New York, March 26 (IANS) With the world in the throes of an energy crisis from the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump warned on Thursday that time was running out for Tehran to “get serious” about a deal. Iran responded to the United States’ 15-point peace proposal with a five-point plan, according to the Iranian news agency Tasnim.Trump said on Truth Social that Iran “better get serious soon, before it is too late, because once that happens, there is no…
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New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) With the West Asia conflict now entering its fourth week, Major General G.D. Bakshi (retd.) on Thursday held that the US was “badly stuck”, and Iran, which initially had a “weak hand”, is now “playing its cards well”.After Tehran rejected Washington’s 15-point plan, Major Gen Bakshi told IANS that “America is stuck badly right now” and till the Strait of Hormuz remains closed as a result of the war, the world will continue to face “economic crisis”.Here are some excerp…
Jaipur, March 26 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot, on Thursday, expressed concern over the evolving global situation, criticising the Centre’s handling of international developments and urging greater transparency with the public. Speaking to the media at Jaipur Airport, Gehlot said the current global scenario, particularly around oil and gas, is “extremely delicate” and required timely preparedness. “The Union government has been late in handling t…
Jerusalem, March 26 (IANS) Israel’s former Ambassador to Germany, Jeremy Issacharoff, has said that removal of enriched uranium remains key to the 15-point ceasefire proposal sent by the US to Iran from the proliferation point of view. In an interview with IANS, Issacharoff noted that Iran, in recent years, has enriched almost 10,000 kg of uranium to various levels, 8,500 kg to 3.67 per cent and 1,000 kg to 20 per cent.When asked about his view on the US sending Iran a 15 point proposal to end t…
Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) The Indian stock markets will remain closed for trading on Thursday on the occasion of Ram Navami.According to the stock market holiday calendar, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain shut and no trading will take place. Moreover, the Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment, Currency Derivatives Segments and NDS-RST and Tri Party Repo segments will remain closed for trading.The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) declared …
Washington, March 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has cast his economic agenda as a direct relief plan for ordinary Americans, highlighting tax cuts, falling inflation and lower drug prices as key pillars of his administration’s pitch ahead of the midterm elections. Addressing a House Republican dinner on Wednesday (Local time), Trump said his administration was focused on reducing the cost of living through tax relief and deregulation.“As we rebuild the greatest economy in history, a to…
Washington, March 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said Iran is seeking a deal with Washington but is hesitant to publicly acknowledge it, even as he claimed major military gains against Tehran.Speaking at a House Republican dinner on Wednesday (local time), Trump said ongoing pressure from the US had forced Iran into negotiations.“They are negotiating, by the way, and they wanna make a deal so badly, but they’re afraid to say it,” Trump said.He suggested Iranian leaders fear intern…
Washington, March 26 (IANS) Announcing plans for a high-stakes diplomatic engagement, US President Donald Trump has said that his rescheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14–15, calling it a “Monumental Event” and signalling renewed top-level engagement between the two powers. Trump, in a social media post on Wednesday (local time), said: “My meeting with the Highly Respected President of China, President Xi Jinping… will take place in Bei…
Tel Aviv, March 26 (IANS) A missile fired from Iran has evaded Israel’s air defence systems and struck the city of Dimona, near which Israel’s main nuclear facility and reactor are located, state-owned Kan TV reported.Air raid sirens in the area sounded in the morning and early afternoon on Wednesday (local time), warning of incoming missile attacks, according to the Home Front Command. The Israeli military did not officially confirm whether the missile was intercepted.The Magen David Adom ambul…
Washington, March 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has projected confidence of a strong Republican showing in the midterm elections, attacking Democrats sharply while highlighting his administration’s economic, military, and border policies. Addressing a House Republican dinner at Union Station here on Wednesday (Local time), Trump said his administration had delivered major results and would “defy history” in the upcoming elections.“With your help this November, we’ll defeat the ra…