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Jerusalem: Israel’s ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has expressed scepticism over Pakistan’s involvement in the ongoing US–Iran ceasefire negotiations. He said that Israel does not see Islamabad as a “credible player” in the mediation process. While acknowledging that the United States may have its reasons for including Pakistan, Azar stressed that Israel does not consider the country’s participation as a significant factor in resolving the conflict. The remarks come after Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire in Iran, following the latter’s assurance on the Strait of Hormuz.  "We don't see Pakistan as a credible player. I think that the United…

Washington: In less than 24 hours of the ceasefire announcement between the US and Iran, the truce appears to be on the verge after the Iranian military closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, which killed 188 people on Wednesday. The White House reacted to the closure, calling it "unacceptable" and saying that President Donald Trump has been made aware of it. It added that Iran's stance appears different from what it says privately - reopening Hormu immediately, a key condition of the ceasefire put forth by Trump. At a press briefing, White House…

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday invoked Greenland while criticising NATO for what he described as an “unhelpful” stance during the Middle East conflict. His remarks came amid Washington’s renewed push to assert control over the autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, which the US considers strategically vital for national security. In a post on Truth Social, Trump rebuked NATO for failing to support the United States during the Iran conflict, adding that Greenland should take note of this position. “NATO WASN’T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON’T BE THERE IF WE NEED THEM AGAIN. REMEMBER…