NEW DELHI: India and the United States (US) are close to finalising the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement, with Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal saying that negotiations are “about 99 per cent” complete. Read More: India, US aim for $500 billion trade The remarks came as a US delegation led by Brendan Lynch arrived in New […]
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Report claims Trump rebuked Netanyahu over Lebanon
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump reportedly had a heated telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s military escalation in Lebanon, according to a report published by Axios citing unnamed US officials and sources familiar with the call. Read More: Netanyahu vows Lebanon operations will continue The report claimed that Trump strongly criticised Netanyahu’s handling of […]
Lebanon says Hezbollah accepts ceasefire proposal
BEIRUT: Lebanon has announced that Hezbollah has accepted a United States-backed proposal to halt attacks on Israel in exchange for an end to Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, raising hopes for a reduction in hostilities amid ongoing regional tensions. Read More: US urges Hezbollah to halt attacks amid Lebanon tensions According to a statement from the Lebanese Embassy […]
Trump claims Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to stop fighting, while also indicating that negotiations with Iran are progressing despite recent tensions linked to Israel’s military actions in Lebanon. Read More: Trump says Iran wants a deal, but Washington splits on war or peace In a series of posts on […]
Trump claims Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire following diplomatic contacts involving senior representatives. The development matters because it could ease tensions in an already volatile region. The reported agreement affects Israel, Lebanon, Iran, and broader Middle East stability. In a statement posted on social media, Trump said […]
Iran and US exchange strikes amid ongoing negotiations
Tensions between the United States (US) and Iran escalated again after both sides reported carrying out military strikes against each other, even as diplomatic efforts continue to seek a lasting end to the conflict that began earlier this year. Read More: Pentagon signals readiness for renewed strikes on Iran The US military said it conducted strikes on Iranian […]
Trump declared fit for office after medical check-up
US President Donald Trump has been declared in excellent health and fully capable of carrying out his presidential duties following a routine medical examination, according to a report released by his physician. The three-page medical memo, issued by US Navy Captain Sean Barbabella, followed Trump’s latest health assessment conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical […]
Colombia presidential election could reshape ties with Trump administration
Colombia head to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election that could significantly alter the country’s relationship with the United States and influence political dynamics across Latin America. The race features three major contenders: ruling coalition candidate Iván Cepeda, conservative outsider Abelardo De la Espriella, and center-right senator Paloma Valencia. With no candidate expected […]
Trump weighs Iran deal as Tehran disputes terms
US President Donald Trump said he is nearing a final decision on a potential agreement with Iran aimed at ending tensions linked to the ongoing US-Israeli conflict, while Tehran has pushed back against several claims about the proposed deal and insisted that no final agreement has been reached. Read More: Trump reviews proposed Iran ceasefire and nuclear deal Speaking […]
Trump weighs Iran peace deal as he announces end of naval blockade
United States President Donald Trump on Friday announced the end of the country’s naval blockade of Iran. He said in a social media post that he would be meeting in the White House Situation Room to make a final decision on a deal with Iran. He also listed what a potential deal would need to […]