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Why I Wish I Were Born on an Island of 50,000 People

Watching a nation of fewer than 50,000 people—a country appearing in its first-ever FIFA World Cup—pushing the reigning champions to the brink for 110 minutes was a masterclass in what a focused, unified society can achieve. For nearly two...
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Trump, Senate Republicans Headed for Showdown Over Voting Bill and Iran Deal

A growing rift has emerged between Donald Trump and Senate Republicans over a controversial voting bill and the administration's approach to Iran, setting the stage for a major political confrontation within the Republican Party.
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Breakthrough in US-Iran Negotiations: Final Agreement Targeted Within 60 Days

Burgenstock, (Switzerland) The first round of negotiations between the United States and Iran aimed at reaching a final agreement concluded on a "positive note", with mediators Qatar and Pakistan saying that "encouraging progress" had been made during the talks.The...
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Keir Starmer Reportedly Resigns as Prime Minister and Labour Leader

London, Agency Keir Starmer on Monday announced his resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party in an emotional address outside 10 Downing Street. Starmer said that throughout his time in office, every decision had been made with...
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Hegseth launches review of US forces in Europe, ties NATO funding to spending targets

Arti Bali​, Brussels/ New Delhi NATO has for too long functioned as a “paper tiger” and a “one-way street,” U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, warning that Washington would no longer shoulder a disproportionate share of...
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Netanyahu Seeks to Influence US-Iran Talks, Mobilises Conservative Allies Against Emerging Deal

Jerusalem, June 18 (UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly seeking to influence the next phase of US-Iran negotiations by rallying support among conservative media personalities and pro-Israel lawmakers in Washington, according to a CNN report. Netanyahu and many...
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ASEAN, Russia Deepen Energy Partnership, Expand Cooperation on LNG and Civilian Nuclear Power

Kazan (Russia), June 18 (UNI) ASEAN member states and Russia have agreed to deepen cooperation in energy security, liquefied natural gas (LNG), civilian nuclear power, and low-carbon technologies as both sides seek to enhance resilience against growing disruptions in global...
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US Clarifies Iran MoU Offers No Automatic Sanctions Relief, Frozen Assets Access, or Economic Aid

Senior US officials clarified that Iran will not receive automatic sanctions relief, access to frozen assets, or economic assistance by signing the upcoming MoU. Any economic benefits will depend on Tehran's compliance and progress in nuclear negotiations.
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Almost 4,000 killed in Lebanon since eruption of Israel-Hezbollah fighting

Beirut, Jun 18 (UNI) Nearly 4,000 people have been killed in Lebanon so far due to Israeli military operations against Hezbollah militants, according to numbers released by Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health today. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) found itself...
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PM Modi, President Trump Hold High-Stakes G7 Talks, Push Trade Deal and Strategic Cooperation

Kananaskis, June 17 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held high-level bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening India-US relations through enhanced trade, defense collaboration, and strategic cooperation. The meeting...
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