Washington/Geneva: US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will be involved “indirectly” in the upcoming nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran, as high-stakes talks begin in Geneva amid escalating regional tensions. Trump Signals Indirect Role Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, President Trump said the talks…
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US Used Pakistan ‘Worse Than Toilet Paper’, Admits Khawaja Asif
In one of the most candid acknowledgements by a senior Pakistani leader, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has accused the United States of exploiting Pakistan for strategic gains and abandoning it once its objectives were met. Speaking in Pakistan’s Parliament, Asif said Islamabad was treated “worse than toilet paper” by Washington,…
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Trump Rejects Putin’s Call to Extend Nuclear Arms Limits
United States President Donald Trump has rejected a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to extend limits on the deployment of strategic nuclear weapons, following the expiration of the New START treaty. The decision effectively removes the last remaining cap on the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals, raising fresh concerns…
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India-US Trade Deal: Russian Oil Exit, $500B Investment
India and the United States have announced a significant bilateral trade agreement that could reshape global energy and investment patterns. As part of the deal, India has reportedly committed to stopping purchases of Russian oil and has pledged nearly $500 billion in investments across multiple American sectors. The announcement has…
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Russia’s Chip Push Secures India’s S-400, Su-57 Future
Russia’s decision to establish its first full-cycle domestic manufacturing facility for microwave microchips marks a strategic shift that could significantly impact advanced defence platforms such as the S-400 air-defence system and the Su-57 stealth fighter. The move directly addresses long-standing concerns over Russia’s reliance on foreign semiconductor supply chains and…
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Iran Weighs Nuclear Talks with US Amid Missile Standoff
Iran is weighing the terms for resuming nuclear negotiations with the United States, signalling cautious openness to diplomacy even as tensions remain high over missiles, sanctions and the American military presence near its shores. Officials in Tehran say discussions are being evaluated urgently, driven by the need for sanctions relief…
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Balochistan Attacks: Why US and China Can No Longer Ignore BLA
Pakistan’s volatile province of Balochistan witnessed one of its deadliest insurgent offensives in decades as coordinated attacks by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) rocked multiple districts. The scale, planning, and execution of the assault underline a deepening security crisis that now extends beyond Pakistan’s borders, directly affecting the strategic interests…
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Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise as Iran Plans Military Drills
The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime choke points, has once again become the epicentre of escalating tensions between Iran and the United States. Tehran’s announcement of a five-day military drill in the narrow waterway has prompted sharp warnings from Washington, raising fresh concerns over global…
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Trump Signals Hope to Avoid Military Action Against Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he hopes military action against Iran can be avoided, even as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. Speaking to reporters on January 29, Trump confirmed that communication channels with Iran remain open, despite the United States deploying a large naval force to…
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Iran Warns of Sweeping Response as US Tensions Rise
Tehran: Iran-US tensions have escalated to one of their most volatile points in years, with Tehran issuing stark warnings of a “sweeping and regret-inducing response” to any American military action. The warning comes as US naval assets, including the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, move closer to the Iranian coast,…