Washington, June 18 (IANS) The Trump administration is preparing to enter what could be the most consequential phase of its Iran diplomacy, with Vice President JD Vance saying Thursday that the next 60 days will determine whether a fragile memorandum of understanding evolves into a lasting agreement or unravels amid longstanding mistrust between Washington and Tehran. In a wide-ranging White House briefing, Vance laid out the administration’s roadmap for implementing the accord signed this week,…
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Washington, June 12 (IANS) The United States and Iran are close to finalising a nuclear agreement that would require Tehran to dismantle key elements of its nuclear programme, surrender enriched nuclear material and accept a long-term inspection regime in exchange for phased economic relief, the Donald Trump administration said on Friday.Negotiators have made substantial progress and could sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) within days, although some final issues still need to be resolved,…
Paris, June 1 (IANS) France is ready to support efforts to reach an agreement between the United States and Iran, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday.A multinational escort mission, co-led by France and Britain, is ready to be deployed “as soon as an agreement is reached” to help secure maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, he said.Macron made the remarks on X following a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Sunday, Xinhua news agency reported.He said he welcomed Trump’s …
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) US Ambassador Sergio Gor, highlighted the role of shared humanitarian values in strengthening bilateral ties after accompanying US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a visit to the famed humanitarian organisation Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata. In a post on X, Gor wrote, “Joined @SecRubio in Kolkata for a visit to the Missionaries of Charity. Moments like these remind us the US-India partnership rests not only on strong policies, but also on shared values and th…
Washington, May 19 (IANS) United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio signalled that his much-anticipated India visit is imminent, saying “We are about to leave,” as Washington and New Delhi prepare for talks expected to focus on the Quad alliance, regional security, China and expanding strategic ties.“I Hope Good. We are about to leave (for India),” Rubio told reporters here on Tuesday ahead of his India trip later this month, exact dates of which have not been announced yet.The visit …
Hanoi, May 19 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on Vietnamese President To Lam on Tuesday and reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening cooperation under the Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. In a post on X, Singh said, “Honoured to call on the General Secretary and President of Vietnam during my visit to Vietnam. Conveyed warm greetings from Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and reaffirmed India’s commitment to further deepen Defence cooperati…
Hanoi, May 19 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday met with his Vietnamese counterpart, General Phan Van Giang, to review the partnership between their nations and discuss ways to deepen cooperation in maritime security, the defence industry, training, and regional stability. In a post on X, Singh said, “Held a productive bilateral meeting with Gen. Phan Van Giang, Defence Minister of Vietnam. We reviewed the growing India-Vietnam defence partnership and discussed ways to further dee…
Guwahati, May 4 (IANS) Reacting to the BJP’s victory in West Bengal, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday termed the outcome as a “victory for the nation”, saying it goes beyond party lines and carries significant implications for national security and regional stability. He said the defeat of Mamata Banerjee marks a decisive shift in the political landscape of eastern India, particularly in the context of border management and governance.Sarma noted that concerns related to …
Naypyidaw, May 2 (IANS) China’s recent underwater drone activity in Indonesia’s Lombok Strait is not merely a “technological curiosity” but a symbol of “covert ambition”. The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) relentless drive for surveillance and control risks destabilising the Indo-Pacific region, deepening mistrust among neighbours and unsettling strategic waters, a report has stated.According to Myanmar’s media outlet ‘Mizzima News’, the international community must acknowledge thes…
Dhaka, April 9 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma held a meeting with Defence Adviser to Bangladesh’s Prime Minister, Brigadier General (Retd) AKM Shamsul Islam and underlined the importance of sustained development of bilateral ties. During the meeting, the two officials reviewed security and defence cooperation between India and Bangladesh, including bilateral consultation mechanisms, training exchanges, capacity building initiatives and exchanges between the defence i…