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EU moves to ease rules and boost investment in arms industry amid rising security threats

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EU moves to ease rules and boost investment in arms industry amid rising security threats

Brussels is proposing regulatory changes to support defence mergers, ESG compliance, and weapon production funding.

Airbus and Dassault dispute threatens to jeopardise Europe's biggest fighter jet programme

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Airbus and Dassault dispute threatens to jeopardise Europe's biggest fighter jet programme

FCAS programme at risk following Airbus' invocation of political action to bring governance dispute with France's Dassault to an end.

A new China shock ripples across the globe as exports surge outside the US

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A new China shock ripples across the globe as exports surge outside the US

Trump’s tariffs are pushing China to flood other markets with low-cost goods, disrupting industries from Southeast Asia to Europe

Khamenei delegates key powers to IRGC as Israel-Iran tensions flare up, states report

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Khamenei delegates key powers to IRGC as Israel-Iran tensions flare up, states report

Since becoming Supreme Leader in 1989, Khamenei has relied heavily on the IRGC to maintain both internal order and regional dominance.

'Unconditional surrender': Trump's warning to Khamenei as Iran, Israel trade missile strikes

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'Unconditional surrender': Trump's warning to Khamenei as Iran, Israel trade missile strikes

The Israeli military said Iran fired two waves of missiles targeting Israel in the early hours of Wednesday, with explosions reported over Tel Aviv.

Israel-Iran War Highlights (June 18): World will blow up if Iran gets nuclear bomb, says Donald Trump

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Israel-Iran War Highlights (June 18): World will blow up if Iran gets nuclear bomb, says Donald Trump

Israel-Iran War June 18 Highlights: Iran, Israel exchange more strikes; Trump deliberates US role; UK PM chairs emergency meeting

Trump signals US may join Israel's war: What are his options to deal with Iran now?

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Trump signals US may join Israel's war: What are his options to deal with Iran now?

Trump’s latest threats against Iran’s leadership and calls for “unconditional surrender” are no longer just tough talk – they reflect a growing willingness to consider direct US involvement.

Trump boasts 'complete control' over Iranian skies, says won't kill 'supreme leader' for now

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Trump boasts 'complete control' over Iranian skies, says won't kill 'supreme leader' for now

Trump made the comments as the US expanded its military footprint in the region where the war between Israel and Iran entered a fifth day.

No sign Trump planning to enter Israel-Iran conflict: British PM after US President makes hasty G7 exit

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No sign Trump planning to enter Israel-Iran conflict: British PM after US President makes hasty G7 exit

Trump departed the G7 gathering a day early, as US ally Israel and Iran traded fire for a fifth straight day.

How IIT Kanpur Missed Out on Rs 2000 crore worth of Infosys shares

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How IIT Kanpur Missed Out on Rs 2000 crore worth of Infosys shares

Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy has established a long-term, inflation-adjusted merit scholarship at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), aimed at fully funding the education of top-performing students. The annual award will go to the first-year student with the highest cumulative grade point average in the Post Graduate Programme, covering tuition, accommodation, course materials, and living expenses. Murthy has pledged to support the initiative for 20 years, with total funding estimated at ₹12 crore. Murthy’s association with IIMA spans decades-he served as chief systems engineer early in his career and later chaired the institute’s board of governors. In an interview with Moneycontrol, Murthy and MD Ranganath, managing director of Catamaran Ventures, discussed the rising cost of an MBA, the constraints on funding in Indian higher education, and the future of software jobs in an AI-driven economy.

'Israel, Ukraine using same strategy as India': Pak journalist admits how Op Sindoor crippled air defence system

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'Israel, Ukraine using same strategy as India': Pak journalist admits how Op Sindoor crippled air defence system

Sethi said the Indian Air Force’s calculated drone-led assault rendered Pakistan’s defenses ineffective - a move that allowed Indian fighter jets to strike with impunity.

