US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday criticised the United Nations for failing to address pressing global conflicts, citing the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and praised American leadership for problem-solving, stating the US has played a key role in resolving issues, unlike the UN.
New Delhi [India], February 13: At a time when loneliness is increasingly recognised as a growing public health concern, Gurugram-based startup GetCompanion has officially launched in January as a technology-enabled platform designed to restore meaningful human connection through safe, struc
Responding to the statement by Israeli Ambassador to India, Rueven Azar, who on Thursday called on Iran to deliver on its commitments and prevent "destabilising" the region, Iranian envoy criticised Israel's policies, stating they're driven by occupation and aggression.
The USS Ford strike group's new orders will have it joining the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group in the Persian Gulf as per local media report.
Speaking to RT's Rick Sanchez in Tehran on Tuesday, Araghchi said, "There is no solution but a diplomatic solution," arguing that military strikes and threats cannot halt a country's technological progress. He added that recent events have deepened Tehran's mistrust of Washington.
The remarks came after US Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Thomas G DiNanno, speaking at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, accused Beijing of conducting "nuclear explosive tests" in June 2020.
In a post X, he wrote, "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the special envoys of the US President, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The PM and envoys Witkoff and Kushner discussed regional issues, and they provided an update on the first round of negotiations they held with Iran last
The talks, held on Friday in the Gulf Arab state of Oman, marked the first round of negotiations between the two sides since the United States and Israel struck Iran last summer. Delegations from both countries participated in indirect discussions mediated by Oman.
Iran on Friday reiterated its readiness to safeguard national interests while defending sovereignty and security "against any excessive demands or adventurism."
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran is negotiating with the US "with open eyes" and will not compromise on its rights. Talks in Oman aim for a fair nuclear deal, with both sides stressing mutual respect and good faith.
Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director, Observer Research Foundation (ORF) America, warned that five major geopolitical megatrends could define global security in 2026 amid uncertainty following Donald Trump's re-election as US President.