Despite discussions to conclude the Middle East conflict appearing severely strained, US President Donald Trump stated that diplomatic engagements with Iran were progressing at a “rapid pace”, even as Tehran’s Revolutionary Guards issued warnings regarding the potential emergence of new fronts. According to a report by Iran’s Tasnim news agency, the administration in Tehran has … Read more
Israeli soldiers have provided rare accounts of military operations in Gaza, alleging that deadly incidents have continued despite a ceasefire that came into effect in October. Their testimonies, shared with The Associated Press (AP), raise questions about how the truce is being implemented on the ground and the rules governing engagement near a dividing line … Read more
US President Donald Trump has been declared to be in “excellent cognitive and physical health” following his latest medical examination, according to a report released by the White House. The check-up was conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after recent photographs showed swelling around his ankles, bruising on his hands, and a blotchy … Read more
Amid the negotiations and renewed strikes, the United States and Iran are reportedly close to signing a peace deal. As per a report by Axios, delegations from Washington and Tehran have closed down on all aspects of the deal, but a final approval from US President Donald Trump is awaited. Citing US officials, the report … Read more
Signalling a firm yet expectant stance on the ongoing geopolitical standoff in West Asia, US President Donald Trump has asserted that Tehran remains under immense pressure to negotiate a diplomatic settlement with Washington. Speaking during a cabinet meeting, the US president reiterated that he believes Iranian leaders “want very much to make a deal”. Acknowledging … Read more
In a crucial step as West Asian diplomacy reaches a critical juncture, US President Donald Trump is set to convene a rare Cabinet meeting at the Camp David presidential retreat on Wednesday to deliberate on the administration’s next moves regarding high-stakes negotiations with Iran. The high-level gathering was confirmed by Fox News, with all Cabinet … Read more
Russia has announced plans to file a formal complaint with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia of discriminating against Russian-speaking minorities, a move immediately dismissed by the Baltic states as part of Moscow’s ongoing disinformation campaign. According to Russia’s Foreign Ministry, cited by state-affiliated media, the Baltic countries have refused … Read more
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced of a visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Australia in the near future. Wong, while speaking to the reporters in the national capital, said, “My Prime Minister has today announced that Prime Minister Modi will visit Australia in the … Read more
US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh appeal to several Arab and Muslim-majority countries, urging them to sign up to the Abraham Accords – a US-brokered framework designed to normalise relations with Israel. What Trump Said In a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform, Trump declared he was “mandatorily requesting” that nations including … Read more
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called for deepening collaborations to strengthen supply chain resilience, connectivity chokepoints, manufacturing and resource concentration and gaps in critical infrastructure at the Quad Foreign Ministers Meet. In his opening remarks, Jaishankar underlined the strength of the partnership, noting how the leaders are meeting for the third time in 18 months. … Read more