India and France deepen strategic ties at foreign office consultations in Paris
Vikram Misri co-chaired the India–France Foreign Office Consultations in Paris with Martin Briens, signaling a continued push to expand bilateral cooperation across key strategic sectors. According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, the discussions covered a wide spectrum of areas including defence, civil
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passes away at 92
Asha Bhosle, one of the most celebrated voices in Indian music history, passed away at the age of 92, marking the end of an era in the world of playback singing. Born into a musical family, Bhosle was the sister of the legendary
Trump backs final offer after US-Iran talks collapse
US President Donald Trump has endorsed what officials describe as a “final and best offer” to Iran after high-stakes nuclear negotiations in Islamabad ended without agreement, marking a significant setback in efforts to revive diplomatic engagement between the two sides. Vice President JD
No deal in US-Iran talks after marathon negotiations, says JD Vance
US Vice President J. D. Vance said that high-level negotiations between the United States and Iran ended without an agreement after more than 20 hours of talks in Islamabad, marking a significant setback in diplomatic efforts. “We have been at it now for
Pakistan as peace broker? a dangerous geopolitical paradox
At a moment when global diplomacy is under intense strain, the optics of Pakistan positioning itself as a facilitator of peace talks are both striking and deeply contentious. For many observers, the contradiction is difficult to ignore: a country long associated with allegations
US failed to gain Iran’s trust during talks, says Ghalibaf
Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf has said the United States failed to gain Iran’s trust during recent high-level negotiations, despite what he described as Tehran’s willingness to engage in “good faith.” In a series of statements, Ghalibaf said the Iranian delegation presented “forward-looking initiatives” during
Strait of Hormuz must be fully reopened without tolls: UK Foreign Secretary
Yvette Cooper has called for the complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that global shipping must resume without restrictions or tolls as tensions continue to impact international trade and energy markets. In a statement following her Mansion House speech, Cooper emphasized
Iran demands Lebanon ceasefire, asset release before peace talks
Iran has set fresh conditions ahead of planned peace talks with the United States, insisting that a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of frozen assets must be fulfilled before negotiations can begin. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said both conditions were
Melania Trump denies Epstein link, calls for end to ‘lies’
Melania Trump has firmly denied any connection to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, calling recent claims “lies” and urging an end to speculation linking her to the case. In an unusual public address from the White House, Melania Trump said she had no relationship
Trump warned NATO exit would be illegal, says Indian-American lawmaker
An Indian-American Congressman has warned Donald Trump that any attempt to withdraw the United States from NATO without congressional approval would be illegal and could severely undermine national security. In a strongly worded letter, Raja Krishnamoorthi expressed “deep concern” following Trump’s recent remarks
Hindu American Foundation challenges caste-Hinduism link in US appeals court
The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has moved a US appeals court, challenging what it describes as the wrongful linking of caste discrimination to Hinduism by California’s civil rights regulator in a case with far-reaching implications for workplaces across the United States. In a
Israel says it killed nephew of Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem in Beirut strike
Israel has claimed it killed a close aide and nephew of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem in a targeted strike in Beirut, as cross-border tensions continue despite a broader ceasefire involving Iran and the United States. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Ali Yusuf
Over 13,000 strikes carried out in Iran war; 13 US troops killed, Pentagon says
The United States carried out more than 13,000 strikes during its military campaign against Iran under Operation Epic Fury, the Pentagon said, confirming that 13 American service members were killed during the conflict. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General
India urges citizens to leave Iran despite US-Iran ceasefire announcement
India has issued a fresh advisory urging its nationals in Iran to leave the country “expeditiously,” even as a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran offers a temporary pause in hostilities. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Indian Embassy in
Iran ‘begged for ceasefire,’ US says after strikes left military ‘combat ineffective’
The United States has claimed that Iran was forced into accepting a ceasefire after suffering massive military losses in a sustained campaign of strikes, with officials describing Tehran’s forces as “combat ineffective” for years to come. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said
No nuclear arms for Iran ‘non-negotiable,’ US says amid ceasefire talks
The United States has declared that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains a “non-negotiable” condition as ceasefire talks advance following weeks of intense military confrontation. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reiterated Washington’s firm stance, stating that Iran would never be allowed
US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire tied to Strait of Hormuz reopening
The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire in a dramatic last-minute breakthrough, just hours before a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump linked to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement, announced late Tuesday, followed intense
Netanyahu backs Iran-US ceasefire but says Lebanon not included, raising doubts over truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed support for the newly announced two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, but warned that the agreement does not extend to Lebanon, casting uncertainty over how long the fragile truce will hold. The ceasefire, brokered
Trump suspends Iran bombing for two weeks as Tehran pushes 10-point proposal
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a two-week suspension of bombing operations against Iran, opening a narrow window for diplomacy as Tehran advances a 10-point proposal outlining its conditions for de-escalation. Trump said the decision followed discussions with Pakistani leaders, who have been
US, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire as talks set to begin in Pakistan
The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, marking a significant pause in hostilities as both sides prepare to enter direct negotiations aimed at de-escalating the conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Washington has “suspended the bombing of Iran”