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G7 allies seek common ground with Trump after Iran accord

EVIAN-LES-BAINS (FRANCE) - Allies from the G7 group of leading powers will Monday seek common ground with US President Donald Trump at a summit in France after Washington and Iran agreed a deal to end the Middle East war.

Bangkok Post · Jun 15

Unsubscribed: 200 Stanford grads opt out of Sundar Pichai's commencement speech

TOI correspondent from Washington : When Sundar Pichai was studying at Stanford in the 1990s, he once skipped class to go to Las Vegas. When he returned to Stanford to deliver the commencement address on Sunday, some students skipped Sundar Pichai.

The Times of India · Jun 15

US-Iran war: what the ‘peace deal’ really means

The announcement of a new agreement between the United States and Iran has been greeted with relief across global markets. Oil prices have eased, shipping insurers have relaxed and politicians have rushed to hail a diplomatic breakthrough.

The Conversation · Jun 15

Indian outrage over US killing of sailors mounts as leaders attend G7 summit

Relations at lowest ebb in years after Washington refuses to apologise for deaths in strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15

Wash by Erica Wagner review – vivid portrait of a monumental American

The life of the Brooklyn Bridge’s chief engineer inspires this multifaceted novel

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15

'If Iran had a nuclear weapon...': Trump calls Netanyahu 'a very difficult guy', says 'Bibi' should thank him

US President Donald Trump publicly criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing him as a "very difficult guy", while defending the newly announced US-Iran agreement and arguing that Israel should be grateful for Washington's role in preventing Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

The Times of India · Jun 15

Bombs, bargains and sanctions: A timeline of Iran's nuclear programme and its decades-long showdown with US

A preliminary deal between the US and Iran aims to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing global energy supply fears. While a memorandum of understanding is expected, Iran's nuclear program remains a key point for future negotiations. This breakthrough follows decades of disputes and recent direct…

The Times of India · Jun 15

Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry

America's plan to control critical mineral prices faces hurdles. G7 nations and the US mining sector are divided. The proposal aims to reduce reliance on China. Allies worry about costs and governance. The US wants bilateral deals, while others prefer a broader G7 approach. Discussions continue as G7 leaders meet.

The Economic Times · Jun 15

Sixty-nine candidates are running for Washington’s 10 U.S. House districts — the second-most since 2014

This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington was May 8, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Jun 15

Anthropic block marks US reversal, warning to Silicon Valley

America has taken a significant step by blocking foreign access to Anthropic's top AI models. This move follows concerns about bypassing security features in their latest AI. Officials are now discussing these security issues with Anthropic. This action highlights the US government's increasing focus on controlling advanced AI technology for…

The Economic Times · Jun 15