US, Israel launch strikes on Iran; Tehran vows response
US President Donald Trump says the United States has begun “major combat operations” in Iran, while Tehran is preparing a crushing response.
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Trump to raise global US tariff to 15pc after Supreme Court setback
US President Donald Trump has announced an increase in temporary tariffs on US imports from all countries, raising the rate from 10 percent to 15 percent, just days after the Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff program.
Araghchi says ‘Good Progress’ made in nuclear talks with US
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, says “good progress” has been achieved in indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States, while US Vice President JD Vance has cautioned that Tehran has yet to accept all of Washington’s key conditions.…
US, Iran may hold 2nd round of talks in Geneva on Tuesday
The United States and Iran are expected to hold a second round of negotiations on Tuesday in Geneva, Switzerland, a media report said on Saturday.
US offers payments to Afghans stranded in Qatar to repatriate
The United States has begun offering financial assistance to Afghan nationals willing to return home, as part of efforts to close a camp in Qatar where many have been stranded for years.
Iran, US begin nuclear talks in Oman
Iran and the United States on Friday began nuclear negotiations in Muscat, the capital of Oman, according to reports. Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement issued this morning that Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi traveled…
Iran-US nuclear talks to be held in Oman this week
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that nuclear talks between Iran and the United States will take place this week in Oman, Al Jazeera has reported.
Iran demands Oman venue for talks with US
Iran has demanded that talks with the United States scheduled for Friday be held in Oman instead of Turkey and that the scope be narrowed to nuclear issues only, a media report said on Wednesday.
WHO regrets US decision to withdraw, highlights global health concerns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed regret over the United States’ formal notification of withdrawal from the global health body, warning the decision would make both the US and the world less safe.
Thousands across US protest against Trump immigration policies
Thousands of workers and students across the United States protested the immigration policies of President Donald Trump on Tuesday.
US says Iran suspended 800 executions; Tehran denies any execution plan
The White House has announced that, based on information it has received, the implementation of about 800 execution sentences in Iran has been suspended. Iran’s foreign minister, however, has said that Tehran has no plan to execute protesters.
US pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Afghanistan
The Trump administration has announced a pause on immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Fox News reports.
Some personnel advised to leave US military base in Qatar
Three diplomats have told Reuters that some personnel at the US military’s Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar have been advised to leave the base by Wednesday evening amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. According to a…
US urges citizens to leave Iran
The United States has urged its citizens to leave Iran immediately, according to a media report on Tuesday.
Ghalibaf says US military sites would be ‘legitimate targets’ if Iran attacked
Iran’s Parliamentary Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has warned that regional US military bases and Israel would be considered “legitimate targets” if America were to strike the Islamic Republic.
Trump says US will “run” Venezuela
US President Donald Trump says Washington will run Venezuela after US troops seized the country’s president, media reports said on Sunday.
Trump says US forces capture Venezuelan President Maduro
President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States “captured” Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and flown them out of the country following what he described as “large-scale” strikes, media reports said on Saturday.
US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast
The United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, an action that has drawn strong criticism from the Venezuelan government, according to international media reports.
No progress in 5-hour Kremlin talks between Putin US delegation
Russia and the United States failed to reach a compromise on a potential peace deal to end the war in Ukraine after a five-hour Kremlin meeting between President Vladimir Putin and two senior envoys of US President Donald Trump, according to media reports on Wednesday.
Fresh perspectives on Kabul-Washington ties
US President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement of seeking to reclaim Bagram Air Base is ‘a potential component of a broader diplomatic effort’ to normalize relations with Kabul, reports the Wall-Street Journal.
US vetoes UN resolution for Gaza ceasefire
The United States on Thursday vetoed a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that called for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, as well as the lifting of all restrictions on humanitarian aid to the Palestinian enclave.
US revokes Chabahar sanctions waiver
The Trump administration has announced it will revoke the sanctions waiver previously granted to Iran’s Chabahar Port, media reports aid on Friday.
US, EU agree on 15% tariffs, aver hikes
The United States and the European Union have reached new trade agreement just days before the US was scheduled to implement higher tariffs on European imports, easing rising tensions between the two economic powers
US sends some weapons to Ukraine after pause
The United States has resumed shipments of certain weapons to Ukraine, including 155 mm artillery shells and GMLRS (guided multiple launch rocket system) missiles, a media report said on Thursday.
