PEACE DEAL
Donald Trump could achieve a historic Middle East peace deal, says Thomas Friedman who backed Joe Biden New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman suggests that Donald Trump has a rare chance to achieve a historic peace deal in the Middle East. With a bold plan that could lead to the creation of a Palestinian state alongside Israel, Trump could leave a ...
22 Nov, 2024, 11.04 PM ISTDonald Trump announces US envoys to NATO, Canada President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Matthew Whitaker as US Ambassador to NATO and Pete Hoekstra as Ambassador to Canada. Trump praised Hoekstra's previous work on NAFTA and as Ambassador to the Netherlands. He emphasized Whitaker's role in en...
21 Nov, 2024, 07.59 AM ISTPutin, ascendant in Ukraine, eyes contours of a Trump peace deal Vladimir Putin is reportedly open to discussing a ceasefire in Ukraine with Donald Trump. Sources say the Kremlin might accept a deal that freezes the conflict along current front lines, but they insist Ukraine must abandon its NATO ambitions and li...
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Team Trump assails Biden decision on missiles for Ukraine President Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles against targets within Russia has drawn sharp criticism from Donald Trump's allies. They argue that this escalation is dangerous and politically motivated. Trump, set...
19 Nov, 2024, 09.54 AM ISTZelenskiy says Ukraine must try to ensure war ends next year through diplomacy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy acknowledged the challenging situation in eastern Ukraine, stating that Russia is currently making advances. Despite this, Zelenskiy emphasized the importance of ending the war through diplomatic means next ye...
16 Nov, 2024, 02.16 PM ISTAyatollahs in Iran having sleepless nights? Experts say Trump will put maximum pressure and try to topple the regime After Donald Trump's major win in the US Presidential elections 2024, political gurus are already warning that Donald Trump will be putting a lot of pressure on Iran in the coming days and end up creating a rift within the existing regime, as per re...
13 Nov, 2024, 04.33 AM ISTEU vows 'unwavering' support for Ukraine after Trump win EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell in Kyiv Saturday pledged "unwavering" support for Ukraine, on the first visit by a top Brussels official after Donald Trump's poll win. With countries such as Hungary, which oppose military support for Ukraine, ...
11 Nov, 2024, 12.57 PM ISTQatar out of Gaza talks, warns Hamas over Doha office: Diplomatic source Qatar has stepped down as a mediator between Israel and Hamas for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. Citing a lack of "good faith" negotiations, Qatar informed both parties that their Doha office is no longer useful for this purpose. The decision ha...
10 Nov, 2024, 04.38 PM ISTPresident Putin says China is Russia's ally, backs its stance on Taiwan Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for China's stance on Taiwan, asserting that China's policy is reasonable. He emphasized the strong alliance between the two nations, highlighting their significant trade and security cooperation. P...
08 Nov, 2024, 02.17 PM ISTIndia votes against Pakistan resolution on conventional arms control India disagreed with a Pakistan-sponsored resolution at the UN General Assembly. The resolution, focusing on regional arms control, was supported by 179 nations. It highlighted the importance of arms control in maintaining peace, particularly in reg...
08 Nov, 2024, 11.52 AM ISTBiden promises peaceful transfer to Trump on Jan 20, urges Americans to lower political temperature after election result President Biden, in his first address to the nation following the US election results, pledged a "peaceful and orderly" transition of power to President-elect Donald Trump on January 20th. Vice President Kamala Harris, while conceding defeat, reassu...
08 Nov, 2024, 12.09 AM ISTZelensky hopes Trump victory will bring 'just peace in Ukraine closer' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, expressing hope for a "just peace in Ukraine" under his leadership. While acknowledging Trump's 'peace through strength' approach, concerns arise over potenti...
07 Nov, 2024, 12.20 AM ISTIndia-China engagement rules: Patrols to carry arms; Counterparts to stay unarmed in meeting India and China have resumed armed patrolling in Demchok and Depsang after disengagement of troops and removal of temporary structures. As per the agreement, troops will remain unarmed during face-to-face interactions and both sides will inform each...
05 Nov, 2024, 12.07 AM ISTIndia, Germany concerned about Ukraine, West Asia conflicts; on side of peace: PM Modi India and Germany express concern over Ukraine and West Asia conflicts, with PM Modi reiterating India's commitment to fostering peace. Both nations signed 18 agreements, with a focus on defense, security, and sustainable growth. Scholz emphasizes G...
25 Oct, 2024, 09.12 PM ISTIs Russia-Ukraine war drawing to a close? What Zelenskyy said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signals a potential scaling down of the Russia-Ukraine war, contingent on energy security and freedom of navigation. He emphasizes that Ukraine must maintain a strong position and deny land-for-peace deals whi...
23 Oct, 2024, 08.24 PM ISTSoldiers gave India a strategic advantage after Galwan, says Rajnath Singh Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Army for securing a strategic advantage on the China border after the Galwan clash. He emphasized the need for readiness in all types of warfare and highlighted ongoing peace talks. Singh also mentioned imp...
12 Oct, 2024, 12.18 AM ISTGovt signs peace deal with 2 Tripura groups The central and Tripura governments have signed the 12th peace agreement with two insurgent groups, aiming to end violence in the northeastern state. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that over 328 armed cadres will surrender, and a special pa...
04 Sep, 2024, 11.32 PM ISTA new round of Gaza cease-fire talks is starting; why is a deal so elusive? International mediators are aiming to revive cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas to end the 10-month war and free hostages in Gaza, but progress is slow. Talks resume Thursday with a proposal involving phased releases of hostages and reconstru...
14 Aug, 2024, 11.24 AM ISTHow much of the Ukrainian territory can Russia keep? Experts claim Trump and Putin are negotiating A report has claimed that Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are negotiating the extent to which Russia can retain the Ukrainian territory it has invaded. They are also discussing about NATO.
04 Jul, 2024, 10.23 PM ISTIndia may depute senior MEA Secy to attend Ukraine peace summit India is unlikely to participate at the political level in the Ukraine peace summit on June 15-16. The country is expected to depute secretary (West) in the ministry of external affairs for the summit organized by Switzerland.
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