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Washington: The US is not extending its waiver on sanctions, which allowed nations, including India, to buy Russian and Iranian crude oil, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced at the White House. India was a major beneficiary of the sanctions waivers, a move that drew sharp criticism from US politicians who argued it eased financial pressure on Moscow and Tehran. "We will not be renewing the general license on Russian oil, and we will not be renewing the general license on Iranian oil. That was oil that was on the water prior to March 11. So all that has been used,”…

Tehran: While the focus shifts to a ceasefire after the talks in Pakistan failed, a new report has claimed that the Iranians used a Chinese spy satellite to target US military bases in the Middle East. The satellite, though, was acquired by the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in 2024.  According to the report by Financial Times, the satellite was identified as 'TEE-01B' which was developed by China's Earth Eye Co. It offered "in-orbit delivery" which is a part of Chinese model under which spacecrafts are transferred to overseas customers after reaching orbit.  Key US bases…

Islamabad: Former Pakistan Fawad Chaudhry has taken a dig at the country’s leadership, claiming that real authority lies with the military rather than the elected government. He stated that Army Chief Asim Munir is running the country, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif remains overlooked.  Chaudhry, who previously served as Information Minister in Imran Khan’s government, argued that the balance of power in Pakistan is heavily tilted towards the military establishment. Referring to recent developments, Chaudhry pointed out that US President Donald Trump mentioned General Munir as Pakistan’s leader, while Sharif’s name was not highlighted.  These remarks come at a time…

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel and the United States are aligned in their objectives regarding the ongoing tensions with Iran, even as uncertainty remains over the future of a fragile ceasefire. Speaking on Wednesday, Netanyahu emphasised that both countries are working towards the same outcomes, including halting Iran’s nuclear ambitions and ensuring stability in key maritime routes. He noted that Washington has been regularly updating Israel about its diplomatic engagements with Tehran. “Our goals and those of the United States are identical: We want to see the enriched material removed from Iran, we want to…