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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy proposes peace talks in letter to Putin

The appeal came as officials from Europe's three biggest economies - Germany, France and the UK - have been discussing the possibility of holding talks involving Russia and Ukraine

UN nuclear watchdog unable to inspect Iran sites, verify uranium stockpile

The only nuclear facility inspected in Iran by IAEA inspectors since the last report in February has been the Bushehr nuclear power plant, which was visited on June 1-3

India-born founders behind 96 US unicorns, highest among immigrants: Study

The research found that the privately held US billion-dollar startups with immigrant founders have created an average of 833 jobs per company

US sanctions Cuban Prez Miguel Diaz-Canel, widening pressure on leadership

Included in the sanctions are Alejandro Castro Espin, the sole son of former President Raul Castro and Vilma Espin

Ukraine conflict will quickly end if Kiev accepts compromises, says Putin

Recalling his discussions with US President Donald Trump in Anchorage, Alaska, in August last year, Putin said Russia is open to the compromises on Ukraine to end the conflict

Trump confident of trade deal with India, calls PM Modi a 'good friend'

Responding to a question on the trade deal being negotiated between the two countries, Trump said India had taken advantage of US policies for years and charged "tremendous tariffs"

If Iran kills US troops, it would be a good reason to restart war: Trump

Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said that those who voted against him would rather see the country "fail" than give him another victory

Putin hails India as reliable partner; slams West over interference in ties

Putin said Russia has not seen any negative consequences of Western pressure on India to limit its engagement with Russia, suggesting that such tactics are bound to backfire

Lufthansa Group welcomes visa-free airport transit for Indians via Germany

The Lufthansa Group currently operates more than 70 weekly flights between India and Europe and has been present in the Indian market for over six decades

Economist Neelkanth Mishra appointed World Bank Executive Director

He will succeed incumbent Parameswaran Iyer, a 1981 batch retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre

John Bolton reaches deal to plead guilty over classified information

The former Trump national security adviser plans to plead guilty to a count of illegal retention of classified information, which could result in a fine and possibly prison time of up to five years

Trump's trade chief says new tariffs can fit within existing deals

The EU and US agreed to a free-trade deal in July that would see the bloc erase levies on US industrial goods in exchange for a 15 per cent tariff ceiling on its exports

Hezbollah rejects ceasefire accord as strikes kill four in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces elections later this year, wants to press ahead with Israel's offensive until Hezbollah no longer poses a threat

Mojtaba Khamenei urges steadfastness, unity to 'neutralise enemy's plot'

During the ceremony at the Imam Khomeini shrine, the message was recited in the presence of officials and participants gathered for the annual event

AI data centres may use power equal to 1.3 bn people by 2030: UN report

A UN report warned that global data centres could consume 945 TWh of electricity by 2030, nearly triple the combined annual electricity use of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nigeria

Asian shares fall after Wall Street retreat; oil eases from recent surge

Hong Kong's Hang Seng lost 1.3 per cent to 25,299.29, and the Shanghai Composite index fell 0.4 per cent to 4,067.46

Trump picks former personal lawyer Todd Blanche for attorney general post

Blanche was brought into the Justice Department as deputy attorney general and was elevated after Bondi's ousting over her failed efforts to prosecute Trump's perceived political opponents

Austria, Portugal among 5 nations elected to UNSC; Germany suffers setback

The five new non-permanent UNSC members were elected by secret ballot for the two-year term beginning January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2028

Sam Altman rules out donations in 2026 US elections, backs funding reform

OpenAI's top competitor Anthropic PBC has given $20 million to a rival super PAC, Public First Action, which advocates for tougher AI safety regulations

Trump signs order to tighten customs enforcement, curb tariff cheats

Trump's order targets customs loopholes by cracking down on shell companies, inadequate customs bonds, and shipment-routing schemes used to conceal the true origin of imported goods