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US designates Iran as ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention’
Washington: United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, February 27, designated Iran as a “state sponsor of wrongful detention”, escalating pressure on Tehran over the continued detention of American…
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Several countries direct citizens to leave Iran, Israel amid war concerns
Several countries have begun withdrawing diplomatic staff and advising their citizens to leave Iran and Israel as tensions escalate in the Middle East, despite ongoing negotiations between the United States (US) and…
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Former US President Bill Clinton denies wrongdoing in Epstein ties
Washington: Former President Bill Clinton told members of Congress on Friday, February 27, that he “did nothing wrong” in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of Epstein’s sexual abuse…
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Rubio to embark on two-day Israel visit on March 2
Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Israel from March 2-3, the State Department said on Friday shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his historic visit to the…
- Middle East
Trump ‘not happy’ with Iran talks, gives diplomacy more time
Tel Aviv: US President Donald Trump said Friday he’s “not happy” with the latest talks over Iran’s nuclear programme but indicated he would give negotiators more time to reach a deal to…
- Middle East
US asks embassy staff to leave Israel amid rising security concerns
Jerusalem: The United States Department of State has authorised the departure of non-emergency government personnel and their family members from its mission in Israel, citing growing security risks and heightened regional tensions.…
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US won’t be dragged into long Middle East conflict: JD Vance
Washington: US Vice President JD Vance said there is “no chance” that the United States will be dragged into a prolonged war in the Middle East, even as President Donald Trump weighs…
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Nuclear talks with US among most intense: Iran Foreign Minister
Geneva: Iran’s foreign minister says indirect talks with the US over the Iranian nuclear program are some of the country’s “most intense and longest rounds of negotiations.” Abbas Araghchi made the comments…
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Zohran Mamdani meets Trump in surprise White House visit
Washington: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani held an unannounced meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House, marking a striking encounter between two political opposites who have clashed sharply in…
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US, Iran hold Geneva nuclear talks amid rising war fears
Geneva: Iran and the US prepared to meet Thursday in Geneva for nuclear negotiations viewed as a last chance for diplomacy as America has gathered a fleet of aircraft and warships to…
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United States DOJ reviews possible withholding of Epstein
Washington: The Justice Department has said it was looking into whether it had improperly withheld documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files after several news organisations reported that some records involving uncorroborated accusations…
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US sanctions over 30 linked to Iran’s shadow fleet, arms networks
Washington: The US has imposed sanctions on more than 30 individuals, companies, and vessels linked to Iran’s oil trade and weapons programmes. The Treasury Department on Wednesday, February 25, said the action…
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Iran calls US allegations on nuclear missiles, protests ‘big lies’
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday, February 25, dismissed recent allegations by the United States (US) regarding its nuclear programme, ballistic missile development and the number of casualties during January’s unrest, describing…
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Iran, US have historic opportunity to strike unprecedented deal: Iranian FM
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that Iran is determined to reach a “fair and equitable” deal with the United States as soon as possible, noting that the two countries…
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Iranians fear war as US military buildup intensifies ahead of Geneva talks
Tehran: As the United States assembles its greatest military firepower in decades in the Middle East, Iranians are warily awaiting the next round of talks with the US in Geneva this week…