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Trump says oil ships resume Hormuz transit after Iran-US deal, calls route 'totally safe'
World | Jun 15, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTTrump says oil-loaded ships have resumed movement through the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran peace deal. An Indian LNG carrier has also crossed the route as Gulf nations welcome the agreement and shipping activity begins returning to normal.
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Dealing with an unpredictable US: How India is fighting to shield its seafarers from missile strikes
India | Jun 12, 2026, 11:42 PM ISTIndia ramps up diplomatic efforts to protect seafarers after repeated attacks on merchant ships in the Gulf amid escalating Iran war tensions. New Delhi presses the US for accountability and stronger maritime safety measures.
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Trump calls off planned strikes against Iran, says 'final points' of US-Iran deal approved by allies
World | Jun 11, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump, on multiple occasions over the last several weeks, has claimed that the warring parties have been on the cusp of a deal without anything coming to fruition.
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US citizenship crackdown: Indian-origin man among 17 facing denaturalisation
World | Jun 10, 2026, 07:18 PM ISTThe US Department of Justice has launched an unprecedented denaturalisation campaign targeting 17 foreign-born citizens, including Indian-American businessman Neeraj Sharma. Authorities allege fraud, criminal misconduct and misrepresentation during the citizenship process.
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H-1B visa fee row: Trump slams court ruling; why this decision matters beyond America?
World | Jun 09, 2026, 07:59 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has criticised a federal court ruling that scrapped the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling judges a threat to the country. The verdict could have major implications for skilled foreign workers, including thousands of Indians.
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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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'Do not send your kids to the US': Sister of Hyderabad man shot dead in Philadelphia
India | Jun 07, 2026, 06:37 PM ISTA 28-year-old man from Hyderabad was allegedly shot dead in the United States while delivering pizzas. The incident occurred in Philadelphia, US on June 5.
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JD Vance slams immigration policies after Sikh man kills UK teen | All about the case
World | Jun 06, 2026, 12:52 PM ISTUS Vice President JD Vance and the US State Department criticised Britain's handling of the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak in Southampton.
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Indian national killed in Iranian drone attack on Kuwait airport, MEA expresses condolences
World | Jun 03, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTThe drone attack came after Iran and the United States traded missile strikes late Tuesday, with the US military saying it had launched strikes on an Iranian military facility in retaliation for Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait and Bahrain.
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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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Mojtaba Khamenei alive? Marco Rubio gives major update on Iran's Supreme Leader
World | Jun 02, 2026, 11:29 PM ISTIran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not been seen or heard from publicly except for written messages attributed to him and read out on state media.
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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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Iran suspends peace talks with US over Israel's fresh strikes on Lebanon: Report
World | Jun 01, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTIran has reportedly paused its peace talks with the United States in response to Israel's military offensive in Lebanon. The move has increased pressure on an already fragile regional ceasefire arrangement.
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Indian-origin pilot killed in US helicopter crash hours after wedding, wife survives
World | Jun 01, 2026, 04:17 PM ISTA 26-year-old Delta Airlines pilot and his wife were on their way to honeymoon when the Robinson R66 flying them crashed near their Dawsonville wedding venue.
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Iran claims it shot down US MQ-1 drone on 'hostile operations'
World | May 31, 2026, 09:04 AM ISTThe US MQ-1 drone was immediately detected by the IRGC's surveillance and air defence systems and was subsequently targeted by advanced air defence missiles.
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Iran says American aircraft shot down in Bushehr province, US rejects claim
World | May 29, 2026, 06:55 AM ISTThe reported incident comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran following recent military exchanges and ongoing diplomatic efforts related to ceasefire negotiations in the region.
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US carries out fresh strike in Iran, hits military facility near Strait of Hormuz
World | May 28, 2026, 06:53 AM ISTThe US military shot down four drones launched from Iran and struck a control center in the port city of Bandar Abbas. The strike in Bandar Abbas prevented a fifth drone from being launched.
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US senator calls Pakistan's role as mediator in Iran war 'problematic', backs Abraham Accords push
World | May 27, 2026, 06:27 AM ISTThis comes after Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif rejected US President Donald Trump's push for Islamabad to join the Abraham Accords, stating that the country would not support any agreement that conflicts with the country's "fundamental ideologies",
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India, US sign bilateral framework on securing supply of critical minerals and rare earths
Market | May 26, 2026, 01:59 PM ISTCommenting on this, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he's glad both countries were able to sign this, as it provides a tangible example of the strategic partnership between the United States and India.
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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.