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At the interbank foreign exchange market the rupee opened at 94.66, then touched 94.71, registering a fall of 21 paise from its previous close. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated 21 paise to 94.71 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Thursday (June 18, 2026) on U.S. Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance and the…
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Iran said on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) that talks with the United States on its nuclear programme and sanctions relief would likely begin later this week, as President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would “completely open” once the foes sign their deal. Follow the updates for the West Asia LIVE on June 16,…
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The United States said on Monday (June 15, 2026) that ships will move toll-free through the Strait of Hormuz under an Iran peace deal signed by President Donald Trump, and insisted Tehran would have to fulfill its commitments before getting any economic benefits. West Asia war LIVE They included a possible $300 billion reconstruction fund…
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U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Vice President J.D. Vance will lead the U.S. delegation for the in-person signing of the peace deal with Iran in Switzerland on Friday (June 16, 2026), President Donald Trump said. Both Mr. Trump and Mr. Vance have electronically signed the framework agreement with Iran’s lead…
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Iran players walk onto the pitch at the stadium one day before their FIFA World Cup match against New Zealand in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles, on June 14, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP Iran’s football team arrived in the United States for the first time at this World Cup on Sunday (June 14, 2026),…
Over the course of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, waves of airstrikes killed an entire echelon of the Islamic republic’s political and military elite, starting with supreme leader Ali Khamenei. President Donald Trump had claimed in March that the campaign had achieved “regime change”, but Iran showed resilience in rapidly replacing killed leaders and keeping…
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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the U.S. and Iran have agreed on the text of a peace deal, kindling hope of a diplomatic breakthrough in the region. West Asia war LIVE: U.S. forces shoot down Iranian attack drones, source says “Amid ongoing…
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Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran’s state media said on Friday (June 12, 2026) that under a draft agreement with the United States, Tehran would not give up control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. West Asia War LIVE updates “Iran makes no commitment in this text to cede the…
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Hopes grew on Friday (June 12, 2026) for peace between Iran and the United States after President Donald Trump said a deal could be signed as soon as this weekend, even as Tehran said it had not made a final decision on a pact. The deal, if confirmed, would be the most significant diplomatic breakthrough…
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