"Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks," Leavitt quoted the President as saying.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed that the US reached a "deal" with China following intense trade negotiations in London and now stands subjected to approval by him and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has suggested India should prioritize securing immediate gains from ongoing bilateral trade negotiations with the United States, advocating for a phased approach that captures "low-hanging fruis" before addressing more complex issues.
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Public and Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah advised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party founder Imran Khan to accept Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's offer of a meeting for negotiations and sit with the government to amend the election laws.
The next round of negotiations for the India-United States Bilateral Trade Agreement commenced in Delhi, with US trade team officials in the capital engaging in crucial discussions aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two nations.
India is fast-tracking negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement with the European Union, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal holding three crucial meetings with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic within just 35 days.
Hindustan Aeronautics on Wednesday refuted reports that claimed negotiations between HAL and General Electric (GE) for the local production of GE414 engines have stalled.
India is exploring increased imports of American shale gas, liquefied natural gas, and crude oil to diversify its energy sources and leverage competitive US pricing, a senior official said as both countries prepare for fresh bilateral trade negotiations.
The discussions, which took place during Goyal's three-day official visit to France, also reviewed the progress of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, signalling a strong intent to bolster bilateral ties amidst a shared commitment to innovation and economic growth.
While facing a challenge from the United States regarding tariffs on steel and aluminium, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) suggests that India should opt for a more "pragmatic route" by using the ongoing bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a tool for negotiations with the US.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Russia's Lavrov about ending the Ukraine conflict ahead of peace talks in Istanbul. Both sides recently launched large drone attacks. The talks aim to achieve lasting peace amid ongoing fighting and diplomatic efforts.
"I have instructed the IDF to continue forward in Gaza against all targets, regardless of any negotiations, and to use every means necessary to protect IDF soldiers and to eliminate and crush the Hamas murderers," Defense Minister Israel Katz stated in a post a while ago on X.