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- Middle East
US launches ‘self-defence strikes’ on southern Iran
The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under renewed strain on Tuesday, May 26, the 88th day of the American-Israeli war on Iran, after US forces launched fresh strikes…
- Middle East
Trump calls for Arab nations to join Abraham Accords as part of Iran deal
US President Donald Trump has called on several Middle Eastern countries to join the Abraham Accords as part of a broader agreement linked to ongoing negotiations with Iran, saying talks with Tehran…
- India
Rubio downplays anti-India rhetoric row, says Trump is ‘big fan’ of Modi
New Delhi: President Donald Trump is a big fan of India, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, seeking to dismiss allegations of rising anti-India…
- Middle East
Iran says talks with US focused on ending war, not nuclear issues
On the 87th day of the American-Israeli war on Iran on Monday, May 25, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said ongoing discussions with the United States were aimed at ending the…
- India
Jaishankar raises visa concerns with Rubio; urges protection for legal mobility
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday flagged India’s concerns with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the Trump administration’s changes to visa and immigration policies, saying legal mobility…
- World
Armed man shot dead after opening fire near White House checkpoint
Washington: A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials. The US Secret Service said in a statement late Saturday that,…
- Middle East
Trump says Iran agreement largely negotiated, details to be announced shortly
On the 86th day of the American-Israeli war on Iran on Sunday, May 24, US President Donald Trump said a broad agreement between Washington and Tehran had been “largely negotiated”, adding that…
- World
Trumped by fate: Viral ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo to be sacrificed this Bakrid
‘Donald Trump,’ the rare four-year-old albino buffalo from Bangladesh who became massively famous for his blonde hair across his forehead, will be sacrificed this Eid al-Adha (Bakrid), his farm owner, Ziauddin Mridha,…
- Middle East
Iran closes western airspace amid reports of possible US military action
Iran imposed new airspace restrictions on Saturday, May 23, the 85th day of the American-Israeli war on Iran, as reports suggested the Trump administration is reviewing military options against Tehran. A Notice…
- World
US warns of ‘Plan B’ on Hormuz as Pakistan army chief arrives in Tehran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, May 22, that Washington is preparing a “Plan B” if Iran refuses to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, while insisting that diplomatic…
- Middle East
US-Iran final draft deal reached, announcement within hours: Report
A final draft agreement between the United States and Iran has been reached through Pakistani mediation and could be announced within the next few hours, according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA.…
- Middle East
Trump paused Iran strike after Gulf warning over Haj: Report
US President Donald Trump reportedly delayed a planned military strike on Iran after Gulf allies warned that escalation during the Haj pilgrimage could create instability across the region. Reports by Middle East…
- World
US charges Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 shootdown case
Miami: Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the…
- World
Xi, Putin hold talks in Beijing days after Trump’s visit
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held wide-ranging talks here on Wednesday, May 20, on bilateral ties and key global issues, including Iran, the Ukraine war, and…
- World
US drops tax claims against Trump in expanded IRS settlement
Washington: The US government will permanently drop tax claims connected to President Donald Trump, according to a settlement document that is part of a deal to resolve Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against…