War with Iran strains US-UK ties as Starmer and Trump clash over strikes

War with Iran strains US-UK ties as Starmer and Trump clash over strikes

The conflict with Iran has exposed fresh strains in the trans-Atlantic alliance, as US President Donald Trump publicly criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for declining to join American and Israeli offensive strikes. Speaking at the White House, Trump rebuked Britain’s initial refusal

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India must anticipate risk of persistent American interference: Report

India must anticipate risk of persistent American interference: Report

India should prepare for the possibility of sustained American interference in its domestic affairs as global power dynamics shift, according to a report published by the New Delhi-based Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF). The report argues that recent developments in the Middle East demonstrate

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Trump signals US ready for prolonged war, says Iran military ‘knocked out’

Trump signals US ready for prolonged war, says Iran military ‘knocked out’

US President Donald Trump indicated that Washington is prepared for a prolonged military conflict, asserting that American munition stockpiles remain robust even as he claimed Iran’s naval and air capabilities have been largely destroyed. In a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump

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US issues ‘Depart Now’ advisory for Americans across Middle East

US issues ‘Depart Now’ advisory for Americans across Middle East

The US Department of State has issued an urgent security advisory directing American citizens to “DEPART NOW” from more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries amid escalating regional tensions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The advisory, released on March 2, 2026, warns of

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J&K Students Association urges PM Modi, EAM to relocate Indian students from Iran

J&K Students Association urges PM Modi, EAM to relocate Indian students from Iran

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Monday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to urgently intervene and relocate Indian students from Iran to safer locations amid escalating regional tensions. JKSA National Convenor Nasir Khuehami said

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Trump eyes ‘Venezuela’ model for Iran as military campaign could last weeks

Trump eyes ‘Venezuela’ model for Iran as military campaign could last weeks

US President Donald Trump said the United States could sustain military operations against Iran for “four to five weeks” if necessary and suggested that a “Venezuela” model of political transition might shape Tehran’s future after the conflict. In a telephone interview with The

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Trump threatens Iran with ‘force never seen before’ amid escalation

Trump threatens Iran with ‘force never seen before’ amid escalation

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, saying the United States would respond with a “force never seen before” if Tehran escalates military retaliation following the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a public statement, Trump

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US and Israel launch major strikes on Iran as Trump urges regime change

US and Israel launch major strikes on Iran as Trump urges regime change

The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iran on Saturday, marking a dramatic escalation in regional tensions and opening a new phase of direct confrontation. President Donald Trump described the operation as “major combat operations,” urging the Iranian public to

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Amid Taliban escalation, Pakistan invokes India narrative to deflect from internal strains

Amid Taliban escalation, Pakistan invokes India narrative to deflect from internal strains

As tensions flare between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, Islamabad has escalated military action across the border, placing a fragile Qatar-mediated ceasefire under severe strain. After Afghanistan claimed it launched retaliatory strikes along the shared frontier, Pakistani forces reportedly carried out airstrikes targeting

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Canadian PM Mark Carney begins first official visit to India

Canadian PM Mark Carney begins first official visit to India

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai on Friday, marking his first official visit to India and signalling renewed momentum in India–Canada relations. He was accompanied by his wife, Diana Fox Carney, and received at the airport by Maharashtra’s Minister of Protocol

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Missing Epstein files? DOJ faces cover-up claims over Trump-linked allegation

Missing Epstein files? DOJ faces cover-up claims over Trump-linked allegation

In a fresh political firestorm, Democrats have accused the administration of US President Donald Trump of withholding key documents from the much-publicised “Epstein Files” release — including FBI interview records tied to a woman who alleged she was sexually abused as a minor.

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Canadian PM Carney to embark on India visit today, focus on elevating bilateral ties

Canadian PM Carney to embark on India visit today, focus on elevating bilateral ties

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to begin an official visit to India on Thursday, marking what officials describe as a significant reset in bilateral relations between the two countries. The trip is the first by a Canadian prime minister to India

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Trump’s third-country deportation push hits a legal roadblock

Trump’s third-country deportation push hits a legal roadblock

The Trump administration’s attempt to fast-track deportations to third countries has suffered a setback after the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit refused to pause a lower court order blocking the policy. In a ruling issued Wednesday, the Boston-based appeals court

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Rubio says US-China ties at ‘strategic stability’, flags supply chain risks

Rubio says US-China ties at ‘strategic stability’, flags supply chain risks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States and China have reached a phase of “strategic stability” in their relationship, even as Washington remains cautious about supply chain dependence, technology transfers and Beijing’s expanding nuclear arsenal. Speaking to reporters in Saint

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Truly splendid: PM Modi as Netanyahu welcomes him in traditional Indian attire

Truly splendid: PM Modi as Netanyahu welcomes him in traditional Indian attire

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for wearing traditional Indian attire during a dinner engagement, calling it a reflection of respect for India’s rich cultural heritage. Responding to Netanyahu’s post on X, Modi wrote, “Truly splendid! Your

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Jaishankar calls for overarching approach to human rights, not polemics

Jaishankar calls for overarching approach to human rights, not polemics

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has urged a broader, development-focused approach to human rights, calling on the international community to move beyond “politicisation, selectivity or double standards.” Addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva via video link, Jaishankar said that

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UN Special Rapporteur warns restrictions, funding cuts undermine Afghan women’s healthcare access

UN Special Rapporteur warns restrictions, funding cuts undermine Afghan women’s healthcare access

Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, has warned that mounting restrictions and international funding cuts are severely undermining Afghan women’s access to essential healthcare services. Bennett is set to present a new report on

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PM Modi pays tribute to Holocaust victims in Jerusalem

PM Modi pays tribute to Holocaust victims in Jerusalem

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre in Jerusalem, where he laid a wreath in memory of Holocaust victims. Modi was accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan during the

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Nothing can justify terrorism, India stands with Israel firmly: PM Modi

Nothing can justify terrorism, India stands with Israel firmly: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reaffirmed India’s unwavering support for Israel, declaring that “nothing can justify terrorism” during a historic address to the Knesset — the first ever by an Indian Prime Minister. Speaking to Israeli lawmakers, Modi expressed solidarity with the

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Trump’s new India-Pak truce claim; says Sharif warned 35 million would have died

Trump’s new India-Pak truce claim; says Sharif warned 35 million would have died

US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that he prevented a “nuclear war” between India and Pakistan, asserting for the first time that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told him 35 million people would have died during India’s Operation Sindoor had he

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