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The defection season: How rebels are redrawing India's political map

Indian opposition parties are experiencing internal turmoil and potential splits. The Trinamool Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), Samajwadi Party, and Aam Aadmi Party are all facing significant challenges. These developments are reshaping the political landscape and impacting parliamentary arithmetic. The trend suggests a season of political breakups is underway, with more expected.

Sivo scores hat-trick as Leeds move clear at top with win over Warrington

Maika Sivo scored a hat-trick as Leeds Rhinos secured a 34-6 victory over Warrington Wolves at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

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ترامب يثير الجدل مجددًا بتطورات الحرب مع إيران وصفقات سياسية جديدة

تشهد الساحة السياسية الأمريكية تحولًا بارزًا بعد توقيع ترامب على اتفاقية مع إيران، مما أثار ردود فعل متباينة بين الجمهوريين. كما تواصل إسرائيل هجماتها في لبنان وسط تصاعد التوترات.

Trump's Surprising Moves in Iran: A New Deal and GOP Frustrations

In a surprising turn of events, former President Trump has engaged in unexpected diplomacy with Iran, resulting in a preliminary agreement amid ongoing tensions in the region. However, his relationship with Senate Republicans remains strained as they express frustration over his recent actions.

What the Trump-Iran agreement says about Lebanon, Hormuz and uranium

The memorandum of understanding covers 14 points but leaves many crucial questions unanswered.

Greece’s ‘war on Roma’ is Europe’s new blueprint for discrimination

Mass raids on Roma communities show how Europe is recasting racial discrimination as crime prevention and public order.

Choppy waters ahead as Iceland gets ready for its own EU referendum

In this week’s newsletter: After Trump’s interventions over Greenland, there are many in Iceland who believe they would be stronger in the EU. But will its recent history of independence win out?• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereAs the UK marks the tenth anniversary of its fateful Brexit referendum next Tuesday, Iceland is fast approaching its moment of truth about the EU – albeit from the opposite direction.On 29 August, Icelanders will be asked whether or not to t...

Trump signs agreement with Iran. And, the president's approval hits record lows

Trump signed a preliminary agreement with Iran yesterday to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. And, the president's approval rating has hit a record low, according to a new NPR poll.(Image credit: Anna Moneymaker)

Trump signs deal that Iran labels ‘a record of US failure’ | First Thing

President hails ‘major win’ for US as he attempts to exit war having failed to achieve regime change in Tehran. Plus: an investigation into the murky world of OnlyFans ‘managers’Good morning.Donald Trump has signed a 14-point agreement with Iran, claiming it delivered a “major win” for the US – even as it made significant political and financial concessions to Iran to reopen the strait of Hormuz and prevent a “worldwide depression”.How have US Republicans reacted to the deal? Senator Lindsey Gra...

Trump's FISA threat is like 'cutting off your nose to spite your face,' says Sen. Slotkin

Politics Trump's FISA threat is like 'cutting off your nose to spite your face,' says Sen. Slotkin Updated June 18, 20262:30 PM ET Originally published June 18, 20266:51 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Steve Inskeep Sen. Elissa Slotkin on intel chief's confirmation hearing and election integrity Listen · 5:32 5:32 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed Transcript

Hegseth slams NATO allies during roundtable meeting

Hegseth slams NATO allies during roundtable meeting

Donald Trump makes 'Apple announcement' for Intel; says: Stupid Presidents took ...

Former President Donald Trump announced Apple will partner with Intel to design and manufacture chips in the US, aiming to revive the nation's semiconductor industry. This move, he stated, reverses years of manufacturing shifting overseas. The collaboration reportedly seeks to diversify Apple's supply chain beyond Taiwan, with Intel's shares seeing a significant surge following the news.

Fury as Zack Polanski is cleared by London Assembly sleaze probe over council tax row on grounds he wasn't acting in a 'official capacity'

Fury as Zack Polanski is cleared by London Assembly sleaze probe over council tax row on grounds he wasn’t acting in a ‘official capacity’See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy CHRISTIAN CALGIE, SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT-AT-LARGE and SAM MERRIMAN, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 11:22, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 11:22, 18 June 2026 e-mail View comments

India-Vietnam BrahMos deal in final stages, only minor clearances remain: BrahMos Aerospace chief

India is nearing a significant defence export deal with Vietnam for BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, with final clearances pending. BrahMos Aerospace chief Jaiteerth Joshi revealed ongoing talks with other nations too. The program has seen substantial cost reductions and is developing advanced variants, enhancing India's defence export capabilities.

Jeff Bezos reportedly told Trump the Washington Post was his ‘worst investment’ before staff cuts

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos told then-President-elect Donald Trump at a December 2024 dinner that The Washington Post was his "worst investment" months before he authorized sweeping staff cuts at the newspaper, according to a forthcoming book by New York Times journalists Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman.Bezos reportedly vented to Trump about the people running the Post's business side after the newspaper lost more than $100 million that year."The people there are terrible," Bezos told Trump, acc...

Trump’s firing power faces twin Supreme Court tests, but one agency may get special treatment

Two high-stakes Supreme Court battles over President Donald Trump's authority to remove federal officials could reshape the balance of power in Washington, but legal experts say the justices may draw a sharp line between the cases.At the center of the debate are Slaughter v. Trump, involving the firing of Federal Trade Commission Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, and Trump v. Cook, involving Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. While both cases touch on presidential removal power, legal schol...

Opinion: Trump's Iran War: Was It Worth It?

Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia's full-scale war

Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia's full-scale war7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLaura GozziSmoke engulfs Moscow skyline after refinery hit by droneMoscow has come under the largest Ukrainian attack since the start of the full-scale war, with close to 200 drones hitting targets around the Russian capital and setting columns of thick smoke billowing high into the sky. Seventeen people were wounded in the Moscow region, according to local governor Andrei...

'Op Tudwa' vs 'Op Tiger': Sanjay Raut claims 'rebel' MPs moved to Rajasthan

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut alleged dissident MPs received Rs 10 crore each and were moved to Rajasthan amid a party split. Six of nine Lok Sabha MPs skipped a crucial meeting, prompting Raut to initiate action for whip violation. Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat, however, blamed Raut for the unrest and denied his party's involvement in 'Operation Tiger'.