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Iran breaks silence after IAEA chief says nuclear inspections ‘will take place’

Iran breaks silence after IAEA chief says nuclear inspections ‘will take place’

The standoff over the future of Iran’s nuclear facilities inspection has intensified as all sides including the US, Iran and UN nuclear watchdog...

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Inside the Trump-linked firm lobbying for pardons: How it landed a $500,000 client

Inside the Trump-linked firm lobbying for pardons: How it landed a $500,000 client

In a significant move, a group of Trump’s former campaign and administration officials reportedly launched a federal lobbying practice when he...

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Ruqia Shahid

Seedance 2.5 Model introduces 30-second generation capabilities: Here’s what users need to know

Seedance 2.5 Model introduces 30-second generation capabilities: Here’s what users need to know

In the rapidly evolving world of AI, a major shift is underway as the industry’s prominent tech companies release a massive wave of major...

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Are Iran nuclear inspections moving forward despite Tehran’s denial? IAEA chief gives key update

Are Iran nuclear inspections moving forward despite Tehran’s denial? IAEA chief gives key update

The United States and Iran have been at odds regarding their positions on nuclear inspection. President Donald Trump asserted that Iran finally agreed...

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Why airlines are still being told to avoid Iran’s airspace despite the new framework deal

Why airlines are still being told to avoid Iran’s airspace despite the new framework deal

The EU aviation safety agency EASA reportedly said that airlines should continue to bypass the airspace over Iran, Iraq and Lebanon, and remain...

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Strait of Hormuz breakthrough: Oman announces temporary shipping transit corridor

Strait of Hormuz breakthrough: Oman announces temporary shipping transit corridor

Oman has announced the opening of a temporary transit corridor for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz in collaboration with the UN’s...

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What Kim Jong Un’s commissioning of North Korea’s largest-ever warship means: Key implications explained

What Kim Jong Un’s commissioning of North Korea’s largest-ever warship means: Key implications explained

North Korea has reportedly commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer, marking a significant move that could give its adversaries...

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Ruqia Shahid

‘Blasphemy against AI’: SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son fires back at AI bubble claims

‘Blasphemy against AI’: SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son fires back at AI bubble claims

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son has delivered an explosive response to those skeptics who have been talking about the AI bubble bursting. Speaking at the...

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Bill Gates breaks silence on Epstein meetings as new transcript reveals major details

Bill Gates breaks silence on Epstein meetings as new transcript reveals major details

According to a transcript of his closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee released on Tuesday, Bill Gates testified that he had never...

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Trump reacts to shocking ransom note discovery in Nancy Guthrie case

Trump reacts to shocking ransom note discovery in Nancy Guthrie case

The Nancy Guthrie case has taken a dramatic turn with a disturbing discovery of a ransom note claiming the death of Savannah Guthrie’s mother. On...

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How a clean sweep for Mamdani-backed candidates is sending shockwaves through New York’s Democratic party

How a clean sweep for Mamdani-backed candidates is sending shockwaves through New York’s Democratic party

In a major strategic maneuver that has significantly reshaped New York City’s political landscape, Representative Dan Goldman has been defeated in a...

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Ruqia Shahid

Trump, Iran at odds over nuclear inspections: Is a peace deal still possible?

Trump, Iran at odds over nuclear inspections: Is a peace deal still possible?

The fragile peace deal between the US and Iran has apparently hit a roadblock as President Trump and Iranian officials are found to be at odds over...

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SpaceX launches $25bn notes offering to fund AI expansion

SpaceX launches $25bn notes offering to fund AI expansion

Elon Musk's SpaceX has launched a five-tranche notes offering aimed at raising at least $25 billion, as the newly public company seeks funding...

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Hafsa Naeem Baig

Anthropic introduces 'Claude Tag' bringing AI assistance to Slack

Anthropic introduces 'Claude Tag' bringing AI assistance to Slack

Anthropic unveils 'Claude Tag' for expanding Anthropic’s Slack integration in latest technological push. Anthropic on Tuesday launched an...

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Starmer meets Burnham to discuss 'Orderly' transition plans

Starmer meets Burnham to discuss 'Orderly' transition plans

UK PM Keir Starmer reportedly held a secret, hour-long off-site meeting with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to discuss a potential leadership...

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Meta launches cheapest AI-powered smart glasses at $299

Meta launches cheapest AI-powered smart glasses at $299

Meta unveils new series of AI-powered glasses with am affordable price range. Mark Zuckerberg Platforms and EssilorLuxottica on Tuesday announced a...

