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US-Iran news LIVE: As US President Donald Trump tries to finalise a peace deal with Iran, his ties with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are reportedly turning sour. Trump hits out at Netanyahu, stating that “without me, there would be no Israel.” He even called the Israeli PM “crazy.”The tension came as the US President criticised the recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon, which once again threatened to jeopardise negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Trump has been pushing for a peace deal as he faces growing political blowback at home.Iran exports first crude oil in two monthsOn Tuesday, Iran was able to export its first crude oil shipments in two months after the two sides reached an agreement to end the US naval blockade, according to maritime intelligence company TankerTrackers. The US naval blockade was imposed on 13 April, days after Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz once again following tensions with Washington. Earlier on Monday, Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz had been reopened under the terms of the agreement, but later revised the timeline, saying the strait would reopen after a formal signing ceremony in Geneva on Friday.Australia lowers Middle East travel warningsFollowing the announcement of a US-Iran peace deal, Australia lowered its travel warnings for the Middle East countries, including Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the advisory moved to "reconsider your need to travel" from "do not travel," but added that Australians should continue to delay non-essential travel to the Gulf states.Iran seeks Israel's withdrawal from LebanonIran's top diplomat on Tuesday reiterated that the tentative deal to end the war with the United States would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, a condition that Israel has already rejected and could impact the agreement, leading to the resumption of all-out war.The deal, which is between Washington and Tehran, has not been made public yet, and officials from both sides have offered contradictory statements of what is in it. While Israel is not a party to the agreement, it is part of the war after joining the US in launching strikes on Iran on 28 February. Israel has also fought the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon and seized large swaths of that country.Oil falls to three-month low as US-Iran peace deal to boost supplyOil reported its longest run of declines this year as the US-Iran peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz raised expectations for a revival in supply, with leading Wall Street banks reducing their price forecasts and key market gauges tumbling.Global benchmark Brent fell for a fourth session, settling under $79 per barrel, the lowest level since early March. The US and Iran are preparing to formally sign an interim peace deal on Friday that would allow tankers trapped since the start of the conflict to exit the key waterway.US-Iran peace agreement yet to be made publicOn Tuesday, details for the US and Iran's interim agreement to end the war in the Middle East started emerging, with Trump saying that Washington will rule out a nuclear weapon for Tehran and a US official stating that it allows Iran to sell oil upon signing.The memorandum of understanding signed this week, though yet to be made public, extends a tenuous ceasefire announced in April by another 60 days to allow the warring countries to negotiate a permanent truce.
The UFC Freedom 250event, supposed to kick off this year's festivities for the 250th anniversary of US independence, took place at the White House just hours after Trump had sealed a long-awaited peace deal with Iran.US President Donald Trump at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington(REUTERS)US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a brutal display of political machismo on Sunday, June 14, turning the White House lawn into an arena for a bloody evening of cage fights.In unprecedented scenes in the revered seat of American democracy, Trump sat with thousands of cheering fans as Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) combatants beat each other to a pulp.However, as the fighters for the evening's top-billed bout clashed, a video of President Trump allegedly falling asleep mid-event in the cage-side seat next to UFC boss Dana White is going viral on social media.In the viral clip, Trump appeared drowsy with his eyes closed, leaning slightly towards White. “Trump fell asleep at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House lawn, his 80th birthday event,” the caption of the viral post read.Here's how netizens reacted:Social media users mocked Donald Trump for sleeping at “his own party” and drew parallels to his White House predecessor, Joe Biden.“He is such a brave soul, he spends all his time and energy for his country. You should know how great a person he is, he is an amazing leader... yeah, those are the words that you can whisper to wake up this sleepy old man,” a user said sarcastically. “That's like being the guest of honour at your own party and deciding the most exciting thing to do is take a nap,” said another user. A netizen said, “MAGA will tell you it's because he works hard all day. BS!” “Trump is a disgrace to the presidency,” another netizen slammed.“UFC crowd finally found a fighter strong enough to take him out… it was sleep,” joked a user. “Sleepy Joe becomes sleepy Donald,” said another.However, a few supporters said, “Trump out here catching a power nap at his own 80th bday UFC bash Bro's earned the snooze, leave the man alone!”“Lol, even the GOAT needs a quick power nap mid-fight night,” said another supporter. UFC Freedom 250The "UFC Freedom 250" event, supposed to kick off this year's festivities for the 250th anniversary of US independence, took place at the White House just hours after Trump had sealed a long-awaited peace deal with Iran.US fighter Justin Gaethje stunned Spanish-Georgian Ilia Topuria to take the lightweight championship in the main event. Gaethje was declared the winner after Topuria's face was so badly beaten that he could not continue.Afterwards, Trump and First Lady Melania entered the blood-spattered "Octagon" cage to congratulate a jubilant Gaethje, who wished the president a happy birthday."Beyond anything you could imagine," Trump told reporters.At the event, fighter Josh Hokit launched into an astonishing attack on a former first lady, shouting into the microphone in front of Trump: "Michelle Obama is a man, am I right, America?"A series of UFC combatants paid tribute to the president after winning, in the style of Roman gladiators, with two of them hailing him for having the "balls" to stage the fight.‘UFC at WH was incredible’: Trump"The UFC at the White House last night was incredible... The White House has never looked more beautiful. The setting was unsurpassed!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Monday morning, praising the fighters and congratulating the UFC boss."The weather was scheduled to be horrendous, and it turned out to be PERFECT! So much for weather predicting."Get Latest real-time updatesStay updated with the latest Trending,
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In the first leg of the visit, PM Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with Macron on Sunday and also inaugurate 'Bharat Innovates' alongside the French president.Prime Minister Narendra Modi being accorded a Guard of Honour as he is received by France's Minister of Higher Education, Research and Space Philippe Baptiste upon his arrival at the Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, in Nice, France.
