noted that serious, ongoing negotiations with Tehran could potentially lead to a permanent peace deal
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The Trump-Xi summit highlighted China’s growing assertiveness and America’s strategic uncertainty
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Rising fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict are creating political pressure on US President Donald Trump and Republicans before the midterm elections. Democrats blamed the administration for economic pain, while Republicans defended the White House, saying the impact would be temporary
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons and stressed keeping the Strait of Hormuz open during talks in Beijing. The summit also focused on trade, Taiwan, energy security, fentanyl controls and broader US-China relations
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US President Donald Trump received a rare red‑carpet welcome in Beijing, with Vice President Han Zheng breaking protocol to greet him at the airport. His visit, accompanied by top American CEOs including Elon Musk and Tim Cook, signals high‑stakes talks with President Xi Jinping on trade, technology, Taiwan, and the Iran war.
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US President Donald Trump said Russia-Ukraine peace talks were “getting very close,” expressing optimism about ending the war. Speaking before his China trip, Trump denied any Donbas deal with Putin and said resolving the conflict could ease global energy prices, inflation and geopolitical tensions
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US President Donald Trump jokingly floated a potential 2028 Republican ticket featuring Vice President J. D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling them a “dream team” while insisting he had not officially endorsed either candidate
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Iran warned it is prepared to respond forcefully to any aggression after Donald Trump questioned the survival of the Iran-US ceasefire. Tehran reiterated that uranium enrichment is non-negotiable while demanding sanctions relief, maritime security, release of frozen assets, and regional peace through Pakistan-mediated talks
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Pakistan allegedly allowed Iranian military aircraft, including a reconnaissance plane, to use Nur Khan Airbase during the Iran-US conflict, according to US officials cited by CBS News. Islamabad denied the claim, amid rising regional tensions involving Afghanistan, China, Iran, and the United States.
