International Relations

Iran talks ‘last chance’ to avert US strike escalation: Trump

Trump calls Iran talks last chance to avoid US escalation

Trump calls Iran talks last chance to avoid US escalation Trump said the outcome of the Iran negotiations would likely become clear today or tomorrow, signaling a crucial diplomatic moment. Washington: US President Donald Trump has played this hand before during the five-month-old Iran war, but this time, he insists it is different. Trump, speaking

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Trump announces fresh Iran talks amid Gulf mediation efforts

Trump announces fresh Iran talks amid Gulf mediation efforts renewed

Trump announces fresh Iran talks amid Gulf mediation efforts renewed Pakistan, Qatar, UAE, Türkiye and others urged the US and Iran to de-escalate tensions and prevent further conflict. The Fragile Pause: The cancellation of US strikes is not a peace treaty; it is a temporary suspension of violence, contingent on rapid diplomatic progress. The deal

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Infantino drops plan to sell World Cup profits after backlash

Infantino scraps World Cup profit sale plan after backlash

Infantino scraps World Cup profit sale plan after backlash Infantino dropped the World Cup profit sale plan after his adviser resigned and Asian, European, and North American football bodies opposed it. Key implications FIFA scraps World Cup investment plan after global backlash In a dramatic reversal, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned his controversial proposal

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CWG: Neeraj Chopra wins javelin throw silver, bronze for Yashvir

CWG: Neeraj wins javelin silver, Yashvir claims bronze

CWG: Neeraj wins javelin silver, Yashvir claims bronze Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won javelin gold with a season-best 89.75m throw, achieved on his second attempt at the CWG. The third Indian in the field, Rohit Yadav, finished seventh with a best throw of 81.56 m, as India celebrated a memorable 2–3 finish on the

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Saudi Arabia seeks 43-nation maritime alliance to secure Red Sea

Saudi seeks 43-nation alliance to secure Red Sea.

Saudi seeks 43-nation alliance to secure Red Sea. Fourteen nations support Riyadh’s proposed maritime coalition to strengthen Red Sea security and safeguard vital international shipping routes. Key points to note Saudi Arabia proposes 43-nation maritime defence alliance to secure Red Sea In a significant move to strengthen security along one of the world’s most important

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Trump eyes USD 100,000 fee for students to work in US: Report

Trump eyes $100,000 fee for foreign student workers: Report.

Trump eyes $100,000 fee for foreign student workers: Report. The proposal follows a US court decision striking down the administration’s plan to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas. Key points to consider Trump administration considers $100,000 OPT fee for international graduates In a move that could reshape the landscape for international students in the

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Trump unveils Gaza peace roadmap

Trump unveils roadmap aimed at achieving peace in Gaza.

Trump unveils roadmap aimed at achieving peace in Gaza. The plan proposes dismantling heavy weapons, tunnels and military sites under oversight from a national committee and international monitoring mechanism. Key points to watch The immediate reaction from Hamas and Israel was not available at the time of Trump’s announcement, but the Board of Peace indicated

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US launches strikes on Iran after attack on troops in Jordan

US launches strikes on Iran after Jordan troop attack.

US launches strikes on Iran after Jordan troop attack. The strikes followed hours after President Donald Trump vowed the United States would hit Iran “very hard” in response to the attack. The latest US strikes on Iran show how quickly this war slips back from “relative calm” into something much closer to open confrontation. Retaliation

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India reiterates support for Palestine at UNSC

India reiterates support for Palestine at UN Security Council

India reiterates support for Palestine at UN Security Council India’s Permanent Representative said India remains firmly committed to efforts that make a tangible difference in the daily lives of Palestinians. India’s message at the Security Council was unusually direct, and the use of Arabic made it feel even more personal. By speaking in Arabic, P.

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India, others at risk of up to 100% tariffs as US Senate votes to advance Russia sanctions bill

US Senate introduced Russia sanctions bill risking 100% tariffs on India and others also

US Senate introduced Russia sanctions bill risking 100% tariffs on India and others also The US Senate advanced the Russia sanctions bill during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Capitol visit, raising potential 100% tariff risks for India. The Senate’s move on the Russia sanctions bill puts India in a difficult and very practical bind. It is not

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