Washington, April 9 (IANS) The United States will maintain full military readiness in the Middle East despite a two-week ceasefire with Iran, the White House said, signalling that Washington is prepared for a rapid escalation if negotiations falter.
Washington, April 9 (IANS) The White House on Wednesday strongly defended President Donald Trump’s aggressive rhetoric during the Iran conflict, arguing that it directly contributed to forcing Tehran into a ceasefire and reopening negotiations after weeks of intense military confrontation.
Washington, April 8 (IANS) A fragile ceasefire with Iran hinges on the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the White House asserted Wednesday, even as it claimed sweeping military gains that forced Tehran to agree to negotiations after weeks of sustained strikes.
Washington, April 8 (IANS) The United States President Donald Trump is sending Vice President J.D. Vance to Pakistan to lead a high-stakes round of negotiations with Iran, marking a new diplomatic phase following a fragile ceasefire brokered after weeks of intense military operations.
Kathmandu, April 8 (IANS) Nepal's economic growth is projected to slow significantly in the current fiscal year 2025–26, weighed down by the over-a-month-long US-Iran war and the lingering effects of the Gen Z movement in September last year, the World Bank said in a report on Wednesday.
Washington, April 8 (IANS) India’s economy is projected to grow 7.6 per cent in FY2025/26 before moderating to 6.6 per cent the following year, anchoring South Asia even as regional growth slows to 6.3 per cent in 2026, the World Bank said on Wednesday.
Beijing/Islamabad April 8 (IANS) Although China has not publicly voiced concern over Pakistan’s mediation efforts during the West Asia conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, Beijing’s diplomatic response reflected clear unease, a report said on Wednesday.
Quetta, April 8 (IANS) Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) senior leader Sabiha Baloch has expressed serious human rights concerns in Pakistan's Balochistan and urged the United Nations to conduct an independent and impartial review of the human rights situation in the province, local media reported.
Yangon, April 8 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, on Wednesday joined the 'Deck Reception' onboard Indian Navy Survey Ship INS Sandhayak at Yangon, a few hours after he arrived in Myanmar to attend the inaugural ceremony of the country's new President, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, scheduled to be held in the capital, Naypyidaw, on April 10.
Brussels, April 8 (IANS) European leaders on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran while expressing the readiness of European Union (EU) to support ongoing efforts for peace in the Middle East.