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UK court approves $4 billlion iCloud lawsuit against Apple

UK court approves $4 billlion iCloud lawsuit against Apple

UK court has approved long pending iCloud lawsuit against Apple.The Britain's competition ‌tribunal has approved a £3 billion ($4 billion)...

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HMRC shortfall: Unpaid UK taxes hit record £59.2 billion

HMRC shortfall: Unpaid UK taxes hit record £59.2 billion

The UK government have highlights HM Revenue & Customs HMRC's shortfall as unpaid UK taxes hit record £59.2 billion. The annual "Tax...

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How to survive Heatwave: Expert tips to stay cool in extreme temperatures

How to survive Heatwave: Expert tips to stay cool in extreme temperatures

Recently many countries across UK, Europe are experiencing intense heatwave with millions at health risks. Even red alert or 'Danger to...

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Trump claims breakthrough on Iran nuclear inspections despite Tehran’s denial

Trump claims breakthrough on Iran nuclear inspections despite Tehran’s denial

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday has declared Iran’s willingness to allow nuclear inspection “long into the future.” On his Truth Social...

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Why oil prices plunged below $75 as Strait of Hormuz shipping began to recover

Why oil prices plunged below $75 as Strait of Hormuz shipping began to recover

On Monday, US crude prices fell 2.7% to about $74 per barrel following a significant announcement by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding a...

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Strait of Hormuz breaks record with 19 million barrels of oil flowing in one day

Strait of Hormuz breaks record with 19 million barrels of oil flowing in one day

The high-level latest talks between the US and Iran have concluded on a positive note, showing the marks of encouraging progress on all fronts. The...

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Cybersecurity faces AI threat sooner than expected, Five Eyes spy partners warn

Cybersecurity faces AI threat sooner than expected, Five Eyes spy partners warn

The Five Eyes intelligence alliance reportedly warned today that the most advanced artificial intelligence models are progressing rapidly enough to...

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Ruqia Shahid

UK business activity contracts as Sterling eases amid Keir Starmer succession uncertainty

UK business activity contracts as Sterling eases amid Keir Starmer succession uncertainty

On Tuesday, the British pound depreciated against a stronger dollar as investors sought more details on the replacement for UK Prime Minister Keir...

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Ruqia Shahid

Meta faces tougher EU probe over addictive design after new findings

Meta faces tougher EU probe over addictive design after new findings

The European Commission is set to intensify a probe into Meta Platforms over social media’s addictive design that are extremely harmful to children....

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China overtakes US with world’s fastest supercomputer amid Trump’s quantum tech push

China overtakes US with world’s fastest supercomputer amid Trump’s quantum tech push

China in a latest computing push has dethroned the US from the list of the world's fastest supercomputers, dominating its position in the...

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France heatwave tragedy: 20 people drown as residents seek relief from extreme heat

France heatwave tragedy: 20 people drown as residents seek relief from extreme heat

French authorities reported that around 20 people have drowned while swimming in unmonitored spaces to seek relief from a scorching heatwave sweeping...

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Mysterious interstellar comet passing our solar system may be 12 billion years old, scientists say

Mysterious interstellar comet passing our solar system may be 12 billion years old, scientists say

Astronomers studying the intriguing comet 3I/ATLAS on Monday said that this visitor is incredibly ancient, potentially nearly three times older than...

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Ruqia Shahid

Kim Jong Un defends North Korea’s nuclear status, blames US for global conflicts

Kim Jong Un defends North Korea’s nuclear status, blames US for global conflicts

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a recent ​Central Committee meeting of the ruling Workers' Party has defended the country's nuclear...

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Trump brushes off Einstein mention with blunt ‘nobody cares’ remark — Here’s what happened

Trump brushes off Einstein mention with blunt ‘nobody cares’ remark — Here’s what happened

US President Donald Trump never fails to amuse the world with his personality, famous quips and diplomatic skills. This time too President Trump has...

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Meta pauses employee activity monitoring after ‘high-priority security’ incident

Meta pauses employee activity monitoring after ‘high-priority security’ incident

Meta in a recent development has decided to hit a pause on the employee activity monitoring program driven by the internal mouse-tracking tool over...

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What did Iran gain from the latest US-Iran talks? Ghalibaf explains key outcomes

What did Iran gain from the latest US-Iran talks? Ghalibaf explains key outcomes

The US and Iran have moved closer to closing in the final deal, aiming to bring stability to the Middle East on all fronts including Lebanon. The...

