Washington, April 8 (IANS) A social media post by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urging US President Donald Trump to delay military action against Iran triggered a storm of controversy… Continue reading ‘Draft – Pakistan’s PM Message on X’: Shehbaz Sharif’s post sparks controversy
Canberra, April 8 (IANS) Australia on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire announcement involving the United States, Iran and Israel, expressing hope that the agreement will be upheld and lead to a… Continue reading Australia welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, calls on parties to uphold humanitarian law, protect civilian life
Washington, April 8 (IANS) The White House has declared the US campaign against Iran a “victory,” saying military gains created leverage for a diplomatic opening after President Donald Trump ordered… Continue reading Victory for US: White House after Iran strike pause
Washington, April 8 (IANS) A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump has triggered sharply divided reactions across the US political spectrum, with some… Continue reading Trump’s Iran ceasefire announcement draws mixed US response
Seoul, April 7 (IANS) The unification ministry of South Korea on Tuesday assessed North Korea’s swift response to President Lee Jae Myung’s expression of regret over drone flights by South… Continue reading South Korea sees Pyongyang’s swift response to Lee’s regret over drone flights as ‘meaningful progress’
Washington, April 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signalled that the United States could play a role in rebuilding Iran if a deal is reached, even as he warned of… Continue reading Trump signals US role in rebuilding Iran
Rio de Janeiro, April 7 (IANS) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva launched a package of measures designed to cushion the impact of international energy price volatility on Brazil’s… Continue reading Brazil launches measures to cushion fuel price hikes
Washington, April 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump sharply criticised NATO and key US allies for not supporting Washington’s military campaign against Iran, calling the alliance a “paper tiger”. “NATO… Continue reading Trump blasts NATO, allies over Iran war
Seoul, April 7 (IANS) South Korea President Lee Jae Myung’s chief of staff said he will depart for Kazakhstan, Oman and Saudi Arabia later Tuesday to discuss ways to secure… Continue reading South Korea: Top presidential aide to visit Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi Arabia to discuss securing crude oil, naphtha
New York, April 6 (IANS) US President has vented his frustration and fury with the way the Iran war has developed with an outburst of foul language and religious references… Continue reading Trump uses profanity, religious rhetoric to vent fury over Iran war
Seoul, April 3 (IANS) The ruling Democratic Party (DP) of South Korea and the government agreed on Monday to seek the dispatch of special envoys to Saudi Arabia, Oman and… Continue reading South Korea: Ruling party, govt agree on efforts to send special envoys to Middle East to secure crude oil
Washington, April 6 (IANS) President Donald Trump signalled potential large-scale strikes on Iranian infrastructure if Tehran does not comply with US demands, outlining a hardline stance in an interview with… Continue reading Trump threatens major strikes on Iran if Tehran fails to comply with US demands
Washington, April 6 (IANS) Global energy markets and supply chains are coming under pressure as tensions over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz escalate, with oil prices rising sharply and… Continue reading Oil prices, shipping risks rise as Iran crisis deepens: Report
Washington, April 6 (IANS) The latest threat by US President Donald Trump to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure has triggered a domestic backlash with legal experts warning that such actions could… Continue reading Trump threats on Iran draw backlash, legal concerns
Bratislava, April 5 (IANS) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has called on the European Union (EU) to resume dialogue with Russia and lift sanctions on Russian energy raw materials, after… Continue reading Slovak PM calls for EU dialogue with Russia, lifting gas, oil sanctions
