
Iran 'getting more serious' in talks, says Trump — but US strikes enter 13th night
Trump says Iran is 'getting more serious' in talks, but hasn't ruled out major strikes as the US bombing campaign enters its 13th consecutive night.
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Trump says Iran is 'getting more serious' in talks, but hasn't ruled out major strikes as the US bombing campaign enters its 13th consecutive night.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Seychelles’ ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ honour during his state visit to the island nation. He held bilateral talks with President Patrick Herminie and is scheduled to address Seychelles’ National Assembly during the visit.

Chinese researchers have developed a 6G-related metasurface technology called DISACM that can be applied like a smart “skin” to walls, pillars and pipes. The system can redirect wireless signals, reduce dead zones and support data rates of up to 400 Mbps in tested smart-city scenarios.

Portugal and Colombia played out a tense 0-0 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match. Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score or assist, while a late Colombia goal was ruled out after a marginal offside call, allowing Colombia to finish top of the group.

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem rejected the US-brokered Israel-Lebanon framework agreement, calling it “null and void” and a humiliation for Lebanon. The deal links a phased Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon to Hezbollah’s disarmament, a condition the group has strongly opposed.

Ousmane Dembélé produced a stunning first-half hat-trick inside 32 minutes as France defeated Norway 4-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match. The win helped France finish top of the group and move into the knockout stage with momentum.

The US military struck Iranian missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar sites after an Iranian drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran warned Washington of consequences, while the latest exchange put the fragile ceasefire under renewed pressure.

BCCI has announced India’s ODI squad for the upcoming England series. Virat Kohli has returned after missing the Afghanistan series due to injury, while Yashasvi Jaiswal, who recently scored an unbeaten century against Afghanistan, has not been included.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced a stunning knock in the India A vs Sri Lanka A tri-series final, reaching his fifty in just 11 balls and finishing with 94 off 29 deliveries. His innings included 10 fours and eight sixes, giving India A a blazing start in Dambulla.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led International Yoga Day celebrations from Kolkata’s Red Road, calling yoga a force that unites the world. Ministers, chief ministers and public representatives joined events across India, conveying a message of fitness and wellness.

Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match, but the game turned chaotic after Ismaël Koné was stretchered off following a harsh tackle. Qatar finished with nine men, and players and staff from both sides clashed after full time.

Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener. Ismael Saibari gave Morocco the lead before Vinícius Júnior scored a brilliant equaliser, but Brazil could not find a winner and dropped two points in Group C.