Iran war
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Trump: Iran making ‘very big concessions’ in US talks
Washington: US President Donald Trump has said Iran was making “very big concessions” in negotiations with the United States, expressing confidence that talks were progressing while warning that Washington remained prepared to…
- Middle East
US-Iran technical talks may resume in Switzerland next week: Rubio
Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday, June 24, that technical-level talks between the United States and Iran are expected to resume in Switzerland on June 29 or 30,…
- Middle East
Israel refuses to withdraw troops from southern Lebanon
Israel has ruled out withdrawing its forces from southern Lebanon, with Defence Minister Israel Katz saying the military will maintain its presence in the area regardless of any request from the United…
- Middle East
Pakistan pledges support for lasting US-Iran peace efforts
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni that Islamabad would continue its efforts for lasting peace between Washington and Tehran, according to an official statement issued…
- India
Energy stress, monsoon may slow India’s FY27 growth to 6.6 pc
New Delhi: S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday, June 24, said energy stress, sub-par monsoon and slowing global growth will pull down India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 6.6 per cent in…
- Middle East
Oman opens temporary shipping corridor in Strait of Hormuz
Muscat: Oman has opened a temporary maritime corridor for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and announced new traffic management measures to facilitate safe navigation through the strategic waterway. In a navigation…
- Middle East
IAEA chief signals inspections at Iran nuclear sites
Tehran: The head of the UN’s nuclear agency signalled Wednesday, June 24, that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim deal between the…
- Middle East
India issues fresh Iran advisory, warns against travel
Hyderabad: The Embassy of India in Tehran has issued a revised advisory urging Indian nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran, while advising those in the country to remain vigilant despite…
- Middle East
Trump says Iran agrees to forgo nuclear weapons
Washington: US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has agreed never to acquire a nuclear weapon as part of what he described as a “historic peace agreement” that ended tensions in the…
- Middle East
US Senate approves 1st-ever resolution challenging Trump’s Iran war
Washington: The Senate for the first time approved a war powers resolution, seeking to block US military action against Iran, as lawmakers warily watch President Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve a conflict…
- Middle East
Rubio says Gulf states central to Iran peace process
Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is consulting closely with its Gulf partners as efforts continue to advance a framework for peace with Iran, while cautioning that significant work…
- Middle East
Stable Iran-US ties may open new opportunities for India
Tehran: The emerging regional order increasingly favours countries capable of maintaining productive ties across geopolitical fault lines, and few major powers are as well-positioned as India. New Delhi enjoys robust relations with…
- Middle East
Iran’s Pezeshkian arrives in Islamabad for talks on cooperation
Islamabad: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will arrive in Islamabad on Tuesday, June 23, on a day-long visit to discuss regional and international developments of mutual interest with the top Pakistani leadership. President…
- Middle East
No entry yet: Iran says no UN nuclear inspections planned
Dubai/Washington: Iran said on Tuesday, June 23, that there’s been no visit scheduled for inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to see nuclear sites earlier bombed by the United States.…
- World
Pentagon seeks USD 80 billion from Congress for Iran war
Washington:The Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly USD 80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the US war against Iran, adding to what is already a sizable military spending boost…
