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‘It is We Who Will Determine the End’: Iran Rejects Trump’s Claim of ‘Short-Term Excursion’ War
‘It is We Who Will Determine the End’: Iran Rejects Trump’s Claim of ‘Short-Term Excursion’ War
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Iran rejected US claims about ending the conflict, asserting it will decide when hostilities stop. Tehran also defended its leadership choice, while global powers pushed diplomatic efforts amid rising ...
‘Negotiation No Longer on the Table’: Iran Rules Out Fresh Talks with US
‘Negotiation No Longer on the Table’: Iran Rules Out Fresh Talks with US
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Iran’s foreign minister rejects renewed talks with the US, citing past attacks, as conflict continues. Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi praises protesters and urges Iran’s military to join people agai ...
‘Largest Amount so Far’: Rajeev Shukla Congratulates Team India as BCCI Announces Rs 131 Crore Prize
‘Largest Amount so Far’: Rajeev Shukla Congratulates Team India as BCCI Announces Rs 131 Crore Prize
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a Rs 131 crore reward for Team India after winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, defeating New Zealand national cricket team to secure their thi ...
War on Iran: The End of Volatility…for Now
War on Iran: The End of Volatility…for Now
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The volatility arises from the sudden disruption of a key route being closed and its downstream effects. That problem will cease, even if somewhat slowly, in the coming days
Nepal General Election: Kathmandu’s clean sweep
Nepal General Election: Kathmandu’s clean sweep
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Nepal’s voters evict the old guard and gamble on a new generation
KN Panikkar (1936 - 2026): Sentinel of Indian Marxist Historiography
KN Panikkar (1936 - 2026): Sentinel of Indian Marxist Historiography
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He remained a voice at the centre of cultural debates right until his passing away at the age of 89
Bangladesh to Receive 5,000 Tons of Diesel from India via Pipeline Amid Fuel Supply Concerns
Bangladesh to Receive 5,000 Tons of Diesel from India via Pipeline Amid Fuel Supply Concerns
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Bangladesh to receive 5,000 tons of diesel from India via pipeline under a bilateral agreement as authorities inspected fuel stocks, while India increased LPG production and prioritised domestic suppl ...
China Urges Ceasefire in Gulf as Drone Strike Hits UAE Diplomatic Mission in Iraq
China Urges Ceasefire in Gulf as Drone Strike Hits UAE Diplomatic Mission in Iraq
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China urged an immediate ceasefire and dialogue in the escalating Gulf crisis as a drone strike damaged a UAE consulate in Iraq, while Australia deployed defensive military assets to support the UAE
Five Iranian Women Footballers Granted Humanitarian Visas in Australia After Seeking Refuge
Five Iranian Women Footballers Granted Humanitarian Visas in Australia After Seeking Refuge
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Five Iranian women footballers were granted humanitarian visas by Australia after fleeing team handlers during the AFC Women's Asian Cup, citing fears of persecution in Iran following protests and int ...
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The Double-Engine Pledge
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