No Iran-US peace talks 2.0! How Pakistan's bid to mediate a breakthrough fell short

Pakistan's efforts to mediate US-Iran talks faltered as Tehran refused direct engagement, conveying demands through Islamabad. US President Trump subsequently canceled his delegation's visit, citing a lack of meaningful progress. The diplomatic deadlock persists, with Iran shifting its focus to Oman and Russia.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/no-iran-us-peace-talks-2-0-how-pakistans-bid-to-mediate-a-breakthrough-fell-short/articleshow/130519343.cms

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'Too much time wasted': Trump scraps US envoys' visit to Pak, says Iran can 'call' for talks

US President Donald Trump canceled a planned trip by his envoys to Pakistan to meet Iranian leaders, citing wasted travel time and confusion within Iran's leadership. He asserted the US holds the upper hand and urged Iran to initiate talks. This decision has diminished Pakistan's role in facilitating US-Iran discussions.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/too-much-time-wasted-trump-scraps-us-envoys-visit-to-pakistan-says-iran-can-call-for-talks/articleshow/130519418.cms

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No ballot papers, no ink, no boxes: Inside Gaza's first election in two decades

Gaza witnessed a historic moment as Palestinians engaged in their first local elections in over two decades, marking a tentative step toward reconciling the fragmented political landscape between Gaza and the West Bank. Though hampered by Israeli-imposed restrictions, officials creatively utilised whatever materials they could muster to ensure the elections went ahead.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/no-ballot-papers-no-ink-no-boxes-inside-gazas-first-election-in-two-decades/articleshow/130519465.cms

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Sooryavanshi overtakes Kohli, KL Rahul in Orange Cap race after sensational ton

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has claimed the IPL 2026 Orange Cap, surpassing Virat Kohli with a blistering 103 off 37 balls. His explosive innings, featuring a 15-ball fifty and a 36-ball century, propelled Rajasthan Royals to a massive total. Sooryavanshi now leads the charts with 357 runs at an exceptional strike rate.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/ipl-2026/ipl-2026-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-overtakes-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-in-orange-cap-race-after-sensational-ton/articleshow/130518557.cms

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Setback for Trump: US court blocks asylum ban at border

A US appeals court has halted President Trump's order barring asylum access at the southern border. Judges ruled immigration laws permit border asylum applications, and the President cannot unilaterally suspend this right. This decision offers a lifeline to individuals fleeing danger, ensuring they receive a hearing for their claims.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-court-blocks-trump-order-suspending-asylum-access-cites-right-to-apply/articleshow/130500735.cms

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Raghav Chadha, 6 MPs exit AAP: How numbers changed in Rajya Sabha

Seven Rajya Sabha MPs, led by Raghav Chadha, have defected from AAP to the BJP, significantly boosting the ruling party's numbers to 113 and reducing AAP to just three members. This move weakens the opposition bloc's strength to 77, marking a substantial shift in the Upper House's political landscape and impacting AAP's national presence.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/raghav-chadha-6-mps-exit-aap-how-numbers-changed-in-rajya-sabha/articleshow/130497966.cms

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Carlos Alcaraz says he won't defend his French Open title; here's why

The world No. 2 shared the update on X on Friday, saying he and his team decided it was best to avoid rushing his comeback after the injury he suffered during the Barcelona Open earlier this month.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/top-stories/carlos-alcaraz-says-he-wont-defend-his-french-open-title-heres-why/articleshow/130499571.cms

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