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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.
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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.
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Trump, Munir weigh Iran options: US wants airspace access, Pakistan fears border blowback
Meanwhile, China is watching nervously, concerned about security in Balochistan where it has invested billions through its China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
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Iran rejects US nuclear talks following Trump’s two-week decision window amid Israel conflict
Iran rejected U.S. requests for negotiations amid rising tensions, with Foreign Minister Araghchi stating talks are off the table while Israeli strikes continue.
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Netanyahu faces backlash for calling 'son’s twice-postponed wedding' a ‘personal cost of war’
Netanyahu faces backlash for calling his son’s twice-postponed wedding a “personal cost of war” amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict and growing public criticism.
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Israel Iran war: Cluster bomb, Trump's decision in 'two weeks,' India assess trade impact | Key developments
Tensions escalate as Israel and Iran exchange strikes, with global diplomatic efforts and economic concerns intensifying amid the ongoing conflict.
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China spying on ally Russia? A hunt for 'war secrets' keeps Moscow on edge
China has intensified cyber-espionage against Russia since the Ukraine war began, targeting key defense sectors and prompting Moscow to label Beijing an "enemy," according to reports.
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Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar admits to India's strikes on key airbases during Operation Sindoor
Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar has admitted that India struck two major airbases during Operation Sindoor, contradicting earlier official denials and revealing Saudi mediation efforts followed within minutes.
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NASA postpones Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's Axiom-4 mission; new launch date to be announced
NASA has postponed the Axiom-4 mission with Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, citing ongoing assessments of the ISS after recent repairs, with a new launch date to be announced soon.
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Iran uses cluster bomb missile for first time in conflict - What they are and why they're controversial
Iran’s first reported use of cluster bomb-armed missiles in the conflict raises serious concerns over civilian safety and unexploded ordnance risks.
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Trump hosts Pakistan's army chief, not its PM: A stark reminder of who pulls the strings in Islamabad
While other nations engage with each other through diplomats and elected officials, Pakistan’s diplomacy runs through its army chief’s uniform, exposing the deeply entrenched military-state model that has dominated its politics for decades.
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Israel 'changing face of the world', all help welcome in striking Iran's nuclear sites: Netanyahu
Netanyahu said Iran would "pay a heavy price" for the hospital strike, while Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning for supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
BUSINESS
Exchanges ask brokers to mandatorily ensure two-factor authentication in online trading
Exchanges have observed that some cases the clients log in was active for multiple trading days and that could pose a risk to the clients.
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Stolen blueprints, smuggled parts and black market: How ‘father of Pakistani bomb’ armed Iran’s nuclear program
Long before the world raised alarms over centrifuges spinning in Natanz and uranium enrichment levels creeping toward weapons-grade, Iran had already acquired a shortcut to the bomb.
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Iran blames Israel for hacking state TV; street protest messages, hair cutting visuals aired
Iran claimed that Israel briefly hacked the state television broadcast, airing footage of women’s protests and urging people to take to the streets.
