Trump pauses planned Iran strike, says diplomacy may avert conflict
Washington/Tehran: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States had suspended a planned military strike on Iran after requests from Tehran and several Middle Eastern countries to allow diplomacy a chance. In a post on Truth Social, Trump…
‘No cooperation until terrorism stops’: India defends suspension of Indus Waters Treaty
New Delhi/Washington: India has defended its decision to suspend the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), asserting that Pakistan’s continued support for cross-border terrorism has eroded the spirit and purpose of the decades-old agreement.…
India and Rwanda identify new sectors for trade, investment cooperation
New Delhi: India and Rwanda have agreed to strengthen bilateral trade, investment and business cooperation during the first session of the India–Rwanda Joint Trade Committee (JTC) held in New Delhi on July 30 and 31. The meeting established a permanent…
Strong earthquake strikes Aomori in northern Japan
Tokyo: A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan on Saturday morning, triggering panic among residents. However, authorities said there was no tsunami threat and no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. According to…
India, Israel conclude second round of Free Trade Agreement negotiations
New Delhi: India and Israel have concluded the second round of negotiations for the proposed India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with both sides reporting progress towards a balanced and comprehensive trade pact. The four-day negotiations, held from…
US-Iran conflict deepens amid fresh airstrikes, Strait of Hormuz concerns
Tehran: The United States carried out another round of airstrikes on Iranian military targets overnight, marking the 13th consecutive night of operations, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), as tensions in the Middle East continued to…
Trump warns Iran as US continues strikes; Hormuz tensions raise global oil concerns
Washington: The conflict between the United States and Iran escalated further on Wednesday, with the US Central Command (CENTCOM) saying it had carried out airstrikes against Iranian military targets for the 11th consecutive night. According to CENTCOM,…
Middle East tensions mount as US hits Iranian military sites; IRGC claims missile, drone attacks
Washington: The United States has launched another round of airstrikes against Iranian military targets amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with the US Central Command (CENTCOM) saying the operation was aimed at degrading capabilities that…
Britain’s new PM: Andy Burnham takes charge after meeting King Charles III
London: Senior Labour Party leader Andy Burnham was on Monday sworn in as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, succeeding Keir Starmer after formally meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. Burnham, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester, was…
Iran says 50 dead in US strikes; Khamenei calls Trump’s peace pledge ‘worthless’
Tehran: At least 50 people have been killed and over 500 injured in Iran since the latest escalation in the Gulf, Iranian authorities said, as the US launched another round of airstrikes targeting military infrastructure across the country. The US…