(PMO)Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in France on Saturday for a visit during which he will hold talks with President Emmanuel Macron, participate in the G7 Summit and attend key innovation-focused events aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.The prime minister arrived in Nice on the first leg of his five-day visit to France and Slovakia. He was received at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport by France's Education Minister Edouard Geffray; Minister of Higher Education, Research and Space Philippe Baptiste; French Ambassador to India Thierry Mathou; and Nice Mayor Eric Ciotti, among other dignitaries."Landed in Nice. In addition to Nice, this France visit includes programmes in Evian and Paris. There will be bilateral and multilateral engagements, which will be aimed at improving India's friendships with key developmental partners," Modi said in a social media post after his arrival."I look forward to meeting President Macron tomorrow and to being at 'Bharat Innovates'," he added.What's on PM Modi's agenda?In the first leg of the visit, PM Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with Macron on Sunday and also inaugurate 'Bharat Innovates' alongside the French president. The event will bring together top innovation startups and Venture Capital funds from India, France, and other countries, news agency PTI reportedBoth leaders will review the full spectrum of the India-France bilateral relationship, which was elevated to the level of a Special Global Strategic Partnership earlier this year."Innovation sector will be a key focus area as India and France together celebrate Year 2026 as the 'Year of Innovation'. The 'Bharat Innovates' event @BharatInnov2026 will showcase India's vibrant innovation ecosystem and offer a platform for startups and innovators to present their cutting-edge solutions and products," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a social media post.In his departure statement ahead of his week-long visit to France and Slovakia, Modi said India's presence at the G7 reflects the trust its partners place in the country and its rising global profile.From France, Modi will travel to Slovakia for a state visit on June 14-15, where he will hold talks with President Peter Pellegrini and Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava and interact with business leaders.Modi to attend G7 SummitThe prime minister will then return to France to participate in the G7 Summit in Evian on June 16-17.At the summit, Modi is expected to exchange views with G7 leaders and invited partner countries on issues including international cooperation, economic growth and artificial intelligence. He is also scheduled to hold a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the gathering.Modi to meet TrumpPrime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit taking place in Evian, according to White House officials.President Trump has already announced that he will participate in the G7 summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.According to the US President's itinerary for his upcoming visit to France, his meeting with PM Modi will take place on 17 June.The meeting comes at a time when tensions between the US and India have risen days after three Indian mariners lost their lives off the coast of Oman in an attack by the US Navy. There has not been official confirmation of Trump-Modi meeting from the Indian side.The final leg of the visit will take him to Paris on June 18, where he will attend VivaTech 2026, Europe's largest technology and startup event, alongside President Macron.India will h
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been overshadowed by a serious immigration controversy. Rigid US border policies have sparked widespread international outrage as the tournament starts tonight, with the opening game scheduled on 12 June at 12:30 AM (Indian time).Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has said that the authorities are working very closely to ensure “the right people” enter the United States.“It’s the most successful World Cup they've ever had. They've never sold tickets at that level. They've never sold that many tickets so quickly. It's amazing because you don't think of soccer in this country,” President Trump said.Quick answers to key questions•5 QUESTIONSDonald Trump stated that U.S. authorities are working closely to ensure 'the right people' enter the United States for the FIFA World Cup 2026, implying a focus on security and proper vetting amid immigration controversies.The U.S. has been criticized for its rigid visa policies, which have denied entry to various international staff and players, causing disruptions and raising concerns about the country's ability to host the event smoothly.Several international teams, including Iran and Somalia, have faced entry denials and extensive interrogations for their members, leading to relocations and significant challenges ahead of the tournament.FIFA President Gianni Infantino acknowledged the visa issues as a 'World Cup of chaos' and stated that the organization cannot control government decisions regarding entry regulations.Despite the criticisms and international outcry, the U.S. government has maintained a firm stance on its security protocols and has not indicated any plans to ease visa restrictions for the World Cup.The US president said he had spoken with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Trump called him ‘the boss’.