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Washington, March 26 – The United States has opened a diplomatic channel with Iran through Pakistan, even as military operations continue, with officials signaling a possible pathway to de-escalation after weeks of intense conflict.Special envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington has presented a...

Washington, March 26 – The United States has signaled a dual shift in its global posture, criticizing NATO allies for inaction in the Iran conflict while indicating that military resources could be diverted from Ukraine to the Middle East.US President Donald Trump expressed frustration with...

Washington, March 26 US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran is “begging to make a deal” after weeks of sustained American military strikes that he claimed have crippled Tehran’s military capabilities.Speaking at a White House Cabinet meeting, Trump asserted that US operations...

Moscow, March 26 Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that no one, including those involved in the Gulf conflict, can foresee its grave consequences for the world, which are comparable only to the Covid pandemic.Addressing the delegates of the congress of the powerful Union of...

Dubai, March 26 An Indian national was among the two killed in the UAE on Thursday when debris from intercepted missiles fell on a street in Abu Dhabi, local media reported.The Indian Embassy in the UAE expressed "deepest condolences" on the tragic death of an Indian national in the incident...

Islamabad, March 26 Pakistan on Thursday strongly objected to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's "broker" comments, saying it reflected a "deeper sense of frustration" on the part of the Indian leadership.During a meeting with all political parties on Wednesday, the Indian government...

Srinagar, March 26 Amid the ongoing military conflict between Iran and the Israel-US combine, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday called for immediate de-escalation in the Middle East and urged all parties involved to exercise restraint.In a statement, Abdullah said the...

Meerut (UP), March 26 Three brothers from a village in the Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh have donated a residential plot to raise funds for the families of children killed during the recent attacks in Iran, drawing both praise and criticism.While the residents of Rasoolpur Dhauldi village...

March 26, New Delhi — The United States and Israel have intensified their strikes against Iran, with attacks becoming larger in scale and more frequent, according to reports, amid uncertainty over possible negotiations.Iran has rejected talks, saying it will continue to "resist" US aggression...

FGN39 IRAN-INDIA-LD HORMUZIndia among 5 nations granted passage through Strait of Hormuz by TehranTehran/New Delhi: Iran has allowed India and a number of other "friendly nations," including China and Russia, to use the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed...

Lahore, March 26 Pakistan confirmed on Thursday that it was relaying messages between the US and Iran, stating that dialogue and diplomacy are the only way forward to end the West Asia conflict.Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Turkey and Egypt are also supporting the initiative as Pakistan...

New Delhi, March 26 Reliance Industries said on Thursday that it has not purchased crude oil of Iranian origin since the US temporarily removed sanctions to ease pressure on prices that followed the US-Israeli war on Iran.In a statement, Reliance termed reports of it buying Iranian oil as...

Dubai, March 26 At least two people, including an Indian, were killed and three others injured on Thursday when debris from missiles intercepted by the UAE's air defence system fell on a street in Abu Dhabi, local media reported.The second person killed in the incident is a Pakistani national...

Jerusalem, March 26 Israel claimed on Thursday that it had eliminated the chief of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' navy, Alireza Tangsiri, who was responsible for "leading the closure of the Strait of Hormuz."In a brief video message, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that...

Jammu, March 26 Warning people against panicking or crowding petrol pumps, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reiterated that there is no shortage of fuel, LPG, or essential commodities and said he was attending a meeting with the prime minister on the matter."My earnest request is...

Lahore, March 26 Pakistan confirmed on Thursday that it was relaying messages between the US and Iran, stating that dialogue and diplomacy are the only way to resolve the conflict in West Asia.Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Turkey and Egypt are also supporting the initiative as Pakistan...

Jammu, March 26 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, said on Thursday that no one should object if Pakistan's mediation succeeds in bringing a truce in the US-Israel conflict with Iran.Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said, "If Pakistan has good...

Tehran/New Delhi, March 26 Iran has allowed India and several other "friendly nations," including China and Russia, to use the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said.Global oil and gas prices have surged after Iran essentially blocked...

New Delhi, March 26 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the chief ministers of all states, excluding those going to polls, on Friday to review their preparedness and plans in the wake of the West Asia conflict, sources said.This is the first time that the prime minister will hold a...

March 26, New Delhi: Australia has banned visitors from Iran, citing increased risk that travelers may overstay their visas amid the ongoing war in West Asia.The Department of Home Affairs stated that for the next six months, individuals traveling on Iranian passports will be barred from...