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Washington, March 30 – US President Donald Trump said Cuba “will be next” to face collapse, describing the island nation as a failing state while signaling Washington’s willingness to allow oil shipments to ease conditions for its people.“Cuba is going to be next… Cuba is a mess. It’s a...

Islamabad, March 29 Amidst a struggling economy with loose ends in energy, logistics, digital infrastructure, education, poverty, and employment, the Pakistani government aims to establish itself as a major exporter of fighter jets, according to a report."To be clear, an economy struggling to...

Havana, March 29 – Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez denounced the United States for "blatantly lying" about a fuel blockade against the island.In a post on the social media platform X, Rodriguez said that US claims contradict its own executive orders and regulations, citing a January 29...

March 28, New Delhi: The United States has lifted additional sanctions on Venezuela's gold and mineral industries, as it seeks greater access to the country's vast natural resources. This move follows the January capture of former President Nicolas Maduro by US forces and a shift toward...

March 27, New Delhi – Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York court on Thursday in an ongoing drug trafficking case. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are seeking to have the charges dismissed amid a dispute over legal fees.The court heard arguments regarding whether...

Washington, March 27 – A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged President Donald Trump to press China for the release of a detained Christian pastor when he meets President Xi Jinping next month, citing what they called “ongoing unjust imprisonment and persecution” of religious minorities...

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...

London, March 26. Pakistan's increasing reliance on China raises concerns about Islamabad's ability to maintain operational autonomy and military sovereignty in a major conflict, given Beijing's apparent involvement in its Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) program.For decades, China...

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...

Moscow, March 26 Moscow will provide naval escort to ships carrying Russian cargo, following increasing instances of Western navies intercepting such vessels, the country's maritime board announced.The Maritime Board of Russia, headed by Kremlin aide Nikolai Patrushev, announced a set of rules...

Washington, March 26 – US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is seeking a deal with Washington, but is hesitant to publicly acknowledge it, even as he claimed major military gains against Tehran.Speaking at a House Republican dinner on Wednesday (local time), Trump said that ongoing...

New Delhi, March 25 – Pakistan has been identified by the United States' top intelligence official, Tulsi Gabbard, as a country whose advancing missile capabilities could eventually put the US within its reach. Director of National Intelligence, Gabbard, while presenting the 2026 Annual Threat...

New Delhi, March 23 India will consider resuming the purchase of Iranian oil based on techno-commercial feasibility, a senior government official said after Washington temporarily lifted sanctions to ease pressure on prices following the US-Israeli war on Iran.Historically, India was a major...

New York, March 23 – Saying that Iran and the US were having “very good and productive” negotiations, President Donald Trump walked back on his threat to bomb Iran’s power infrastructure by Monday night, and extended the deadline by five days.Iran, which had previously said it was not seeking...

Mumbai, March 23 – The Irish band Kneecap has joined the list of individuals who have pointed guns at U.S. President Donald Trump. The band arrived in Cuba as part of an international aid convoy delivering essential humanitarian supplies, including medicine and portable solar panels.The group...

Brussels, March 21: Russia and China have carefully calibrated their support for Iran while avoiding a direct confrontation with the United States during the ongoing conflict in West Asia. However, a report highlights that this balancing act carries significant risks, as Gulf states may drift...

March 21, New Delhi – The Trump administration has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iran's oil exports for products already loaded onto vessels and stranded at sea since March 20th.This limited, short-term authorization issued by the Treasury Department via a general license is in effect until...

Moscow, March 21 – European politicians are deliberately plunging their countries into crisis and darkness by continuing to reject Russian energy resources, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday."It is not a technical disaster or any natural catastrophe that is causing the...

Washington, March 21 – As Pakistan’s trajectory mirrors North Korea’s path of sanctions, isolation, and nuclear expansion, the risks are mounting for the US, making Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s recent warning especially timely, a report details.Gabbard has placed Pakistan...

March 21, New Delhi – The Trump administration granted a 30-day waiver on sanctions related to the purchase of Iranian oil at sea on Friday, marking its latest effort to ease rising oil prices.U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant said in a post on X that the waiver would release around 140...