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Security blunder, American surrender: Critics attack Trump on peace deal

While Trump has hailed the Iran-US MoU as a step towards regional stability, critics have denounced the framework as a premature concession that grants Tehran significant benefits

From its roots in ancient India, yoga has become truly universal: Guterres

Speaking at an event, Guterres said the ancient Indian practice has evolved into a global movement promoting health and well-being across cultures and faiths

Trump used 'all kinds of leverage', says Mojtaba Khamenei on US-Iran deal

Khamenei said Iran agreed to the US-Iran deal only after assurances on national rights, while insisting future talks with Washington do not mean accepting American demands

'You can't kill your way to security': JD Vance's blunt warning to Israel

US vice-president publicly rebukes Israel over Iran and Lebanon, arguing that military force alone cannot guarantee security and reminding Jerusalem that Washington remains its strongest ally

Obama Centre opens in Chicago with call to safeguard US democracy

Joined by former US presidents, world leaders, celebrities and athletes, Obama used the opening ceremony to emphasise the importance of civic engagement and democratic values

Burnham wins special UK election, emerging as potential rival to Starmer

The Greater Manchester mayor defeated Reform UK's Rob Kenyon in Makerfield, returning to Westminster and strengthening his standing within the Labour Party

Uncertainty remains over Hormuz transit fees as Vance skirts questions

The US-Iran memorandum guarantees free passage for commercial vessels for 60 days, but leaves future administration of the strategic waterway to negotiations involving Iran, Oman and other Gulf states

As Hormuz reopens, Gulf oil fields gear up for a restart visible from space

Energy executives across the Gulf are working to restore oil production and shipping after the US-Iran interim peace deal reopened the world's most critical oil transit route

White House postpones Vance-led negotiations with Iran in Switzerland

White House said plans for the next round of technical negotiations with Iran have not been finalised, although the US delegation is prepared to leave for Switzerland at first available opportunity

Iran to invite UN watchdog to inspect nuclear sites under new deal: Witkoff

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff told lawmakers that Tehran would invite the UN nuclear watchdog to inspect its facilities and help identify the locations of enriched nuclear material

Iran warns of 'crushing response' to any breach of agreement by US

Ghalibaf said Iran remained committed to implementing the conditions outlined by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei but would respond forcefully to any breach of the agreement

Ebola cases increase almost 40% in week as death toll passes 200

Africa CDC says the outbreak has infected 894 people, spread to 32 health zones in eastern Congo and left up to 35,000 suspected contacts requiring monitoring

Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei endorses direct talks with US as hostilities end

In his first comments since the US-Iran agreement to end hostilities, Khamenei said future face-to-face negotiations with Washington would not amount to accepting the other side's position

US ends Hormuz blockade, downplays toll fears as negotiations restart

The interim agreement ended the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and launched a 60-day negotiation period to resolve disputes over Iran's nuclear programme and regional security issues

Hormuz is reopening, but global shipping won't be normal for months

While oil markets have reacted positively to the Strait of Hormuz reopening, supply chain disruptions and a massive shipping backlog mean global energy markets may take months to fully recover

Khamenei says he backed US-Iran MoU after receiving key assurances

Khamenei added that future ‌face-to-face negotiations with the United States ‌would not mean accepting "the enemy's position"

US lifts maritime blockade on ships bound for Iranian ports: CentCom

In a post on X on Thursday, CentCom said the restrictions on shipping movements to and from Iranian ports and coastal waters had been lifted

India investing in future sectors, emerging as trusted partner: PM Modi

Addressing the Indian diaspora, Modi also said that this is a defining period in India's journey, where aspirations are reaching new heights

Oil prices fall to lowest after ceasefire deal, touch pre-Iran war level

Oil slid to pre-Iran war lows as the US-Iran deal eased supply fears, lifting Indian equities even as hawkish Fed signals weighed on IT and gold

US pump prices dip below $4 for first time since March after Iran deal

US average gasoline prices fell below $4 a gallon for the first time since March after the Iran agreement eased concerns over global oil supplies