“He said there's never anything close to what's happened. We're working on it very closely to make sure the right people come into our country,” Trump added.Social Media ReactionSocial media reacted heavily to Donald Trump’s comments. The term “right people” especially caught many people’s attention.“Wait, who are the right people? Are the people of America, right? Can America do one day without gunshots in the city?. So, basically, it's not your fault, Trump. It's Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, for accepting the bid for America to host the World Cup,” wrote one user.“His answers never make any sense. Journalists should stop asking him questions during any of his work events, because he either lies or acts as if he’s superior to everyone,” commented another user.One user wrote, “The World Cup is yet to start, and our OG is calling it success, the World Cup that's generating more chaos every day. Imagine national teams representing their countries at the world stage without having their fans present, rubbish.”“World Cup visas being handled by Trump is peak 2026. You know it’s a mess when football needs a press secretary,” came from another.“This World Cup has shown the world that the USA is not capable of hosting such a major event. From today, I don’t think anyone will vote for them to host another major tournament. They have portrayed a very bad image. It seems FIFA has completely lost control of this World Cup. It is now in Trump’s hands," another user posted.FIFA 2026: US Visa ControversyAhead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, 13 members of Iran's administrative and technical staff were denied entry to the United States. The team relocated its training camp from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico.Somalia's 2025 African Referee of the Year, Omar Abdulkadir Artan, was denied entry at Miami airport after an 11-hour interrogation. Iraq's star striker Aymen Hussein faced a seven-hour interrogation at Chicago O'Hare. His team's official photographer was flatly denied entry.Videos of Senegal and Uzbekistan players being subjected to tarmac pat-downs and canine searches went viral. South Africa and Haiti barely secured entry clearance a week before kickoff.Fan di
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Sharing the story of its origin, the SOLLOS team wrote: ‘It all started in a cabana, with a simple goal: create a beverage that actually complements life in the Sunshine State.’Barron Trump unveils
₹3,721 new energy drink to ‘truly fit how people in Florida live’(AP)Barron Trump, United States President Donald Trump's youngest son, has launched the first product of the beverage brand – SOLLOS Yerba Mate – that he started with his close friends. The 12-pack product – Pineapple + Coconut – will be sold for $39 or
₹3,721.Sharing the story of its origin, the team wrote: “It all started in a cabana, with a simple goal: create a beverage that actually complements life in the Sunshine State.”“Despite Florida’s outdoor, sun-driven lifestyle, there was no clean, functional, and great-tasting beverage that truly fit how people in Florida actually live. Existing options either lacked quality ingredients or failed to deliver a refreshing taste that matched the environment and lifestyle,” it said. It claims to have organic ingredients and boasts of launching just one flavour (Pineapple + Coconut) until it was made “flawless”. It said, “Most brands launch with four flavors hoping you'll like one of them; we have been obsessing over one flavor until it was flawless.”View full ImageSOLLOS Yerba Mate(SOLLOS)“We didn't set out to make a flavor lineup; we set out to make the perfect drink. Most brands launch with five flavors, hoping you'll like one of them. We spent all of our time, energy, and resources obsessing over a single recipe until it was flawless,” Independent cited the spokesperson as saying.The website is also selling some merchandise such as shorts for $40, hoodies for $95, insulated beach bag for $80 among other things to compliment the brand. But, ambitious as it may have sounded, the launch of this beverage at $39 amid rising inflation in the United States due to the war his father, Donald Trump, started in the West Asia along with Israel.The other members of this company are Rodolfo Castillo, Spencer Bernstein, Stephen Hall, and Valentino Gomez.What does SOLLOS mean?The official website defines SOLLOS as the full cycle of the sun – “SOL,” meaning sun in Spanish, represents the sun rising and the beginning of the day. “LOS,” which is “Sol” spelled backwards, represents the sun setting and the end of the day.“Together, SOLLOS captures the full cycle of the sun and that “It Begins Where It Ends”.” it said.About the AuthorLivemintFor about a decade, Livemint—News Desk has been a credible source for authentic and timely news, and well-researched analysis on national news, business, personal finance, corporates, politics and geopolitics. We bring the latest updates on all the listed companies on BSE and NSE, startups, mutual funds, Union ministries, geopolitics, and untapped human interest stories from around the world, helping our readers to stay informed on the latest developments around the globe. Our Coverage Areas 1. Companies: Comprehensive news and analysis on listed and unlisted companies, corporate announcements, corporate chatter, C-suite, business trends, hiring alerts, layoffs, work-life balance, world's top billionaires and richest and more. 2. Personal finance: Insights into mutual funds, small savings schemes like - PPF, SSY, post office savings scheme, stock to watch, personal loans, credit cards, top bank FDs, real estate, income tax and more. 3. Politics: Comprehensive coverage of general elections, state elections and bypolls, Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha, Parliament, PMO, PIB, finance ministry, home ministry, among other union ministries and government departments. 4. National News: From metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and e to untapped stories from rural India, we cover human interest, health, education, crime and courts, and law and order, among other areas of public interest. 5. Economy: In-depth analysis of India's macro and micro-economic indicators like- GDP, inflation, forex, fiscal deficit, current account d
