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  Iran holds the clock till midnight to finalise deal with US; is it related to Trump's birthday?

  World | June 15, 2026 8:47 IST

  While confirming the key agreement, Trump announced that the naval blockade at the Strait of Hormuz will be lifted. According to Iranian officials, both sides are expected to begin a proposed 60-day period of negotiations aimed at securing a final agreement.

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  Iran, US agree on peace deal, but there's a catch: The demands Washington must meet first

  World | June 15, 2026 6:36 IST

  The announcement came after US President Donald Trump declared that a peace deal with Iran had been completed and that the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz would be lifted.

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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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  'Death to Araghchi, dishonourable compromiser': Why Iranians turned against their foreign minister

  World | June 14, 2026 11:24 IST

  The demonstrations come at a sensitive diplomatic moment, as Iran and the United States are reportedly nearing the signing of a long-anticipated peace agreement aimed at de-escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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  Trump says US-Iran peace deal to be signed on June 14, claims Hormuz will reopen immediately

  World | June 13, 2026 23:56 IST

  Trump has said that a US-Iran agreement is expected to be signed on Sunday. Trump claimed the deal would lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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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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  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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  Trump accuses Tehran of attacks on vessels with Indian seafarers in Hormuz: 'Totally unacceptable'

  World | June 12, 2026 23:35 IST

  Donald Trump alleged that Iran was behind the attacks on three vessels carrying Indian seafarers near the Hormuz Strait, which resulted in the deaths of three.

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  Vessel with 20 Indian crew targeted near Oman's Shinas port; 3rd such incident

  World | June 11, 2026 14:47 IST

  In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Oman has said that it is aware about the incident. Further, it said it is monitoring the situation and coordinating with the local authorities after the vessel, MT Jalveer, was targeted near the Shinas port.

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  Three Indian sailors killed in US attack on cargo ship near Hormuz Strait off Oman coast

  India | June 11, 2026 12:18 IST

  The Palau-flagged MT Settebello was carrying 24 Indian crew members when it was struck by the US while transiting the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday. Three Indians who went missing after the attack have been confirmed dead.

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  Did Vance acknowledge cracks in US–Israel alignment? VP’s America-first remark raises questions

  World | June 11, 2026 10:21 IST

  This came days after US President Donald Trump reportedly had a tense and angry phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which he strongly criticised Israel’s military strikes in Lebanon.

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  No foreign trips, fewer convoys, EV push: Haryana's mega austerity push amid global energy concerns

  Haryana | June 11, 2026 8:03 IST

  Officials say the initiative is designed not only to achieve immediate savings in fuel and energy consumption but also to promote long-term sustainability, fiscal prudence, and environmentally responsible governance across the state.

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  Three Indians missing after American forces attack ship off Oman coast; MEA summons US diplomat

  World | June 10, 2026 23:30 IST

  The Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing search and rescue operation.

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  Ceasefire in limbo? US strikes Iran following Apache helicopter crash; Tehran issues stark warning

  World | June 10, 2026 6:37 IST

  The announcement came shortly after US President Donald Trump accused Iran of bringing down the helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported explosions on an Iranian island located in the strategic waterway, rejecting Washington’s allegations regarding the helicopter incident.

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  US-Iran war 2026: How China made Strait of Hormuz oil blockade obsolete

  World | June 09, 2026 18:19 IST

  The 2026 US-Iran war triggered a global oil shock, exposing the vulnerability of the Strait of Hormuz and pushing oil prices above USD 100 per barrel. While most countries faced energy panic, China relied on long-term planning, diversification, and energy sovereignty strategies to stay resilient.

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  Same war, different endgames: How US, Israel drifted apart on handling Iran, Lebanon and Hezbollah

  World | June 09, 2026 8:37 IST

  Trump has reportedly pushed for restraint, worried that continued escalation could disrupt negotiations with Iran and affect global fuel prices. He is also under domestic pressure to avoid another long Middle East conflict ahead of upcoming elections.

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  'Careful Bibi, or you'll be on your own': The Trump call that made Netanyahu reconsider Iran strikes

  World | June 09, 2026 7:53 IST

  US 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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  Iran War LIVE: Trump says Hormuz blockade will continue, Tehran announces 'resistance belt'

  World | June 11, 2026 7:02 IST

  During the ceasefire, Iran maintained its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for global oil and natural gas. Concerns over potential disruptions to traffic through the strategic waterway were a major factor behind the sharp rise in fuel prices worldwide.

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  Cargo vessel with 24 Indians seafarers catches fire off Oman coast; all rescued

  World | June 08, 2026 23:46 IST

  The evacuation of Seafarers from the Marivex vessel is in process. The fire on a vessel with 24 Indian seafarers was reported at around 1:30 pm on Monday near the Omani coast.