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US-Iran talks end with no deal but potential signs of progress
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US-Iran talks end with no deal but potential signs of progress

The two sides plan to resume negotiations soon after consultations in their countries' capitals

Modi says India stands 'firmly' with Israel during visit
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Modi says India stands 'firmly' with Israel during visit

Indian PM meets Benjamin Netanyahu during a two-day visit to deepen trade and defense ties, drawing criticism at home

US-Iran nuclear talks to resume in Geneva against backdrop of military threat
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US-Iran nuclear talks to resume in Geneva against backdrop of military threat

The two sides renew talks this month to end a decades-long nuclear standoff, as Washington and allies accuse Tehran of seeking nuclear arms, which it denies

India's Modi visits Israel as US-Iran tensions mount
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India's Modi visits Israel as US-Iran tensions mount

Modi and Netanyahu are expected to hold talks on artificial intelligence as well as defense

Rights group slams treatment of viral Japanese monkey
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Rights group slams treatment of viral Japanese monkey

Viral macaque Punch shows stress of captivity, says animal rights group

Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship missiles from China
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Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship missiles from China

The deal for Chinese CM‑302 missiles is nearly finalized, with no delivery date set

Seven killed in India medical plane crash
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Seven killed in India medical plane crash

Authorities say further details will be released as the inquiry progresses

Iran would react 'ferociously' to any US attack, warns of regional conflict
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Iran would react 'ferociously' to any US attack, warns of regional conflict

Iran’s deputy foreign minister calls renewed talks “a new window of opportunity” but warns of regional conflict if Iran is attacked

Iran and US to meet on Thursday for talks
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Iran and US to meet on Thursday for talks

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian expresses cautious optimism, highlighting Tehran's readiness for any potential scenario

India delays US trade talks after Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs
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India delays US trade talks after Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs

The delay came mainly from the uncertainty over tariffs following Friday's judgment, source says

Brazil, India eye critical minerals deal as leaders meet
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Brazil, India eye critical minerals deal as leaders meet

The two countries have set a trade target of $20 billion to be achieved by 2030

Virus kills dozens of tigers in Thailand park
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Virus kills dozens of tigers in Thailand park

Chiang Mai livestock office confirms canine distemper and respiratory bacterial infections

Iran prepares counterproposal as Trump weighs strikes
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Iran prepares counterproposal as Trump weighs strikes

Araqchi says Iran’s counterproposal to Witkoff and Kushner could yield a deal soon

India chases 'DeepSeek moment' with homegrown AI
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India chases 'DeepSeek moment' with homegrown AI

Analysts say the country is unlikely to see a near-term 'DeepSeek moment' due to gaps in compute power, talent scale and funding

Turkey, Saudi sign major solar power deal
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Turkey, Saudi sign major solar power deal

Saudi firm Acwa will build two 2,000 MW solar plants in Sivas and Karaman, Turkey, powering 2.1 million homes

US negotiating with India on Venezuelan oil sale, US envoy says
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US negotiating with India on Venezuelan oil sale, US envoy says

An interim trade deal between US and India is set to become effective in April

Iran says no country can deprive it of enrichment rights
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Iran says no country can deprive it of enrichment rights

Iranian official says nuclear fuel is essential for all enrichment activities

UN says Israeli actions raise 'ethnic cleansing' fears in West Bank, Gaza
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UN says Israeli actions raise 'ethnic cleansing' fears in West Bank, Gaza

United Nations says Israel’s war and blockade have made life in Gaza increasingly incompatible with Palestinians’ survival

India's Modi calls for inclusive tech at AI summit
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India's Modi calls for inclusive tech at AI summit

Modi says humans and AI are entering a shared era and must be guided toward the global common good

India's Reliance announces $110 bn investment at AI summit
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India's Reliance announces $110 bn investment at AI summit

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani says the firm and its telecoms unit Jio will invest the money over the next seven years