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Meta found liable in New Mexico case over child safety violations, ordered to pay $375 million
A New Mexico jury found Meta Platforms liable for misleading users and failing to protect children, ordering the company to pay $375 million in penalties.
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Iran says US, Israel struck Bushehr nuclear plant again; no damage reported
Iran says a projectile hit the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in a suspected US-Israel strike, though no damage or casualties were reported.
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Inside Trump’s Iran ceasefire plan: 15 conditions for peace and what Tehran gets in return
Donald Trump proposes a 15-point Iran ceasefire plan including nuclear curbs and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with sanctions relief in return, even as Tehran denies talks and Israel raises concerns.
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What is Iran’s mysterious ‘present’ to US? Trump links it to Hormuz
Trump says Iran has offered a “present” as talks continue, amid 15 reported ceasefire conditions and possible sanctions relief.
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Iran allows ‘non-hostile’ vessels through Strait of Hormuz under conditions: Report
Iran has told International Maritime Organization members that “non-hostile vessels” may transit the Strait of Hormuz if they coordinate with Iranian authorities, amid ongoing disruptions to global shipping.
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US-Iran backchannel contacts underway, Tehran ‘willing to listen’ to ‘sustainable’ deal: Report
An Iranian source told CNN that the United States has initiated indirect “outreach” through intermediaries to explore a potential end to the conflict, with Tehran open to considering “a sustainable deal” but insisting on safeguards for its national interests and sanctions relief, while denying any formal negotiations are underway.
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Trump claims Iran agrees to no nuclear weapons, says US is talking to the ‘right people’
US President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed it will never develop a nuclear weapon and claimed the US is making “tremendous success” in ongoing talks, even as Iranian officials deny any such agreement.
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Pentagon plans 3,000 troops to Gulf, UK to lead effort to clear Strait of Hormuz: what’s happening
The Pentagon is reportedly preparing to deploy around 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East as part of a broader military buildup, while UK-led efforts aim to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid rising US-Iran tensions.
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Deal, delay or deception? Trump says talks on, Iran calls it 'fake news'. What’s really happening behind the scenes
There is another possible reading of the whole sequence: Trump is buying time again before sending in US ground troops to try to open up the Strait of Hormuz or seize Iranian oil assets.
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Who is Dennis Coyle? American academic imprisoned in Afghanistan for over a year released by Taliban
US citizen Dennis Coyle, a longtime academic in Afghanistan, has been released by the Taliban after spending more than a year in detention without formal charges.
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Saudi Crown Prince pushing Trump to continue Iran war, sees ‘historic opportunity’ to reshape region: Report
In a series of recent conversations, the crown prince conveyed to Trump that Washington should press ahead with efforts to dismantle Iran’s hardline government, according to NYT report.
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Iran-US talks in Pakistan? Trump shares PM Sharif's post offering to host negotiations
US President Donald Trump amplified Shehbaz Sharif’s mediation offer, signalling support for Pakistan’s role in facilitating US-Iran dialogue amid escalating West Asia tensions and fragile diplomatic efforts.
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'A head for an eye': Iran threatens to ‘sink’ US ships as Trump announces pause in strikes
Iran and Israel traded strikes on Tuesday as the war showed no sign of de-escalation despite Trump signalling "very good talks" to end the three-week conflict.
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Crude surges past $104: Why India is better placed than its neighbours to handle the oil shock | Explained
PM Modi, addressing the Parliament on Monday and Tuesday, laid out India’s preparedness and response, while also underlining the long-term challenges posed by the conflict.
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Pakistan PM Sharif offers to host talks 'to end Middle East war' as PM Modi, US Prez Trump stress Hormuz security
n Tuesday, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad was open to hosting negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran.
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Iran-Israel war: US welcomes PM Modi's role as mediator in Middle East crisis, says envoy Gor
The US has backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a key mediator in the Middle East crisis, with envoy Sergio Gor highlighting his role after talks with President Donald Trump.
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When will Iran’s regime fall? Mossad chief David Barnea signals long road
Intelligence suggests Iran’s regime is weakened but intact, with Mossad chief David Barnea indicating any potential collapse could take up to a year rather than happening quickly.
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‘India supports de-escalation’: PM Modi calls for peace in Middle East, stresses open Hormuz in Trump talks
The conversation with PM Modi comes a day after Trump announced a five-day pause on planned US military strikes at Iran's energy grids and power plants, citing “very good and productive conversations."
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Who is Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr? Iran’s new security chief after Ali Larijani
Zolghadr, a veteran of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, brings decades of experience across Iran’s military, political and judicial institutions.
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If not Mojtaba Khamenei, then who? Inside the mystery of Iran's ‘respected leader’ Trump says he is dealing with
Calling his conversations with Iranian interlocutors “very good, productive,” Trump suggested that a pathway to ending the war may be opening up. But the bigger mystery lies elsewhere.
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Iran appoints Zolghadr as security chief after Larijani killing amid escalating regional tensions
Iran has appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as security council secretary after Ali Larijani’s killing, marking a swift leadership transition within its security establishment amid escalating tensions across the Middle East.
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Israel bombs Isfahan and other areas of Iran as US halts attacks, talks eyed in Pakistan
The strikes come at a time when backchannel diplomacy is intensifying, with reports suggesting that potential US-Iran talks could be held in Pakistan, which has emerged as a possible mediator.
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'Disastrous mistake': Germany’s President Steinmeier rebukes Trump, warns of rupture in transatlantic ties over Iran war
Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier called the Iran war a “disastrous mistake” breaching international law, criticising Donald Trump and warning of lasting damage to US-Germany relations.
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Is it already too late to stop the Iran war? Why each passing day is narrowing chances of peace
In this already fragile situation, the entry of countries like Pakistan does little to resolve the central dilemma. If anything, it highlights it. Who exactly is in a position to negotiate on Iran’s behalf?
