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Charges against Durov come as Russia restricts Telegram, one of the most popular messaging apps in the country
The consortium has narrowed the site selection process to three locations in the Gulf Cooperation Council six-nation bloc
Harish underscored that Indias stakes in the security and stability of the region are high and noted that Indias trade and energy supply chains are strongly linked to the West Asia region
A spokesman said Netanyahu, in Washington for the funeral of longtime Iran hawk Senator Lindsey Graham, had an excellent meeting with Trump and backs whatever path Trump decides to pursue with Tehran
The contract covers the purchase of between 300 and 400 man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS), including Chinese-made QW-12 and FN-16 missiles
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has consumed much of the Trump administration's focus this year, has also become gradually entwined with Ukraine
US says it intercepted Iranian missiles targeting military bases as crude oil surged, Trump pursued diplomacy and Strait of Hormuz shipping talks continued
Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency said there were no reports of damage to major public facilities and infrastructure, though authorities were still assessing the extent of damage
Authorities activated emergency measures after a powerful earthquake struck southern Japan, prompting tsunami precautions and heightened monitoring for possible aftershocks
Growing concerns over supply-chain disruptions and shrinking global fuel inventories have prompted Canberra to reassess its energy strategy, with policymakers seeking to bolster sovereign fuel capabilities and reduce the nations exposure to overseas market shocks
Unlike most central banks, Singapore manages monetary policy through its exchange rate rather than interest rates. Heres how the unique S$NEER framework works and why it mattersexplained here
Wildfires remained out of control, threatening Bordeauxs outskirts as Spain grappled with its largest blaze in recent history
Despite 72 hours without fresh attacks, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a three-week low
If approved, the biometric National Identity Card will become the third accepted ID for Nepali citizens travelling to India by air and land.
The Albanese-led Labor government has described the tariffs as unjustified and says it wants them removed
The U.S. military said on Saturday that its naval blockade against Iran remains in full effect but did not explain why it halted a streak of 13 nights of escalating strikes
Republican Senator Tim Sheehys proposal also seeks to restore Trumps $100,000 H-1B fee, tighten visa rules and prioritise American workers.
As diplomatic efforts increase during a military pause, analysts question if the US and Iran can reach a peaceful resolution amid ongoing threats and regional tensions
New forced-labour duties of 10% or 12.5% cover 99.4% of US imports, USTR says
Trump, a proponent of protectionist trade policies, asserts that his approach has driven a US economic boom and that tariffs are effective negotiation tools
The First Circuit Court of Appeals denied the federal governments motion to stay US District Judge Leo T. Sorokins June 8 ruling that deemed the fee an unauthorised tax
Trump accused the EU of repeatedly targeting major US companies and said Washington would not allow American businesses or taxpayers to be used as a piggybank for Europe

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