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IAEA chief says Iran nuclear sites will be inspected under US-Iran interim deal

The agreement calls for Iran to dilute highly enriched uranium levels while broader negotiations continue

24 Jun 2026 4:31 pm
India, Israel sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in public sector auditing

Agreement focuses on knowledge exchange and use of AI in audits

24 Jun 2026 11:14 am
Indian-American lawmakers urge diaspora to enter politics amid rise in anti-India sentiment

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthiunderscored the need for the Indian-American community to get more involved than you've ever been. You have to raise your voice. You have to speak up. You have to show up

24 Jun 2026 10:54 am
Trump defends unfreezing Iran funds as Senate rebukes him on war

Trump said the money released from frozen accounts can be used only to purchase food and medicines from the US

24 Jun 2026 10:44 am
North Korea's Kim claims progress on nuclear-armed navy with new warship

North Korea has put the Choe Hyon through a series of tests in recent months ahead of its deployment, including launches of what it described as nuclear-capable cruise missiles from the vessel

24 Jun 2026 10:14 am
19 million barrels of oil transited through Hormuz on Monday: Trump

Oil prices ticked lower Tuesday with Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, fell 45 cents to $77.45 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate futures decline 34 cents to $73.52

24 Jun 2026 10:04 am
Trump administration touts Iran deal as payday for US farmers, Iran denies it

Sanctions experts are unsure how billions of dollars' worth of Iranian assets would make their way to the American heartland from the escrow accounts where they have been locked for years by US sanctions

24 Jun 2026 9:34 am
Oman announces temporary maritime corridor for ships transiting through Hormuz

The vessels wanting to use the temporary corridor would need to coordinate with the IMO, based on coordinates announced by the organisation and Omani authorities

24 Jun 2026 6:43 am
What is an omega block? The weather pattern behind Europes deadly heatwave explained

A rare weather pattern called an omega block is driving Europes intense heatwave, trapping hot air over the region for days. Heres how this atmospheric roadblock works and why climate change is making heatwaves more severe

23 Jun 2026 8:32 pm
Trump claims Iran agreed to highest-level nuclear inspections, says no Hormuz blockade

However, Iranian officials rejected these claims, saying no agreement has been reached on IAEA inspections of damaged nuclear sites

23 Jun 2026 6:04 pm
Iran's UN ambassador cites good progress in peace talks, but denies US commodity purchase claims

The US waived sanctions on Iran for 60 days from Monday after the first round of talks.

23 Jun 2026 4:02 pm
Iran denies IAEA access deal for nuclear sites hit by US strikes

The statement from Irans foreign ministry spokesperson appears to contradict US Vice President JD Vances claim that talks in Switzerland resulted in an agreement allowing IAEA access

23 Jun 2026 3:22 pm
Operation TrialBlazer: US FDA updates guidance to speed up drug development

New initiative aims to shorten timelines from early-stage research to late-stage clinical trials through regulatory reforms.

23 Jun 2026 9:12 am
Why Keir Starmer resigned: A closer look at his political journey

On Monday, Starmer said in an emotional statement that he is stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party,

22 Jun 2026 3:51 pm
UK's Starmer expected to set out exit timetable as Burnham waits in the wings

The threat to Starmer, which has been building for months, increased sharply on Friday when Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, decisively won a parliamentary election to return to Westminster

22 Jun 2026 12:31 pm
Trump builds a new US tariff wall in shakeup of winners, losers

Not all countries are a targets and when Trumps temporary 10% across-the-board tariffs expire at the end of July, some stand to gain a competitive edge with a lower rate than they had before

22 Jun 2026 12:12 pm
Ebola cases top 1,000 in Congo as virus infects frontline health workers

At least 78 nurses, doctors and other health-care workers have become ill and 18 have died during the epidemic, according to Congos National Public Health Institute

22 Jun 2026 11:11 am
Qatar domestic gas plant malfunction ignites blast; 18 missing

The Barzan gas plant feeds domestic industries and power generation, and it is unclear if liquefied natural gas output will be affected

