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Despite launching a war with ambitious goals—including regime change, nuclear elimination, and destroying Iran's missile industry—the US-Iran MoU left Donald Trump's primary objectives unachieved while causing severe economic disruptions.

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The legislation was passed by a slim margin of 174 votes to 172, despite warnings from critics that it could harm migrants' physical and mental well-being and increase the likelihood of racial profiling. 

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The UK plans an under-16 social media ban. But such age-gating measures might have only a limited financial impact on Meta, TikTok and other social media giants. Fines, compliance costs and teen ad revenue remain relatively small compared to their billion-dollar revenues.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declares that an immediate end to the war and Israeli occupation in Lebanon is an inseparable component of the newly minted US-Iran memorandum.

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New details have emerged in the fatal Brazil bungee-jumping accident that killed 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas. A witness claims she was alive and conscious for a short time after falling 130 feet without a safety rope.

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CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly warned President Donald Trump that Iran may resist nuclear concessions despite a new peace deal, exposing divisions within the US administration over Tehran's commitment.

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A new study reveals how the Great Pyramid of Giza's unique design, frequency mismatch, and internal chambers help it withstand earthquakes.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the G7 Summit in France, where India is expected to push its priorities on trade, AI, energy security, critical minerals, global governance reform, and the interests of developing nations.

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The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed in Los Angeles soon after take-off on Monday, killing all eight people on board. B-52 has been in service since 1955, undergoing several changes because of the developing technology. The Air Force plans to use it till 2050s.

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Israeli defence major IAI and DCX Systems have broken ground on a new radar manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district. The plant is expected to become operational in 2027 and will support both Indian and international defence programmes.

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A day after announcing a ceasefire, Washington and Tehran are already at odds over Iran's nuclear future. Donald Trump says Iran has agreed never to build a nuclear weapon, while Tehran insists uranium enrichment and stockpile issues remain subject to future negotiations. All you need to know

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Beijing raises alarms over maritime espionage, warning that foreign powers are deploying high-tech "spy turtles" equipped with surveillance gear to steal deep-sea military secrets and oceanographic data from Chinese waters.

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Iran reportedly brought senior psychologists into US-Iran negotiations to assess Donald Trump's behaviour and tailor messages during the MoU talks.

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A powerful 6.7-magnitude shallow earthquake struck central Indonesia's Sulawesi province near Palu. 

Strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes central Indonesia

A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed during a training flight while landing in Siberia's Irkutsk region. The crew ejected safely and survived, with officials citing a likely engine failure as the cause.

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Newsom alleged that Trump targeted him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, with a probe because he is considering running for president.

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Fresh uncertainty has emerged over the US-Iran peace agreement after Washington said passage through the Strait of Hormuz would remain toll-free, while Iranian media reported that Tehran secured the right to charge maritime service fees. All we know.

US claims Strait of Hormuz will be toll-free. Iran says ships will pay maritime service fees. What's really in the peace deal?

Held just months after the US invasion of Iraq, the 2003 G8 summit triggered widespread protests across Europe, with demonstrators expressing anger at Western leaders, particularly then US President George W Bush.

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Earlier this month, Zelensky appealed directly to Putin through an open letter, proposing a face-to-face meeting and calling for a fixed date for talks aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.

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Ajay Pant, 38, has been charged over allegations that he directly or indirectly facilitated the shipment of prohibited Russian oil or oil products to a third country by sea in June 2026.

UK charges Indian captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker with sanctions offences

Netanyahu said Israeli forces would remain in security zones in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria for as long as necessary to protect Israel and ensure its security.

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Authorities did not immediately provide details about the cause of the crash. Emergency teams were sent to the site soon after the incident and response efforts were continuing.

Eight feared dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes at California's Edwards Base

US President Donald Trump had said on Sunday that the vital Strait of Hormuz would only reopen for maritime traffic after the signing of the memorandum of understanding with Iran. The formal signing of the agreement is likely to take place in Switzerland on Friday.

Trump says ships ‘loaded with oil’ starting to move out of Strait of Hormuz

Jimmy Kimmel has once again taken a jab at US President Donald Trump on his 80th birthday. The comedian shared a satirical birthday card that had similarities to the card that Trump had allegedly sent to Epstein on his 50th birthday. 

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