Trump, Putin Express Optimism Ahead of Ukraine Peace Summit

New York: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced optimism ahead of their Friday meeting in Alaska aimed at ending the Ukraine war — a breakthrough that could also help India avoid a looming 25% US tariff…

Pakistan: 33 Dead, 25 Missing After Floods and Landslides

Islamabad – At least 33 people have lost their lives and 25 remain missing after torrential rains and a cloudburst triggered severe floods and landslides across several districts in northwestern Pakistan, officials said on Friday, according to local…

Iran says direct talks with US possible under favourable conditions

Tehran (IANS) - Iran's First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref said that under favorable conditions, nuclear negotiations with the United States can be held directly, according to the official news agency IRNA. "Iran is ready to negotiate under…

US spokesperson defends Trump’s outreach to Pakistan, says ties with India 'good'

New York (IANS) - US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that US relations with India are "good" while defending Washington’s outreach to Pakistan, emphasising that having a president who communicates with everyone is beneficial. “Our…

Trump Says He Will Seek to Recover Territory for Ukraine in Putin Meeting

Washington – US President Donald Trump said on Monday he will attempt to secure the return of some Ukrainian territory currently occupied by Russia when he meets Russian President Vladimir Putin this Friday.

“Russia’s occupied a big portion…

Ukraine, EU Must Be Included in Any US-Russia Agreement: EU’s Top Diplomat

Brussels- European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has stressed that any agreement between the United States and Russia over the war in Ukraine must also involve both Ukraine and the EU, as Washington and Moscow prepare for talks on a possible…

Trump Tariffs a ‘Slow Burn’ for Wall Street, Poised to Hit US Economy Hard

New Delhi — The reciprocal tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump are acting as a “slow burn” for Wall Street — avoiding immediate crisis but gradually distorting markets, straining consumers, and provoking retaliation, according to a new…

We Will Not Occupy Gaza: Israeli PM Netanyahu

Tel Aviv- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has clarified that Israel has no plans to occupy Gaza, but will instead work to demilitarise the territory and establish a peaceful civilian administration.

“We are not going to occupy Gaza…

Israel's Security Cabinet Approves Plan to Take Over Gaza City

Jerusalem – Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved a strategic plan to take control of Gaza City, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Friday.

In an interview with Fox News on Thursday, ahead of the Cabinet meeting, Netanyahu…

India Delivers First Batch of 10 Electric Buses to Mauritius, Strengthening Development Ties

Port Louis – In a significant step towards deepening development cooperation, India has handed over the first batch of 10 electric buses to Mauritius. The vehicles were formally presented by Indian High Commissioner Anurag Srivastava to Mauritian…