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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei (Photo: x/@Rahbarenghelab_) and US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)
Chance for Peace: US-Iran MoU on horizon; initial pact to pave way for long-term treaty

Jun 12, 2026

A letter of intent or memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran is expected next week, launching 60 days of talks, CBS News reported. Initial steps focus on ensuring "freedom of trade" by reopening the Strait of Hormuz. While Trump canceled strikes citing an approved deal, Tehran denied any text has been finalized.

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US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. (File Photo/Reuters)

Netanyahu says Trump assured him final Iran deal will mandate removal of enriched uranium

Jun 12, 2026
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during the discussion in the Kultaranta Talks (Photo/X/@DrSJaishankar)

"Europe sells weapons, which are used to attack India": Jaishankar defends New Delhi's Russia-Ukraine stance

Jun 12, 2026
PoJK activists protest outside the Pakistani Consulate in Bradford, UK, demanding justice for victims of a violent military crackdown. (Photo/ANI)

PoJK activists protest outside Pakistani Consulate in UK, demand justice

Jun 12, 2026
Nepali Rudraksha farmers find lucrative market in China, but at a high cost (Photo/ANI)

Rudraksha farming in Nepal: Prosperity meets peril as farmers chase Chinese market demand

Jun 12, 2026
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri (Photo/X@MEAIndia)

"India, Russia share special bond that has withstood test of time": Vikram Misri

Jun 12, 2026
Esmail Baqaei, Spokesman for the Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Photo/X@IRIMFA_EN)

Iran condemns US attacks on commercial vessel that killed three Indian sailors

Jun 11, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Photo/X@netanyahu)

Netanyahu speaks with Trump, expresses appreciation for Iran deal commitments

Jun 11, 2026

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World Bank President Ajay Banga (Photo/ANI)

World Bank President hails PM Modi as India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister

Jun 11, 2026

Speaking to ANI, Banga said, "I will start by congratulating Prime Minister Modi for his 13 years in office. India's development story has been quite remarkable, not just because of its scale, but because of the way it has combined growth, infrastructure, digital innovation, and inclusion. From the World Bank's perspective, what stands out is the consistency of direction, consistency of reform, consistency of execution, building infrastructure, expanding digital public platforms, and creating the conditions for private investment and for jobs."
US President Donald Trump (Photo/YouTube/TheWhiteHouse)

"It would be if we signed this agreement," says Trump on Kharg Island operation being off the table

Jun 11, 2026

Trump was responding to a query that asked whether the Kharg Island operation was off the table. Responding to this at the Oval Office, he said, "Now it would be if we signed this agreement, it would be. They weren't so thrilled when they heard that that's what I was put in. I just don't think I like it."
Esmail Baghaei, Spokesman for the Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Photo/X@IRIMFA_EN)

Iran says no final decision on any deal with US, calls reports "mere speculation"

Jun 11, 2026

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said reports of a finalised agreement with the United States were "merely speculation" and that Tehran has not yet made a final decision on any deal, CNN reported, citing Iran's state-run news agency IRNA.
US President Donald Trump (Photo/YouTube/TheWhiteHouse)

Trump says peace deal with Iran could be signed this weekend in Europe

Jun 11, 2026
Slovakia's Ambassador to India Robert Maxian (Photo/X@RobertMaxian)

"Historic opportunity": Slovak envoy hails PM Modi's first-ever visit to Slovakia

Jun 11, 2026
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Photo/X@FinMinIndia)

Nirmala Sitharaman virtually attends Global Convergence for Growth Summit

Jun 11, 2026
US President Donald Trump (Photo/YouTube/TheWhiteHouse)

Strait of Hormuz will open after "great" Iran settlement: Trump

Jun 11, 2026
US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)

Trump calls off planned strikes on Iran following high-level talks

Jun 11, 2026
IFS Rudra Gaurav Shresth (Photo/Embassy of India, Tehran, Iran)

MEA appoints Rudra Gaurav Shresth as India's next Ambassador to Turkiye

Jun 11, 2026
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (File Photo/Reuters)

"You will see a different Iran": Ghalibaf after Trump warns of hitting Iran "very hard tonight"

Jun 11, 2026
UK MP Bob Blackman (Photo/X/@BobBlackman)

'Despicable': UK MP Bob Blackman slams Pakistan's lethal crackdown in PoK

Jun 11, 2026
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri (Photo/YouTube/PIBIndia)

"Can't be paralysed, have to keep doing our work": NITI Aayog Vice Chairman on building human capital during W Asia crisis

Jun 11, 2026
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during the discussion in the Kultaranta Talks (Photo/X/@DrSJaishankar)

Jaishankar highlights India's energy security, supply chain resilience and India-EU cooperation at Kultaranta talks

Jun 11, 2026
Representative Image (File Photo/Reuters)

Pentagon executing standard protection protocols including shelter-in-place order, says Spox after "hazardous materials incident"

Jun 11, 2026
13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum begins in New Delhi, inauguration by Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar (Photo/PIB)

13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum begins in New Delhi, ministers discuss inclusive and resilient urban futures

Jun 11, 2026
EAM Jaishankar meets Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (Photo/X/@DrSJaishankar)

EAM Jaishankar, Finnish FM Valtonen review strategic partnership on digitalisation

Jun 11, 2026
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Photo/Youtube@MEAIndia)

"Leaders have opportunity to have several bilateral meetings": MEA on PM Modi meeting Trump on sidelines of G7

Jun 11, 2026
Author Fida Firdous, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir (Photo/ANI)

No freedom as we enjoy in J-K: Author Fida Firdous denounces civilian killings in PoJK

Jun 11, 2026