Ukraine ready for direct talks with Russia only after ceasefire: Zelensky
AFP: Ukraine is ready to hold direct peace talks with Russia but only after a ceasefire is in place, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday amid...
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IMF slashes global growth outlook on impact of Trump tariffs
AFP: The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed its forecast for global growth this year and warned of an increase in global financial stability risks,...
Judges extend Venezuela deportation blocks, question Trump’s use of wartime law
Reuters: Two US judges on Tuesday extended temporary blocks on some deportations of Venezuelan migrants and signaled that President Donald Trump’s invocation of a 1798...
Trump says he has no plans to fire Fed’s Powell; market jumps
Reuters: President Donald Trump on Tuesday backed off from threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after days of intensifying criticisms of the central...
Attack on tourists in India’s Kashmir kills 26, injures 17, police say
Reuters: Twenty-six people were killed and 17 were injured when suspected militants opened fire at tourists in India’s Jammu and Kashmir territory, police said on...
Indian PM lands in Jeddah on two-day official visit
Arab News : Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Jeddah on Tuesday as he embarks on a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia....
In 100 Days Trump shatters US global role
AFP : For eight decades the United States has built a global order around its interests and values. In 100 days, Donald Trump has torn...
Pak-Afghan seek diplomatic reboot
Al Jazeera : When Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar landed in Kabul on April 19 for a daylong visit, it marked...
China opposes deals with US
Agency : China on Monday warned countries against striking a broader economic deal with the United States at its expense, ratcheting up its rhetoric in...
Leaders along with Muslim nations condole Pope’s death
Arab News : The Muslim Council of Elders, headed by Egypt’s Grand Imam Ahmed Al-Tayyeb, mourned Pope Francis’ passing and extended their condolences to “the...
Israel wants to ‘undermine’ nuclear talks with US
AFP : Iran accused Israel on Monday of seeking to “undermine” ongoing talks with the United States on its nuclear programme, a key point of...
US Vice President visits Delhi for talks with Modi amid trade disputes
NN Online: US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Delhi on Monday, where he is set to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to...