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  US, Iran peace deal signing on June 19 likely in Geneva but will Trump attend the ceremony?

  World | June 15, 2026 9:08 IST

  The signing of the US-Iran peace deal will take place likely in Switzerland's Geneva on June 19, and Vice President JD Vance has said that President Donald Trump could attend the ceremony. Though there is no official confirmation on this yet.

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  'Way to a reinvigorated global economy': How the world reacted as US, Iran reach peace deal

  World | June 15, 2026 8:39 IST

  World leaders, including those of France, the UK, Germany and Qatar, have welcomed the peace deal between the US and Iran, and said that they hope it will pave the way for a lasting peace in the Middle East and stabilise the global economy.

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  Trump says Hormuz blockade to be lifted as US, Iran reach peace deal; treaty to be signed on June 19

  World | June 15, 2026 6:42 IST

  President Donald Trump has announced that peace agreement between the US and Iran have finalised, while adding that the naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz will be lifted. The treaty, however, will be signed on June 19 in Switzerland.

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  Trump says US-Iran deal in 'a few hours,' blames Israel for delay: Report

  World | June 14, 2026 23:33 IST

  US President Donald Trump said the proposed US-Iran peace agreement, which could pave the way for ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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  'Let's not blow it': Trump warns after Israel hits Beirut, says Iran peace deal is 'very close'

  World | June 14, 2026 21:01 IST

  Israel and Hezbollah have been engaged in renewed hostilities since March 2, when the Iran-backed militant group launched rockets and drones at northern Israel, saying the attack was in retaliation for the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

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  Indian national dies due to medical complications on ship in Oman; repatriation efforts underway

  World | June 14, 2026 23:33 IST

  The Indian Embassy has identified the deceased as Nishanth Uirthanathan, who was on board MT Celestial. His mortal remains are currently onboard MT Celestial at Duqm Port.

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  Will it or won't it? Confusion persists over US-Iran peace deal signing on Sunday

  World | June 14, 2026 7:32 IST

  There is a confusion on whether the US and Iran will sign the peace deal on Sunday or not, as President Donald Trump has maintained that the signing will be held on June 14. However, Iran has not confirmed a date regarding this.

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  Iran announces Ali Khamenei's burial date: Why the slain Supreme Leader's funeral was delayed

  World | June 14, 2026 6:56 IST

  Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on February 28, the day 1 of the US-Israel-Iran war. His funeral was earlier scheduled to be held in early Muharram, but the Islamic Republic had postponed it.

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  PM Modi to meet Trump during G7 Summit in France on June 17: Here’s what they likely to discuss

  World | June 13, 2026 23:54 IST

  The meeting between PM Modi and Donald Trump willcome at a time when the bilateral ties have come under pressure over the recent attacks by the United States on several oil tankers carrying Indian sailors, off the Oman Coast.

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  Violation of Hormuz blockade won't be tolerated: Rubio tells Jaishankar as India protests attacks

  World | June 13, 2026 23:54 IST

  Earlier, US President Donald Trump accused Iran of carrying out drone attacks against Indian ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz, describing the alleged action as "totally unacceptable", while Tehran rejected the charge as "baseless".

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  'Time to end this war': What Trump told Netanyahu over Iran deal and why Bibi wasn't kept in loop

  World | June 13, 2026 11:14 IST

  Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wanted to target Iran's energy sites this week, but was stopped by US President Donald Trump, and since then, he hasn't been kept in loop over the peace deal with the Middle East nation.

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  'All crew members safe': MEA refutes reports of another Indian-crewed vessel targeted near Oman

  World | June 13, 2026 9:26 IST

  Several unverified reports claimed earlier in the day that a vessel with several Indian crew members was targeted near Oman after the ship stopped responding. The vessel was identified as MT Liaki Freedom. However, the government has refuted the reports, saying the crew is safe.

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  Geneva or elsewhere in Europe: US, Iran near deal but where will the peace treaty be signed?

  World | June 13, 2026 8:31 IST

  Several US media reports have claimed that the proposed peace agreement will be signed between the United States and Iran in Geneva. However, Tehran has rejected them, with Iran's foreign minister saying the deal will be signed remotely.

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  Hormuz condition, safety of ships, frozen funds: 5 key demands from Iran to agree on deal with US

  World | June 13, 2026 8:07 IST

  Abbas Araghchi has outlined key elements of a proposed US-Iran agreement, known as the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding," which he says could help end the current conflict and open the door to broader negotiations.

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  Jaishankar's call to Rubio and US-Iran blame game: Row over attacks on Indian-crewed ships in Gulf

  India | June 13, 2026 8:30 IST

  On early Saturday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he held telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and protested over attacks on Indian-crewed vessels in the Gulf. The development follows after US President Donald Trump blamed Iran for the strikes.

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  Hormuz reopening likely as US, Iran say 'deal closer than ever', but nuclear questions remain

  World | June 13, 2026 6:54 IST

  The US and Iran have expressed optimism over a peace deal and said it is "closer than ever". However, there is still some uncertainty over Iran's nuclear programme, which the US wants Tehran to dismantle completely.

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  India summons US diplomat for second time over attacks on Indian crew aboard merchant vessels

  India | June 12, 2026 15:12 IST

  India has summoned US diplomat Jason Meeks for second time in around 48 hours. The development comes a day after a merchant vessel carrying 20 Indian crew members was attack near Oman's port.

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  How UAE, Qatar and Pakistan 'convinced' Trump to halt strikes against Iran

  World | June 12, 2026 13:28 IST

  Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office of White House, US President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Tehran have arrived on a peace deal, which will be signed in Europe this weekend.

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  'Europe's weapons used to attack us': Jaishankar questions West over India's Russian oil criticism

  World | June 12, 2026 12:17 IST

  Speaking during a discussion at the Kultaranta Talks in Finland, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar criticised the West over its stance on India's Russian oil procurement and said Europe hasn't been attacked by Indian weapons but the same cannot be said for European weapons.

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  Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral postponed: Why Iran's slain Supreme Leader's burial was delayed

  World | June 12, 2026 8:32 IST

  Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's slain Supreme Leader, was killed on February 28, the day one of the conflict in the Middle East. His funeral was planned in around early June but has been delayed to mid-June or early July now.