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Last Updated:May 08, 2026, 02:51 IST Sources said Tehran has been in ‘close coordination’ with Islamabad regarding an amended agreement in principle Pakistan’s Army Chief and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir (R) meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. File pic In a major diplomatic development that could de-escalate long-standing tensions in West Asia, Pakistan…
India and the US are “very, very close” to signing the trade deal and need to get over “that last hurdle”, US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said on Tuesday. Landau said that India and the US have been negotiating for months and it was important for the two sides to “reach some closure”…
Last Updated:May 03, 2026, 05:15 IST As both Iran and US reinforce their military postures in the region, the prospect of a diplomatic breakthrough appears increasingly fragile President Trump’s public dismissal of Iran’s plan has effectively stalled the momentum built during the preparatory stages of the Islamabad talks. File pic/AFP A senior Iranian military commander…
Last Updated:May 02, 2026, 6:01 PM IST The primary catalyst for this surge is the repeal of the controversial ‘second-generation cut-off’ rule by Canada This surge in applications is expected to have a tangible impact on Canada’s demographic and economic landscape. Representational image In a major shift for North American migration patterns, Canada’s recent legislative…
Last Updated:May 02, 2026, 05:09 IST The reduction in personnel marks one of the most significant shifts in the trans-Atlantic security architecture in recent years President Trump has characterised Berlin’s stance as a ‘betrayal of alliance obligations’. File pic/AFP In a strategic move that has sent shockwaves through the NATO alliance, the United States Department…
Last Updated:May 01, 2026, 8:17 PM IST The cryptocurrency venture was initially launched with significant fanfare to provide an alternative to traditional banking systems President Donald Trump sits as Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, from left, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and from right, Bo Hines, a member of the presidential council of advisers for digital…
Last Updated:May 01, 2026, 05:03 IST Early indications suggest that US President Donald Trump is likely to be among those featured on the initial list This year’s list of 287 candidates reflects a slight decrease from the 305 nominations received in 2025, yet it remains consistent with the high volume of entries seen over the…
Last Updated:April 24, 2026, 12:13 AM IST From the Iranian perspective, General Asim Munir’s involvement is viewed with deep suspicion, with officials in Tehran characterising his efforts as a ‘one-sided game’ The failure to convince Iran to commit to a second round of the Islamabad Talks without significant and immediate US concessions underscores the reality…
Last Updated:April 22, 2026, 10:54 PM IST Whether this administrative shutdown serves as the stage for a historic deal or merely a defensive perimeter against rising regional tensions remains to be seen While the first round of talks held earlier this month failed to yield a permanent truce, top diplomatic sources suggest that Pakistan remains…
Last Updated:April 22, 2026, 8:03 PM IST For the TACO trader, the collapse of a summit is not a sign of war but a signal that the ‘buy’ window is still open This market behaviour has led to a decoupling of geopolitical reality from financial sentiment. Representational image As the clock struck midnight on April…