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Trump says ‘deal is done’, China to remove curbs on exports of critical minerals to US

Statement by American President comes after two days of intense negotiations by US and Chinese officials in London to put trade truce agreed to last month back on track.

India will go deep into Pakistan if provoked in future by any terrorist attack, says Jaishankar

During his Europe tour, the External Affairs Minister made clear India’s resolve to retaliate against future terror attacks, while also discussing bilateral ties and EU partnership.

16 Indians still missing after joining Russian army, families to travel to Moscow for answers

For nearly 18 months, 16 are classified as missing by Russians with little info shared to families. At least 12 have perished in frontlines of Ukraine, while 96 returned home.

Iran to present counter-proposal to US in nuclear talks

DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran will soon hand a counter-proposal for a nuclear deal to the United States via Oman, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday, in response to a U.S.

Jaishankar sets off on week-long Europe trip to hold talks with leaders of France, Belgium, EU

Jaishankar’s visit is aimed to boost bilateral ties and reaffirm India’s policy of zero-tolerance against terrorism. He will hold strategic dialogues with EU Vice President Kaja Kallas.

‘Pakistan saw its doomsday’: Modi on one month of Op Sindoor

At a gathering in Reasi, the PM said that Operation Sindoor demonstrated the strength of Aatmnirbhar Bharat and praised the armed forces for their trust in 'Make in India.'

Pakistan defence minister declares Simla Agreement ‘dead’, says disputes to be dealt with ‘multilaterally’

However, Pakistan's foreign ministry said Thursday that no decision had been made to revoke bilateral agreements with India.

Trump role, ‘Rafale losses’ to Muslims in India, what countries asked India’s Op Sindoor delegations

Tough receptions in Malaysia & Colombia to favourable responses across other nations, Indian leaders faced diverse challenges during their outreach after India-Pakistan conflict.

Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov arrives in India for 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue

Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov arrives in India for 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue

Belgian govt distances itself from staffer who ‘put up anti-Netanyahu posters’ near embassy in Delhi

On Tuesday, Delhi Police said an embassy staff member was allegedly behind putting up ‘wanted’ posters of Israeli PM Netanyahu in Chanakyapuri area last week.

On Camera

Why Modi, BJP should worry about bad blood between CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Rahul Gandhi

If there is bad blood between the CEC and the Opposition leaders, it will shake the people’s faith in election results. It’s the worst thing that could happen to Indian democracy.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

Pakistan signs $1.5 billion deal to sell lethal combat weapons to Sudan’s junta

The deal, believed to be paid for by a third nation, will give the Sudanese Armed Forces access to light attack aircraft, engines, armoured fighting vehicles & unmanned aerial vehicles.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?