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US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has expressed optimism ahead of the visit of United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to New Delhi. In a message posted on X, Gor stated that he was looking forward to welcoming Greer to the capital for his scheduled meetings with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and other senior officials.He emphasised that multiple sessions have been planned
In am embarrassing turn of events at the Lake Lucerne Summit, the first round of US‑Iran talks in Switzerland was marked by a dramatic walkout by the Iranian delegation after President Donald Trump issued fresh threats, leaving mediators visibly stunned and US Vice President JD Vance watching closely.Despite the disruption, negotiations resumed and produced limited progress, including steps
Hezbollah terror group chief Naim Qassem has firmly rejected Israel’s declared “security zone” in southern Lebanon, insisting that Israeli troops cannot remain on Lebanese soil and warning that Hezbollah will resist any violations.His remarks came after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that Israeli forces would stay in the area “as long as necessary” to protect Israeli citizens.Hezbollah
The U.S. military has confirmed a lethal strike on a suspected drug trafficking vessel in the Caribbean Sea, killing two men and leaving six survivors.This marks part of a broader campaign that has now exceeded 60 strikes since September 2025, with over 210 fatalities reported. Rights groups have condemned the operations as extrajudicial killings, while Washington insists they target “narco‑
China has announced sweeping export controls targeting ten American companies involved in defence and rare earths mining.The decision was unveiled by Beijing’s commerce ministry as a direct response to Washington’s recent expansion of its blacklist of Chinese firms accused of aiding the People’s Liberation Army.The announcement comes just a month after President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing,
The United States has formally notified the sale of sustainment support services for India’s AH‑64E Apache attack helicopters and M777A2 Ultra‑Light Howitzers, valued at a combined USD 482.2 million, reinforcing the strategic defence partnership between Washington and New Delhi.The packages, cleared under the Foreign Military Sales programme, are designed to ensure long‑term operational readiness
HAL cannot simply replace the GE F404 engines powering the TEJAS MK-1A with an alternative option. The aircraft is structurally and aerodynamically designed around this engine, meaning any substitution would require years of redesign, testing, and certification.While indigenous efforts like the Kaveri 2.0 are progressing, they are only expected to become viable in the mid‑2030s.Accelerating the
India’s crude oil imports have stabilised in June 2026, crossing 5 million barrels per day, with Russia supplying a record 2.7 mbd—over half of India’s total intake—while Gulf flows slowly recover after the Strait of Hormuz disruption.This surge reflects discounted Russian barrels, subdued Chinese demand, and refinery adjustments, ensuring India’s energy security despite lingering West Asian
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has arrived in New Delhi to advance discussions on the interim trade agreement between India and the United States. His visit marks a significant step in the broader negotiations towards a comprehensive Bilateral Trade Agreement that has been under discussion since early 2025.The Office of the US Trade Representative confirmed that Greer will meet with
The peace talks between Iran and the United States in Switzerland entered their second day on Monday, following a tense opening session overshadowed by renewed threats and strategic manoeuvres.Tehran announced that it had once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a move that immediately heightened tensions and drew sharp warnings from Washington. President Donald Trump repeated his threats to