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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Houston, March 26 India aims to attract $100 billion in investment and expand exploration acreage to 1 million sq km by 2030, Srikant Nagulapalli, Director General of Hydrocarbons, has said.Speaking at CERAWeek by S&P Global 2026, Nagulapalli outlined key policy reforms, data access, and...
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Jaipur, March 26 Veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot criticised S Jaishankar on Thursday over his use of the word "dalaal" during the all-party meeting on the West Asia crisis, and said that the use of such language by a foreign minister is "inappropriate".Gehlot also said that US President...
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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...
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Nashik, March 26 Police have filed a fresh case against arrested self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat after a Pune-based businessman accused him of cheating him out of Rs 6 crore by promising to help him start a logistics business abroad, officials said on Thursday.The complainant alleged that...
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March 26, New Delhi – The United Nations (UN) General Assembly designated the transatlantic African slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity" on Wednesday, despite opposition from the United States and some European countries.In a move that advocates hailed as a step towards healing...
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March 26, New Delhi: As the U.S. fuel blockade intensifies, the energy crisis in Cuba has raised growing health concerns. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described the situation in Cuba as "deeply concerning." The island's aging electricity system is...
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March 26, New Delhi: U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in May during his first visit to China in eight years.Trump's state visit is scheduled for May 14-15, with Xi expected to visit Washington for a reciprocal trip later. The visit, originally planned for next...
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March 26, New Delhi: Iran says it is reviewing a U.S. proposal to end the war but clarified that backchannel communications do not constitute formal negotiations.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the proposal is under consideration by Iran’s top leadership, while rejecting any...
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March 26, New Delhi: Foreign ministers from G7 nations will meet in France this week amid ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.The two-day meeting at Vaux-de-Cernay Abbey in Paris brings together officials seeking clarity on U.S. and Israeli military operations in Iran and possible diplomatic...
Washington, March 26. Social Security, the cornerstone of retirement security for millions of Americans, is facing a financial crisis, with lawmakers warning that benefits could be significantly reduced within the next decade if Congress fails to take action.During a hearing of the Senate...
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Washington, March 26 – The United States warned that space is now a contested domain for warfare, with China and Russia developing capabilities to threaten American satellites.Senior defence and intelligence officials told lawmakers on Wednesday (local time) that modern warfare heavily relies...
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Washington, March 25 Top American lawmakers and experts have warned that the country's heavy reliance on foreign critical minerals, especially those from China, poses a direct threat to national security, and called for urgent steps to build resilient domestic supply chains.At a House...
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Washington, March 26 US President Donald Trump will travel to China on May 14 and 15 for a rescheduled summit with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, the White House has announced.Trump, who was earlier scheduled to travel to Beijing by the end of this month, postponed his trip due to the war...
Washington, March 26 – A group of US senators has urged federal regulators to take action against the illegal online sale of abortion pills, highlighting links to overseas supply chains, including India.In a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Martin Makary on Wednesday...
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Washington, March 26 – Announcing plans for a high-stakes diplomatic engagement, US President Donald Trump has said that his rescheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14–15, calling it a “Monumental Event” and signaling renewed high-level engagement...
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