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How a leaked phone call sparked resignation demands for Thai PM | Inside the 17-minute recording

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How a leaked phone call sparked resignation demands for Thai PM | Inside the 17-minute recording

Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces resignation calls after a leaked call with Hun Sen amid rising Thailand-Cambodia border tensions and the collapse of her ruling coalition.

'Not interested in...': Putin explains why Russia has no defence deal with Iran

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'Not interested in...': Putin explains why Russia has no defence deal with Iran

Putin revealed that Russia offered Iran joint defense projects and mediation in the Israel-Iran conflict, but Tehran declined.

‘The cowardly Iranian dictator…’ Israel vows retaliation after hospital attack, blames Khamenei for ‘war crimes’

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‘The cowardly Iranian dictator…’ Israel vows retaliation after hospital attack, blames Khamenei for ‘war crimes’

Iran’s state news agency IRNA claimed the hospital was located near a military command site that was the “main target” of the strike, a claim rejected by Israeli officials as a cover for what they termed a blatant war crime.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship prototype explodes during test in Texas | Watch

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship prototype explodes during test in Texas | Watch

A SpaceX Starship prototype exploded during a test at Starbase, scattering debris and forcing an indefinite halt to plans for its tenth flight, originally scheduled for June 29.

‘Architects of terrorism’: Top Iranian commanders eliminated by Israel

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‘Architects of terrorism’: Top Iranian commanders eliminated by Israel

Over the past week, Israel has eliminated several top Iranian military leaders including IRGC chief Hossein Salami, aerospace commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh.

Trump reveals 'reason' for hosting Asim Munir, says 'India & Pakistan decided to end war'

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Trump reveals 'reason' for hosting Asim Munir, says 'India & Pakistan decided to end war'

Trump’s remarks came in an address to media after hosting Asim Munir for lunch at the White House

Iran launches fresh missile barrage at Israel, explosions rock Tel Aviv, Jerusalem; IDF hits Arak reactor

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Iran launches fresh missile barrage at Israel, explosions rock Tel Aviv, Jerusalem; IDF hits Arak reactor

Multiple explosions were reported over both cities, with local media identifying at least four impact sites across Israel.

From Pakistan's support in Iran conflict to urging distance from China-Russia: All about Trump-Munir talks

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From Pakistan's support in Iran conflict to urging distance from China-Russia: All about Trump-Munir talks

In a meeting, Trump sought Pakistan's support against Iran, urged distancing from China-Russia, and offered to mediate with India on key regional issues.

'Nobody knows what I'm going to do': Trump issues cryptic warning amid Israel-Iran conflict

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'Nobody knows what I'm going to do': Trump issues cryptic warning amid Israel-Iran conflict

Trump hints at possible U.S. action in Israel-Iran conflict, while Khamenei warns of "irreparable damage" if America intervenes.

Israel-Iran War Highlights (June 19): White House sets deadline for potential US intervention amid escalating war

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Israel-Iran War Highlights (June 19): White House sets deadline for potential US intervention amid escalating war

Israel-Iran War Highlights (June 19): CBS reported that Trump was still considering his options and had not made a definitive decision.

US reopens student visas with mandatory social media checks, accounts must be 'public'

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US reopens student visas with mandatory social media checks, accounts must be 'public'

The U.S. has resumed student visa processing with a new rule requiring applicants to grant access to their social media, as part of enhanced vetting measures.

‘I am ready to meet Zelensky, but…’ Putin signals conditional willingness for peace talks

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‘I am ready to meet Zelensky, but…’ Putin signals conditional willingness for peace talks

While Russia and Ukraine have both participated in various international discussions over the conflict, direct peace talks between the two leaders have been elusive.

‘The next week is going to be very big,’ Trump reportedly clears Iran strike plans but holds fire, for now

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‘The next week is going to be very big,’ Trump reportedly clears Iran strike plans but holds fire, for now

In a classified meeting inside the White House Situation Room late Tuesday, Trump informed senior aides and military leaders that he was in favor of military action, but would wait before issuing an execution order.

Khamenei warns US of 'irreparable harm,' but Iran open to talks with Trump, says senior official

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Khamenei warns US of 'irreparable harm,' but Iran open to talks with Trump, says senior official

Araghchi has indicated that diplomacy could resume if Israel halts its airstrikes. He reportedly believes President Trump could end the conflict with a single phone call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump says 'honoured to meet him' as he hosts Pakistan army chief Asim Munir at White House

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Trump says 'honoured to meet him' as he hosts Pakistan army chief Asim Munir at White House

Trump hailed his meeting with Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir, praising both Pakistan and India as "very smart" for avoiding war.

Operation Sindhu: Over 100 Indian students evacuated from Iran land in Delhi

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Operation Sindhu: Over 100 Indian students evacuated from Iran land in Delhi

Amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Indian students in Tehran were moved out of the city, 110 of them crossing the border into Armenia, through arrangements made by the Indian Embassy on Tuesday under ’Operation Sindhu’.

‘Canada has become a base,’ intelligence agency confirms Khalistani extremists using Canadian soil to target India

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‘Canada has become a base,’ intelligence agency confirms Khalistani extremists using Canadian soil to target India

Canada intelligence agency CSIS report categorically states, "Khalistani extremists continue to use Canada as a base for the promotion, fundraising or planning of violence primarily in India."

Iran-Israel War: Tehran fires hypersonic missiles, Tel Aviv hits 'internal security' HQ; Khamenei warns US | Top updates

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Iran-Israel War: Tehran fires hypersonic missiles, Tel Aviv hits 'internal security' HQ; Khamenei warns US | Top updates

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was considering whether the United States will join Israeli strikes on Iran and said that Tehran had reached out to seek negotiations on ending the conflict.

'Let's mediate Russia first': Trump tells Putin to end Ukraine war before mediating Iran-Israel

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'Let's mediate Russia first': Trump tells Putin to end Ukraine war before mediating Iran-Israel

Donald Trump appeared to rebuff Vladimir Putin's offer to mediate in the Israel-Iran conflict, saying the Russian president should end his own war in Ukraine first.

‘I Love Pakistan, I Stopped the War’: Trump doubles down on ceasefire claim after PM Modi disputes narrative

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‘I Love Pakistan, I Stopped the War’: Trump doubles down on ceasefire claim after PM Modi disputes narrative

PM Modi told Trump yesterday that India and Pakistan halted their military actions following direct talks between their militaries without any mediation by the US.

Inside Sheikh Hasina’s virtual war room: How Awami League runs from exile

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Inside Sheikh Hasina’s virtual war room: How Awami League runs from exile

While Facebook remains the most popular platform among mass supporters, Telegram has become Hasina’s preferred tool for secure and targeted communication.

PM skips Trump's invite: How India ensured Modi didn’t share a White House day with Pak army chief

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PM skips Trump's invite: How India ensured Modi didn’t share a White House day with Pak army chief

The invitation came just a day before Trump was set to host Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir for a formal lunch at the White House – a juxtaposition New Delhi was keen to avoid.

'Our aim is to eliminate double existential threat': Israeli Foreign Minister amid conflict with Iran

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'Our aim is to eliminate double existential threat': Israeli Foreign Minister amid conflict with Iran

On June 13, the Israeli Air Force attacked Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure. Since then, the two countries have been exchanging daily strikes.

'I may do it, I may not': Trump on Iran strikes, claims Tehran reached out to negotiate

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'I may do it, I may not': Trump on Iran strikes, claims Tehran reached out to negotiate

Donald Trump had stepped up his rhetoric, saying on Tuesday that the United States knows where Khamenei is located but will not kill him "for now".

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