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Andy Burnham sworn in as Labour MP as Keir Starmer resigns

Andy Burnham sworn in as Labour MP as Keir Starmer resigns

Andy Burnham has officially been sworn in as the new Labour MP for Makerfield just hours after Keir Starmer's resignation today. Following his...

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Hafsa Naeem Baig

X Down: Millions of users report widespread outages across platform

X Down: Millions of users report widespread outages across platform

'X' was largely back up after thousands of ‌users reported issues with the social media platform globally on Monday, according to...

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Keir Starmer resigns: July UK-EU summit under review

Keir Starmer resigns: July UK-EU summit under review

The European Union reassesses July UK summit after Starmer's resignation announcement. The EU Bloc is reconsidering whether to proceed with its...

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UK Heatwave: Met office issues red 'Danger to Life' 40°C alert

UK Heatwave: Met office issues red 'Danger to Life' 40°C alert

A rare red alert heat warning 'danger to life' has been issued as temperatures in the capital could reach upto 40C this week.⁣...

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX sees high volatility in first public week

Elon Musk’s SpaceX sees high volatility in first public week

SpaceX's record initial public offering IPO sparked a massive trading frenzy.The intense first week of SpaceX as a public company, which has been...

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Hafsa Naeem Baig

Strawberry Moon peaks June 29: When and where to watch

Strawberry Moon peaks June 29: When and where to watch

June's full moon earns a deceptive nickname. The Strawberry Moon will peak on June 29 at 7:57pm ET, marking summer's first full moon,...

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Pareesa Afreen

JD Vance says 'very good foundation' laid for successful Iran final deal

JD Vance says 'very good foundation' laid for successful Iran final deal

The US Vice President JD Vance has raised the hopes of the world who are awaiting a highly-anticipated Iran final deal in the aftermath of months-long...

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Alan Greenspan dies at 100: Former Fed chairman who shaped America's economy

Alan Greenspan dies at 100: Former Fed chairman who shaped America's economy

Alan Greenspan, the influential economist and long-held chairman of the Federal Reserve died on Monday at the age of 100. The announcement of his...

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GTA 6 gets unexpected rival as PS4 release returns

GTA 6 gets unexpected rival as PS4 release returns

Rockstar Games confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on November 19, 2026, as pre-orders go live June 25 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S....

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Pareesa Afreen

Keir Starmer resigns: Key moments that defined his premiership

Keir Starmer resigns: Key moments that defined his premiership

Keir Starmer resigned as Prime Minister on Monday, stepping down after just two years in office. Standing outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer announced...

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Pareesa Afreen

Wes Streeting backs Andy Burnham for UK prime minister, drops leadership bid

Wes Streeting backs Andy Burnham for UK prime minister, drops leadership bid

Wes Streeting in a shocking move has announced an exit from the UK leadership race and backed the most favourite and top contender Andy Burnham for...

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Who could replace Keir Starmer? Top contenders to be UK prime minister

Who could replace Keir Starmer? Top contenders to be UK prime minister

Keir Starmer, has announced plans to resign as the UK prime minister and the leader of the Labour Party on Monday, June 22. The shocking move comes as...

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Keir Starmer speaks to King Charles before announcing resignation

Keir Starmer speaks to King Charles before announcing resignation

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles spoke to Keir Starmer by telephone from Highgrove earlier this morning before the prime minister...

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China retaliates against US, targets critical minerals, defense sectors with new trade restrictions

China retaliates against US, targets critical minerals, defense sectors with new trade restrictions

China in a tit-for-tat move has slapped sweeping export restrictions on dozens of US companies, including two critical minerals American firms,...

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Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK prime minister and Labour Party leader

Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK prime minister and Labour Party leader

Keir Starmer in a shocking yet expected move has announced his resignation as the prime minister of the UK and the leader of the Labour Party....

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Half of London businesses lack AI-ready workforce skills

Half of London businesses lack AI-ready workforce skills

Half of London's businesses now say their workforce lacks the skills needed for an AI-driven workplace. A Survation survey of 2,043 business...

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Geno Smith faces serious allegations after woman's viral Instagram post

Geno Smith faces serious allegations after woman's viral Instagram post

Geno Smith has been under fire due to serious allegations of physical assault as a woman accused him of attacking her in a viral Instagram video. In a...

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Trump warns Giorgia Meloni over Iran: ‘Not good’—Here's why

Trump warns Giorgia Meloni over Iran: ‘Not good’—Here's why

US President Donald Trump has escalated his ongoing public feud with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, but this time by warning Italy over Iran....

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