Iran rules out halting nuclear activities amid escalating conflict with Israel

Iran rules out halting nuclear activities amid escalating conflict with Israel

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that Tehran will not halt its nuclear activities “under any circumstances,” even as Israeli strikes target nuclear facilities and tensions between the two countries escalate. In a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran remains open to diplomatic engagement on its nuclear program, but ruled…

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Amid escalating conflict, India to extend Op Sindhu to Israel as well | India News – Times of India

Amid escalating conflict, India to extend Op Sindhu to Israel as well | India News – Times of India

Junior external affairs minister Kirti Vardhan Singh welcomes first group of Indian students evacuated from Iran as part of Op Sindhu Thursday NEW DELHI: As tensions escalated further between Israel and Iran, the Indian government said Thursday it had decided to evacuate from Israel those Indian nationals who wish to leave. Their travel from Israel…

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Trump threatens to cut Elon Musk’s government contracts amid escalating feud

Trump threatens to cut Elon Musk’s government contracts amid escalating feud

US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to slash government contracts and subsidies to Elon Musk’s companies, escalating their increasingly personal feud. “The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts,” Trump declared on Truth Social. “I was always surprised that Biden…

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Putin thanks Pope Leo for peace efforts in Ukraine, accuses Kyiv of escalating conflict

Putin thanks Pope Leo for peace efforts in Ukraine, accuses Kyiv of escalating conflict

In a recent telephone conversation, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to Pope Leo for the Vatican’s willingness to assist in resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the Kremlin announced Wednesday. According to the Kremlin’s statement, the call, whose date was not disclosed, centered on humanitarian concerns and efforts to find a peaceful resolution to…

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Russia-Ukraine peace talks resume in Turkey amid escalating tensions

Russia-Ukraine peace talks resume in Turkey amid escalating tensions

The second round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks has commenced in Istanbul, Turkey, following Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russia. The Russian delegation is led by Putin’s aide Medinsky, while Ukraine’s Minister Omerov heads their team. Turkish Foreign Minister confirmed President Erdogan’s ongoing communication with both Putin and Zelensky. The talks occurred amidst heightened tensions, with questions…

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US, China begin trade talks in Switzerland to avert escalating tariff war

US, China begin trade talks in Switzerland to avert escalating tariff war

The US Treasury Secretary and America’s top trade negotiator began talks with high-ranking Chinese officials in Switzerland Saturday aiming to de-escalate a dispute that threatens to cut off trade between the world’s two biggest economies and damage the global economy. The Xinhua News Agency says Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson have…

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