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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended for 45 days amid regional tensions
As the US-Israeli war on Iran entered its 78th day on Saturday, May 16, Washington announced a 45-day extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire after negotiations with both sides in the US capital…
- Middle East
Trump says Iran ceasefire was ‘favour’ to Pakistan as West Asia tensions persist
US President Donald Trump on Friday, May 15, said he agreed to a ceasefire with Iran as a “favour” to Pakistan and ruled out any further bombing of the Gulf nation, amid…
- Middle East
Lack of trust in the US is biggest obstacle to talks, says Iranian FM Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday, May 15, that Tehran’s lack of trust in the United States remained the biggest obstacle to diplomatic efforts amid ongoing regional tensions and fragile…
- Middle East
Trump warns of fresh Iran action as Israel goes on high alert
US President Donald Trump warned of possible renewed military action against Iran during an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity. “I’m not going to be much more patient,” Trump said. “Any…
- World
US: Outlaw biker gang ‘Punjabi Devils’ sentenced for gun trafficking
A 27-year-old Indian-origin man, who founded an outlaw motorcycle gang called ‘Punjabi Devils’, has been sentenced to over five years in prison on charges of unlawful dealing of firearms and possession of…
- World
Agree with Xi that US was on decline, but under Biden: Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump said his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping was “100 per cent correct” in his assessment that the US was a nation in decline, but the remarks referred to the…
- Middle East
Israel-Lebanon talks resume as Hormuz tensions deepen across region
Israeli and Lebanese officials resumed direct negotiations in Washington on Thursday, May 14, as instability across the Middle East continued to intensify amid renewed violence in Lebanon, mounting security concerns in the…
- World
US court blocks sanctions on outspoken UN Gaza expert
A US federal court has temporarily suspended sanctions imposed on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese by the Trump administration, in a ruling seen as a major setback for Washington’s measures against the…
- Middle East
Vance says US-Iran talks making progress as UAE denies Netanyahu’s secret visit
As the US-Israeli war on Iran entered its 76th day on Thursday, May 14, US Vice President JD Vance said Washington was making progress in negotiations with Tehran, while the United Arab…
- Middle East
Iran FM Araghchi reaches Delhi as Khamenei funeral preparations intensify
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting amid continuing instability across West Asia following the US-Israel conflict involving Iran. The…
- India
Indian students may face fresh hurdles as US OPT visa comes under scanner
Indian students planning to study and work in the United States (US) may face new challenges as the Optional Practical Training (OPT) visa program has come under scanner. Recently, Immigration and Customs…
- Middle East
Trump says US seeking ‘good deal’ with Iran amid Hormuz tensions
As the US-Israeli war on Iran entered its 75th day on Wednesday, May 13, US President Donald Trump said Washington was pursuing a “good deal” with Tehran while insisting Iran must never…
- Middle East
Hegseth faces bipartisan grilling about weapons drawdown during Iran war
Washington: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions Tuesday from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the cost of the conflict and its impact…
- Middle East
Cost of the US war on Iran climbs to USD 29 billion: Pentagon
The Pentagon’s top budget official told Congress the Defence Department now believes the cost of Operation Epic Fury is “closer to USD 29 (billion).” Jules Hurst, the Pentagon comptroller, told Congress in…
- World
California city mayor pleads guilty to acting as Chinese agent, resigns
Washington: The Mayor of Californian city of Arcadia has agreed to plead guilty for acting as an illegal agent of China, the US Department of Justice said. Eileen Wang has resigned as…
