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  3 Indians injured in suspected Iranian strike in UAE's Fujairah; MEA calls incident 'unacceptable'

  India | May 05, 2026 10:37 IST

  In a statement posted on X, the Indian Embassy in the UAE confirmed the injuries and said it is in touch with local authorities to ensure the affected individuals receive appropriate medical treatment and assistance.

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  US, Iran signal return to Pakistan for ceasefire talks as truce nears expiry, reports AP

  World | April 21, 2026 17:27 IST

  Earlier, rounds of direct talks between the US and Iran were held in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, but they ended without any breakthrough, leaving the future of negotiations uncertain.

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  Second round of US-Iran talks in limbo as Tehran stands defiant; Trump issues fresh warning

  World | April 21, 2026 8:06 IST

  A 14-day ceasefire between the two sides is set to expire on Wednesday. Despite the approaching deadline, Trump said he still plans to send a delegation led by JD Vance to Pakistan for further discussions.

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  Former Pak minister exposes country's power play: 'Munir is de facto leader, US ignoring Shehbaz'

  World | April 16, 2026 11:41 IST

  Referring to recent developments amid Iran ceasefire deal, Chaudhry pointed out that US President Donald Trump mentioned General Munir as Pakistan’s leader, while Sharif’s name was not highlighted.

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  Israel, US share same goals on Iran, negotiations with Lebanon ongoing: Netanyahu amid Gulf tensions

  World | April 16, 2026 6:44 IST

  Meanwhile, tensions remain high along Israel’s northern border, where clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah have intensified. Netanyahu said the military continues to target militant positions while supporting civilians in affected areas.

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  Trump says Iran conflict 'close to over,' claims Tehran 'badly' seeking deal with US

  World | April 15, 2026 9:12 IST

  A second round of discussions between the United States and Iran to ease tensions in the Gulf could be held in Islamabad in the next two days, US President Donald Trump has said, according to a media report published on Tuesday.

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  US-Iran war Updates: Pakistani Army chief Munir arrives in Tehran following Islamabad impasse

  World | April 15, 2026 23:34 IST

  US Central Command said in a statement Wednesday that no vessels have made it past US naval forces during the first 48 hours of the blockade on ships entering and exiting Iranian ports.

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  JD Vance reaffirms US' red lines on Iran possessing nukes after failed talks: 'Ball in their court'

  World | April 14, 2026 8:08 IST

  On the first phase of marathon talks with Iran in Islamabad, Vance on Sunday said that discussions have made some progress, but a final agreement has not yet been reached.

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  US-Iran war: US naval blockade against Iran begins; UKMTO confirms enforcement at Iranian ports

  World | April 13, 2026 23:48 IST

  As the talks failed to yield results, the US Central Command said on Monday that the American military will begin a naval blockade of Iran starting April 13. This action comes after President Donald Trump issued directives in this regard.

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  'Gave best offer to Iran, no breakthrough yet': JD Vance after three rounds of US-Iran talks

  World | April 12, 2026 7:38 IST

  Vance stated that while the talks were positive, several critical issues remain unresolved between the United States and Iran.

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  US, Iran negotiating ceasefire deal in exchange for reopening Strait of Hormuz: Report

  World | April 02, 2026 7:20 IST

  Iran war: The report suggests backchannel discussions are underway between the US and Iran, possibly via mediators, linking a ceasefire to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, though no agreement has been finalised yet, and positions remain fluid.

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  Zelenskyy says US gave June deadline to reach truce with Russia; next round of talks likely in Miami

  World | February 08, 2026 7:46 IST

  The Ukrainian President on Saturday rebuked Russia for continuously targeting the energy infrastructure in Kyiv. He said Moscow’s aggression was affecting the ongoing peace efforts.

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  Russian drone strike kills 15 in Dnipro ahead of second round of Ukraine-Russia-US trilateral talks

  World | February 01, 2026 22:41 IST

  In a statement shared on Telegram, DTEK said one of the main targets was a company bus carrying miners away from a work site. The region’s capital, Dnipro, has faced repeated attacks during the conflict.

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  Next round of Russia-Ukraine-US trilateral talks on Feb 4-5; Zelenskyy says 'interested in outcome'

  World | February 01, 2026 18:25 IST

  These talks are part of a long-running push by the Trump administration, lasting about a year, aimed at bringing Russia and Ukraine closer to a peace agreement and ending nearly four years of intense fighting.

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  Israeli strikes kill 30 in Gaza, including children amid stalled ceasefire talks

  World | July 13, 2025 19:57 IST

  At least 30 Palestinians, including six children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza as the war's death toll surpasses 58,000 amid stalled ceasefire talks.

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  5,000 soldiers are being killed every week, we're trying to stop it: Trump on Russia-Ukraine war

  World | May 20, 2025 6:41 IST

  Calling the Russia-Ukraine war an absolute bloodbath, Donald Trump said he has seen satellite pictures that are so bad, so horrible.

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  Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu appoints Mossad director for Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar

  World | January 11, 2025 23:32 IST

  Israel and Hamas are under pressure from outgoing US President Joe Biden and Trump to reach a deal before the January 20 inauguration.

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  Israeli missile strike kills 40 Palestinians in Gaza tent camp as ceasefire talks yield no result

  World | September 10, 2024 10:26 IST

  The Israeli military claimed to target Hamas militants operating from within a command-and-control centre in the camp, which was denied by Hamas. Meanwhile, India has reiterated support for a ceasefire "as soon as possible" in Gaza owing to the mounting death and destruction.

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  Israeli PM Netanyahu says he will agree to permanent Gaza ceasefire under THIS condition

  World | September 05, 2024 11:40 IST

  Netanyahu's stance on the Philadelphi corridor has threatened to derail ceasefire efforts in Gaza as Hamas and other negotiators have called for a full Israeli withdrawal. Israel claims Hamas smuggles weapons and supplies through the corridor located at Gaza's border with Egypt.

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  Hezbollah launches 50 rockets at Israeli-occupied Golan Heights as Gaza ceasefire remains elusive

  World | August 21, 2024 15:47 IST

  Cross-border attacks between Israel and Hezbollah have increased recently, as the Lebanese militant group launched over 200 projectiles towards Israel on Tuesday. Israel said it is winding down its operations in Gaza to focus on Lebanon.