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US President Trump Confirms Indirect Role in Iran Negotiations

DIVYA DELHI : US President Donald Trump said on Monday he will participate “indirectly” in upcoming talks with Iran over its nuclear programme, set to begin on Tuesday in Geneva. Trump expressed optimism, suggesting Iran is motivated to reach a deal. Tensions are high as the US has deployed a second aircraft carrier to the

Trump Unveils $5B Gaza Pledge from Board of Peace Nations

DIVYA DELHI : U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that members of his newly formed Board of Peace have pledged $5 billion for the reconstruction of war-torn Gaza and committed thousands of personnel for an international stabilization force. The pledges will be formally announced when the board meets in Washington on Thursday for its first

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Almost Barred from Munich Venue

DIVYA DELHI : Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir experienced a brief security check while attending the prestigious Munich Security Conference in Germany. A video circulating on social media shows a security officer asking Field Marshal Munir to display his identity badge clearly before entering the conference venue. The officer reportedly tapped on the name badge

Potential Prolonged U.S. Military Action Against Iran Comes Into Focus

DIVYA DELHI : The Pentagon is sending an additional aircraft carrier to the Middle East along with thousands of troops, fighter aircraft, guided-missile destroyers, and other military assets, as the U.S. prepares for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran, two U.S. officials told Reuters. The planning, which could become far more extensive than

Trump Urges Pardon for Netanyahu Over Corruption Cases

DIVYA DELHI : U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday called on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying Herzog should be “ashamed of himself” for not granting one. Trump praised Netanyahu as a “great wartime prime minister” and said the Israeli people should pressure Herzog to act. Netanyahu, Israel’s first sitting

US Lawmakers Move to Block Trump’s Proposed Tariffs on Canada

DIVYA DELHI : Washington, D.C, Feb 12 — The US House of Representatives approved a Democratic-led resolution rejecting former President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods, in a rare bipartisan rebuke of his trade policy. The measure passed 219–211, with six Republicans joining Democrats. However, the vote is largely symbolic. Any effort to overturn the

Long Lines Signal Strong Turnout in Bangladesh’s First Election After Uprising

DIVYA DELHI : Dhaka, Feb 12 — Millions of Bangladeshis voted on Thursday in a historic general election, the first since former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in a youth-led uprising last year. Polling opened at 7:30 a.m. in 299 of 300 constituencies and will run until 4:30 p.m., with counting to begin immediately

Japan’s Takaichi May Struggle to Reassure Voters, Steady Markets

Japanese stocks surged to record highs on Monday (February 9, 2026) after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party secured a landslide victory in a snap lower house election, though analysts warned challenges remain in keeping voters and markets satisfied. The LDP won a two-thirds majority in Sunday’s (February 8) vote — its best

American Goods Likely to Get Cheaper in India

DIVYA DELHI :  India has agreed to eliminate or reduce tariffs on a wide range of US food and agricultural products under a newly announced India–US interim trade framework, a move expected to lower prices for Indian consumers. According to a joint statement released on Saturday, products likely to benefit include dried distillers’ grains (DDGs),

US, Iran Move Toward Talks as Gulf Tensions Rise

DIVYA DELHI : US President Donald Trump said Iran is “seriously talking” with the United States as both sides open communication to avoid military conflict amid rising Gulf tensions. Trump said Washington is pushing for a deal with “no nuclear weapons” while deploying powerful naval forces to the region. Meanwhile, Iran’s top security official Ali

US President Trump Confirms Indirect Role in Iran Negotiations

DIVYA DELHI : US President Donald Trump said on Monday he will participate “indirectly” in upcoming talks with Iran over its nuclear programme, set to begin on Tuesday in Geneva. Trump expressed optimism, suggesting Iran is motivated to reach a deal. Tensions are high as the US has deployed a second aircraft carrier to the

Trump Unveils $5B Gaza Pledge from Board of Peace Nations

DIVYA DELHI : U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that members of his newly formed Board of Peace have pledged $5 billion for the reconstruction of war-torn Gaza and committed thousands of personnel for an international stabilization force. The pledges will be formally announced when the board meets in Washington on Thursday for its first

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Almost Barred from Munich Venue

DIVYA DELHI : Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir experienced a brief security check while attending the prestigious Munich Security Conference in Germany. A video circulating on social media shows a security officer asking Field Marshal Munir to display his identity badge clearly before entering the conference venue. The officer reportedly tapped on the name badge

Potential Prolonged U.S. Military Action Against Iran Comes Into Focus

DIVYA DELHI : The Pentagon is sending an additional aircraft carrier to the Middle East along with thousands of troops, fighter aircraft, guided-missile destroyers, and other military assets, as the U.S. prepares for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran, two U.S. officials told Reuters. The planning, which could become far more extensive than

Trump Urges Pardon for Netanyahu Over Corruption Cases

DIVYA DELHI : U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday called on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying Herzog should be “ashamed of himself” for not granting one. Trump praised Netanyahu as a “great wartime prime minister” and said the Israeli people should pressure Herzog to act. Netanyahu, Israel’s first sitting

US Lawmakers Move to Block Trump’s Proposed Tariffs on Canada

DIVYA DELHI : Washington, D.C, Feb 12 — The US House of Representatives approved a Democratic-led resolution rejecting former President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods, in a rare bipartisan rebuke of his trade policy. The measure passed 219–211, with six Republicans joining Democrats. However, the vote is largely symbolic. Any effort to overturn the

Long Lines Signal Strong Turnout in Bangladesh’s First Election After Uprising

DIVYA DELHI : Dhaka, Feb 12 — Millions of Bangladeshis voted on Thursday in a historic general election, the first since former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in a youth-led uprising last year. Polling opened at 7:30 a.m. in 299 of 300 constituencies and will run until 4:30 p.m., with counting to begin immediately

Japan’s Takaichi May Struggle to Reassure Voters, Steady Markets

Japanese stocks surged to record highs on Monday (February 9, 2026) after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party secured a landslide victory in a snap lower house election, though analysts warned challenges remain in keeping voters and markets satisfied. The LDP won a two-thirds majority in Sunday’s (February 8) vote — its best

American Goods Likely to Get Cheaper in India

DIVYA DELHI :  India has agreed to eliminate or reduce tariffs on a wide range of US food and agricultural products under a newly announced India–US interim trade framework, a move expected to lower prices for Indian consumers. According to a joint statement released on Saturday, products likely to benefit include dried distillers’ grains (DDGs),

US, Iran Move Toward Talks as Gulf Tensions Rise

DIVYA DELHI : US President Donald Trump said Iran is “seriously talking” with the United States as both sides open communication to avoid military conflict amid rising Gulf tensions. Trump said Washington is pushing for a deal with “no nuclear weapons” while deploying powerful naval forces to the region. Meanwhile, Iran’s top security official Ali