Washington, June 4 (IANS) Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire following two days of US-brokered talks in Washington, with both sides committing to continue direct negotiations and advance security arrangements aimed at preventing the return of armed non-state groups in southern Lebanon.
Washington, June 4 (IANS) President Donald Trump has said that the United States had spoken directly with Hezbollah for the first time, adding that the group had agreed not to fire on Israel as Washington seeks to stabilise multiple conflicts across the Middle East.
Washington, June 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen immediately upon the signing of a proposed agreement with Iran, signalling what he described as progress in negotiations aimed at preventing Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and potentially easing tensions in one of the world's most strategically important waterways.
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 reached the Trump administration.
Washington, June 4 (IANS) President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order to strengthen customs enforcement, impose stricter requirements on foreign importers and crack down on tariff evasion, forced labour imports and supply-chain fraud, signalling tougher oversight for companies exporting goods to the United States.
Washington, June 4 (IANS) From trade negotiations and Quad cooperation to maritime security, critical minerals, and regional diplomacy, India emerged as one of the most frequently discussed countries during Secretary of State Marco Rubio's testimony before Congress on Wednesday, underscoring New Delhi's growing importance in the Trump administration's Indo-Pacific strategy.
Washington, June 3 (IANS) The United States and India are only weeks away from concluding a long-awaited trade agreement, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers on Wednesday, signalling growing momentum in economic ties between the world's largest and oldest democracies.
Washington, June 3 (IANS) Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said the United States has brought together more than 30 countries in a new effort to secure global supplies of rare earth minerals, as Washington seeks to reduce dependence on China for critical resources essential to advanced industries and emerging technologies.
Riyadh, June 3 (IANS) Pakistan's centuries-old fortress, once a strategic stronghold guarding key routes into the Indian subcontinent, is slowly deteriorating due to neglect, encroachment, and environmental damage despite being protected under the country’s Antiquities Act of 1975, a report has stated.
Tokyo, June 3 (IANS) The recent incidents across Japan, including at the Kawagoe mosque, allegations of illegal structures in Hokkaido linked to Pakistani communities, and protests in Fujisawa over proposed mosques near Shinto, have highlighted recurring tensions over “zoning, noise from calls to prayer, traffic, and cultural practices," a report has stated.
