Kochi: An agreement has been reached for a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon which came into force at 00:00 in Israel, media reports said.The ceasefire is set to last for 10 days initially, but the US says it could be extendedIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it will create an opportunity for a “historic peace …
Kochi: The US is soon going to block all ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz,” President Donald Trump said.He says in a new post on Truth Social, the US-Iran talks failed due to Tehran’s stand on the Nuclear issue even as “the meeting went well, most points were agreed to,” BBC …
Kochi: US-Iran talks failed to make any headway with Iran refusing to agree to Washington’s demands to end the war, BBC reported.Iran said the US’ “excessive demands and unlawful requests” were unacceptable.The US Vice-President J D Vance said the high-stakes peace talks in Islamabad failed.Meanwhile, the US President Donald Trump says it “makes no difference” …
Kochi: US is holding talks with Iran through Pakistan in Islamabad to find a solution to the Middle East conflict, BBC reported.The delegations US and Iran talked to Pakistan premier Shehbaz Sharif who expressed hopes of fruitful dialogue.US President Trump claims Iran is “losing big” in the conflict, and claimed the US is “clearing out” …
Kochi: Iran and US teams met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad before the peace talks to find a permanent ceasefire between US and Iran, BBC reported.Iran officials met Sharief who also met US Vice President J D Vance accompanied by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner.The Iran …
Kochi: After successfully accomplishing the mission around the Moon, the four astronauts have splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean in a copy book style, BBC reported.The crew are in a ship recovering from a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history.The Orion spacecraft in which they were travelling …
Kochi: The United States and Iran are expected to hold ceasefire talks on Friday to discuss a long-term settlement.Israel and Iran have agreed to a 14 day ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, Reuters reported.US President Donald Trump had previously suggested a 15-point plan which was rejected by Iran.On the other hand Iran’s 10-pointproposals include a demand …
Kochi: US President Donald Trump says that there will be a ceasefire between the US and Iran if Iran agrees to allow traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, BBC reported.Trump says after discussions with the leadership of Pakistan, “I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks.”“This will …
Kochi: After a 49 minute blackout, NASA got in contact with Artemis astronauts traveling around the Moon, NDTV reported.After traveling further from Earth than any human before, the four astronauts were sending feedback carrying out NASA’s first lunar flyby in over 50 years.They temporarily lost signal as their spacecraft passed behind Earth’s natural satellite. The …
Kochi: Intelligence chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)has been killed in a US-Israeli strike, BBC quoting IRGC reported.The IRGC said Major General Majid Khademi was killed early on Monday morning.A Times of India report confirmed the death of Gen Majid quoting Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz alleged that civilians were being shot deadIRGC …
Kochi: President Donald Trump reiterated his strongly worded warning to Iran to face consequences if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened, BBC reported.Trump threatened to hit Iran’s infrastructure strongly on Tuesday if the Strait of Hormuz is closed .Trump hinted at targeting power plants and Bridges if the shipping path is blocked.Trump threatened to …
Kochi: After shooting down a US F-15 fighter jet, Iran has claimed to have brought down another fighter, BBC reported.US and Iran are searching for a missing crew member after two US warplanes were shot down in different parts of the region, US media report said. The missing weapon systems officer was aboard a US …
Kochi: After spending a day, the Artemis II lunar mission left Earth’s orbit carrying four astronauts after their Orion spacecraft got a final push towards the Moon, BBC reported.The main engine fired to propulsion for five minutes and 55 seconds to continue the journey.Artemis II is now on a looping path that will carry the …
Kochi: The Orion capsule carrying four astronauts including a woman on its way to a lunar mission has started orbiting the Earth.Flight control teams are putting its engines, navigation and life support systems through their paces to make sure everything is working perfectly before committing to deep space, BBC reported.If all the checks are passed, …
Kochi: The US and Israel have won the war ‘Operation Epic Fury’ against Iran, President Donald Trump claimed.He warned of further escalation if negotiations fail,NDTV reported.The military intervention has destroyed Iran’s military prowess and will ‘finish the job’ very soon, he said addressing the nation about his plans in the Middle East.The forces will hit …
Kochi: The US’ Artemis II space mission carrying four astronauts including a woman blasted off from Florida on flight around the moon.The launch becomes historic as it is the first time humans are traveling beyond low-Earth orbit in more than 50 years.The mission is a major step in NASA’s plan to return humans to the …
Kochi: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has taken de facto control over key areas of governance in the country sidelining political dispensation, Indian Express reported quoting Iran International.The country is witnessing “complete political stalemate” due to mounting friction between President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration and Iran’s military establishment, Iran International said.The IRGC has obstructed several …
Kochi: A US journalist Shelly Kittlesonhas been kidnapped in Baghdad by an Iran-backed militia among others on Tuesday, BBC quoting Iraqi and US officials said.One suspect was arrested escaping in a vehicle which overturned while being chased by security forces.The suspect had ties to an Iranian-aligned militia group, Kataib Hezbollah.Dylan Johnson, assistant secretary of state …
Kochi: The US used about 900 kg of bunker bombs at Iran’s ammunition depot in Isfahan city.Signalling escalation of war in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump posted the video of a massive explosion on his Truth Social platform.The videos show massive fireballs followed by secondary explosions, NDTV reported.Iran has not formally acknowledged the …
Kochi: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt will gather in Pakistan on Sunday to hold talks for two days to end the month-old Iran war, Reuters reported.The Foreign Ministers of the countries will discuss matters to de-escalate tensions in the region”.The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis of the …
