The United States expects to achieve its core military objectives against Iran within “a matter of weeks, not months,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, highlighting rapid progress in dismantling Tehran’s key defence capabilities even as diplomatic efforts continue in parallel. In an

U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that Washington is making significant headway in talks with Iran, even suggesting that a “new, more reasonable regime” is now in place in Tehran. However, Iranian officials have denied any direct negotiations, underscoring the uncertainty surrounding diplomatic

The ongoing conflict in Iran is not only shaping US foreign policy but also intensifying the 2028 presidential race, as President Donald Trump weighs potential successors between Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. According to reports, Trump has privately

Large-scale “No Kings” protests swept across the United States and parts of Europe, as demonstrators rallied against President Donald Trump and the ongoing war in Iran. The state of Minnesota emerged as the focal point of the movement, with tens of thousands gathering

Mass protests erupted across the United States as hundreds of thousands of demonstrators rallied under the banner “No Kings,” voicing opposition to President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies. Organisers described the demonstrations as a coordinated nationwide mobilisation, with more than 3,000 events

India and Malta have agreed to deepen cooperation across key sectors including information and communications technology (ICT), healthcare, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, and education following the fourth round of Foreign Office Consultations held in Valletta. The talks reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced new legislation aimed at expanding a key multinational space defence coalition to include Indo-Pacific allies such as Japan and South Korea, citing growing concerns over the space capabilities of China and Russia. The proposed Indo-Pacific

US President Donald Trump has sparked fresh global concern after declaring that “Cuba is next,” following recent American military actions in Venezuela and ongoing strikes in Iran. Speaking at an investment forum in Miami on March 27, Trump made the remark while discussing

In a development raising serious cybersecurity concerns, an Iran-linked hacker group has claimed responsibility for breaching the personal email account of FBI Director Kash Patel and releasing private data online. The group, identifying itself as “Handala Hack Team,” allegedly published photographs, emails, and

Senior Indian diplomat Periasamy Kumaran has been appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. A 1992-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, Kumaran is currently serving as Secretary (East) in the MEA

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with counterparts from Canada, South Korea, and Japan on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in France, focusing on strengthening partnerships and addressing pressing global challenges. The meetings

The White House has defended U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach to the ongoing Iran conflict, as questions intensify over a reported 15-point ceasefire plan aimed at ending the war. During a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was pressed to confirm

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of intensified military action against Iran if Tehran refuses to accept a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal, as the conflict in the Middle East enters its fourth week with no signs of de-escalation. Washington has presented Iran with a

Iran’s recent willingness to engage in negotiations with the United States signals mounting internal pressure and emerging divisions within its leadership, Israel’s Ambassador to India Reuven Azar has said. In an interview, Azar pointed to conflicting statements from Iranian officials as evidence of

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that Washington had held “very good” talks with an unidentified Iranian official, even as Tehran swiftly denied that any negotiations were underway. The remarks came after Trump unexpectedly stepped back from plans to launch fresh strikes

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Washington is engaged in discussions with multiple Iranian leaders, suggesting a broader and more complex diplomatic outreach than previously known, even as Tehran has denied that any talks are taking place. Speaking in an interview and

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday expressed cautious optimism that ongoing negotiations with Iran could bring long-term stability to the Middle East, a region central to global energy markets and geopolitical balance. Speaking to reporters during a brief interaction in Miami, Trump said