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US, Iran clash at UN atomic treaty review over Tehran's nuclear programme
The United States and Iran clashed over Tehran's nuclear programme as a review of the treaty meant to prevent the spread of atomic weapons got underway Monday at the United Nations, a confrontation almost certain to be repeated during the monthlong meeting. At issue was the election of Iran as one of 34 vice presidents of the conference, where 191 parties to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty are reviewing its implementation as they have done every five years since it took effect in 1970. Iran was a candidate of what has been dubbed the "nonaligned movement," made up of 121 mainly developing countries. Tensions over Tehran's nuclear programme escalated ahead of the Iran war, with President Donald Trump vowing to ensure the country cannot build an atomic weapon. Iran has enriched uranium to near weapons-grade levels, but Tehran insists its programme is only for civilian purposes. The meeting began as Iran offered to reopen the Strait if Hormuz if the US lifted its blockade of Iran
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US, Iran clash at UN atomic treaty review over Tehran's nuclear programme
The United States and Iran clashed over Tehran's nuclear programme as a review of the treaty meant to prevent the spread of atomic weapons got underway Monday at the United Nations, a confrontation almost certain to be repeated during the monthlong meeting. At issue was the election of Iran as one of 34 vice presidents of the conference, where 191 parties to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty are reviewing its implementation as they have done every five years since it took effect in 1970. Iran was a candidate of what has been dubbed the "nonaligned movement," made up of 121 mainly developing countries. Tensions over Tehran's nuclear programme escalated ahead of the Iran war, with President Donald Trump vowing to ensure the country cannot build an atomic weapon. Iran has enriched uranium to near weapons-grade levels, but Tehran insists its programme is only for civilian purposes. The meeting began as Iran offered to reopen the Strait if Hormuz if the US lifted its blockade of Iran
Markets rebound: Sensex up 756 pts intraday; Nifty tops 24,100; key reasons
The Sensex touched a high of 77,420.04, up 755.83 points, or 0.98 per cent. Likewise, the Nifty 50 hit an intraday high of 24,129.55, up 231.6 points, or 0.97 per cent.
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Stock Market Close: Sensex rises 639 pts; Nifty ends at 24093 on Iran's new peace proposal
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday: In the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 1.47 per cent and 1.90 per cent higher, respectively
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US forces turn back 38 ships from Iranian ports as blockade continues
US forces are actively preventing ships from entering or exiting Iranian waters as part of a sustained effort to monitor and control movement into strategic coastal hubs
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US forces turn back 38 ships from Iranian ports as blockade continues
US forces are actively preventing ships from entering or exiting Iranian waters as part of a sustained effort to monitor and control movement into strategic coastal hubs
Russia trip opportunity to coordinate after war: Iranian foreign minister
Prior to his arrival in Russia, the top Iranian diplomat held pivotal meetings in Islamabad to further this regional agenda
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Russia trip opportunity to coordinate after war: Iranian foreign minister
Prior to his arrival in Russia, the top Iranian diplomat held pivotal meetings in Islamabad to further this regional agenda
Asian shares mixed; Nikkei hits record as oil rises on West Asia tensions
Shares were mixed in Asia, and Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index hit a fresh record Monday after US stocks ended last week with new highs. The price of oil gained more than USD 1 as talks on ending the war with Iran hit more snags. The White House cancelled plans to send envoys to Pakistan for more negotiations, and US President Donald Trump cited a lack of progress. "If they want, we can talk, but we're not sending people," Trump told Fox News on Sunday. He said earlier on social media: "All they have to do is call!!!" This week will bring decisions on interest rates by top central banks, including the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of Japan and the Bank of England. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 surged 1.4 per cent to 60,564.18, touching new intraday highs. The Kospi in South Korea jumped 2.1 per cent to 6,617.94. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index edged 0.1 per cent lower to 25,951.86, and the Shanghai Composite index was up 0.2 per cent at 4,089.04. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 ..
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What to know about US-Iran peace talks: Key issues, hurdles, latest moves
An Iranian negotiator returned to Pakistan on Sunday, despite the United States abruptly calling off a trip there by its two top negotiators
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What to know about US-Iran peace talks: Key issues, hurdles, latest moves
An Iranian negotiator returned to Pakistan on Sunday, despite the United States abruptly calling off a trip there by its two top negotiators
Iran offers new proposal to US to reopen Strait of Hormuz, end war: Report
Pakistani mediators have given the proposal to the White House, but it's unclear whether the US wants to explore it, an Axios report said
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Iran offers new proposal to US to reopen Strait of Hormuz, end war: Report
Pakistani mediators have given the proposal to the White House, but it's unclear whether the US wants to explore it, an Axios report said
Oil prices jump nearly 2% amid stalled peace talks between US, Iran
Brent crude futures rose $2.16, or 2.05%, to $107.49 a barrel by 2346 GMT, the highest since April 7, and US West Texas Intermediate was at $96.17 a barrel, up $1.77, or 1.88%
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Oil prices jump nearly 2% amid stalled peace talks between US, Iran
Brent crude futures rose $2.16, or 2.05%, to $107.49 a barrel by 2346 GMT, the highest since April 7, and US West Texas Intermediate was at $96.17 a barrel, up $1.77, or 1.88%
'They're in really bad shape': Trump signals US-Iran conflict may end soon
Trump added that internal divisions within Iran's leadership could further accelerate the path to an outcome
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'They're in really bad shape': Trump signals US-Iran conflict may end soon
Trump added that internal divisions within Iran's leadership could further accelerate the path to an outcome
Best of BS Opinion: Hopes fade for early resolution of West Asia crisis
From rising West Asia tensions and oil shocks to heat stress on food systems and women farmers' role in India, here are the key insights from Business Standard's Opinion page today
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Trump says Iran can reach out to US if it wants to negotiate end to war
Trump canceled a trip by his envoys to Pakistan on Saturday, dealing a new setback to peace prospects after Iranian Foreign Minister departed Islamabad after speaking only to Pakistani officials
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Diversify overseas to beat country and currency risks amid volatility
Diversification is not about having all your money in the best-performing asset all the time. It is about not having all your money in the worst-performing asset at any point
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