Moscow wants lasting peace deal, not a pause; rejects Zelensky’s 60-day ceasefire proposal
Russia has turned down Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s proposal for a 60-day ceasefire, saying it has no interest in a temporary truce and instead wants to end the fighting through a long-term peace agreement. The Kremlin also declined to…
Rubio calls for return to spirit of conquest and expansion, author Ted Widmer raises questions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on the United States and Europe to revive the spirit of conquest, expansion and exploration of the past. Voicing concern over the future of Western civilisation, he believes that if Western countries fail to…
Not in offensive operations, but military support to Saudi Arabia may increase: British defence secretary
UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has said there is a possibility of further increasing the military support given to Saudi Arabia. At the same time, he said the UK is not for now considering taking part in any offensive military operation in the…
‘Airport for airport’: Houthis’ declared strategy in attacks on Saudi installations
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group had warned earlier that it would target Saudi Arabia’s airports. It is believed that a tendency to carry out attacks on Saudi Arabia’s key installations is now being seen in line with that declared…
At least 9 killed in Manipur in 24 hours, at least 14 houses set on fire
Violence has spread afresh in India’s north-eastern state of Manipur. Incidents of arson, vandalism of houses and gunfights have taken place at various locations in the state’s Kamjong, Kangpokpi and Ukhrul districts over the past 24 hours,…
Emergency declared in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PTI government’s powers effectively suspended
Pakistan’s federal government has declared a state of emergency in the country’s north-western province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The step was taken on Sunday under two security-related articles of the constitution. The province is governed by…
Trump claims two wars will end quickly, issues stern warning to Iran
US President Donald Trump has said that both the Iran war and the Russia-Ukraine war could be settled soon. Speaking at an election rally in Syracuse, New York, on Friday, he said he hoped the two wars would either be resolved through negotiations or end…
Killing Khamenei did not serve Israel’s interests, Netanyahu’s goal also unrealistic: Yair Golan
Yair Golan, leader of Israel’s Democrats party, believes the decision to kill Iran’s former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei did not work in Israel’s interests. Nor does he consider realistic the goal Prime Minister Benjamin…
Lai Ching-te in National Day speech: Strengthening defence is not provocation, Taiwan will not accept subjugation
In his National Day speech on Saturday, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said his country wants peace but will not sacrifice its freedom for it. President Lai said the right of Taiwan’s people to live in their own way must be respected. Strengthening…
Trump claims assurance of diesel from Russia, Ukraine calls it a ‘weak decision’
US President Donald Trump has claimed that he has received an assurance of diesel supplies from Russia in order to bring down fuel prices. Energy analysts, however, think there is little likelihood that the initiative will significantly change diesel…