international relations

Islamabad, April 12 US Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday that the US and Iran failed to reach an agreement to end the West Asia conflict following marathon talks in Islamabad.Vance said the two sides could not bridge the gap in their differences despite 21 hours of effort."We have been...

Washington, April 12 – US Vice President J.D. Vance said negotiations with Iran failed to produce an agreement after more than 20 hours of talks in Islamabad, warning that Tehran’s refusal to accept Washington’s terms was “bad news for Iran much more than it’s bad news for the United States of...

Tehran, April 12 – Negotiations between delegations from Iran and the United States will be extended for another day, at Pakistan's proposal and with the consent of both sides, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency on Sunday morning.The report stated that, given the "illogical and...

Washington, April 12 – US intelligence assessments cited by American media suggest that China may be considering a more active role in Iran's conflict, even as Beijing seeks to avoid a wider war.A report in The New York Times said that US agencies have gathered information pointing to possible...

Washington, April 12 India's journey to becoming a developed nation by 2047 is based on informed academic and policy discussions, said India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, while addressing a major conference in Texas.Kwatra made the remarks during his virtual address at the...

Houston, April 12 Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Kwatra, has emphasized that India's transition to a developed nation by 2047 is based on informed academic and policy discussions.Kwatra made the remarks during his virtual address at the inaugural Austin India Conference, themed 'India at...

Islamabad, April 11 A US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance held historic face-to-face talks with top Iranian negotiators in Pakistan on Saturday to reach a peace agreement to end the war in West Asia that has paralyzed global energy markets and disrupted trade.The Pakistan-brokered...

Islamabad, April 11 A US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, held historic face-to-face talks with top Iranian negotiators in Pakistan on Saturday in an effort to reach a peace agreement to end the war in West Asia, which has paralyzed global energy markets and disrupted trade.The...

Abu Dhabi, April 11 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar began his official visit to the UAE on Saturday by interacting with members of the Indian Community.Jaishankar, who is on a two-day visit to the UAE, is expected to focus on exchanging views on the West Asia conflict."Started my...

New Delhi, April 11 A group of 312 Indian fishermen, who were stranded in Iran amid escalating regional tensions, returned to India through Armenia, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday.This latest group was brought back home a week after 345 Indian fishermen were evacuated...

April 11, New Delhi — U.S. intelligence suggests that China is preparing to supply new air defense systems to Tehran within weeks, according to a media report citing sources familiar with recent assessments.The report indicates that Beijing may route these shipments through third countries to...

April 11, New Delhi — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi departed from Pyongyang on Friday after meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.The two-day visit focused on strengthening ties between the two countries following the COVID-19 pandemic and shifting regional dynamics.Kim Jong Un...

April 11, New Delhi – Britain is expected to abandon its proposal to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius following opposition from US President Donald Trump.According to media reports, legislation to hand over the Indian Ocean archipelago has expired in Parliament, and a new Chagos bill is...

New Delhi, April 11 – The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has created opportunities for India in various ways, ranging from augmenting strategic petroleum reserve capacities at home to diversifying imports, a report highlighted on Saturday.Writing for the non-profit initiative Politeia...

Islamabad/Lahore, April 11 Direct negotiations between the United States and Iran have officially commenced in Islamabad to find a lasting solution to the West Asia conflict, Pakistan's state media and a government official said."Following separate meetings with delegations from the United...

FGN60: PAK-WASIA-5THLD TALKSIslamabad talks: US and Iran begin negotiations aimed at ending West Asia conflictIslamabad: The US and Iran began Pakistan-brokered peace talks on Saturday, according to Iranian media, as the world awaits a breakthrough to end the West Asia conflict that has...

Lahore, April 11 A Pakistani military contingent, consisting of approximately 13,000 soldiers and 10 to 18 jets, has arrived in Saudi Arabia as part of a joint strategic defense agreement signed last year, the Gulf Kingdom announced on Saturday.The deployment of the military contingent to King...

Islamabad/Lahore, April 11 Talks between Iran and the US, mediated by Pakistan, commenced in Islamabad on Saturday, official sources said.The sources said the talks began with messages being exchanged through Pakistani officials, indicating that the engagement was initially indirect.If there...

Islamabad, April 11 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated on Saturday Pakistan's commitment to helping achieve peace between the US and Iran, as the two sides agreed to talks amidst a temporary ceasefire.Sharif made the remarks during a meeting with an Iranian delegation led by the Speaker...

New Delhi, April 11 The government on Saturday increased the export duty, or windfall tax, on diesel to Rs 55.5 per litre and on aviation fuel ATF to Rs 42 per litre.The duty hike will be effective immediately, the finance ministry said in a notification.The government had, on March 26...