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Trump’s surprise airstrike, backchannel diplomacy lead to fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire

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Trump’s surprise airstrike, backchannel diplomacy lead to fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire

A dramatic US bombing campaign and unorthodox diplomacy drive a tentative halt to hostilities

‘Promising talks underway’: Trump envoy says US, Iran edging closer to peace deal

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‘Promising talks underway’: Trump envoy says US, Iran edging closer to peace deal

Steve Witkoff signals progress in indirect negotiations as Trump-brokered ceasefire holds

Trump dismisses reports undermining air strikes on Iran: ‘Nuclear sites completely destroyed’

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Trump dismisses reports undermining air strikes on Iran: ‘Nuclear sites completely destroyed’

Trump labelled the media narrative with respect to the strikes as “fake news”

Netanyahu declares victory over Iran’s nuclear threat, vows to block any future revival

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Netanyahu declares victory over Iran’s nuclear threat, vows to block any future revival

Israeli PM hails Trump’s support, warns Tehran against restarting nuclear programme

US bombs failed to destroy Iran’s underground nuclear facilities, states intel report

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US bombs failed to destroy Iran’s underground nuclear facilities, states intel report

As per the report, while the strikes inflicted substantial damage above ground, Iran’s fortified underground facilities, where key components of its nuclear program are housed, remained largely unaffected.

Israel-Iran War Updates: Iran confirms its military commander Ali Shadmani was killed in Israeli strikes

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Israel-Iran War Updates: Iran confirms its military commander Ali Shadmani was killed in Israeli strikes

Israel-Iran War Updates: Israel, late Tuesday, lifted emergency restrictions across its territory, and Iranian President Pezeshkian declared “the end of a 12-day war that was imposed on the Iranian people.”

SEBI proposes appointment of EDs in exchanges for strengthening corporate governance

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SEBI proposes appointment of EDs in exchanges for strengthening corporate governance

SEBI says, MIIs serve as the backbone of the capital market, providing essential infrastructure for trading, clearing & settlement, and holding of securities. Their unique operating model empowers them to regulate their paying members and listed companies.

Trump warns Israel after it vows 'powerful strikes' on Iran: 'Do not drop those bombs'

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Trump warns Israel after it vows 'powerful strikes' on Iran: 'Do not drop those bombs'

They violated it but Israel violated it too. I’m not happy with Israel...All planes will turn around and head home, while doing a friendly 'Plane Wave' to Iran. Nobody will be hurt, says Trump.

Panic grips Doha mall as Iran targets US base in Qatar, video shows people scrambling to safety

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Panic grips Doha mall as Iran targets US base in Qatar, video shows people scrambling to safety

A viral video from a Doha mall showed the people screaming, panicking and running out of the mall amid explosion noises.

Canada inks wide defence pact with EU as Trump-era tensions reshape alliances

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Canada inks wide defence pact with EU as Trump-era tensions reshape alliances

The agreement enhances Canadian defence access to Europe while bringing an end to US security dominance under Trump.

China’s exporters shift focus to Europe and Asia as Trump’s tariffs hit US sales

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China’s exporters shift focus to Europe and Asia as Trump’s tariffs hit US sales

Faced with sky-high duties, Chinese manufacturers scramble to find new buyers and protect growth.

Israel-Iran War: We are open to oil deal with Iran, says Trump

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Israel-Iran War: We are open to oil deal with Iran, says Trump

Israel-Iran Ceasefire Live Updates: Trump, early this morning, claimed that both Israel and Iran reached out to him seeking peace, just hours after he announced a phased ceasefire between the two countries amid ongoing hostilities

‘Not a nation that surrenders’: Khamenei posted hours before Iran-Israel agreed to US-brokered ceasefire

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‘Not a nation that surrenders’: Khamenei posted hours before Iran-Israel agreed to US-brokered ceasefire

His post came a few hours after Iran launched missiles at US air bases in Qatar and Iraq in response to the bombings of its nuclear sites by the American Air Force and Navy in the early hours of June 22.

Trump’s Iran strike revives old questions about presidential war powers

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Trump’s Iran strike revives old questions about presidential war powers

Trump bypassed Congress to bomb Iran’s nuclear sites. Critics say it’s unconstitutional, but history and legal ambiguity may shield him from consequences.

Will Iran-Israel ceasefire hold? Where is Tehran's uranium stockpile? Questions loom

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Will Iran-Israel ceasefire hold? Where is Tehran's uranium stockpile? Questions loom

The Israel-Iran ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump is a work in progress, with several questions hanging over the way ahead

SEBI Explained:History, SEBI Functions, SEBI Objectives, Powers & Role in Investor Protection

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SEBI Explained:History, SEBI Functions, SEBI Objectives, Powers & Role in Investor Protection

Discover how SEBI—the Securities and Exchange Board of India—regulates the Indian securities market. Learn its history, objectives, powers, and role in protecting investors. This explainer covers SEBI’s structure, functions, and mutual fund guidelines. Perfect for finance enthusiasts, students, and professionals seeking a quick, clear overview.

Trump pushes for more drilling amid Iran crisis, but US oil producers hold back

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Trump pushes for more drilling amid Iran crisis, but US oil producers hold back

Frackers say unstable prices and tariffs make it too risky to ramp up production now.

Trump’s push to revive US manufacturing faces a shortage of skilled workers

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Trump’s push to revive US manufacturing faces a shortage of skilled workers

As factories return, a shrinking labour pool and lack of training threaten the industrial revival

Russia stays on sidelines as Iran reels under US and Israeli strikes

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Russia stays on sidelines as Iran reels under US and Israeli strikes

Despite a new strategic partnership, Putin offers little more than words as Tehran faces its biggest crisis in decades.

US Supreme Court lets Trump deport migrants to third countries, sparking constitutional clash

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US Supreme Court lets Trump deport migrants to third countries, sparking constitutional clash

Ruling lifts block on controversial policy as liberal justices accuse administration of "rewarding lawlessness"

Netanyahu says Israel accepts Trump’s ceasefire proposal with Iran

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Netanyahu says Israel accepts Trump’s ceasefire proposal with Iran

Netanyahu also expressed his gratitude to Trump for supporting Israel in defence and participating in eliminating the Iranian nuclear threat

Israel, Iran ceasefire ‘now in effect’, announces Trump; warns against violation

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Israel, Iran ceasefire ‘now in effect’, announces Trump; warns against violation

US President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire between Israel and Iran is now in effect as he warned against any violation

3 dead after Iran missile strikes Israel’s Be'er Sheva amid ceasefire talks

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3 dead after Iran missile strikes Israel’s Be'er Sheva amid ceasefire talks

The strike was a part of a broader Iranian missile barrage which reportedly set off air raid sirens across southern, central and northern Israel

‘Let's get on the phone’: How Trump brokered Israel-Iran ‘ceasefire’

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‘Let's get on the phone’: How Trump brokered Israel-Iran ‘ceasefire’

Trump’s announcement over the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran came moments after both sides threatened new attacks

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