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Iran To "Instantly" Reopen Hormuz, US To "Immediately" Lift Blockade: Pak PM
- Jun 18, 2026 06:15 am IST
- Agence France Presse
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday said that Tehran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz "instantly" after the US and Iran have signed the peace deal.
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"Not Our Money": Trump Defends Release Of Iran's Frozen Assets
- Jun 18, 2026 05:44 am IST
- Asian News International
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, Trump said that while the United States had frozen significant Iranian assets.
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Hormuz Won't Return To Pre-War Conditions, Will Impose Fees After 60 Days: Iran
- Jun 18, 2026 04:45 am IST
- Agence France Presse
Iran's chief negotiator on Wednesday repeated Tehran would charge ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz after a 60-day fee-free period stipulated in a memorandum of understanding with the US.
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US, Iran Sign Peace Deal. Tehran Says "Time To Test The Implementation"
- Jun 18, 2026 03:44 am IST
- Edited by: Prapti Upadhayay
Trump Has Signed Iran Peace Deal To End Middle East War: US Official
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Trump Asks Netanyahu To Take "Softer Touch" In Dealing with Hezbollah
- Jun 18, 2026 02:15 am IST
- Asian News International
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take a "softer touch" in dealing with Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
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Lula Says Trump "Should Not Meddle" In Brazil's Elections
- Jun 18, 2026 00:43 am IST
- Agence France Presse
Lula and Trump have had an up-and-down relationship, which has soured again recently over new tariff threats. The pair did not hold an official meeting at the G7.
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Open Hormuz, $300-Billion Fund, No Nukes: US Officials Release Iran Deal Text
- Jun 17, 2026 23:44 pm IST
- Edited by: Prapti Upadhayay
Hormuz reopening, $300-billion reconstruction fund, no nuclear weapons: US officials release text of Iran deal
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US Man Cleared Of False Child Abuse Allegations In Bogota After Video Sparked Outrage
- Jun 17, 2026 23:33 pm IST
- Edited by: Srishti Singh Sisodia
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said that the man "apparently did not" abuse any children.
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For Netanyahu, A "Softer Touch" Message From Trump On Lebanon
- Jun 17, 2026 23:24 pm IST
- Reuters
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could use a "softer touch" in Lebanon in comments made at the close of a G7 summit in France.
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"Tomorrow, Maybe Next Day": Trump Injects Uncertainty Into Iran Deal Signing
- Jun 17, 2026 23:21 pm IST
- Edited by: Prapti Upadhayay
The document, titled the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran," was eventually released by Washington on Wednesday.
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Why India Has A Seat At The G7 Table Without Being A Member
- Jun 17, 2026 23:20 pm IST
- Edited by: Anushree Jonko
India is not a formal member of the G7, which includes the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. Yet, it is regularly invited as a special guest, showing how much importance the group now gives to New Delhi's voice.
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PM Modi Pushes Human-Centric AI At G7 Summit, Flags Deepfake Risks
- Jun 17, 2026 23:14 pm IST
- Reported by: Aditya Raj Kaul
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged world leaders to place human values at the centre of Artificial Intelligence (AI) development, calling for global cooperation to ensure the technology is deployed safely.
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Somalian Pirates Step Up Attacks As Ships Reroute Amid Middle East War
- Jun 17, 2026 22:51 pm IST
- Reported by: Subham Tiwari
As commercial passenger flights begin from Noida International Airport (Jewar) from tomorrow, India's aviation sector will add another operational airport to its growing network.
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How Trump's Iran Deal Is Creating Trouble For Netanyahu
- Jun 17, 2026 22:38 pm IST
- Edited by: Anushree Jonko
While Washington appears focused on reducing tensions and moving towards a settlement, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has maintained that Israel's operations are far from over which has created a growing gap between the two allies.
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"New Momentum, New Energy In Ties": PM Modi's Top Quotes At Trump Meeting
- Jun 17, 2026 20:11 pm IST
- Edited by: Raunaq Lekhi
PM Modi met US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, with the two leaders discussing India-US ties, peace efforts in West Asia, and the safety of Indian sailors amid tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
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PM Modi Flags "Safety Of Seafarers" To Trump Days After Indian Sailor Deaths
- Jun 17, 2026 19:42 pm IST
- Edited by: Rohit Paul
"Safety Of Seafarers Of Utmost Importance": PM Modi To Trump At G7
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"Calm, Cool And A Total Killer": Trump's Big Praise For PM Modi At G7 Meet
- Jun 17, 2026 19:40 pm IST
- Edited by: Anushree Jonko
"Unlike PM Modi, who's calm, cool and a total killer, I am not. Look at him," Trump said as the two leaders prepare for talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.
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Trump Halts Intelligence Chief Confirmation, Renews Vote Curb Demand
- Jun 17, 2026 19:11 pm IST
- Agence France Presse
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had suspended a Senate hearing on his own nominee for intelligence chief, in a fresh effort to push Congress to back his bill on voting restrictions.
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Video: At G7 Summit, Trump Declares "I'm The Boss", Draws Laughter
- Jun 17, 2026 18:51 pm IST
- Agence France Presse
The G7 summit of world powers in France is being chaired by President Emmanuel Macron as host but on Wednesday his guest US President Donald Trump left no doubt over who he believed was in charge.