22 Jun 2026 10:31 am
US, Iran agree on roadmap for final deal within 60 days at Swiss talks

In a joint statement issued after the conclusion of the Lake Lucerne Summit, the parties agreed to establish a high-level group to ensure effective implementation of the MoU and oversee progress

22 Jun 2026 10:01 am
Qatar brings empty LNG ships through Hormuz as exports rise

Four tankers either owned by Qatars shipping arm or under long-term charter with the country are travelling through the Strait of Hormuz

22 Jun 2026 10:00 am
Global business leaders back faster electrification shift

The companies, including Iberdrola, Volvo Cars and Uber, Mahindra Group, Nikon Corporation, and Levi Strauss, underlined the need to reduce exposure to volatile fossil fuel costs and bolster energy security

22 Jun 2026 9:43 am
EAM Jaishankar to embark on four-day visit to Mongolia and South Korea

External Affairs Minister to hold talks with counterparts and deliver keynote at Jeju Forum amid deepening India-ROK and India-Mongolia ties

22 Jun 2026 9:41 am
China targets US rare earth and other firms with export controls

The measures are a response to the U.S. government's malicious practice and were taken to safeguard national security and interests, as well as to fulfil international obligations

22 Jun 2026 8:51 am
US-Iran negotiations go into Day 2 after Trump shakes talks with threats, Hormuz closure

The comments from afar on social media and to news outlets complicated efforts by Vice President J D Vance and mediators Pakistan and Qatar to keep Iran engaged in discussions

22 Jun 2026 7:11 am
UK PM Starmer may resign as early as Monday amid leadership speculation: Report

Despite leading Labour to a landslide victory in the 2024 general election, Starmer has reportedly faced growing internal dissent following controversies and policy reversals

21 Jun 2026 11:40 am
Trumps fears about the economy undercut US leverage in Iran talks

Under the deal, they have 60 days to discuss imposing limits on Irans nuclear program and granting Iran economic relief

21 Jun 2026 11:30 am
JD Vance lands in Switzerland to launch talks with Iran on its nuclear programme

The framework was signed last week, and now top US and Iran negotiators are in a 60-day sprint to reach agreement on the technical details that hold massive implications for global security

21 Jun 2026 10:13 am
Trump threatens US tolls if final deal not reached in 60 days as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz

Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz. Traffic continues to flow, and US forces are monitoring the situation to ensure this remains the case, says Capt. Tim Hawkins, a spokesperson for US Central Command

21 Jun 2026 9:37 am
Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed again amid ceasefire breakdown claims

The development coincides with renewed violence in the region, including Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon that killed at least 16 people, further raising concerns over regional stability and global energy security

20 Jun 2026 7:19 pm
Bangladesh PMs first foreign visit focuses on China, Malaysia ties and investments

The trip aims to attract foreign investment, boost overseas employment and strengthen strategic ties with key Asian partners

20 Jun 2026 7:16 pm
India, South Korea discuss deeper cooperation in digital governance and public services

India highlighted CPGRAMS, Digital Life Certificate systems and digital governance platforms during talks with South Korea focused on AI-driven administration, e-services and public sector innovation

20 Jun 2026 7:09 pm
Trump tells Axios that he doesnt see Anthropic as US security threat

Anthropics senior technical staff met with Trump administration officials this week as the company sought to allay the governments concerns

20 Jun 2026 10:29 am
Palestinian Embassy urges India to provide urgent medical aid amid crisis

It is the exact moment to save thousands of innocent lives. If not India and the Indian people; then who? If not now; then when? Every life matters, the statement said

20 Jun 2026 10:09 am
Trump envoy, Iranian minister head to Switzerland for talks

With the ceasefire in place, Steve Witkoff is heading to Switzerland to join Jared Kushner, President Donald Trumps son-in-law, who is already there, Axios said

20 Jun 2026 9:49 am