Netanyahu criticized after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut
TEL AVIV, Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu is facing criticism at home after U. S. President Donald Trump said Israel would stop plans to attack Iran-backed Hezbollah in Beirut.
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Iran's late supreme leader to be buried in Mashhad -- official
TEHRAN, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in a U. S. -Israeli attack on Feb.
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Here is Indias answer to a broken world order
Tech rivalry between the US and China and wars in the Middle East are reshaping New Delhis foreign policy choices India today operates within one of the most demanding geopolitical environments of the post-Cold War era.
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Trump names Tulsi Gabbards replacement as intel chief
Bill Pulte, a close ally of the president with no national security experience, will take over as DNI US President Donald Trump has tapped housing finance chief Bill Pulte to serve as acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in the wake of Tulsi Gabbard's resignation.
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India calls for dialogue, diplomacy amid Israeli offensive in Lebanon, Iran-US talks suspension
New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): India on Monday reiterated its call for dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace and stability in West Asia amid escalating tensions in Lebanon due to increased Israeli military operations and Iran's call for suspension of peace talks with the US due to such actions.
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"EU should first prove its impartiality": Iran accuses Kaja Kallas of 'warmongering' to appease US
Helsinki [Finland], June 2 (ANI): The Iranian Embassy in Finland has lambasted the European Union (EU) for its failure to uphold the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), accusing the bloc of adopting a 'malign approach' to satisfy the interests of the US.
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Israel 'sacrificing global economy' to prolong war on Iran - professor
West Jerusalem's escalation in Lebanon has undermined diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran, Mohammad Marandi has said Israel has a clear interest in prolonging US hostilities with Iran and has been successfully sabotaging efforts to reach a peace agreement, Tehran-based Professor Seyed M
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Israel sacrificing global economy to prolong war on Iran professor
West Jerusalems escalation in Lebanon has undermined diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran, Mohammad Marandi has said Israel has a clear interest in prolonging US hostilities with Iran and has been successfully sabotaging efforts to reach a peace agreement, Tehran-based Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi has told RT.
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Crude prices surge on Hormuz blockade concerns and tensions
NEW YORK CITY, New York: Oil prices surged by about $5 a barrel on June 1 as fears of further disruptions to global energy supplies intensified following reports that Iran and its allies were considering actions that could threaten key shipping routes in the Middle East. Brent crude rose $4. 80, or 5.
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UK needs autonomous killer weapons senior official
Armed Forces Under-secretary Al Carns has said Britains adversaries would not hesitate to deploy systems that kill without human approval The UK must prepare for the possibility of "taking the human out of the loop" using highly automated weapons systems, according to Al Carns, the parliamentary under-secretary of state for the armed forces.
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Trump says even if Iran "surrenders", Democrats and media would still portray Iran's 'victory' over US
Washington DC [US], June 2 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) described the hypothetical scenario in which if Iran 'surrenders' and is forced into complete military surrender, the political opponents and the media would still distort the outcome.
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Explainer: Why is Israel escalating attacks in Lebanon
BEIRUT, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Israel has escalated its military operations in Lebanon in recent days, threatening to expand military control in southern Lebanon and strike Beirut despite a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that took effect in mid-April. Tensions appeared to ease late Monday after U. S.
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Indian markets open lower amid FPI selling, West Asia tensions; Analysts see volatile trade
New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Indian equity markets opened in the red on Monday, weighed down by continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) selling and continued geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The BSE Sensex fell 322. 14 points, or 0.
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Jairam Ramesh accuses PM Modi of silence on Israel action in Lebanon amid US-Iran talks
New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday raised sharp questions alleging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the ongoing conflict in West Asia, linking it to escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon and parallel US-Iran diplomatic negotiations aimed at de-escalation.
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Trump: Iran Deal Expected 'Over the Next Week'
New posts 07:32 Trump: Iran Deal Expected 'Over the Next Week' President Donald Trumptold ABC Newsthat he expects to reach an agreement with Iran to extend the cease-fire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within the next week.
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Rubio Says Sanctions On Iran Won't Be Lifted To Open Hormuz
New posts 17:27 Rubio Says Sanctions On Iran Won't Be Lifted To Open Hormuz US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that no sanctions on Iran will be lifted in exchange for Iran agreeing to open the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at a Senate committee hearing on June 2, Rubio said, "That's not been discussed. That's not been offered.
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US Treasury Imposes Sanctions On Iranian Crypto Exchange
New posts 22:33 US Treasury Imposes Sanctions On Iranian Crypto Exchange Amid uncertainty over weeks of negotiations between Washington and Tehran, the US Treasury has made a major new sanctions announcement targeting Irans largest crypto exchange, Nobitex. In a statement on June 2 it said Nobitex and three other digital exchanges were being hit.
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"Masterclass in selective moral outrage": Iran denounces EU censure of strikes against Kuwait
Tehran [Iran], June 2 (ANI): The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly criticised the European Union (EU) for targeting Tehran after it acted to protect itself against 'US aggression launched from bases in neighbouring countries', describing the bloc's stance as 'hypocritical, reckless and a masterclass in selective moral outrage.
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"What the f*** are you doing?": Trump blasts Netanyahu in call over Lebanon strikes, says report
Washington, DC [US], June 2 (ANI): US President Donald Trump lashed out at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a heated telephone conversation on Monday, holding the Israeli leader responsible for generating global animosity towards his nation, Axios reported.