Trump offers 'help' to stop tensions escalate between India and Pakistan

IANS | May 8, 2025 4:08 AM

Washington, May 8 (IANS) Amid escalating tensions with Pakistan after India launched airstrike on terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, US President Donald Trump has expressed concerns and said that "he will be there" to offer help and wants the escalating conflict between the two countries to "stop".

Iran FM Araghchi to hold talks with EAM Jaishankar in New Delhi on Thursday

IANS | May 7, 2025 9:26 PM

Tehran, May 7 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will arrive in New Delhi late Wednesday night on his first visit to India since assuming office in August 2024 during which he will be co-chairing the 20th Joint Commission Meeting between India and Iran along with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar at the Hyderabad House on Thursday afternoon.

Will wrap up tensions if India backs down, says Pak Defence Minister Khawaja Asif

IANS | May 7, 2025 2:54 PM

Islamabad, May 7 (IANS) Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the current tensions and escalated confrontation between India and Pakistan can come to a halt only if New Delhi backs out of its aggressive position. Asif's remarks came after India launched 'Operation Sindoor', targetting nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) striking alleged terror hideouts. Pakistan also claimed to have responded to Indian airstrikes with counter-offensive measures along the Line of Control (LoC).