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US Intel report says Iran now has powers to shut Strait of Hormuz at will

Iran's ability to hurt the economy using the critical waterway can crop up again regardless of the framework agreement to be signed on Friday, the assessment revealed.

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World June 17, 2026 · 6:50 am

Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran, its management to remain our responsibility: First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref

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World June 17, 2026 · 6:31 am

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World June 17, 2026 · 6:08 am

G7 leaders back US-Iran deal, reaffirm support for Ukraine during summit in France

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World June 17, 2026 · 5:56 am

PM Modi, Trump to discuss West Asia crisis, energy partnership, trade deal on sidelines of G7 Summit: Sources

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World June 17, 2026 · 5:05 am

Slovak Academy of Sciences’ Robert Gafrik translates Sanskrit Upanishads into Slovak after five-year effort

"I have been interested in India, Indian languages, and literature since my university studies. The Upanishads are among the most important texts…

World June 17, 2026 · 4:43 am

India chairs 28th IORA Senior Officials Committee meeting, reinforces cooperation for peaceful Indian Ocean Region

"India hosted the 28th Meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) of @IORAofficial in New Delhi on 15-16 June 2026 under…