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President Lula warns Trump against interfering in Brazil's elections

Lula has frequently defended Brazil's sovereignty since Trump imposed tariffs on the country last year citing a 'witch-hunt trial' against his ally, former President Jair Bolsonaro

President Lula warns Trump against interfering in Brazil's elections
Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 7:23 AM IST

Apple may raise product prices due to memory chip shortage: CEO Tim Cook

Apple is reportedly on track to release its first foldable iPhone in September, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

Apple may raise product prices due to memory chip shortage: CEO Tim Cook
Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 7:22 AM IST

Unfair to deny Iran ballistic missiles if other nations have them: Trump

The US and Israel launched the war on Iran on February 28, assassinating the 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and military leaders on the first day

Unfair to deny Iran ballistic missiles if other nations have them: Trump
Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 7:16 AM IST

Trump's Iran deal falls short of his demand for 'unconditional surrender'

While the Iranians suffered substantial losses in the war, they emerged from a confrontation with the world's most powerful military, having proved they can use economic chaos as a weapon

Trump's Iran deal falls short of his demand for 'unconditional surrender'
Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 7:14 AM IST

US-Iran deal seeks uranium curbs, sanctions relief, Hormuz reopening

The document also has provisions to ensure the territorial integrity of Lebanon after Israel's latest attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanese territory

US-Iran deal seeks uranium curbs, sanctions relief, Hormuz reopening
Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 7:06 AM IST

US-Iran deal takes 'immediate effect' after both sides sign: Pakistan PM

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the US and Iran had signed the agreement and endorsed him as a mediator

US-Iran deal takes 'immediate effect' after both sides sign: Pakistan PM
Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 6:45 AM IST

PM Modi, Zelenskyy discuss trade, bilateral ties on sidelines of G7 Summit

Following the meeting, PM Modi said the two leaders discussed various aspects of India-Ukraine cooperation and reaffirmed the importance of peace and dialogue

PM Modi, Zelenskyy discuss trade, bilateral ties on sidelines of G7 Summit
Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 6:42 AM IST

US, Iran unveil 14-point interim pact to halt conflict, reopen Hormuz

Agreement sets stage for 60-day negotiations on sanctions relief, nuclear programme and regional security

US, Iran unveil 14-point interim pact to halt conflict, reopen Hormuz
Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 12:37 AM IST

Fed begins Warsh era by keeping rates on hold, sees a hike later this year

The Fed kept rates unchanged but signalled a possible hike later this year as inflation concerns persisted under new Chair Kevin Warsh

Fed begins Warsh era by keeping rates on hold, sees a hike later this year
Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 12:03 AM IST

US says signed Iran pact remains reversible until binding deal is reached

US says Iran agreement remains open until final deal

US says signed Iran pact remains reversible until binding deal is reached
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

Datanomics: Europe, not Asian nations, India's top arms supplier

Despite Jaishankar's criticism, Europe has overtaken Asia as India's biggest arms supplier, reflecting New Delhi's evolving defence procurement strategy

Datanomics: Europe, not Asian nations, India's top arms supplier
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 10:52 PM IST

Trump defends Iran deal, says he wanted to avert economic disaster

Economists say the peace deal spells good news for the global economy, but warn of huge ​risks if the deal falls through and the conflict intensifies

Trump defends Iran deal, says he wanted to avert economic disaster
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

If India comes under attack, US will help: Trump at briefing with PM Modi

Trump also offered condolences over the deaths of three Indian sailors in recent US military strikes

If India comes under attack, US will help: Trump at briefing with PM Modi
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 10:30 PM IST

The cloud has sound: The unrelenting and unseen cost of AI boom

The boxy industrial facilities house thousands of servers and chips to process billions of operations daily and store vast amounts of data

The cloud has sound: The unrelenting and unseen cost of AI boom
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 10:03 PM IST

India-EU free trade deal to be inked by year-end: Ursula von der Leyen

In the meeting, held on the sidelines of the G7 summit in this French commune, the two sides also resolved to step up security and defence cooperation

India-EU free trade deal to be inked by year-end: Ursula von der Leyen
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 6:45 PM IST

G7 exchange between Modi, Starmer hints at breakthrough in trade deal

Starmer and Modi had a formal bilateral meeting at the G7 summit in Evian on Tuesday, but neither of the readouts from the British or Indian sides made any mention of the steel dispute

G7 exchange between Modi, Starmer hints at breakthrough in trade deal
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 6:31 PM IST

Trump on Iran truce: 'If I don't like it, we'll go back to shooting'

G7 leaders welcome interim accord, call for Lebanon ceasefire and back efforts to reduce reliance on Strait of Hormuz

Trump on Iran truce: 'If I don't like it, we'll go back to shooting'
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 6:08 PM IST

At G7, PM Modi calls for Global South support fund, skills partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said growth must be judged by who benefits, while pitching support mechanisms, connectivity projects and trusted skilled mobility for Global South nations

At G7, PM Modi calls for Global South support fund, skills partnership
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 4:46 PM IST

From Russia, Iran, China to India: Why governments keep targeting Telegram

India's temporary restriction on Telegram ahead of the Neet-UG re-examination puts the spotlight on a platform that has repeatedly faced government action across the world

From Russia, Iran, China to India: Why governments keep targeting Telegram
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 3:37 PM IST

G7 leaders support Ukraine, agree to increase pressure on Russia amid war

G7 leaders also welcomed the preliminary peace deal between the United States and Iran - which Trump signed on the eve of the summit - and said they are ready to contribute to its implementation

G7 leaders support Ukraine, agree to increase pressure on Russia amid war
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 1:54 PM IST