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May 31, 2026 8:37 AM

Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair opening after performers drop out

U.S. President Donald Trump will headline an event commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary on the National Mall next month after several musical performers scheduled to appear in the celebration canceled, citing concerns about its association with him, organizers told the Washington Post. The concerts were planned as the opening ceremony of the Great American State Fair, a 16-day event running from June 25 to July 10, 2026. Organizers said the fair, organized by the Freedom 250 group, wo...

May 25, 2026 10:48 PM

Iran deal will either be “great and meaningful” or there will be “no deal” at all, says Trump

US President Donald Trump on Monday asserted that any forthcoming accord with Tehran would strictly manifest as a "great and meaningful" deal, or the administration would walk away entirely, as diplomatic talks aimed at officially concluding the conflict continue to stretch out. Articulating his stance on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump made it clear that the prospective pact remains unfinished, cautioning that it would only materialise if it satisfies his specific criteria. Reit...

May 2, 2026 1:03 PM

Lebanon sees fresh strikes as fragile truce faces violations

Tensions remain elevated across West Asia, with a fragile ceasefire in southern Lebanon under pressure and diplomatic strains deepening between Washington and Tehran. Israeli operations have continued in parts of southern Lebanon, while regional actors remain on high alert amid sporadic violence and strategic uncertainty. Lebanese officials report multiple Israeli strikes in the Nabatieh district, including drone attacks on vehicles near Kfar Dajjal and on roads linking Kfar Dajjal with Adchit ...

May 2, 2026 12:51 PM

US believes naval blockade costs Iran $4.8 billion in oil revenue: Report

The Pentagon has estimated that Iran has suffered losses of around $4.8 billion in oil revenue due to a blockade imposed by the United States Navy on its ports, according to a report by Axios, which cited unnamed officials. The report noted that two tankers have been seized during the course of the blockade. In addition, officials said that as many as 31 tankers carrying approximately 53 million barrels of oil are currently "stuck in the Gulf," highlighting the scale of disruption caused to Ira...

April 29, 2026 9:39 AM

Nifty up 100 pts, Sensex open at 77,245 despite Brent crude at USD 111

The domestic stock markets opened on a positive note on Wednesday even as uncertainty in West Asia and disruptions in the global energy sector continued to weigh on sentiment. The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,096.90, gaining 101.20 points or 0.42 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 77,245.83, up 358.92 points or 0.47 per cent. Market experts said that despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, Indian markets are showing resilience, supported by expectations of stability and positive momentum f...

April 17, 2026 9:16 AM

US President Donald Trump says he had ‘very good talk’ with PM Modi

US President Donald Trump said he had a “very good talk” with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while expressing optimism about a ceasefire effort between Israel and Lebanon. “I had a very good talk with him… he’s doing great,” Trump said of Modi, describing the exchange as positive. In the same interaction with White House reporters, Trump said he could travel to Pakistan if a deal tied to ongoing diplomacy is finalised. “I would go to Pakistan, yeah… Islamabad, I’ll be �...

April 15, 2026 10:39 AM

PM Modi Holds Telephonic Conversation with US President Trump, Reviews Cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral ties, along with reviewing the evolving situation in West Asia. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said he received a call from President Trump, during which both leaders reviewed the progress achieved in India-US cooperation across various sectors. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnersh...

April 8, 2026 12:29 PM

Discussed strong future of India-US ties: Gor after meeting Trump

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met US President Donald Trump in Washington and discussed the future trajectory of India-US relations, along with what he described as the American President’s “unwavering determination to bring global stability”. He also met US Vice President J.D. Vance earlier in the day.. Taking to X, Gor shared details of the interaction, stating, "Just had an outstanding dinner with President Trump. We discussed his unwavering determination to bring global stability,...

April 7, 2026 9:37 AM

Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles at Al Jubail

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted and destroyed seven ballistic missiles launched toward its Eastern Region early Tuesday; debris was reported near energy facilities. The Saudi defence ministry said assessments were under way to determine any damage. The interceptions come amid heightened tensions across West Asia, where attacks on energy infrastructure are raising fears of a wider regional escalation. In the early hours of Tuesday, missiles and drones were launched toward Saudi Arabia, triggeri...

March 25, 2026 12:21 PM

“We have won this”: Trump declares Victory over Iran

US President Donald Trump said that the US has won the war, adding that Iran's navy and air force have been completely decimated. Speaking at the Swearing-In Ceremony for the Secretary of Homeland Security, Trump said, "We're in negotiations right now. I can tell you, they'd like to make a deal and who wouldn't if you were there? Look, their navy's gone, their air force is gone, their communications are gone. pretty much everything they have is gone." On how hopeful he is that the peace negoti...