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Trump claims Iran’s missile arsenal decimated to “maybe 21, 22 percent” following…
Washington, DC : US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran's missile capabilities have been severely degraded, saying Tehran now possesses only a fraction of the arsenal it had before recent hostilities.
In an interview with NBC…
“If Iran kills US troops, it would be a good reason to restart war”: US President Trump
Washington DC : US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that any killing of US troops by Iran would be a "good reason" to restart war. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said, "If they killed US Troops, it would be a good…
US eyes focus on South, SE Asia to invest $1.5 billion in energy security infrastructure
New Delhi : Ambassador Sergio Gor said on Friday that the United States is set to invest USD 1.5 billion towards facilitating building energy security infrastructure across the Indo-Pacific--with a focus on South and Southeast Asia. The…
IAF Chief AP Singh concludes France visit, reaffirms defence ties
Paris : Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh concluded a three-day official visit to France, reaffirming the strong and enduring partnership between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the French Air and Space Force (AAEF), the…
“We are developing our ties”: Russian President Putin calls India a “reliable…
St Petersburg: Russian President Vladimir Putin said India and Russia enjoy a special privileged strategic partnership. Speaking at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum on Thursday, Putin expressed confidence in the future of India-Russia…
US President Trump says trade deal with “good friend” PM Modi soon
Washington, DC : United States President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Washington and New Delhi will soon reach a trade agreement, while describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "good friend".
Speaking to the reporters at…
Ambassador Tripathi meets Indians injured in Kuwait Airport attack; assures assistance
Kuwait City : Ambassador Paramita Tripathi on Wednesday met the Indians who were injured in the attack on the Kuwait International Airport and assured of all assistance to them by the Embassy. She also visited the Central Mortuary of Kuwait…
Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah actions
Washington, DC : In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Lebanon have found common ground on "the implementation of a ceasefire", which remains strictly conditional on "a complete cessation" of Hezbollah fire and the removal of…
US-Iran talks hit roadblock over Tehran’s upfront demand for “liquid cash” from…
Washington, DC : The ongoing diplomatic engagements between the United States and Iran have hit a severe impasse following Tehran's rigid demand for the immediate unfreezing of capital at the very start of the process.
According to a…
North Korea: Kim Jong Un visits newly inaugurated nuclear facility
Seoul : North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited a newly launched nuclear material production facility on Wednesday, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing the Korean Central News Agency.
As per the report by Yonhap, Kim Jong Un vowed to…
India, Afghanistan discuss deepening cooperation during meet between Amb Doraiswami, Amb Karimi
Beijing: India and Afghanistan held discussions on strengthening cooperation in mutual areas of interest during the meeting between Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami and Afghan envoy to China, Asadullah Karimi on Wednesday.
Sharing the details…
India hosts second batch of Nepali start-ups under IN-SPAN Initiative
Kathmandu : As India and Nepal deepen their engagements across all fronts, the second cohort of the India-Nepal Startup Partnership Network (IN-SPAN) programme commenced from Monday. Under this, 25 Nepali startups are undergoing an…
India appoints veteran diplomat Vipul as next ambassador to Saudi Arabia
New Delhi : Veteran diplomat Vipul has been appointed as India's next ambassador to Saudi Arabia, an assignment widely regarded as a critical deployment in light of the Gulf country's expanding regional influence and the highly volatile…
‘It’s time to make a deal’: Trump rejects reports of breakdown in US-Iran talks
Washington, DC : US President Donald Trump has dismissed media reports suggesting that diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran have stalled, maintaining that dialogue persists despite intensifying geopolitical friction across…
US says forces foiled Iranian missile attacks on Gulf nations, confirms striking Qeshm Island
Florida : The United States military announced that American forces had "successfully defeated" a succession of Iranian missile and drone operations directed against neighbouring nations in the region, while simultaneously executing…
US: Standoff underway after bomb threat reported at a bank in California; 1 hostage released
California : Reports of a bomb threat at the Chase Bank Building in California emerged after a man had barricaded himself inside the building with several community members. Sharing details of the incident, the Bakersfield Police Department…
US says it disabled oil tanker sailing towards Iran’s Kharg Island
Florida : The United States military has disabled a commercial oil tanker attempting to access Iran as Washington continues to enforce its strict naval blockade on maritime traffic linked to Iranian ports, even as tensions remained high…
“Hezbollah is the impediment” to Israel-Lebanon peace, says Rubio
Washington, DC : US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has asserted that Israel and Lebanon remain capable of securing a peace treaty within a matter of days, pointing to the presence of Hezbollah as the sole barrier to an agreement, as…
India calls for national ownership, transparency in UN Development System reforms
New York : India on Monday (local time) underscored the importance of preserving the primacy of the United Nations' development pillar and ensuring the national ownership remains central to global development efforts during discussions at…
453 Nepali nationals rescued from alleged networking fraud operation in UP
New Delhi : The Embassy of Nepal in India announced the rescue of 453 Nepali citizens from an alleged networking fraud operation in India's Kushinagar district of Uttar Pradesh, following a coordinated effort involving Indian and Nepali…