International
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has rejected proposals aimed at easing tensions or securing a ceasefire with the United States, signalling that Tehran is preparing for a more confrontational phase of the conflict. The reported decision came through backchannel messages relayed by two intermediary countries and points to a firm Iranian position as […]
International
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has rejected proposals aimed at reducing tensions or securing a ceasefire with the United States, signalling that Tehran is preparing for a prolonged confrontation. The reported decision came through backchannel communication routed via two intermediary countries and points to a hardline Iranian position as the conflict with
International
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran neither sought a ceasefire nor requested negotiations with the United States during the ongoing war, directly rejecting claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that Iran was looking for a deal. Araghchi made the remarks in a televised interview as fighting and regional tensions continued to shape diplomatic […]
International
Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine concluded another round of peace talks without a breakthrough, as both sides described the discussions as difficult and said major differences remain unresolved. Russia Ukraine Peace Talks Outcome Officials indicated the meeting focused on ceasefire arrangements, humanitarian corridors and broader political conditions. Despite extended
International
Senior officials from the United States and Ukraine held discussions in Berlin focused on the possibility of a ceasefire in the ongoing war with Russia, ahead of a major European leaders’ summit. The talks were part of broader diplomatic efforts to assess conditions for reducing hostilities and strengthening coordination with European partners. Focus on Security […]
Defence National
On October 31, 2025, the United States and India formalised a 10-year defence cooperation framework, marking a significant deepening of military ties between the two nations. U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth described the pact as a cornerstone for regional stability and said military relations “have never been stronger”. Key Elements and Scope The agreement outlines