Iran says progress made in talks with US, but final agreement still distant

Tehran- Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei on Monday said that both Iran and the United States have reached conclusions on a large number of issues under discussion, but stressed that no final agreement is expected anytime soon.

Iran Says Draft Peace MoU With US Near Finalisation Amid Ongoing Talks

Tehran- Esmaeil Baghaei on Saturday said that Iran and the United States are working towards finalising a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the region.

Speaking to Iran’s state-run IRIB news agency…

Blast on Jaffar Express Shuttle in Balochistan Leaves 24 Dead, Scores Injured

Quetta: At least 24 people lost their lives and 82 others were injured after a powerful explosion targeted a shuttle of the Jaffar Express in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Sunday.

According to police sources, the shuttle was carrying…

China coal mine blast kills 82, nine still trapped as rescue efforts continue

Taiyuan- At least 82 people have lost their lives and nine others remain trapped after a massive gas explosion at a coal mine in north China’s Shanxi Province, according to reports from Xinhua news agency.

The accident took place on Friday…

Cyprus President Pushes for Stronger EU-India Partnership Amid Global Challenges

New Delhi: Nikos Christodoulides on Friday stressed the importance of strengthening ties between the European Union and India, saying the relationship is rapidly expanding beyond trade into a broader strategic partnership amid increasing geopolitical…

Marco Rubio Warns Iran Against Hormuz Transit Toll, Says US Europe Troop Review Not Punitive

Stockholm: Marco Rubio has strongly opposed any move by Iran to impose transit tolls in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, calling such a step “unacceptable” and warning that it could create a dangerous global precedent.

PM Modi arrives in Delhi after successfully concluding five-nation tour

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Thursday morning after concluding a high-profile five-nation diplomatic tour that covered the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy.…

Iran reviewing latest US proposals as indirect talks continue through Pakistan

Tehran- Iran on Wednesday said it is reviewing the latest proposals shared by the United States as indirect exchanges between the two countries continue through Pakistani mediation amid ongoing regional tensions.

Speaking to state broadcaster…

‘Hard Work Is the Key to Success’: Italian PM Meloni Speaks in Hindi, Highlights Strong India Ties

Rome- Emphasising the growing momentum in India-Italy relations, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday referred to the popular Hindi proverb “Parishram hi safalta ki kunji hai” (hard work is the key to success) while underlining…

Donald Trump Delays Planned Iran Strike After Gulf Nations Push for Diplomacy

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said he temporarily halted a planned military strike on Iran after urgent appeals from Gulf countries seeking additional time for diplomatic negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme.

Speaking…