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Seven Op-Eds, three on Gaza-Iran: Sonia Gandhi's priorities raise eyebrows
5+ hour, 59+ min ago (497+ words) New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Seven opinion pieces in two years. Three focused on Gaza and Iran. Sonia Gandhi's repeated focus on West Asia has triggered a fresh political debate over her priorities and the intent behind her criticism of Prime…...
US brokers Israel-Lebanon peace framework
18+ hour, 55+ min ago (490+ words) Washington, June 27 (IANS) The United States, Israel and Lebanon on Friday signed a trilateral framework agreement that Washington described as the first step towards ending decades of conflict along Israel's northern border, restoring Lebanese sovereignty and creating a pathway for…...
NATO chief Rutte backs Trump on Iran, praises him for 'taking responsibility' for the world
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (544+ words) Washington, June 25 (IANS) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has mounted a strong public defence of President Donald Trump's handling of Iran, saying the US action had helped prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon while insisting the American leader remained…...
Trump says Iran deal is done, issues warning
1+ week, 4+ day ago (665+ words) Evian, June 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that a deal with Iran had been completed and warned that Tehran would face severe consequences if it sought to develop or acquire a nuclear weapon, while praising Qatar's role…...
PM Modi thanks world leaders for 'heartfelt wishes' on becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister
2+ week, 2+ day ago (503+ words) New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked world leaders for their warm wishes on his becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister. Several world leaders on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime…...
UN chief expresses alarm over renewed escalation in West Asia, calls for exercising restraint
2+ week, 4+ day ago (522+ words) New York, June 9 (IANS) United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over the renewed escalation in West Asia and urged all parties to immediately stop attacks, exercise maximum restraint, and refrain from any action that could further inflame…...
Avoid all non-essential, unnecessary travel within Israel: Indian Embassy
2+ week, 5+ day ago (313+ words) Jerusalem, June 8 (IANS) India on Monday issued a fresh travel advisory for Israel amid the ongoing developments in the region, urging Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel inside Israel and exercise utmost caution. "Indian nationals are advised to avoid all…...
Rubio denies receiving Pakistan's 'warning' on Iran
3+ week, 2+ day ago (303+ words) Washington, June 4 (IANS) Secretary of State Marco Rubio has denied reports that Pakistan had conveyed a message "warning" that Iran was prepared to demonstrate a nuclear weapon if the current conflict escalated further, dismissing suggestions that such a communication had…...
Trump says he doesn't care if Iran talks end
3+ week, 4+ day ago (559+ words) Washington, June 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he was unconcerned about reports that Iran may halt negotiations with Washington, arguing that Tehran had taken too long in the talks and insisting that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear…...
US says Hezbollah blocking Israel-Lebanon truce
3+ week, 5+ day ago (413+ words) Washington, June 1 (IANS) The United States has accused Hezbollah of undermining efforts to secure a ceasefire with Israel, saying the Iran-backed group is prolonging the conflict and refusing to halt attacks despite a US-backed proposal aimed at preventing further escalation....