US authorises Iranian oil sales until August 21 as part of push for final West Asia truce dealWashington has granted Iran a 60-day waiver on oil sanctions, permitting the nation to produce, export, and sell its crude until August 21....
22 Jun, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
Toasting with Indian whisky: On the house diplomats turning ambassadors of Desi single maltsIndian diplomats are increasingly championing domestic single malt whiskies abroad, transforming embassies into showcases for connoisseurs....
22 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
India seeks tariff advantage over peers in push to finalise US trade dealIndia's trade minister, Piyush Goyal, revealed on Monday that a trade agreement with the United States is experiencing delays. The primary ...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
US, Iran wrap second day of talks after rough startAmidst continuing tensions, high-stakes negotiations between the US and Iran in Switzerland hit a snag due to some of Trump's pointed comme...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Watch: US Vice President Vance 'ignored' at Switzerland talks? Viral video of Qatar PM greeting Shehbaz Sharif sparks online frenzyA video from US-Iran talks in Switzerland, featuring Qatar's PM and Pakistan's PM, has sparked debate online over a perceived snub to US Vi...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
China's rare earths curbs extend pressure on supply to JapanJapan's rare earth magnet makers face a prolonged supply crunch as China's exports of crucial heavy rare earths like dysprosium and terbium...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
Trump warns Iran: Stop Lebanon proxies or face ‘harder’ US strikesUS President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, demanding an immediate halt to proxy activities in Lebanon. Trump threatened ...
21 Jun, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Hormuz closed again: Will the US-Iran MoU soon sink in the strait?Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli actions in Lebanon, a move that plunged a new US-Iran deal into crisis. The agreement ...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.08 AM IST
EU lifts negative travel advisory for Assam, except parts under AFSPA: Himanta Biswa SarmaEuropean Union member states have lifted their negative travel advisory for Assam, a significant boost for the state's tourism and business...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Diplomats hold US-Iran preparatory discussions at Swiss retreatThe Swiss foreign ministry said diplomats were in discussions at the luxury Burgenstock resort near Lucerne in central Switzerland, without...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
Russia tells Europe: Yes to talks, no to ultimatumsRussia has signaled openness to dialogue with European nations, emphasizing that talks must not be based on ultimatums or perceived weaknes...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
'Monster bites back': India calls Pakistan a 'Frankenstein state' at UN; accuses it of supporting terrorismIndia sharply criticised Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing it of sponsoring terrorism and describing it as a "Frankenstein state" th...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
High-wire diplomacy delivered US-Iran deal but hardest stage lies ahead, sources sayPakistani mediators navigated complex negotiations, facing numerous roadblocks before a Qatari intervention helped secure a preliminary U.S...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
Will US-Iran Hormuz deal be signed today? Report says signing may move to WednesdayUnited States and Iran may sign a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday. This could open the Strait of Hormuz earlier than planned. The ...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
US-Iran signing ceremony imminent: Roadmap details sanctions relief, 60-day nuclear negotiation windowA proposed US-Iran peace pact involves reopening the Strait of Hormuz, ending the blockade, and pausing nuclear enrichment for 60 days. US ...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Russia should make peace deal, Trump says after 'very good' Zelenskiy meetingUS President Donald Trump called for Russia to strike a peace deal with Ukraine. He met with G7 leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Z...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
US, Iran to hold preparatory meetings in Doha before signing dealThe United States and Iran will hold indirect meetings in Doha this week, facilitated by Qatari mediators, to prepare for the formal signin...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST