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India and the US will intensify negotiations on a proposed interim trade agreement during a USTR visit to New Delhi on June 23–24. Talks aim to finalise the first tranche of the deal and advance broader bilateral trade agreement discussions

India and Slovakia upgraded relations to a comprehensive partnership after talks between PM Narendra Modi and Robert Fico in Bratislava. Both sides pledged stronger trade and defence cooperation and committed to advancing the India–EU free trade agreement for early implementation

As the United States and Iran prepare to sign a peace agreement in Switzerland, key political and diplomatic figures from Washington, Tehran and Islamabad have played major roles in negotiations. The deal is being projected as a significant step toward ending conflict

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce stricter social media restrictions for teenagers, including a potential under-16 ban. The move aims to protect children from harmful online content, excessive screen time and other digital safety risks

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement, with a formal signing scheduled in Switzerland on June 19. The deal aims to end hostilities and advance diplomatic engagement through mediator-backed negotiations

Hundreds of students staged a pro-Palestinian walkout during Sundar Pichai's commencement speech at Stanford University, protesting Google's ties with Israel. Pichai reflected on his journey from Chennai to Silicon Valley, while debate over free expression and Gaza continued

A major Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine killed five rescuers in Kharkiv and injured at least 13 people in Kyiv. Residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were damaged, while a fire broke out at the historic Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery complex 

Leaders of the G7 nations gather in Evian-les-Bains, France, amid discussions on the Iran peace deal, Ukraine conflict, trade, energy security, artificial intelligence and China. US President Donald Trump faces key talks with allies on global challenges

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Slovakia on a historic visit, the first by an Indian premier since 1993. He will hold talks with Peter Pellegrini and Robert Fico to boost cooperation in trade, investment, manufacturing, innovation and strategic relations

The United States and Iran finalized a peace deal ending their 107-day war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement, to be formally signed in Switzerland, includes nuclear negotiations, lifting naval restrictions and restoring global oil shipments after conflict

Despite a ceasefire ending the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, experts warn global oil and gasoline prices may remain elevated for months. Shipping delays, stranded tankers, production restarts, security concerns and supply chain disruptions will slow energy market recovery worldwide

A small turboprop plane carrying skydivers crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri on Sunday, killing all 12 people aboard. The Pacific Aerospace 750XL aircraft went down in a field and caught fire around 11:30 am.

Market volatility, rising energy prices, and shifting US foreign policy priorities reflect the growing importance of geoeconomics in global affairs

The Palestinian death toll in the Israel-Hamas war has crossed 73,000, Gaza’s Health Ministry reported, as Israeli military operations continue despite a fragile ceasefire in place since October.

Deepti Sharma credited Hanuman Ji after claiming a career-best 5 for 10 to help India crush Pakistan by 64 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup. The off-spinner's match-winning spell earned her the Player of the Match award at Edgbaston

At a time when America has abandoned the spirit of multilateralism and turned largely protectionist under Donald Trump’s leadership, the deepening ties between New Delhi and Paris provide India elbow room to assert strategic independence

India launched their Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a commanding 64-run victory over Pakistan at Edgbaston. Smriti Mandhana struck a brilliant 68 before Deepti Sharma claimed a career-best five-wicket haul to script a comprehensive triumph for the favourites

The Trump administration has indicated that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran could be signed within hours, potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz and initiating negotiations to dismantle Tehran’s nuclear programme.

India and France have set a five-year target to double bilateral trade to USD 32 billion, unveiled an innovation roadmap and AI framework, and signed 13 agreements spanning defence, nuclear energy, technology, and payments after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron in Nice.

A Chinese AI firm, MizarVision, has publicly released satellite imagery and automated intelligence assessments exposing sensitive Pakistani military and naval assets. The disclosures include construction of reinforced hangars at the Pakistan Air Force’s Nur Khan base and the location of a Pakistan Navy submarine at a Sri Lankan port.

Air New Zealand is assessing the feasibility of launching direct flights to India, CEO Nikhil Ravishankar said. The airline sees growing opportunities following the India–New Zealand free trade agreement and is working with Air India and Singapore Airlines to strengthen connectivity

Indian archer Dhiraj Bommadevara clinched his maiden individual Archery World Cup gold in Antalya after defeating South Korea’s Lee Woo Seok 7-3 in the final. He also won the recurve mixed team title with Kumkum Mohod earlier in the day

Indian crew members aboard merchant vessel Virat 1 were safely evacuated after an engine failure off the Oman coast, with rescue operations coordinated by Omani authorities. The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions following recent attacks on vessels carrying Indian seafarers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met global investors and venture capital leaders in Nice ahead of the Bharat Innovates Summit, co-hosted with French President Emmanuel Macron. The visit aims to strengthen India–France cooperation in innovation, startups, and emerging technologies