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February 6, 2026 5:20 PM

US and Iran set for high-stakes nuclear talks in Oman

The United States and Iran have confirmed that they will hold direct nuclear negotiations in Oman’s capital, Muscat, on Friday in a significant diplomatic engagement against the backdrop of heightened regional tensions. The talks are scheduled to b...

December 22, 2025 7:17 PM

India close to initial trade framework deal with US, says Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that India and the United States are in the advanced stages of negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement. Speaking to journalists, Goyal said India has already finalised free trade agreem...

December 12, 2025 9:25 AM

US issues fresh sanctions targeting Maduro’s family, Venezuela-linked oil tankers

The United States on Thursday issued new sanctions targeting Venezuela, imposing curbs on three nephews of President Nicolas Maduro's wife, as well as six crude oil tankers and shipping companies linked to them, as Washington ramps up pressure on Car...

October 14, 2025 9:28 AM

US, China to roll out tit-for-tat port fees, threatening more turmoil at sea

The United States and China on Tuesday will begin charging additional port fees on ocean shipping firms that move everything from holiday toys to crude oil, making the high seas a key front in the trade war between the world's two largest econo...

September 4, 2025 11:06 AM

White House drops World Trade Organization from list of funding cuts

The White House has quietly dropped the World Trade Organization from a list of $4.9 billion in foreign aid cuts announced last Friday after the move sparked concern among lawmakers, trade groups and the head of the global trade body. Democratic law...

August 14, 2025 10:33 AM

Putin appears ready to test new missile as he prepares for Trump talks, researchers say

Russia appears to be preparing to test its new nuclear-armed, nuclear-powered cruise missile, according to two U.S. researchers and a Western security source, even as Russian President Vladimir Putin readies for talks on Ukraine with U.S. President D...

October 4, 2023 11:56 AM

Finland leads the way with Digital passports for effortless travel

In a groundbreaking move, Finland has positioned itself as the global pioneer in digital passports, revolutionizing the way we travel. Digital passports, often referred to as "digital identities" or "ePassports," are mobile applications that enable t...