Explained | Where Trump, Israel and Hamas stand on Gaza roadmap

US President Donald Trump ​has announced what he described as a breakthrough agreement to end the Gaza war, but major gaps remain over how any ⁠deal would be implemented. The central dispute is over sequencing. Hamas ⁠says Israel must first meet commitments under the ‌ceasefire agreement reached last ​year in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, while Israel … Read more

Amid global conflicts, India takes centre stage as Putin, Xi Jinping visit New Delhi in September

As geopolitical tensions continue to reshape the global order, New Delhi is preparing to host one of its most significant diplomatic gatherings in recent years, with Chinese President Xi Jinping and on September 12-13. The summit, to be hosted under India’s BRICS chairmanship, is expected to bring together leaders of the expanded grouping at a … Read more

Trump says US to hit Iran ‘hard’ after attack on bases in Jordan: Fox News

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the US military will hit Iran “hard” after a missile attack against US bases in Jordan, Fox News reported. “We’ll be hitting them hard. They’re going to get a beating,” Fox’s correspondent quoted Trump as saying, adding that the US president used swear words to emphasize his point: “We … Read more

US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill, India and others at risk of 100% tariffs

The US Senate has passed the Russia sanctions bill which puts India and four other countries at the risk of 100% tariffs. This sweeping sanctions legislation, authored by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, was passed on Tuesday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited the Capitol. The bill aims to increase economic pressure on Moscow over … Read more

White phosphorus leak reported inside US airbase in South Korea, evacuation ordered

White phosphorus leak was reported inside US airbase in South Korea on Tuesday and an evacuation advisory was issued for nearby residents, said safety officials. There ​were no reports of casualties. Soon after the incident came to light, Korean fire authorities and US Forces Korea ​carried out decontamination ​work. According to World Health Organisation, white … Read more

Israeli PM Netanyahu lands in Washington for key talks with Trump on Iran

Israel landed in Washington on Monday (local time) for high-level talks with US President Donald Trump, placing regional security and the confrontation with Iran at the top of the bilateral agenda. Before taking off, Netanyahu emphasised that addressing threats from Tehran would be his primary objective during his discussions with the American president. “We will … Read more

‘Will Return To Strong Military Action If Iran Talks Fail’: Trump Warns

US President Donald Trump said he decided to pause military strikes on Iran to give diplomacy another opportunity, but warned that the United States could resume expanded military action if the ongoing negotiations fail. In an interview with Axios on Monday, Trump said discussions with Iran were progressing but stressed that Washington would not wait … Read more

Netanyahu heads to Washington for Trump talks on Iran, set to honour late senator Graham

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due in Washington on Monday for talks with US President Donald Trump, with the situation in Iran topping the agenda, alongside a memorial service for the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Addressing a government meeting on Sunday, Netanyahu confirmed the trip and its dual purpose. “Tomorrow I will fly to … Read more