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FBI seeks arrest of Iran Ambassador in Pakistan for role in ex-agent’s abduction, move sparks diplomatic unease

Retired FBI agent ‘Bob’ Levinson had disappeared in March 2007, while on a ‘freelance assignment’ for CIA, from Kish Island—free trade zone in Iran with no visa requirement for Americans.

FBI adds 3 Iranian intelligence officers to wanted list over 2007 abduction of agent Levinson

The officers allegedly aided the kidnapping and cover-up. The agency is now offering a $5 million reward for information leading to Levinson or those behind his disappearance.

As 6 July deadlines ends, Iran orders millions of Afghan refugees to leave country or face arrest

The order concerns all those who left Afghanistan to escape the war, poverty, Taliban rule after the group came back to power in 2021 following withdrawal of US & NATO forces.

After 3 weeks, Iran reopens airspace for domestic, international flights

Tehran’s conflict with Israel led to the closure of Iranian airspace, and many international flights had to reroute their way through West Asia & Europe, leading to an increased operational costs.

Off The Cuff with Ambassador of Israel to India, Reuvan Azar

In the latest edition of #ThePrint #OffTheCuff, the Ambassador of Israel to India, Reuvan Azar, speaks to ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta. The conversation focuses...

Pakistan & North Korea are the 2 countries involved in Nuclear proliferation, says Israeli envoy to India

Gurugram: Two countries are involved in the global proliferation of weapons of mass destruction—Pakistan and North Korea—said Reuven Azar, Israel’s ambassador to India at...

Karnataka govt should prioritise policy on bike taxi issue, not politics

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Operation Sindhu: MEA says over 4400 Indian evacuated from Iran, Israel by 19 special flights

Responding to queries at a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, New Delhi was assessing the situation on ground and future decisions would be taken accordingly.

Iran’s ‘highly enriched’ uranium may have survived US & Israeli strikes, says UN nuclear chief

Rafael Grossi said that Tehran may have moved the uranium before strikes & IAEA inspection is needed to confirm this.

US, Iran differ on damage done to Iranian nuclear facilities by American strikes—Kremlin official

Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov also said Moscow welcomed ceasefire between Iran & Israel and hoped it lasted.

On Camera

Dear Tesla buyers, Don’t crib about high tariffs. They have helped Indian auto industry

Since BMW assembles at its Chennai factory, it’s able to price the iX1 at Rs 49 lakh. It's much more affordable and practical than Tesla.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.