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27 Mar

Donald Trump Delays Potential Strikes on Iran’s Energy Sites Until April 6 Amid Ongoing Talks

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has temporarily held back from targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure after President Donald Trump announced a 10-day extension to the earlier deadline, pushing it to April 6, 2026. In a statement shared on his social platform, Trump said the pause was granted following a request from Iran, indicating that diplomatic discussions are still underway. He added that negotiations between the two sides are progressing positively, despite conflicting reports. The decision comes as part of a broader effort to create space for dialogue between Washington and Tehran, with both sides reportedly working on frameworks to regulate…

25 Mar

Modi Tells Trump West Asia War Must End Soon; Govt Calls Pakistan ‘Dalaal’ at All-Party Meet

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India all-party meeting West Asia, Jaishankar Pakistan dalaal remark, PM Modi, West Asia crisis

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed to Donald Trump that the ongoing West Asia conflict must end soon, warning that the war is hurting all sides, the government informed Opposition leaders during an all-party meeting on Wednesday.At the meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reportedly described Pakistan as a “dalaal” (broker) nation in the context of its alleged mediation efforts in the crisis. He said there was “nothing new” in such a role, adding that Pakistan had historically been “used” by the United States since 1981. “We are not a dalaal nation,” Jaishankar told attendees.The meeting,…

24 Mar

PM Modi and President Trump Discuss West Asia Conflict; Vow to Protect Strait of Hormuz

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, global energy security, India-US relations 2026, PM Modi, Sergio Gor, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi/Washington DC (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a high-stakes telephonic conversation on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, marking their first direct diplomatic engagement since the outbreak of hostilities between the US-Israel alliance and Iran on February 28. According to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, the discussion focused primarily on the escalating security crisis in the Middle East and its profound implications for the global economy. Both leaders underscored the absolute necessity of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, a critical maritime chokepoint through which a significant portion of the world's daily oil…

12 Mar

New Iranian Leader Vows Retaliation as West Asia Conflict Widens

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Mojtaba Khamenei, oil prices, Retaliation, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia

Tehran (Rajeev Sharma)— In a stern first address on Thursday, March 12, 2026, Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed to "avenge the blood of Iranians" and warned that Tehran would continue its campaign against American military installations in the region. The message, delivered via state television, comes as the Islamic Republic navigates a volatile leadership transition following the death of Ali Khamenei in recent U.S.-Israeli strikes. Khamenei’s statement was deeply personal, acknowledging the loss of his father, wife, and other family members during the opening salvos of the conflict. He emphasized that the "lever of blocking the Strait of…

11 Mar

Trump announces $300 billion oil refinery in US with investment from Reliance

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Rajeev Sharma :- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the country will get its first new oil refinery in 50 years with the help of investment from India's Reliance Industries Ltd. "I am proud to announce that America First Refining is opening the FIRST new US Oil Refinery in 50 YEARS in Brownsville, Texas," Trump said Tuesday in a post on Truth Social. However, it was not immediately clear if Trump meant that the refinery was part of a bigger pact with India. While describing the project as major milestone for the country's energy sector, Trump said it…

09 Mar

Carney, Trump Hold Strategic Talks on Middle East, Trade and Bilateral Ties

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Ottawa/Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump engaged in high-level discussions on Sunday, addressing economic issues, trade relations, and the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Both leaders agreed to maintain close communication amid rising regional tensions. Carney shared details of the conversation on X (formerly Twitter), stating that the call covered developments in the Middle East, cross-border trade, and broader economic concerns. He described the exchange as constructive and reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to its allies while prioritising national interests. The call comes after Carney’s earlier remarks during a visit to Canberra, where he…

03 Mar

Drone Strike on US Mission in Saudi Capital Deepens Regional Crisis; Trump Hints at Swift Action

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Riyadh/Washington (Rajeev Sharma): A drone assault on the United States Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital has further inflamed the already volatile standoff between Washington and Tehran, with US President Donald Trump declaring that America’s countermeasure would be known “very soon.” Speaking in an interview with NewsNation, Trump suggested that a firm response was in the works following the attack on the diplomatic compound in Riyadh and the deaths of American service members during the ongoing conflict with Iran. While he stopped short of detailing the course of action, his remarks signaled that Washington is preparing to escalate its stance. Saudi…

02 Mar

Trump Warns Iran Conflict Could Last Weeks as Death Toll Reaches 555 on Day Three

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Washington/Tehran (Rajeev Sharma)— The military confrontation between the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its third day on Monday, March 2, 2026, with US President Donald Trump stating that the war could persist for four to five weeks. Speaking from the White House, Trump emphasized that the American military possesses the capacity for even longer operations if necessary, adding that the United States has not yet deployed its full military might. In a warning to Tehran, the President remarked that the "largest attack" is yet to come, even as coalition forces continue large-scale operations across Iranian territory. The humanitarian impact…

25 Feb

Trump Claims Credit for Averting India-Pakistan Conflict in State of the Union, India Rejects Role

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India Pakistan conflict, Pahalgam terror attack, Shehbaz Sharif, State of the Union

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that he had helped end eight conflicts during his first 10 months in office, including tensions between India and Pakistan following last year’s Pahalgam terror attack.Speaking during his State of the Union Address, Trump asserted that his intervention prevented a potential nuclear confrontation between the two South Asian neighbours.“In my first 10 months, I ended eight wars... Cambodia and Thailand... Pakistan and India would have had a nuclear war. As many as 35 million people, said the Prime Minister of Pakistan, would have died if it were not for my…

25 Feb

US Slaps 126% Preliminary Duty on Indian Solar Imports, Shares of Domestic Firms Slide

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New Delhi/Washington, February 25, 2026: The United States has imposed a steep 126 per cent preliminary duty on solar module imports from India, alleging that the products benefit from unfair government subsidies that distort competition in the American market.The move follows a petition filed last year by a group of US solar manufacturers seeking protection from what they described as “unfairly traded imports.” The US Commerce Department, in a factsheet, said similar duties have also been imposed on Indonesia at 104.38 per cent and Laos at 80.67 per cent.The Trump administration argued that subsidies extended by foreign governments allowed companies…