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July 2, 2025 3:41 PM

Trump’s ceasefire statement raises hopes in Gaza as Israel presses on with attacks

Word from U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel has agreed to the conditions needed to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza raised hopes on Wednesday in the enclave, where health officials said at least 20 people had been killed in Israeli attacks. ...

July 2, 2025 2:55 PM

Iranian President Pezeshkian Signs into Law Suspending Cooperation with UN Nuclear Monitor

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has signed into law a bill suspending cooperation with the United Nations' nuclear monitor, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iranian state media reported on Wednesday. This is one of the most drastic ...

July 2, 2025 3:33 PM

Iran enacts law suspending cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian put into effect on Wednesday a law passed by parliament last week to suspend cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, Iranian state media reported. Iran has threatened to halt cooperation with the IAE...

July 2, 2025 12:46 PM

US bombing ‘seriously damaged’ Iran’s Fordow nuclear site: Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi

The U.S. bombing of Iran's key Fordow nuclear site has "seriously and heavily damaged" the facility, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in an interview with CBS News. "No one exactly knows what has transpired in Fordow. That being said, wha...

July 1, 2025 3:47 PM

Navy rescues 14 Indian crew members from burning vessel in Arabian Sea

The Indian Navy successfully rescued 14 Indian crew members from a Palau-flagged oil tanker, MT Yi Cheng 6, after a major fire broke out in its engine room. According to the Ministry of Defence, when the distress call was received, the tanker was nea...

July 1, 2025 1:02 PM

Thai court suspends PM from duty pending case seeking her dismissal

Thailand's Constitutional Court on Tuesday suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from duty pending a case seeking her dismissal, adding to mounting pressure on a government fighting for survival and under fire on multiple fronts. The court...

July 1, 2025 12:25 PM

India hosts first-ever ASEAN–India Cruise Dialogue in Chennai to boost maritime cooperation and tourism

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the first-ever ASEAN–India Cruise Dialogue in Chennai on Monday, marking a significant milestone in maritime cooperation between India and Southeast Asian nations. H...

July 1, 2025 10:35 AM

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy Inaugurates NMDC and MECON International Offices in Dubai

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, led a high-level delegation to Dubai where he formally inaugurated the international offices of two major Indian public sector enterprises, NMDC Limited and MECON Limited, on June...

July 1, 2025 10:27 AM

India, Bhutan hold Development Cooperation Talks in New Delhi

Development Cooperation Talks between India and Bhutan were held in New Delhi on Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. The discussions focused on reviewing the entire spectrum of the India-Bhutan development partnership...

June 30, 2025 10:44 PM

QUAD nations launch historic ‘At Sea Observer Mission’ to enhance maritime security

In a landmark initiative to bolster maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, the Coast Guards of India, Japan, the United States, and Australia have launched the first-ever 'QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission.' The cross-embarkation mission, conducte...

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