Iran military official says war with US ‘likely’ to restart as Trump 'not satisfied' with Tehran's proposal

TEHRAN: A senior Iranian military official warned that renewed fighting with the US was “likely” after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran's proposal. The draft proposal was delivered to the US via mediator Pakistan on Thursday evening, the state media reported, without elaborating on its contests. Mohammad Jafar Asadi, a senior figure in Iran military's central command, said a “renewed conflict between Iran and the United States is likely”, according to Fars news agency....more

Trump says ‘prefer not’ to strike Iran

WASHINGTON: When asked whether the US would resume military operations on Iran, Trump stated that he would “prefer not” to do so. “Do we want to go and just blast the hell out of them and finish them forever -- or do we want to try and make a deal?” Trump said, adding that he would “prefer not” to choose the first option “on a human basis.” This comes even as the US President, under pressure to seek congressional approval for the conflict, declared that hostilities were “terminated.”...more

UNGA President Annalena Baerbock Calls for Renewed Commitment to Multilateralism During Visit to India

By Deepak Arora

NEW DELHI: The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, today called for strengthened global cooperation and renewed commitment to the United Nations Charter amid rising geopolitical tensions and growing pressure on the international system. Speaking at a press briefing at UN House here, the President cautioned that multilateralism and international law are facing serious challenges....more

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Trump Approves Nearly $9 Billion Weapons Sales To Israel, UAE, Other Mideast Allies Amid Iran War

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has approved expedited arms transfers to Israel, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, bypassing a standard congressional review to rush air defense missiles and laser guidance systems to the Middle East as the Iran war ceasefire seems ever more fragile. The agreements amount to nearly $9 billion, according to the State Department....more

India Energy Lifeline at Risk as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens

By Avica Kumar

NEW DELHI: India’s energy security and industrial stability are facing mounting pressure as tensions surrounding Iran continue to disrupt critical oil supply routes, pushing global crude prices to their highest levels since 2022. With the United States signaling that its naval blockade on Iran could persist for months, the strategic Strait of Hormuz—a vital artery for global energy trade—remains severely constrained. Indian oil tankers are among the many vessels unable to pass freely, intensifying concerns over supply continuity....more

Israeli air strikes on Lebanon kill 41 people in 24-hours

TEL AVIV: Israel has launched multiple strikes across southern Lebanon, killing at least 10 people in further violations of the “ceasefire” declared two weeks ago. Lebanon’s Ministry of Health said the latest wave of attacks on Saturday increased the total recorded over the previous 24 hours to 41. The overall death toll since March 2 is 2,659, with 8,183 injured....more

Lexus New Delhi Brings Japan to the Capital with ‘Whispers of Japan’ Evening

NEW DELHI: An evening of culture, cuisine and luxury came alive in the heart of the capital as Lexus New Delhi hosted “Whispers of Japan” recently, offering its customers an immersive experience inspired by the rich traditions of Japan. Around 75 Lexus guests gathered at the Janpath showroom for the exclusive event, which celebrated the spirit of Japanese hospitality and craftsmanship that defines Lexus....more

Justin Rose to make Delhi debut at DP World India Championship at DGC from Oct 15

NEW DELHI: Major champion Justin Rose is set to make his professional debut in India with confirmation that the World Number Five will tee it up at the DP World India Championship from October 15-18, 2026. Some of the best players in the world are set to gather once again at Delhi Golf Club for the highly-anticipated $4,000,000 event - including defending champion Tommy Fleetwood and back-to-back Masters winner Rory McIlroy - and fans can now register their interest in tickets here....more

India, Italy unveil military cooperation plan 2026-27, deepen defence ties

NEW DELHI: India and Italy on Thursday resolved to develop a defence industrial framework for co-production of military hardware even as the two sides explored the possibility of co-developing critical technologies needed by India’s coastal defence force. The decision to bolster bilateral defence and strategic ties was reached during talks here between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto. The two sides unveiled a bilateral military cooperation plan 2026-27 outlining the military engagements between the armed forces of both the countries....more

Aung San Suu Kyi Moved From Prison To House Arrest In Myanmar

Naypyitaw: Former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest and her sentence has been reduced as part of a prisoner amnesty for a Buddhist holiday. Accompanying the announcement was a photo of the 80-year-old leader dressed in a traditional white blouse and skirt and sitting on a wooden bench behind a low table facing two unidentified men, one in a police uniform and the other in military uniform....more

Israel Sent UAE Laser Weapon Called 'Iron Beam' That Can Vapourise Iranian Drones

TEL AVIV: Israel had not just sent its iconic Iron Dome air defence system to the United Arab Emirates when Iran was attacking the Gulf country. According to a report by the Financial Times, Israel also sent an advanced laser to the UAE for it to defend itself from Iranian missiles and drones....more

GST revenue hits all-time high of Rs 2.43 lakh crore in April

NEW DELHI: The government’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue in April 2026 surged to an all-time high of Rs 2.43 lakh crore, up 8.7% over April last year. Notably, growth was once again driven by collections on imports, with revenue from domestic sales growing slower. Tax experts, however, note that collections in April, which represent activity in March, typically come in higher as both industry and the tax administration make a final push to achieve the financial year-end targets....more

Trump says will increase tariff on European cars and trucks to 25%

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he will increase tariffs on European cars and trucks, claiming that the EU was “not complying with our fully agreed-upon trade deal”. According to Trump's post on Truth Social, the tariff on European cars and trucks will increase to 25 per cent, effective next week....more

India-New Zealand FTA signed: $20 billion investment and duty-free access

NEW DELHI: India and New Zealand signed their historic Free Trade Agreement on Monday. The agreement was inked after teams from New Delhi and Wellington completed negotiations in December 2025. The agreement covers 20 chapters, including trade in goods, remedies, dispute settlement, legal provisions, and more....more