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Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly opposed the possible sale of US-made F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey, warning that such a move could significantly alter the strategic balance in the Middle East. Speaking in an interview with CNN on Tuesday (local time), Netanyahu said he had personally urged US President Donald Trump not to approve the sale after the latter indicated he was considering reversing restrictions imposed during his first presidential term. The Israeli Prime Minister argued that supplying America's most advanced fighter aircraft to Turkey would pose serious security risks for Israel and the wider region.…

Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said her relationship with US President Donald Trump remains "cordial", signalling an attempt to ease recent tensions that surfaced after disagreements over Italy's stance on the Iran conflict. Speaking to Italian reporters on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey on Tuesday (local time), Meloni stressed that ties between the two leaders remain stable despite a series of public exchanges in recent weeks. Her remarks came shortly after Trump publicly referred to her as a "nice person", even as he criticised Italy's decision not to support US military operations against Iran. Trump softens…

Washington: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Wednesday announced a reward of up to USD 50,000 for information leading to the arrest of Satinderjeet Singh alias Goldy Brar, who is wanted for his alleged role in the Lawrence Bishnoi organised crime group. FBI offering a reward of up to $50,000  In a post on X, the FBI said, "The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest of Satinderjeet Singh, wanted for his alleged involvement in the Lawrence Bishnoi Organized Crime Group, which is allegedly engaged in a variety of violent acts…

Washington: The United States launched a series of "powerful strikes" against Iran early Wednesday after three merchant ships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest exchange of fire to threaten the interim deal to end the fighting between the two countries. The strikes were expected to hit a variety of military sites and port facilities, US officials said. The renewed attacks were sure to add to the difficulty of the negotiations aimed at fully reopening the strait, rolling back Tehran's disputed nuclear programme, and reaching a permanent end to the war launched on February 28. One US official…