Brussels: French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that fresh tensions between the European Union and the United States are emerging, calling on Europe to seize what he described as a decisive “Greenland moment” to strengthen its economic and strategic independence. Speaking ahead of key European meetings, Macron made it clear that the current lull in

The United States and India have agreed to work toward finalising an interim trade agreement, keeping in view the larger goal of concluding a comprehensive Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), according to a fact sheet released by the White House. The announcement signals fresh momentum in India–US economic relations at a time when both countries are

Muscat: Iran’s top security official has travelled to Oman just days after indirect nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington, underlining renewed — but cautious — diplomatic movement around Iran’s nuclear programme. The visit, confirmed by multiple sources familiar with the matter, places Ali Larijani, a senior figure in Iran’s security establishment, in Muscat, where Oman

India and Malaysia say they want to do more business together and work more closely on defence. That was the broad message after recent talks between officials from both sides. There were no dramatic announcements. No big numbers. Just a shared sense that the relationship could be doing more than it currently is. For India

When Abbas Araghchi speaks about negotiations with the United States, he does not sound like a diplomat eager for a breakthrough. He sounds like one prepared to wait. That mindset came through clearly in his recent remark that Iran’s power lies in its ability to say “no.” The comment carried no theatrical edge and no

A Moment Filled With Hope — and Fear For many people in Bangladesh, the days leading up to the upcoming election feel tense rather than hopeful. On paper, this should be a proud democratic moment: citizens choosing a new government and voting on constitutional reforms. In reality, conversations in tea stalls, university campuses, and living

People living close to an industrial area in northern China’s Shanxi province say they knew instantly something had gone terribly wrong. Windows rattled. The air shook. Then came the smoke — thick, heavy, and rising fast. By the time emergency crews reached the site, the damage was already done. State media later confirmed that eight

Full Article The words were blunt, dramatic, and clearly designed to travel far beyond Iran’s borders. When an Iranian lawmaker claimed that “Americans will suffer 3,000–4,000 casualties” if conflict breaks out, it wasn’t just another fiery soundbite. It was a message — one aimed at Washington, regional allies, and global audiences watching US–Iran tensions closely.