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Trump and Iran find a fragile peace as nuclear questions still loom
The United States under the Donald Trump administration and Iran have finalized a preliminary Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to end active hostilities and begin a 60-day negotiation period. Mediated by Pakistan, this agreement, set to be signed in Switzerland, outlines the reopening of the [Strait of Hormuz] and the lifting of a U.S.
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Must ReadFrom Oman to Tanzania: How the Iran war is redrawing India’s trade map
The ongoing conflict in West Asia, particularly the disruptions caused by the Iran-Israel tensions and the broader geopolitical instability, is significantly reshaping India's global trade patterns. Geopolitical risks, particularly concerning shipping routes like the [Strait of Hormuz], are prompting India to rapidly diversify its trade partners, leading to surges in imports from countries like Oman, Brazil, and Peru, and a realignment of export destinations favoring Singapore, Tanzania, and Sri Lanka.
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Must ReadUNSC reform would border on failure if only non-permanent category expanded: India
India has sharply criticized the 'Elements Paper' discussed at the [Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN)] on [United Nations Security Council] reforms, warning that expanding only the non-permanent membership category would be a gross inadequacy bordering on failure. India argued that without expanding the permanent category, the fundamental decision-making power structure dominated by the P5 (China, France, Russia, the U.K., and the U.S.) would remain unchanged, thereby perpetuating existing inequities and ignoring contemporary geopolitical realities.
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Must ReadG7 Summit Day 1 LIVE: G7 leaders open summit talks on Ukraine and West Asia as Zelenskyy joins in France
The [Group of Seven (G7)] summit commenced in Evian-les-Bains, France, focusing on intensifying pressure on Russia to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. The summit, attended by leaders of the G7 nations, the [European Union], and guest nations like India, also deliberated on the implications of a potential US-Iran agreement.
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Must ReadUS-Iran deal: Why India’s energy worries are far from over
The United States and Iran have announced a peace agreement following recent conflict in West Asia, sparking a drop in global oil prices. However, experts and Indian policymakers remain cautious about the immediate return to normal energy flows through the critical Strait of Hormuz, citing logistical challenges and lingering geopolitical uncertainties.
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Must ReadWhat is Helium-3, the $2,000/litre rare gas sparking a race to mine the Moon?
There is a growing global interest, driven by private companies and space startups, in mining Helium-3, a rare isotope, from the Moon. This resource is highly sought after for its crucial role in emerging technologies like quantum computing and potential future nuclear fusion plants, despite the significant infrastructural and financial challenges associated with lunar extraction.
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ImportantPolitics over people: On India’s High-Level Committee on Demographic Change
The central government has constituted a High-Level Committee on Demographic Change, chaired by retired Supreme Court judge [Justice P.P. Naolekar], to study population shifts and illegal infiltration.
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