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Iran says it will close strait of Hormuz after waves of Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-20T16:35:53+00:00

Unclear if threat has been carried out or if move will jeopardise talks with US scheduled for SundayIran has said it is closing the strait of Hormuz after waves of Israeli strikes in Lebanon in a move that threatens to derail the fragile interim peace deal with the US, signed just days ago.The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps warned ships not to approach the strategic waterway, which before the war carried a fifth of global oil and liquid gas supplies, citing what it called Israeli crimes in Lebanon and a US violation of ⁠commitments to establish a ceasefire there. Continue reading...

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Iran says it is closing strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-20T16:35:53+00:00

Unclear if threat has been carried out or if move will jeopardise talks with US scheduled for SundayIran has said it is closing the strait of Hormuz after waves of Israeli strikes in Lebanon in a move that threatens to derail the fragile interim peace deal with the US, signed just days ago.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned ships not to approach the strategic waterway, which before the war carried a fifth of global oil and liquid gas supplies, citing what it called Israeli crimes in Lebanon and a US violation of ⁠commitments to establish a ceasefire there. Continue reading...

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Domestic flows help cash market defy correction

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-20T16:29:35+00:00

The average daily turnover rose during the sell-off as MFs absorbed FPI exits; the strength has continued even after the recent recovery

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BBC reports from Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-06-20T16:22:26+00:00

Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, the BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of southern Lebanon that is under Israeli occupation.

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Експерти назвали найкращі смартфони 2026 року під різний бюджет та цілі

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-20T16:13:00+00:00

До списку увійшли пристрої Apple, Samsung та інших виробників, які забезпечують оптимальний баланс між продуктивністю, якістю камери, автономністю та програмною підтримкою.

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Index Outlook: Lifting hopes

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-20T16:09:51+00:00

The benchmark indices can rise more on a break above their immediate resistance

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Crude Check: Oil futures remain weak

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-20T16:09:42+00:00

However, corrective rise possible 

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Mastering Derivatives: Understanding change in OI

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-20T16:09:37+00:00

Your interpretation depends on who is likely to dominate the price movement

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Bandu’s Blockbusters for June 21, 2026

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-20T16:04:31+00:00

Guess the stock that will give the best return by next Friday

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Germany vs Ivory Coast: LIVE – World Cup 2026

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-06-20T16:01:49+00:00

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream service.

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LIVE: Germany vs Ivory Coast – World Cup 2026

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-06-20T16:01:49+00:00

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream service.

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LIVE: Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast – World Cup 2026

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-06-20T16:01:49+00:00

Live updates as Germany clashes with Ivory Coast at Toronto Stadium - follow our text commentary stream service.

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Revealed: Brexit voting areas have seen faster growth in foreign workers since EU referendum

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-20T16:00:05+00:00

Guardian investigation also finds same areas experienced relative decline over same periodLeave-voting areas have seen faster relative growth in foreign workers since the Brexit referendum, a Guardian investigation has found.Data analysis suggests that the decade since the Brexit vote may not have matched the expectations of many Leave supporters, showing their local areas have also become relatively more deprived over the same period. Continue reading...

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Who Am I? June 21, 2026

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-20T15:59:36+00:00

Are you an avid investor? How well do you know corporate India?

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RBI norms: How pushy product sales will become tougher

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-20T15:59:35+00:00

New RBI norms make consent, disclosures and suitability central to everyday customer protection

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Shyam Metalics: What should investors do?

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-20T15:59:32+00:00

Volume growth in value-added portfolio to drive top and bottom line growth

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Will the rupee recovery last?

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-20T15:46:53+00:00

Will the recent recovery in the rupee against the dollar sustain? Strong dollar and high Treasury yields may play spoilsport

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Why this 3-in-1 equity fund is a smart choice

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-20T15:44:15+00:00

The ₹53,411-crore fund blends size exposure with disciplined stock selection

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Turtlemint Fintech Solutions IPO: Should you subscribe?

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-20T15:40:52+00:00

Turtlemint Fintech Solutions has all the advantages that can accrue with scale, but given the weak financial track record, that remains a ‘show me’ story

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Sorelle scomparse, sentito il fidanzato di Alisya: “Può sapere della fuga”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-20T15:39:48+00:00

Non è indagato. Sentiti altri due amici del giovane egiziano. Il procuratore di Cassino: “Ipotizziamo che le due ragazze siano insieme a qualcuno”. La difesa del padre: “Sparite dopo che il tribunale ha tolto la responsabilità genitoriale alla madre”

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