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"We're not looking for long-term war": Trump on Iran

When Trump walked out on the South Lawn to meet the men installing the new flagpole at the White House, he told the media that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.

2025-06-18T21:31:01.038844+00:00 IST

Laghari criticises Asim Munir's visit to WH, calls Trump confused

Sindhi human rights advocate and author, Sufi Laghari criticised Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir visit to White House and accused US President Donald Trump of being "confused" and motivated by business interests in Pakistan.

2025-06-18T19:53:30.709382+00:00 IST

US Fed keeps benchmark interest rate unchanged

The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to keep benchmark interest rate unchanged at a range of 4.25 to 4.5 percent, amid ongoing trade policy shifts and growing pressure from President Donald Trump, The Hill reported.

2025-06-18T19:19:27.873950+00:00 IST

Pak Army Chief Asim Munir arrives at White House to meet Trump

Pakistan's Army Chief, General Asim Munir, who is currently in the US, arrived at the White House to meet with President Donald Trump.

2025-06-18T18:05:58.394077+00:00 IST

"I stopped the war between Pakistan and India": Trump

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday again reiterated his claim of brokering peace between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and said he stopped "the war between the two nuclear nations".

2025-06-18T16:30:34.483690+00:00 IST

ETGE slams China-Central Asia Pact as 'Imperial Expansion'

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) strongly criticised the endorsement of the "Astana Declaration" and the "Treaty on Eternal Good-Neighbourliness, Friendship, and Cooperation" during the Second China-Central Asia Summit. These agreements do not reflect true regional diplomacy; rather, they signify a pivotal moment in which Central Asia is being fundamentally integrated into China's authoritarian imperial framework, as stated in the ETGE announcement.

2025-06-18T07:52:52.251245+00:00 IST

Trump to meet Pak COAS Asim Munir in Washington

The last Pakistani military leader to meet a sitting U.S. President was General Pervez Musharraf in 2001, who did so as the nation's head of state during his tenure as a military dictator.

2025-06-18T04:24:17.256956+00:00 IST

"Calibrated steps to restore stability": Foreign Secy Vikram Misri on improving India-Canada ties

In a significant development, India and Canada have taken steps to restore stability to their bilateral relationship. According to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, the two Prime Ministers agreed to take calibrated steps to improve ties, starting with the restoration of High Commissioners to each other's capitals.

2025-06-18T01:25:02.551842+00:00 IST

Donald Trump to meet Pak COAS

Ironically, General Asim Munir and Pakistan have emerged as one of the strongest supporters of Iran.

2025-06-18T00:57:05.337025+00:00 IST

Canada, India agree to resume diplomatic services

India and Canada agreed to resume full diplomatic services, ending the thaw between the two countries, triggered by Canadian allegations that Indian agents were involved in the killing of NIA-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar outside a gurdwara in Canada in 2023.

2025-06-18T00:56:46.187056+00:00 IST

Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon: US State Department

Addressing a press briefing, US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said that President Donald Trump's commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities is a policy consistent since taking office.

2025-06-17T23:23:37.075575+00:00 IST

"Fully agree with you...": PM Modi after meeting Giorgia Meloni

PM Modi expressed his enthusiasm for the growing friendship between India and Italy, stating that their bilateral relationship will continue to strengthen, benefiting both nations.

2025-06-17T22:59:20.028245+00:00 IST

"Had an excellent meeting": PM Modi on meeting Canadian PM

PM Modi complimented Canadian PM Carney on the successful hosting of the summit and expressed his enthusiasm for strengthening India-Canada relations and emphasised the shared commitment to democracy, freedom, and the rule of law that binds India and Canada together.

2025-06-17T22:43:14.257059+00:00 IST

Trump demands "unconditional surrender" from Iran

He warned "our patience is wearing thin", and then posted, "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!"

2025-06-17T21:53:53.546127+00:00 IST

PM Modi arrives at Kananaskis lodge for G7 Summit

Canadian PM Mark Carney received PM Modi as he arrived at the venue of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.

2025-06-17T18:36:21.404450+00:00 IST

"We now have complete, total control of skies over Iran": Trump

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said "we" now have "complete and total control of the skies over Iran" and "we know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding".

2025-06-17T17:58:49.276961+00:00 IST

Turmp advocates "real end" to Israel-Iran conflict over ceasefire

US President Donald Trump is seeking a lasting solution to the Israel-Iran conflict, pushing for a definitive end to hostilities rather than a temporary ceasefire.

2025-06-17T13:06:23.903821+00:00 IST

Overseas Pakistanis in US protest against Asim Munir in US

People shouted slogans "Pakistanio ke Qatil" and "Islamabad ke Qatil" while Munir was being welcomed at an event in the US.

2025-06-17T09:34:43.942827+00:00 IST

US lawmakers propose to mark July 6 as "Day of Compassion"

Representatives Joe Wilson, Mike Lawler, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Jamie Raskin, Jan Schakowsky, and Young Kim have also supported the resolution.

2025-06-17T08:11:45.353713+00:00 IST

Trump, Rubio cut short visit to G7 Summit Canada

"I have to be back," Trump said during a ceremonial photo-op with the other world leaders present at the G7 summit on Monday. "You probably see what I see. And I have to be back as soon as I can."

2025-06-17T06:14:59.024457+00:00 IST

Trump claims he is not leaving G7 summit to broker peace deal

Earlier, according to a CNN report, French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters at the G7 summit that Trump has made an offer for a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

2025-06-17T06:13:21.540281+00:00 IST