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According to records published by the Office of the Pardon Attorney within the US Department of Justice, Bankman-Fried's pardon request is currently listed as “pending.”Sam Bankman-Fried has appealed both his conviction and sentence, arguing that legal errors affected the outcome of his trial. (File Photo: AP)Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has formally applied for a presidential pardon from US President Donald Trump while serving a 25-year prison sentence for fraud and conspiracy.According to records published by the Office of the Pardon Attorney within the US Department of Justice, Bankman-Fried's pardon request is currently listed as "pending."The move comes despite Trump's earlier comments indicating he was unlikely to grant clemency to the former crypto executive.From crypto billionaire to convicted fraudsterKnown widely by his initials "SBF," Bankman-Fried rose to prominence as one of the most influential figures in the cryptocurrency industry. Before turning 30, he had amassed a multibillion-dollar fortune and transformed FTX, which he co-founded in 2019, into the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange.At its peak, FTX was one of the most recognizable names in digital assets, attracting millions of customers and high-profile investors.However, the company collapsed dramatically in November 2022 after a surge in customer withdrawal requests exposed severe financial problems.Investigators later alleged that billions of dollars in customer funds had been improperly transferred from FTX to Alameda Research, a hedge fund closely linked to Bankman-Fried.Conviction and prison sentenceIn November 2023, a federal jury in New York found Bankman-Fried guilty on seven criminal counts, including fraud, embezzlement and conspiracy.Prosecutors argued that he orchestrated one of the largest financial frauds in US history by misusing customer deposits to cover losses, fund investments and support political donations.He was subsequently sentenced to 25 years in federal prison.Appeal remains underwayBankman-Fried has appealed both his conviction and sentence, arguing that legal errors affected the outcome of his trial.His pardon application adds a new dimension to his efforts to overturn or reduce his punishment.Since returning to office, Trump has granted pardons to a number of white-collar offenders, including former Indiana congressman Stephen Buyer, who was convicted of insider trading.Get Latest real-time updatesStay updated with the latest Trending,
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Anchor Welker noted Republicans had performed competitively in California's June 2 primary elections and explained the state's vote-counting process often takes several days to complete. Trump responded by alleging that delays in counting votes were evidence of wrongdoing.US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters while aboard Air Force One on June 5, 2026 en route to Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. (Getty Images via AFP)US President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News after a heated exchange with host Kristen Welker over his claims that elections in California and the 2020 presidential race were "rigged."The confrontation occurred during an interview aired on June 7, as Welker questioned Trump's allegations about election fraud and vote counting procedures in California.While discussing California's June 2 primary elections, Welker noted that Republicans had performed competitively in several races and explained that California's vote-counting process often takes several days to complete.Trump responded by alleging that delays in counting votes were evidence of wrongdoing."Do you know why they're doing that? Because they're cheating on the election," Trump said.Welker challenges fraud allegationsWelker pushed back on the President's assertions, noting that California election officials have repeatedly defended the state's vote-counting procedures and that Trump had not presented evidence to support claims of widespread fraud.The discussion quickly became confrontational.Trump accused both NBC News and its flagship political program of bias."They're crooked just like you're crooked, your press is crooked and 'Meet the Press' is crooked," Trump told Welker.Welker rejected the accusation, but Trump continued criticizing the media, arguing that journalists were helping political opponents.Trump revives 2020 election claimsThe conversation then shifted to Trump's longstanding allegations about the 2020 Presidential election, which he lost to former President Joe Biden."The election was rigged. It was a dirty election," Trump said.Welker responded that Trump had not produced evidence proving that the election had been stolen from him, leading to another tense exchange.Trump has repeatedly maintained that the 2020 election was fraudulent despite courts, election officials and multiple investigations finding no evidence of widespread fraud that would have changed the outcome.'Let's