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Miami : As the United States optimistically waits for Iran's response linked to ongoing negotiations over the West Asia conflict, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff held a meeting with Qatari Prime Minister…

Moscow : Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday (local time) praised the United States' efforts to help resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, saying the current American administration was "sincerely" seeking a settlement.…

Washington DC : A large oil slick has been detected in the Persian Gulf near Kharg Island, Iran's main crude oil export hub, raising fresh concerns over the condition of the country's oil infrastructure amid mounting regional…

Baku : The Embassy of India in Baku organised a special literary event to commemorate the birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, the legendary poet, philosopher, and Nobel laureate. The event was attended by distinguished guests,…

New Delhi : India reiterated its commitment to a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indian Ocean region, guided by its Vision MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) and Neighbourhood First policy,…

London : Far-right-populist MP Nigel Farage-led Reform UK registered major gains in England's local elections, significantly denting support for both the ruling Labour Party and the opposition Conservatives, CNN reported. According to CNN,…

Paramaribo : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar concluded his official visit to Suriname from May 6 to 7, during which he reviewed the full spectrum of India-Suriname bilateral relations and agreed to further deepen cooperation across…

Florida : The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said that US naval forces disabled two more Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman as part of the ongoing US blockade measures against the Islamic Republic, while also…

Washington DC : US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that his administration is expecting a response from Iran later in the day regarding Washington's proposal aimed at ending the ongoing West Asia conflict. Speaking to…

Port of Spain : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday (local time) arrived in Trinidad and Tobago, marking the final leg of his three-nation official tour in the Caribbean, following his engagement in Jamaica and Suriname. In a…

Washington : The US Department of State said that the next round of intensive talks between Israel and Lebanon, aimed at advancing a comprehensive peace and security agreement between the two countries as well as addressing the Hezbollah…

Islamabad : Pakistan's education sector has once again come under intense scrutiny after lawmakers were informed that nearly 17,000 children in Islamabad remain out of school, while the credibility of the Cambridge examination system has…

New York : In a high-level diplomatic engagement, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh held a "productive meeting" with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN headquarters. The meeting took…

Washington, DC : Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has revealed that US President Donald Trump has no plans to order a military invasion of Cuba. The clarification followed a high-profile meeting between the two leaders at the…

Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed five instances of hantavirus linked to fatalities on a cruise vessel currently navigating the Atlantic Ocean. In addition to the confirmed cases, three further individuals are…

Washington, DC : A significant US proposal aimed at resolving the ongoing standoff with Iran is considerably more detailed than a simple "one-page offer." The US President clarified the scope of the diplomatic outreach on Thursday (local…

Washington DC : US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said he held a "great call" with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, during which both leaders discussed the situation in West Asia and agreed…

Washington DC : US President Donald Trump has reportedly halted a planned naval operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz after Saudi Arabia refused to allow American aircraft involved in the mission to use Prince Sultan…

New Delhi : India and the European Union (EU) held discussions on strengthening their strategic partnership and expanding cooperation, the Ministry of External Affairs said. According to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, Secretary (West)…

New Delhi : Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Esmaeil Baqaei on Wednesday remarked that 'negotiations' require a genuine attempt to engage in discussions with a view to resolving the dispute, and not coercion. Baqaei…