WORLD
Trump’s inner circle weighs Iran strike as foreign policy team fractures
Vance, Rubio, and Trump's staff head the policy as they increase pressure on Tehran.
WORLD
Khamenei names successors, goes into bunker as Iran reels under Israeli strikes: Report
Amid fears of assassination and a fractured command, Iran’s supreme leader tightens control and lays out contingency plans for war and succession
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Who was Saeed Izadi? Key Iranian commander and architect of Hamas October 7 attack killed in Israeli strike
Saeed Izadi, a top Iranian commander and key architect behind Hamas’s October 7 attack, was eliminated in a precise Israeli strike in Qom.
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FATF flags Pakistan for ballistic missile violations; India poised to push for return to 'grey list'
FATF has flagged Pakistan for missile tech violations and terror financing links, as India pushes for its return to the grey list.
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Texas lawmakers urge Musk to delay Tesla 'robotaxi' launch until new safety rules take effect
Texas Democrats urge Elon Musk to delay Tesla robotaxi launch until September when new autonomous vehicle safety laws take effect.
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Putin says ‘whole of Ukraine is ours,’ warns Kyiv of ‘last mistake’ over possible use of ‘dirty bomb’
Putin reignites territorial claims, declares “all of Ukraine is ours” and warns Kyiv of “catastrophic” response over alleged nuclear threats.
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Inside General Munir’s US outreach: Nobel proposal, crypto pact, and closed-door diplomacy
General Asim Munir strategically engaged with Donald Trump, securing a White House meeting, while India has dismissed Trump’s repeated claims of mediating between the two countries.
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India, France formally launch Rafale Marine Programme at Paris Air show
India and France formally launch Rafale Marine programme at the Paris Air Show.
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Won't get Nobel Prize for 'stopping' Indo-Pak war, rues Trump
Trump also mentioned efforts in other global conflicts, such as the Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Iran tensions, and the Ethiopia-Egypt water dispute over the Grand Renaissance Dam.
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'I might, depending on the circumstances,' Trump weighs ceasefire in Israel-Iran war
When asked by reporters if he would back a ceasefire during potential negotiations, Trump replied, “I might, depending on the circumstances.”
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Pakistan credits Trump for averting war with India, nominates Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The announcement came shortly after Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, visited the White House for a rare lunch meeting with Trump.
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‘She’s wrong’: Trump dismisses Intel Chief Gabbard’s Iran nuke assessment, says Israel strikes hard to stop
Speaking after landing in New Jersey for a fundraiser, Trump was asked about Gabbard’s testimony to Congress in March.
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Flight carrying 290 students lands in New Delhi as Iran opens airspace for Operation Sindhu
Flight with 290 Indian students evacuated from Iran under Operation Sindhu lands safely in Delhi, bringing relief to families amid West Asia conflict.
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Japan cancels security talks with US after Washington’s defense spending demands: Report
The annual “2+2” talks, which were scheduled to take place in Washington on July 1, were expected to bring together U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with their Japanese counterparts.
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Israel-Iran War Live: Yemen's Houthis threaten to attack US ships in Red Sea if it strikes Iran
Israel-Iran War Live Updates: The Isfahan facility is considered a critical component of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and has been under increased scrutiny as tensions with Israel have escalated over recent weeks
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Israel targets Iranian missile crews as Haifa’s historic mosque damaged in strike
In a separate strike, Israeli drones spotted a group of Iranian soldiers, including a commander from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), near another missile site.
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Mapping Iran’s nuclear programme: How it started in 1950s and why the world is now worried
Western powers have repeatedly expressed concerns about the rapid expansion of Iran's nuclear programme, questioning in particular the country's accelerated uranium enrichment.
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Missile interceptions, airstrikes push Israel’s war costs to Rs 1,700 crore per day: Report
Each Iranian missile interception costs anywhere between $700,000 and $4 million, adding up to tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars per day.
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IAEA ensures ‘watertight’ inspections in any Iran nuclear deal, warns against strike on Bushehr plant
Grossi said the agency is fully prepared to implement a strict verification framework, ensuring that Iran’s nuclear activities stay peaceful and fully monitored.
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Europeans hold nuclear talks with Iran in Geneva: Why US and Israel are watching with deep concern
The US isn’t part of the Geneva talks but is watching closely. President Trump faces a tough balance: avoid another Middle East war ahead of elections, while standing firmly by Israel.
BUSINESS
SEBI calls for responsible, ethical use of AI in securities market; floats consultation paper
The market regulator says that with the increasing use of AI/ML, it is important to manage these systems responsibly, as they can create or amplify certain risks that may affect the efficiency of financial markets and potentially harm investors.
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Water panic in Pakistan: How India’s IWT suspension has left Islamabad rattled and raging as rivers dry up
Instead of introspection, Pakistan is doubling down on belligerence, blaming India for its own failure to invest in water storage, irrigation upgrades, or flood control.
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Iran-Israel War: Mass protests erupt in Iran, Iraq as Trump weighs US involvement | Top Updates
The renewed exchange underscores the deepening conflict that has engulfed the region, with both sides showing no signs of backing down.
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Tehran on the brink? Exiled crown prince says 'discussions about post-Islamic Republic Iran have begun'
Son of the late Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and in exile since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Pahlavi is now framing the current moment as one of irreversible national change.