call it quits'As the argument continued, Trump signaled that he was ending the interview."Sorry. Let's call it quits because I've had enough," Trump said."Thank you, darling. Have a good time."Welker attempted to continue the discussion and reminded Trump that she had traveled to Wisconsin for the interview, which was conducted during his visit to the battleground state ahead of the midterm election season.Trump cites weather and interview lengthThe President defended his decision to cut the interview short, pointing to the conditions under which it was conducted."I sat in the rain with you for an hour," Trump said.When Welker tried to continue the conversation, Trump reiterated that he had spent sufficient time answering questions."On and off in the rain, and I've given you enough time," he said."You ought to straighten out your press."'A country can never be great with a dishonest press'Before ending the interview, Trump delivered a broader criticism of the media."A country can never be great with a dishonest press," he said.The interview concluded shortly afterward, ending a contentious exchange.California races in focusThe dispute began during a discussion of California's primary elections, where candidates from all parties compete in a single ballot under the state's "jungle primary" system, with the top two vote-getters advancing to the general election.Among the races discussed were contests involving conservative Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt and Trump-backed gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, both of whom advanc
White House AI advisor Sriram Krishnan announced his departure from the White House by the end of June. Krishnan says he aims to tackle significant AI issues post his departure from the administration.Sriram Krishnan is stepping down from his role at White House this month(REUTERS)White House AI adviser Sriram Krishnan has announced that he will be stepping down from his position by the end of June. Krishnan made the announcement in a post on X (formerly Twitter), where he called the opportunity to work in the White House a "privilege of a lifetime" and said he plans to take a short break before focusing on ‘helping tackle some of the large challenges facing America on AI’.Krishnan said that the past 18 months had given him a "front-row seat" to the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence."Whether it is energy, data centres or a clear path for Americans to experience the benefits of AI, there are many tough issues we all need to navigate together," Krishnan wrote.He added that he plans to build institutions focused on addressing some of these challenges for the United States and its allies.Meanwhile, White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks said in a post on X that the administration will keep working with Krishnan as an ‘outside adviser’.Who is Sriram Krishnan?Born in Chennai, Krishnan completed his graduation from SRM Engineering College before moving to the US in 2005. Krishnan is said to have lived in a ‘typical middle-class family’, with his father working in the insurance sector and his mother as a homemaker.At the age of 21, he began his career in 2005 with Microsoft, where he worked as a founding manager for Windows Azure.Before joining the Trump administration, Krishnan was a general partner at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and also previously held roles at Facebook and Twitter.Famously, he played a critical role in Elon Musk's ‘war room’, helping transition the social media giant from Twitter to X.During his role as the White House AI adviser, Krishnan helped shape the administration's AI agenda significantly. According to a report by The Washington Post, he was a key architect of the Trump administration's AI Action Plan, which was aimed at rolling back regulation of the technology and promoting the expansion of data centres across the US. He was also reportedly involved in the drafting of the administration's executive order that limited the ability of states to levy regulations on AI while encouraging AI labs to voluntarily submit their models to the federal government for cybersecurity testing.Reportedly, even Donald Trump has previously acknowledged Krishnan's contributions. At a White House holiday event, Trump said people often asked him, "who the hell he is," before adding, "And yet without him things, certainly on AI, would not function well,"The Washington Post report also noted that Krishnan's efforts to adopt a light-touch approach to AI often put him and Sacks at odds with Trump's populist supporters. Krishnan had promoted policies that would accelerate the development of AI, while his political allies are increasingly worried about AI replacing American workers and have pushed for stricter regulation of the technology.As per a Bloomberg report, Krishnan was also part of a team in May that helped convince Google, Microsoft and xAI to give the US government early access to their AI models so that their capabilities could be assessed to improve security before release to the public.About the AuthorAman GuptaAman Gupta is a Digital Content Producer at LiveMint with over 3.5 years of experience covering the technology landscape. He specializes in artificial intelligence and consumer technology, reporting on everything from the ethical debates around AI models to shifts in the smartphone market. <br> His reporting is grounded in first-hand testing, independent analysis, and a focus on how technology impacts everyday users. He holds a PG Diploma in Radio and Television Jo
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