diplomacy

Washington, April 8 The US has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran proposed by Pakistan, President Donald Trump announced hours before his deadline to end the operation.Trump made the dramatic announcement on Truth Social on Tuesday evening (US time) after Democrats called for his removal...

Islamabad, April 8 Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged US President Donald Trump to extend the deadline set for Iran amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, as it called for a two-week ceasefire to allow diplomatic efforts to progress.In a social media post on Tuesday, Sharif also...

New Delhi, April 7 With US President Donald Trump threatening that a whole civilization will die on Tuesday night, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that any language or action that contemplates the end of civilization is unacceptable in the modern world and asserted that the use of nuclear...

New Delhi, April 7 With US President Donald Trump threatening that an entire civilization will perish on Tuesday night, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that any language or action that contemplates the end of civilization is unacceptable in the modern world and asserted that the use of nuclear...

United Nations, April 7 – Russia and China vetoed a resolution on Tuesday calling for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the use of defensive measures, as the deadline for US President Donald Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilization approached.Pakistan, a member of the group of...

Washington, April 7 – U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, met with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to advance bilateral trade and technology ties ahead of a scheduled dinner at the White House with President Donald Trump, signaling fresh momentum in the U.S.-India partnership.“Productive...

United Nations, April 7 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “deeply concerned” about US President Donald Trump’s warning to Iran that a “whole civilization will die tonight,” while also appealing for the re-establishment of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.“The...

Washington, April 7 – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of violating international law and destabilizing global trade on Tuesday by targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the situation has impacted the entire world.Speaking briefly to reporters ahead of...

The Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, Khalilur Rahman, who is on a three-day visit to India, arrived in New Delhi this evening. Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, welcomed Mr. Rahman in a social media post. He stated that India and Bangladesh share warm and...

April 7, New Delhi — Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun departed for China on a "peaceful journey" and a potential meeting with President Xi Jinping.Cheng, chairwoman of the Kuomintang, Taiwan's largest opposition party, is travelling at a time of increased Chinese military pressure on...

Islamabad, April 7 Pakistan's top civil and military leadership on Tuesday condemned the Iranian attacks on energy facilities in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia, calling it a "dangerous escalation" that undermines regional peace and stability.The attacks came as Pakistan was making...

Tehran, April 7 – With only a few hours remaining before US President Donald Trump's deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Foreign Ministry reiterated its firm stance on Tuesday, asserting that the logic of using "brute force" would ultimately fail."The power of a 'civilized'...

Washington, April 7 – The United States warned Iran that it could “inflict much greater pain” if it does not change course, with Vice President J D Vance saying, “the Iranians are now responsible.”Speaking at a joint press conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest...

New Delhi/Dhaka, April 7. Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday evening on a "goodwill visit" that Dhaka emphasized is expected to lay an "important foundation" for elevating the areas of cooperation between the two countries to more productive and...

New Delhi, April 7 India remains committed to supporting St. Kitts and Nevis in combating the challenges of climate change, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday.Jaishankar made the remarks while inaugurating the Caribbean nation's new resident mission in New Delhi alongside...

New Delhi, April 7 As the West Asia crisis reaches a critical flashpoint following Washington's ultimatum to Tehran, India on Tuesday advised its nationals in Iran to stay put for the next 48 hours.In an urgent advisory, the Indian embassy in Iran urged Indians to remain indoors and strictly...

Singapore, April 7 Singapore will not negotiate for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as doing so would undermine the fundamental principles of international law, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said on Tuesday.Singapore, which has emerged as an Asian financial hub, has been...

London, April 7 The UK is organizing a virtual military planning conference on Tuesday to follow up on discussions held last week to address navigation concerns through the important global shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz.The UK’s Permanent Joint Headquarters at Northwood in northwest...

Washington, April 7 – US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that “an entire civilization will die tonight, and will never be brought back,” as he signaled a “complete and total regime change” in Iran, framing the unfolding crisis as one of the most consequential moments in modern global...

Islamabad, April 7 Top Pakistani civil and military leaders on Tuesday condemned Iran's attacks on energy facilities in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia, calling it a "dangerous escalation" that undermines regional peace and stability.The attack came as Pakistan was making last-ditch efforts...