Pakistan’s role as mediator problematic, says U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham

Pakistan’s role as mediator problematic, says U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has described Pakistan’s emerging role as a mediator in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict as “problematic,” raising concerns over Islamabad’s diplomatic positioning amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Graham’s remarks came after Pakistan Defence Minister Khwaja Asif publicly stated

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Iran says draft deal with U.S. would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade

Iran says draft deal with U.S. would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade

Tehran announced that it has received a draft framework for a possible memorandum of understanding with the United States aimed at easing tensions and restoring stability in the Gulf region following months of conflict and indirect negotiations. According to Iranian state television, the

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Trump says U.S. will not ‘rush into a deal’ with Iran as criticism mounts

Trump says U.S. will not ‘rush into a deal’ with Iran as criticism mounts

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Washington would not “rush into a deal” with Iran despite ongoing diplomatic negotiations and increasing criticism from political opponents and foreign policy observers over the administration’s handling of the Middle East crisis. Speaking to reporters

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Marco Rubio says new US immigration rules are global, not aimed specifically at India

Marco Rubio says new US immigration rules are global, not aimed specifically at India

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified on May 24 that Washington’s new immigration and green card regulations are not specifically targeted at India, but are part of a broader overhaul of the American immigration system amid growing concerns over illegal migration and

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U.S. and Iran reach landmark 60-day ceasefire deal amid major diplomatic breakthrough

U.S. and Iran reach landmark 60-day ceasefire deal amid major diplomatic breakthrough

President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran have largely negotiated a landmark Memorandum of Understanding aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East and preventing a wider regional conflict. According to the proposed framework, both nations have agreed to a

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India calls for stronger and future-ready BRICS counter-terrorism framework

India calls for stronger and future-ready BRICS counter-terrorism framework

India on Thursday called for stronger international cooperation and a more resilient BRICS counter-terrorism framework to address growing global security threats, including cross-border terrorism, radicalisation and the misuse of emerging technologies by terror groups. Speaking at the 11th Annual BRICS Counter Terrorism Working

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India-US trade deal likely in coming months, says US Ambassador Sergio Gor

India-US trade deal likely in coming months, says US Ambassador Sergio Gor

Sergio Gor on Thursday expressed strong confidence that India and the United States will finalise a landmark bilateral trade agreement in the “coming weeks and months,” signalling growing momentum in economic relations between the two countries. Speaking at the Annual Leadership Summit of

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Marco Rubio sees ‘good signs’ in Iran talks, says diplomacy remains top priority

Marco Rubio sees ‘good signs’ in Iran talks, says diplomacy remains top priority

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that there are “good signs” emerging from ongoing negotiations with Iran, while cautioning that the diplomatic process remains uncertain and could still fail if Tehran refuses to compromise on its nuclear ambitions. Speaking to reporters

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India, Finland strengthen cooperation in AI, 6G, climate change and sustainable development

India, Finland strengthen cooperation in AI, 6G, climate change and sustainable development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Oslo, with both leaders agreeing to expand cooperation in futuristic technologies, sustainability and climate-focused initiatives. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the third India-Nordic Summit in Norway, where

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Denmark PM calls India ‘one of the greatest powers’ at India-Nordic Summit

Denmark PM calls India ‘one of the greatest powers’ at India-Nordic Summit

Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen praised India’s growing global influence on Tuesday, describing the country as “one of the greatest powers” during the third India-Nordic Summit held in Oslo alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders from Nordic nations. Addressing a joint press

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India, Nordic nations deepen partnership with focus on green technology and innovation

India, Nordic nations deepen partnership with focus on green technology and innovation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that India and the Nordic countries have agreed to elevate their ties through a new Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership during the third India-Nordic Summit held in Oslo. Addressing a joint press conference with Nordic

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‘Calm before storm’: Trump warning fuels fears of possible Iran strikes amid rising West Asia tensions

‘Calm before storm’: Trump warning fuels fears of possible Iran strikes amid rising West Asia tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked fresh concerns over a possible escalation in West Asia after posting a cryptic warning on social media that many analysts interpreted as a signal toward Iran amid rising regional tensions. Trump shared an AI-generated image showing himself

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Trump says ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran as regional tensions escalate

Trump says ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran as regional tensions escalate

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Iran that time was running out for its leadership to act amid continuing tensions across the Middle East and fragile diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing a wider regional conflict. Speaking as negotiations remained stalled despite a

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Trump says Iran ceasefire on ‘massive life support’, rejects Tehran’s proposal

Trump says Iran ceasefire on ‘massive life support’, rejects Tehran’s proposal

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday described the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran as being on “massive life support,” warning that tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten regional stability despite ongoing diplomatic contacts. Speaking to reporters in

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Trump says U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on ‘life support’ amid rising Gulf tensions

Trump says U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on ‘life support’ amid rising Gulf tensions

US President Donald Trump said the fragile ceasefire efforts between Washington and Tehran remain extremely uncertain, describing the situation as being on “life support” amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region and continuing instability around the Strait of Hormuz. “The ceasefire is on

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Trump rejects Iran’s response to US peace proposal as Gulf tensions escalate

Trump rejects Iran’s response to US peace proposal as Gulf tensions escalate

US President Donald Trump sharply rejected Iran’s response to a new American proposal aimed at ending the escalating Gulf conflict, intensifying tensions as military confrontations continued around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. In a strongly worded message posted on Truth Social, Trump

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Any restart of fighting would have terrible consequences: UN chief Guterres

Any restart of fighting would have terrible consequences: UN chief Guterres

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday issued a strong appeal for continued diplomacy and restraint in the Gulf region, warning that any return to fighting could trigger severe global economic and humanitarian consequences. Speaking during a groundbreaking ceremony for a new conference

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Moscow says it has no intention of going to war with NATO

Moscow says it has no intention of going to war with NATO

Russia has said it does not seek military confrontation with NATO or Germany, but warned that growing discussions in Europe regarding a possible joint “nuclear shield” could significantly alter the continent’s strategic balance and escalate tensions further. Russian Ambassador to Germany Sergey Nechayev

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Iran reviews U.S. proposal as Trump pressures Tehran to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran reviews U.S. proposal as Trump pressures Tehran to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran said Thursday it is reviewing the latest American proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, as U.S. President Donald Trump intensified pressure on Tehran by warning of renewed bombing unless a deal is reached that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz to

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Ceasefire with Iran not over despite clashes, says US defense chief

Ceasefire with Iran not over despite clashes, says US defense chief

The United States has said its ceasefire with Iran remains in place despite fresh military exchanges in the Gulf, as tensions continue to escalate around the strategic Strait of Hormuz. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the truce is “not over,” even

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