Jerusalem:Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that he will convene his security cabinet this week to deliberate on the next steps in the ongoing war in Gaza, including the military’s strategy to fulfill Israel’s stated war goals. Speaking at a regular cabinet meeting, Netanyahu said, “We must continue to stand together and fight […]
International Politics
New York/Washington –Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again reiterated his claim that he was instrumental in brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, citing trade leverage as the tool behind the resolution. Since May 10, Trump has made repeated references to what he describes as U.S.-mediated peace talks that brought about a “full […]
New Delhi:Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that India will face a 25% tariff on exports to the United States starting August 1. In addition to this tariff, an unspecified penalty will be imposed due to India’s continued purchase of military equipment and oil from Russia. Trump made the declaration via his social media platform, […]
Beijing:China and the United States may extend a temporary halt on mutual tariffs beyond the looming August 12 deadline, following two days of trade discussions in Stockholm. While no formal agreement has been reached, both sides acknowledged the possibility of prolonging the pause as they work toward a broader trade deal. Li Chenggang, China’s international […]
Male:Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the deep-rooted ties between India and the Maldives during an official banquet hosted in his honour by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in Male. Speaking on the strength of bilateral ties, PM Modi said, “India-Maldives relations date back centuries. We are not just neighbours, but partners and friends who stand by […]
London:India and the United Kingdom on Thursday signed a historic free trade agreement aimed at significantly boosting economic ties and doubling bilateral trade by 2030. The pact, witnessed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers—the British PM’s country residence—will reduce tariffs on key goods like British whisky and cars,
Buenos Aires:In a landmark meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Argentine President Javier Milei agreed on Saturday to diversify the India-Argentina trade portfolio and strengthen collaboration in key sectors including defence, security, energy, and minerals. During their wide-ranging discussions, both leaders underlined the importance of bolstering defence ties to
Tehran:Iran has officially reopened its airspace, including over the capital Tehran, after a temporary closure due to the recent conflict with Israel, state media reported on Thursday. According to the official IRNA news agency, Tehran’s Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini international airports, along with airports in the northern, eastern, western, and southern regions of the
Tehran – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has sharply rebuked former US President Donald Trump for calling on Iran to “surrender”, calling the remark excessively arrogant and dismissive. “The US President said, ‘Iran must surrender.’ This statement is too grand to come from his mouth,” Khamenei posted on X (formerly Twitter), reacting to Trump’s
Washington/Doha:US President Donald Trump said there would be no military retaliation against Iran following its missile strike on the US-operated Al Udeid air base in Qatar. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Trump thanked Iran for providing early notice of the attack, which helped avoid casualties. “I want to thank Iran for […]
