Trump says Iran talks progressing; Tehran denies negotiations

Trump says Iran talks progressing; Tehran denies negotiations

New York, March 23 President Donald Trump on Monday sounded optimistic about an imminent settlement of the Iran War with major points of agreement in talks, while Tehran was signalling that there were no negotiations. Trump told reporters that “we have points, major points of agreement, I would say, almost all points of agreement”, especially […]

Trump delays Iran attack, opens 5-day window

Trump delays Iran attack, opens 5-day window

Washington, March 23 President Donald Trump said Monday the United States will hold off on planned strikes against Iran for five days to test diplomacy, saying talks with Tehran show “a very good chance” of a deal. Trump made the remarks at a Memphis Safe Task Force roundtable in Tennessee, where he said the decision […]

China eyes AI dominance, Taiwan leverage: Tulsi Gabbard​

China eyes AI dominance, Taiwan leverage: Tulsi Gabbard​

Washington, March 19 China is seeking to overtake the US as the world’s top artificial intelligence power by 2030 while rapidly modernising its military to ensure it can seize Taiwan by force if needed, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told lawmakers on Thursday even as she said Beijing still appears to prefer “an eventual […]

Qatar says Iran’s attack on Ras Laffan will have major repercussions on energy supplies

Qatar says Iran’s attack on Ras Laffan will have major repercussions on energy supplies

Doha, March 19 Qatar on Thursday strongly condemned “Iran’s aggression” and demanded immediate cessation of hostilities asserting that increasing hostilities and escalating the war will only lead to further destabilization of the region. Addressing the media jointly with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Doha, Qatar’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin […]

Trump ‘angry’ as he slams NATO allies​

Trump ‘angry’ as he slams NATO allies​

Washington, March 17 US President Donald Trump is “angry” over European allies’ refusal to support operations in the Strait of Hormuz, Senator Lindsey Graham said Tuesday, as Trump criticised NATO for failing to back Washington’s Iran strikes during talks with Irish Prime Minister Taoiseach Micheál Martin.​ Meeting Prime Minister Micheal Martin of Ireland at the […]

India’s suffering is our suffering too: Iran envoy

India’s suffering is our suffering too: Iran envoy

New Delhi, March 13 Iran’s Ambassador to India, Dr. Mohammad Fathali, on Friday emphasised the strong ties between New Delhi and Tehran, saying that both countries share common interests and values and should continue supporting each other to overcome challenges. Speaking to media persons, the envoy said that the people of India and Iran share […]

India hails IEA decision to release emergency oil stocks to rein in prices

India hails IEA decision to release emergency oil stocks to rein in prices

New Delhi, March 11 India on Wednesday welcomed the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) decision to release emergency oil stocks amid the prevailing supply disruptions due to the Iran war. The government is closely monitoring the evolving situation in global energy markets, particularly in the Middle East, an official said. India stands ready to take appropriate […]

Trump says Iran’s navy and air defences destroyed

Trump says Iran’s navy and air defences destroyed

Washington, March 11 President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that American forces have inflicted devastating damage on Iran’s military infrastructure, claiming that Tehran has lost much of its naval and air defence capability as US strikes intensified during the ongoing conflict. Speaking to reporters before departing the White House, Trump described the operation as unprecedented […]