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New Delhi: Tensions between the United States and Iran appear to be rising once again as reports claim Washington has placed five major conditions before Tehran during ongoing negotiations linked to the conflict and nuclear issue. According to Iranian media reports, the talks have hit a difficult phase, with both sides accusing each other of refusing to make meaningful compromises. The developments come months after military tensions between Iran, the US and Israel pushed the region to the edge of a wider conflict. What are the conditions put forward by the US? Iran’s Fars News Agency reported that the United…

Washington: US President Donald Trump's two-day China visit was aimed at reducing tensions between Washington and Beijing, and were also described as a diplomatic breakthrough. However, that is unlikely to happen, as advisers to the Republican leader fear that China may "invade" Taiwan in the next five years, which could choke the AI power of American companies. An adviser to Trump told Axios that Chinese President Xi Jinping is trying to move China into a position, aiming to give a message to the US that Beijing is Washington's equal, and that "Taiwan is mine". The adviser believe that China's move…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial escort from Swedish Gripen fighter jets as his aircraft entered Swedish airspace on Sunday ahead of his arrival in Gothenburg. The aerial visuals showed Swedish Air Force jets flying alongside the Prime Minister’s aircraft during the final leg of the journey, underlining the high-level diplomatic welcome extended to him during his Sweden visit. After landing in Gothenburg, PM Modi was warmly received at the airport by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Sweden visit part of five-nation foreign tour The Prime Minister is currently on the third leg of his five-nation Europe…

Moscow: An Indian worker was among the four people who lost their lives in one of the largest drone attacks by Ukraine on Russia, said the Indian Embassy on Sunday. The drone strikes happened on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, and it left dozens wounded. In a statement on micro-blogging website X (formerly Twitter), the Indian Embassy in Russia said three Indians were also injured in the attack. Embassy officials have visited the location and met the injured workers in the hospital, it said, adding that all the necessary assistance is being provided to the wounded. The embassy…

Abu Dhabi: A fire was reported outside a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a drone strike, as Middle East continues to remain on edge due to the ongoing conflict between the United States (US) and Iran, said local authorities on Sunday. The blaze was reported on the perimeter of the Barakah nuclear power plant, which is situated in the Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi. However, no injuries were reported and the fire did not have an impact on radiation safety levels, authorities said, adding that all precautionary measures are being taken. "The Federal Authority…