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Doha talks clouded by US-Iran disputePublished on: June 30, 2026 6:37 PM

Pakistan, June 30 -- US and Iranian negotiating teams are heading to Doha, but both sides disagree on whether formal talks will occur. The uncertainty highlights the fragile ceasefire after renewed mi... Read More


"Would like to congratulate President Xi": Trump takes swipe at Supreme Court after birthright citizenship ruling

Washington DC, June 30 -- President Donald Trump criticised the US Supreme Court on Tuesday (LOCAL TIME) after it struck down his executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for children of ... Read More


Does Tshisekedi's third-term bid benefit DRCongo?

Nigeria, June 30 -- On 15 June, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Senate adopted a constitutional revision bill that would effectively reset presidential term limits. If enacted, the bill wou... Read More


"Hezbollah must be dismantled": Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar outlines plan for peace in Lebanon, warns Iran

New Delhi, June 30 -- Highlighting a critical turning point in West Asian diplomacy, Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Tuesday expressed strong optimism over concluded negotiations with th... Read More


US stocks poised for strongest quarterly performance in six years as AI optimism lifts markets

New Delhi, June 30 -- US stock futures edged higher on Monday, positioning Wall Street for its strongest quarterly performance in six years as investor optimism surrounding artificial intelligence, re... Read More


US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks

Dubai, June 30 -- The United States and Iran on Monday separately announced they will send delegations to Qatar this week, though Tehran insisted it has not agreed to meet with the US "at any level" a... Read More


Yasin Malik named mastermind in 1990 rape-murder of Kashmiri Pandit nurse: A look back at what happened

India, June 30 -- Thirty-six years after the brutal rape and murder of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat, the state investigation agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir filed a chargesheet on Monday before ... Read More


FTSE 100 Rises 1.1%, Led By Strong Gains In Mining Stocks

India, June 30 -- The UK stock market gained significant ground in positive territory on Tuesday, led by strong gains in the mining sector. Renewed optimism surrounding Artificial Intelligence, and ex... Read More


Nifty 50 sheds 9% in H1CY26: Is the Indian stock market ripe for a solid rebound in the second half of the year?

New Delhi, June 30 -- Market barometer Nifty 50 has suffered a massive loss of almost 9% in the first half of the calendar year 2026 (H1CY26) due to the Middle East conflict, which drove crude oil pri... Read More


Attempts to question FATF's credibility often reflect fear of scrutiny: India at UN

United Nations, June 30 -- India has said that attempts by countries to question the FATF's credibility reflect their "fear of scrutiny" and asked these nations to stop exporting instability and preve... Read More