International

June 23, 2026 8:20 AM

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FIFA World Cup: France defeat Iraq 3-0 to secure passage to knockout stages

In FiFA World Cup, France defeated Iraq 3-0 in a Group I match at the Philadelphia Stadium early morning to secure their passage to the knockout stages. Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Ousmane Dembélé added a third, but the match was overshadowed by severe thunderstorms that forced a two hour and 12 ...

June 23, 2026 7:52 AM

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EAM Dr S Jaishankar expresses grief over loss of lives in explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has expressed grief over the loss of lives and injuries, including those of Indian nationals, in the explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday night. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that the Indian Embassy in Doha continues to be i...

June 23, 2026 7:29 AM

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EAM Dr S. Jaishankar extends National Day greetings to Luxembourg Deputy PM & people of Luxembourg

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar has extended greetings to Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Xavier Bettel and the people of Luxembourg on their National Day. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar expressed confidence that the India-Luxembourg partnership wi...

June 22, 2026 10:06 PM

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US and Iran make progress in peace talks in Switzerland

US Vice President JD Vance has said that peace talks in Switzerland with Iran created a good foundation for a successful final deal to end the war.   He was speaking to media in Switzerland after Mr. Vance and Iran's Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf wrapped up a lengthy round of initial...

June 22, 2026 9:45 PM

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Bangladesh deploys army ahead of Awami League foundation day

The Bangladesh government has deployed army personnel in Dhaka and five other key areas until June 30, citing security concerns and possible unrest ahead of the founding anniversary of the Awami League on June 23. The move has also renewed questions over the continued blanket ban on one of the count...

June 22, 2026 9:35 PM

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UK: Andy Burnham becomes Makerfield MP after Keir Starmer’s resignation

In UK, senior politician Andy Burnham has formally become the Makerfield MP as he took oath in the House of Commons today after Keir Starmer's resignation.   Widely regarded as the frontrunner to succeed Starmer, Mr. Burnham gained significant momentum after returning to Westminster by defeating a R...

June 22, 2026 9:22 PM

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Four cargo ships carrying fertilisers clears Strait of Hormuz : MoCF

Chemicals and Fertilizers Ministry has said that four cargo ships, carrying shipments of Urea, Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP), and Sulphur have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz last week. These vessels are currently heading toward their designated destination ports across the country, includin...

June 22, 2026 7:14 PM

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CBSE frames new policy for students affected by Gulf exam cancellations

The Centre today informed the Supreme Court that the CBSE has come up with a new policy for the evaluation of private students, who were affected by the cancellation of Class XII board examination in Gulf countries due to the recent Iran-US war.   A bench of Justices SVN Bhatti and Vipul M Pancholi ...

June 22, 2026 6:31 PM

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Global crude oil prices decline after US-Iran talks

Global crude oil prices declined today after US and Iranian officials wrapped up their first round of talks in Switzerland. Brent crude slipped by 1.7 per cent to 79 US dollars and 17 cents per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped half a per cent to 75 US dollars and 32 cents pe...