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"They do want to make a deal": Trump says Iran open to talks as US weighs
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Trump stated that Iran wants a deal but warned of military action if talks fail. Iran agreed to negotiations only on equal terms, rejecting limits on its defence. The US is weighing tougher military options as warships move closer, amid rising tensions over Tehran's nuclear programme.
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"Emmanuel not gonna be there long": Trump snubs French President's propose
Updated : 4 months ago IST
US President Donald Trump snubbed the French President Emmanuel Macron's call for an emergency G-7 meeting amid the rising tensions over Washington's push to acquire Greenland.
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Stand united and coordinated with Denmark and people of Greenland: German
Updated : 4 months ago IST
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday expressed support for Denmark and the people of Greenland amid rising tensions, with US President Donald Trump threatening tariffs to acquire Greenland.
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Parents of Indian students studying in Iran seek evacuation amid rising te
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Iran continues to witness unrest, with the protests entering their 20th day on Wednesday. What began as demonstrations over record inflation and the steep fall in Iran's currency has now expanded into widespread nationwide unrest, with reports of agitation across more than 280 locations.<
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Israel strikes Hezbollah's multiple weapon storage sites in Southern Leban
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday (local time) said it carried out strikes on multiple Hezbollah-linked military sites in southern Lebanon, targeting shafts allegedly used for storing weapons, amid rising tensions along the border.
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Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to Mizan, Ardestani was accused of collaborating with Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad, by supplying what authorities described as sensitive and classified information. The report stated that his death sentence was implemented after receiving final approval from Iran's Supreme
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China's drills around Taiwan prompt global alarm, lawmakers urge swift res
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
China held a second day of military drills with live-fire exercises around Taiwan, prompting lawmakers from the US, Germany and other democracies to warn of rising tensions and urge urgent support for Taiwan amid concerns over regional stability.
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Bangladesh: Indian visa operations suspended in Chittagong amid rising te
Updated : 5 months ago IST
In an official statement, IVAC Bangladesh confirmed that services would remain halted for an indefinite period. "Due to a recent security incident at AHCI Chittagong, Indian visa operations at IVAC Chittagong will remain suspended from 21/12/2025 until further notice," the statement read.
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UN calls for restraint between US, Venezuela amid rising tensions
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Guterres on Thursday received a phone call from Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Moros wherein the former called for restraint.
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PTI warns Imran Khan's exclusion "weakens political system", vows legal, p
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
PTI leaders warned that excluding Imran Khan from politics will damage Pakistan's democracy. After a meeting, they demanded access to Imran in jail, condemned treatment of Bushra Bibi, and vowed legal action. Tensions rose after an army press conference and government refusal to hold talks w
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Venezuelan President makes public comeback as Trump confirms phone call
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro resurfaced publicly on Sunday after several days out of sight, ending growing speculation that he may have fled the country amid rising tensions with the United States.
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US aviation alert near Venezuela as Trump signals no limits on response, d
Updated : 6 months ago IST
The US issued an aviation warning over Venezuelan airspace as a B-52 carried out an "attack demo." Trump kept military action against Venezuela on the table, while Maduro signalled openness to dialogue amid rising tensions and increased US operations in the Caribbean.
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