New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) US hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio warned that the growing conflicts involving the US, Israel and Iran are part of a broader, interconnected pattern that could amount to the early stages of a world war.Ray Dalio said in a detailed post on X that multi-theater conflicts increasingly happen which resembles a concluding phase in past patterns leading to a world war. Outlining a 13‑step historical pattern he calls the “Big Cycle,” Dalio said the world is at step 9, …
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Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Roger Waters, the co-founder of the legendary psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd, has slammed fellow musician Billy Corgan. The Pink Floyd legend took to his Instagram recently, and shared a picture of Billy Corgan signing off a bomb, which Roger alleged will be dropped on civilians in Gaza.He penned a long note in the caption, as he pointed his guns at Billy Corgan. He wrote, “Dear Billy How are you? It’s been too long. @davidmdraiman Someone forwarded me this chap’s…
Washington, April 16 (IANS) Pakistan should focus on securing its own peace before projecting itself as an arbiter of it on the international stage, a report highlighted on Thursday citing the recent failed Islamabad talks between Iran and the United States. Writing in US-based ‘Inkstick Media’, Marcus Andreopoulos stated that while Islamabad’s role in brokering a temporary ceasefire may have resulted in greater global attention in the short term, any optimism quickly faded once US Vice Presiden…
Jerusalem, April 3 (IANS) Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz on Friday reiterated that the country’s top objective in Lebanon remains disarming Hezbollah through military and political means. After an assessment with military officials, Katz said, “Israel’s policy in Lebanon has been and remains clear: the top objective is the disarmament of Hezbollah through military and political means, regardless of the Iran issue,” ‘The Times of Israel’ reported. Katz said that the Israel Defence Forces…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The government directed the withholding of Television Rating Points (TRPs) for TV news channels during Operation Sindoor to curb speculative and sensational coverage, which triggers panic among people in such situations, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan told the Parliament on Thursday.”Some TV news channels were observed to be broadcasting unwarranted, sensational, and speculative content during Operation Sindoor. Such behaviour by TV channe…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) ‘Between Tehran and Tel Aviv’, a book available on Amazon, written by Col. Rajeev Agarwal, Senior Research Consultant at Chintan Research Foundation, Delhi, serves as an urgent exposé of the ongoing West Asia conflict. It unravels the intricate web of alliances, hostilities, and historical grievances shaping the volatile region today.As nations navigate a fragile balance of power, this book sheds light on Iran’s influence in the region, revealing how its ambitions and …
United Nations, April 2 (IANS) Strikes across Iran hit civilian infrastructure, compounding relief needs as Middle East aid workers struggle with access constraints, UN humanitarians said.The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the airstrikes in Iran have severely affected essential services. Iran’s Ministry of Health reported that 309 health facilities and 42 ambulances have been damaged, with seven hospitals evacuated since the attacks began on February 28.OCHA a…
Madrid, March 25 (IANS) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday reiterated his opposition to the war in Iran, which has spread across the Middle East, criticising the military actions of the United States and Israel. The Spanish premier also defended his government’s economic package aimed at mitigating the impact of the conflict.Sanchez stressed that his country will not support military actions that violate international law. “Spain will not be complicit in illegal aggressions, nor i…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Israel does not place trust in countries with which it lacks diplomatic relations, Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar said, responding to a question on whether Tel Aviv trusts Pakistan in the context of the ongoing Iran conflict and related diplomatic efforts.In an exclusive interaction with IANS, Azar emphasised that Israel’s approach is guided by its own assessment and that of key allies.”We are not going to engage in trusting a country that doesn’t have diploma…
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Congress leader and former Union minister Mani Shankar Aiyar, while extending Eid greetings on Friday, alleged that Muslims across the world, “starting with India”, are often targeted by communal forces.“This has been an extremely difficult year for the Muslim community. Muslims around the world are facing many challenges and struggles. In India too, the Muslim community is often seen as victims of communal tension,” said the 84-year-old politician in a video m…