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'You'll be quiet now': Israeli envoy's fiery spat with UN official at New York meet | VIDEO
World | Jun 20, 2026, 09:29 AM ISTA UN event in New York turned into a heated diplomatic confrontation when Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon demanded the resignation of UN official Pramila Patten and accused the UN of targeting Israel.
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'Calm down and use your head': Trump says his advice to Israel led to Lebanon truce after strikes
India | Jun 20, 2026, 08:22 AM ISTTrump said he spoke with Israeli officials and pushed for restraint, warning that continued fighting could jeopardise a wider regional agreement.
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US-Iran peace deal under shadow as Israeli strikes kill 16 in Lebanon
World | Jun 19, 2026, 11:19 AM ISTThe violence comes just one day after the United States and Iran signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which was presented as a roadmap for peace in the Middle East.
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Rift evident? Trump tells Netanyahu to be 'more responsible with respect to Lebanon'
World | Jun 17, 2026, 11:41 AM ISTDuring the G7 Summit in France, Donald Trump rebuked Benjamin Netanyahu on Israel's military action against Hezbollah in Lebanon which remained a critical aspect in reaching a peace deal with Iran.
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OPINION | Why is Israel unhappy with US-Iran deal?
India | Jun 19, 2026, 12:52 PM ISTA proposed framework agreement between the United States and Iran is set to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease maritime tensions, but the development has reportedly left Israel dissatisfied after being excluded from key negotiations.
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Iran affirms, Trump calls it 'fake news': The $300 billion question that threatens the peace deal
World | Jun 16, 2026, 07:46 AM ISTA reported $300 billion reconstruction-linked package which Trump seems to be denying has emerged as the biggest obstacle to a proposed US-Iran peace agreement, but why?
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US-Iran peace deal: Netanyahu refuses to back down on Lebanon; Trump calls him 'difficult guy'
World | Jun 15, 2026, 11:15 AM ISTA proposed US-Iran agreement aimed at ending hostilities has hit a hurdle after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly rejected provisions related to Lebanon. Israel has signalled it will continue operations against Hezbollah.
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'Let's not blow it': Trump warns after Israel hits Beirut, says Iran peace deal is 'very close'
World | Jun 14, 2026, 09:01 PM ISTIsrael 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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Iran War Updates: Donald Trump says Iran will 'pay the price' for stalled talks
World | Jun 10, 2026, 11:32 PM ISTThe conflict has escalated sharply, with the United States carrying out airstrikes on Iran and Tehran retaliating by targeting countries hosting US military forces in the region.
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'Careful Bibi, or you'll be on your own': The Trump call that made Netanyahu reconsider Iran strikes
World | Jun 09, 2026, 07:53 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel could soon be "on its own" if it escalated its confrontation with Iran, according to a report by Axios.
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'Peace deal very...': Why Trump asked Netanyahu 'not to retaliate' despite Iran's strike on Israel
World | Jun 08, 2026, 07:41 AM ISTTrump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate after Iran launched missiles at Israel, arguing that a counterstrike could derail a peace agreement with Tehran that he says is "very close" to being finalised.
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'Era of hit and run over': Iran strikes US bases; Israel-Hezbollah tensions grow | Top updates
World | Jun 03, 2026, 07:57 AM ISTIran and the United States exchange military strikes, with Tehran launching missiles and drones towards US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain following American strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island. US and Gulf air defence systems intercepted most of the attacks.
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Iran War Highlights: Kuwait slams Iran for hostile drone attacks that left several injured
World | Jun 03, 2026, 07:31 PM ISTHostilities have also intensified between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah despite a nominal ceasefire. Israel has expanded its military presence deeper into Lebanon, while Hezbollah continues to launch drone attacks into Israel.
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Iran war: Israeli strikes continue across Southern Lebanon despite ceasefire push
World | Jun 02, 2026, 11:32 PM ISTIran has suspended indirect negotiations with the United States following Israel's ongoing military operations in Lebanon, significantly raising tensions in an already volatile region. While US President Donald Trump claims he has secured a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Trump says no Israeli troops will go to Beirut, claims Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt attacks
World | Jun 01, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTFollowing the call with Netanyahu, Trump said, "there will be no Troops going to Beirut, and any Troops that are on their way, have already been turned back."
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Trump drops cryptic 'discombobulated' post amid warnings US could restart war
World | May 31, 2026, 08:43 AM ISTIran has maintained that progress on the Lebanon situation is necessary before it can move forward on a broader peace agreement with the United States. At the same time, military activity continues in southern Lebanon.
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Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for the first time: Know the reason
World | May 29, 2026, 06:44 AM ISTThe UN has, for the first time, listed the armed and security forces of both Israel and Russia in its annual blacklist on conflict-related sexual violence. Israel and Russia have rejected the allegations, while the UN cited verified patterns of sexual violence in the respective conflict zones.
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Israel claims two senior Hamas operatives eliminated in Gaza strikes: Know all about them
World | May 28, 2026, 06:41 AM IST'The operation was carried out on the instructions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz,' Israel PMO said in a post on X.
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Why did Pakistan reject Trump's Abraham Accords push over Iran peace deal?
World | May 26, 2026, 12:15 PM ISTPakistan rejected Trump’s push to join the Abraham Accords because it says recognising Israel goes against its long-standing policy and “fundamental ideology.” Islamabad maintains that it will not recognise Israel until an independent Palestinian state is created.
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Trump says ceasefire understanding with Iran 'largely negotiated' but confusion persists on Hormuz
World | May 24, 2026, 03:03 PM ISTTrump said the understanding was being discussed not only between Washington and Tehran, but also with several regional countries involved in diplomatic efforts.