Satellite images confirm 'direct impacts' on Iran's Natanz nuclear site in Israeli strikes

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Satellite images confirm 'direct impacts' on Iran's Natanz nuclear site in Israeli strikes

Natanz is at the heart of Iran’s uranium enrichment program and has long been at the center of global concerns over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

Why Israel wants to strike Iran's secretive Fordow nuclear site, and why it's not easy

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Why Israel wants to strike Iran's secretive Fordow nuclear site, and why it's not easy

Originally constructed in secret and revealed only under international pressure, Fordow has emerged as a symbol of Iran’s nuclear defiance – and a prime target for Israel amid the ongoing conflict.

China accuses Trump of 'fanning flames, pouring oil' on Israel-Iran conflict, asks citizens to leave 'as soon as possible'

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China accuses Trump of 'fanning flames, pouring oil' on Israel-Iran conflict, asks citizens to leave 'as soon as possible'

China's embassies in Iran and Israel also urged Chinese citizens to leave the countries "as soon as possible", after Israel and Iran traded heavy strikes.

Israel seeks 'bunker buster' from US: How the 30,000-pound bomb may help it shatter Iran’s deep nuclear sites

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Israel seeks 'bunker buster' from US: How the 30,000-pound bomb may help it shatter Iran’s deep nuclear sites

The MOP is specifically designed to penetrate fortified bunkers and deeply buried facilities, such as those used for nuclear weapons development or command and control infrastructure.

'They should've taken the deal': Trump denies seeking peace talks with Iran, calls reports 'fake news'

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'They should've taken the deal': Trump denies seeking peace talks with Iran, calls reports 'fake news'

Donald Trump on Tuesday denied claims that he had initiated or sought peace talks with Iran amid the ongoing conflict between Tehran and Israel, calling the reports “highly fabricated” and “fake news.”

Kash Patel declassifies FBI documents alleging Chinese interference in 2020 US presidential election

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Kash Patel declassifies FBI documents alleging Chinese interference in 2020 US presidential election

According to Patel, the documents reveal that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was involved in a scheme using fake IDs to fraudulently obtain and cast mail-in ballots in favour of Biden.

Pakistanis issue chilling threat to Asim Munir outside Washington hotel: 'You are in basement, we are here to hunt you'

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Pakistanis issue chilling threat to Asim Munir outside Washington hotel: 'You are in basement, we are here to hunt you'

In a video posted on X, Pakistani-Americans can be heard abusing Asim Munir, calling him a "dictator", "bas****", and a "mass murderer".

Wall Street’s new partisan divide: How politics is driving investment decisions

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Wall Street’s new partisan divide: How politics is driving investment decisions

As partisan sentiment spikes, more Americans are letting political bias dictate stock market moves — with costly consequences.

'Govt can collapse in 5 min ...': Pakistan's ruling coalition on edge as allies blast federal Budget

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'Govt can collapse in 5 min ...': Pakistan's ruling coalition on edge as allies blast federal Budget

The discontent stems primarily from the expansion of the tax net and the allegedly arbitrary powers being granted to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)

Airbus gains traction at Paris air show with $10 billion in orders

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Airbus gains traction at Paris air show with $10 billion in orders

Boeing retreats following fatal Air India crash as Airbus gets the better of it with Saudi Arabian and Polish deals.

What happens if Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz? Artery of global oil turns into ticking time bomb

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What happens if Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz? Artery of global oil turns into ticking time bomb

While Tehran has frequently threatened to block the waterway in response to military pressure or sanctions, the prospect becomes far more plausible if the conflict with Israel explodes into a full-scale war.

'Publicity seeking Macron has no idea': Trump rejects French President's Iran-Israel ceasefire claim after early G7 exit

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'Publicity seeking Macron has no idea': Trump rejects French President's Iran-Israel ceasefire claim after early G7 exit

Trump cut short his visit to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, leaving late Monday evening amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Justin Sun’s Tron set to go public in US via Trump-linked merger

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Justin Sun’s Tron set to go public in US via Trump-linked merger

Crypto billionaire teams with Trump allies as regulatory scrutiny eases under pro-crypto White House.

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