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"Pakistan is now working closely with both sides to finalize the next steps. Peace has never been this close as it is now," Shehbaz Sharif said.

Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi urges media to avoid speculation as negotiations with Washington approach a critical stage.

Trump says Tehran leaked misleading details of proposed nuclear pact, slams alleged attack on Indian vessels near Hormuz.

Iran claims it is not looking for a nuclear weapon, but Washington wants an agreement to guarantee that Iran never acquires one.

According to Iran's IRNA news agency, the signing of the memorandum of understanding and a 60-day timetable for holding peace talks will take precedence over the US sanctions against Iran.

US President Trump announced a near-complete deal to end the war with Iran, expected to be signed in Europe this weekend, after canceling planned military strikes.

The draft version of the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran calls for the lifting of oil sanctions by the United States and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran within 30 days.

Dinesh Trivedi has taken charge as India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, succeeding Pranay Verma. A political appointee, he aims to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on security, trade and regional cooperation.

Reiterating Tehran’s stance, he said Iran would not compromise on what it considers its core national interests. He added that the country had demonstrated both diplomatically and militarily that it would not yield to external pressure.

Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Pakistani defence chief Asim Munir each called Trump to assure him that a preliminary agreement was within reach, said report.

The IPO of Space Exploration Technologies Corp., as the rocket, satellite and artificial-intelligence company is formally called, drew more than $100 billion of orders from retail investors, people familiar with the matter have said.

While the legislation has twice passed the National Assembly, it remains far from becoming law. The French government opposes the move, ArcelorMittal rejects the rationale behind it, and the Senate has already voted against the proposal once.

A military source told Iranian state media that sounds of explosions heard near the coastal town of Sirik were linked to Iranian forces confronting the tanker as it attempted passage through the strait.

A tornado warning was issued for Chicago amid severe storms affecting the Midwest, causing flight cancellations and power outages for hundreds of thousands.

Based on the revised timeline, late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremony is now expected to take place between June 26 and July 5.

Iran would initially receive temporary sanctions waivers allowing it to sell oil for 60 days following the strait's reopening, said report.

Brent crude fell nearly 2% at the open to $88.79 a barrel after ending the previous session at a two-month low. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate traded near $86 a barrel.

The Indian government has placed all relevant security and maritime agencies on high alert.

SpaceX launched the largest IPO ever, raising seventy five billion dollars and achieving a valuation of 1.77 trillion dollars, making it one of the top ten public companies globally.

Trump said that he would not personally attend the signing ceremony in Europe, as a UFC fight is scheduled at the White House on Sunday.