First day almost a no-show as Trump's bluster nearly derails negotiations at Swiss resort summit. Qatar and Pakistan save the day, restarting talks and ensuring tangible outcome.
Trump declared he won't send envoys to Islamabad as planned, even as Iran foreign minister Araghchi is set to return to city. ISPR wrongly claims US team was in Pakistan.
For New Delhi, perhaps an interesting dimension of Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf’s current role is his reported involvement in backchannel activities with the US via Pakistan.
Major Arya (Retd)’s offensive remark about minister Abbas Araghchi led to a brief diplomatic spat. Iranian Embassy says, 'respect for guests a long-standing tradition in Iranian culture'.
While US & Indian officials have signaled that a deal was within reach, talks have dragged on amid disputes over tariffs, market access & protections for politically sensitive sectors.
Under the agreement, the loitering munitions will be offered to the Indian Army as part of efforts to address what the companies described as an ‘urgent requirement’.
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