United Nations, April 17 (IANS) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, expressing hope that it would help advance efforts toward lasting peace in the region.“I welcome the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel & Lebanon, and commend the role of the US in facilitating it. I hope this will pave the way for negotiations towards a long-term solution to the conflict & contribute to ongoing efforts…
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New York, April 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon aimed at bringing a temporary cooling-off along another front linked to the Iran conflict.He said that after speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun, the two sides agreed to a 10-day ceasefire beginning at 5 p.m. Washington time (2.30 a.m. Friday in India).The ceasefire is expected to pause hostilities that escalated when Israel op…
Washington, April 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that Israel-Lebanon talks will take place on Thursday. “Trying to get a little breathing room between Israel and Lebanon. It has been a long time since the two leaders have spoken, like 34 years. It will happen tomorrow,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.Israel and Lebanon on Tuesday held a meeting in Washington, where Israel insisted on Hezbollah’s disarmament, and Lebanon called for a ceasefire and concrete measures to ease the severe h…
Washington, April 16 (IANS) The United States has clarified that a possible ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is not part of its negotiations with Iran, even as Washington steps up diplomatic efforts to ease tensions along Israel’s northern border.A senior administration official said the US had “not asked for” a truce in Lebanon and that it was “not part of the peace negotiations with Iran”. However, the official added that President Donald Trump “would welcome the end of hostili…
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) A team of Commerce Ministry officials is scheduled to visit Washington, DC, next week for trade talks with their US counterparts, according to officials.The talks, being held ahead of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to New Delhi next month, will focus on taking forward discussions that have already been held on the interim trade agreement between the two countries, said the official. Earlier, India and the United States decided to reschedule the official me…
Washington, April 15 (IANS) The United States convened a rare, high-level direct meeting between Israel and Lebanon. The first such engagement in over three decades set the stage for direct negotiations.Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who hosted the talks at the State Department, called it “a historic opportunity” and said the effort aimed beyond an immediate ceasefire. “This is about bringing a permanent end to 20 or 30 years of Hizballah’s influence in this part of the world,” he sai…
Washington, April 12 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has terminated the lawful permanent resident status of three Iranian nationals with alleged ties to figures associated with Iran’s revolutionary regime, leading to their arrest and detention pending removal, the State Department said.Seyed Eissa Hashemi, Maryam Tahmasebi, and their son were taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement after their legal status was revoked. Authorities said they are now awaiting deport…
Washington, April 10 (IANS) India and the United States expanded their strategic engagement with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri holding a key meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and separate talks with senior US officials, including the FBI Director Kash Patel, covering defence, counter-terrorism and regional security.During his ongoing visit, Misri “called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio today,” the Indian Embassy said, adding, “We look forward to deepening our engagement in the…
Washington, April 10 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to visit India next month following a “productive meeting” with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, as both sides push forward cooperation in defence, trade and critical technologies.US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said the talks focused on “our bilateral relationship, especially trade, critical minerals, defense and the Quad.”“Secretary Rubio looks forward to visiting India next month!” Gor said, indicating a li…
Washington, April 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of the United States stepping back from NATO, as he met with Secretary General Mark Rutte, amidst widened differences over the alliance’s response to the Iran conflict.The White House said Trump has been considering withdrawing from NATO, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt quoting the President as saying the alliance had fallen short.“They were tested and they failed,” she told reporters at a White House news…