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Trump says Strait of Hormuz blockade ‘will now be lifted’
US President Donald Trump said on Friday, May 29, that a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz “will now be lifted” and reiterated that Iran must permanently abandon any pursuit of nuclear…
- Middle East
US, Iran agree 60-day ceasefire extension plan, Trump approval pending
The United States (US) and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to extend their ceasefire for an additional 60 days, according to four sources familiar with the matter cited by Reuters. The…
- World
Trump imposed toughest Russia oil sanctions: Bessent
Washington: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump administration’s record on Russia sanctions, arguing that it has imposed tougher measures on Moscow’s oil sector than any previous US government despite continuing…
- Business
Oil prices climb, but US stocks hold near their records
New York: Oil prices are clawing back some of their sharp drops from earlier in the week on Thursday, but US stocks are remaining near their records as companies like Dollar Tree,…
- World
Oil rebounds nearly 4 pc as US-Iran tensions fuel supply fears
New Delhi: Global oil prices rebounded nearly 4 per cent on Thursday, May 28, after declining sharply in the previous session, as fresh US military strikes on Iran revived concerns over supply…
- World
Indian national living illegally in US held by federal authorities
New York: An Indian national, who entered the US illegally, has been arrested by authorities for allegedly assaulting another person with a baseball bat. Dhaval Amratbhai Patel was initially arrested by the…
- Middle East
Trump says US not satisfied with Iran talks amid rising Lebanon violence
US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran were continuing but stressed that Washington remained dissatisfied with the current state of talks, as military tensions intensified in southern Lebanon and disputes over…
- Middle East
IRGC warns Iran’s coastline could become ‘graveyard for aggressors’ if war resumes
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned on Wednesday, May 27, that the country’s coastline could become a “graveyard for aggressors” if conflict with the United States resumes, even as Tehran said…
- Hyderabad
Gold, silver rates rise in Hyderabad amid geopolitical uncertainty
Hyderabad: Gold and silver rates in Hyderabad and globally surged amid continued geopolitical uncertainty and cautious optimism surrounding possible progress in US-Iran peace negotiations. On Wednesday, gold futures (June 5) were trading…
- Middle East
Israel escalates Lebanon attacks as US-Iran ceasefire tensions persist
As the American-Israeli war on Iran entered its 89th day on Wednesday, May 27, tensions remained high across the Middle East after Iran accused the United States of violating the ceasefire, while…
- Hyderabad
US-based pharmaceuticals company to launch GCC in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: US-based Regeneron Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday, May 26, announced plans to establish its GCC in Hyderabad, which will be operational in the second half of 2026. The Regeneron Global Capability Centre (GCC)…
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Al-Aqsa: US, Israel to end Jordan’s custodianship in plan discussed with UAE
US and Israeli efforts to remove Jordan’s custodial role over Al-Aqsa Mosque and introduce a new administrative framework for the holy site have reportedly been discussed with the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…
- 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…
- 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…