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Trump calls Iran response to US peace proposal as ‘totally unacceptable’

China confirms Trump's visit this weekPresident Donald Trump will visit China from May 13 to 15, Beijing confirmed on Monday, with the US leader expected to discuss Iran and trade with his Chinese counterpart.Washington and Beijing have been at loggerheads over key issues ranging from trade tariffs to the Middle East war and Taiwan, which China claims as part of its territory.Trump was originally meant to visit in late March or early April, but postponed his trip to focus on the Iran war."At the...

राहुल गांधी-विजय की वायरल रील पर विवाद, कांग्रेस ने केंद्र पर लगाए आरोप

Did govt block Rahul Gandhi's Instagram reel with Vijay? What ministry said

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has denied blocking Rahul Gandhi's social media posts featuring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay. Sources stated that Instagram's internal system mistakenly flagged the content, which has since been restored. This clarification comes after Congress alleged the ministry was suppressing opposition voices.

Shifting dynamics of power

The global economic landscape of early 2026 presents a compelling duality. The metrics of “nominal value” and “purchasing power” have diverged, defining two distinct economic realities. As of the first quarter of 2026, the United States remains the world’s largest economy in nominal terms, underpinned by a resilient domestic market and the residual effects of inflation. The Bureau of Economic Analysis’s (BEA) advance estimate, released on April 30, placed US nominal growth at an annualised rate...

Taxing the people — a messy structure

Pakistan’s official tax discourse is mostly structured around a single question: how to collect more revenue. This narrow obsession with short-term revenue targets has produced a deeply distorted tax system that undermines growth, penalises documentation and increasingly shifts the burden onto those who are already visible, compliant and easy to tax. Instead of broadening the tax base through structural reform, successive governments have relied on incremental, often distortionary measures, such...

Trump rejects ‘unacceptable’ Iranian terms for ending war

• Iran conveyed response via Pakistani mediators• Officials say Tehran wants to focus on ending hostilities, leaving ‘contentious’ matters like sanctions relief, N-issues for later• Pezeshkian says dialogue ‘does not mean surrender or retreat’; Khamenei meets military commander• After Washington meetings, Qatari PM discusses diplomatic efforts with PM Shehbaz WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s formal response to the latest US proposal, conveyed through Pakistani med...

Russia, Tajikistan maintain allied relations and contacts in all areas — ambassador

Semyon Grigoryev emphasized that the countries have "a reliable strategic partnership and alliance, dynamic contacts in all areas, and sustainable mechanisms for sectoral cooperation"

ईरानी वार्ताकारों की बढ़ी टेंशन, सबसे अहम मोड़ पर 'नॉट रिचेबल' हुए सुप्रीम लीडर मोजतबा

A year after Op Sindoor, Asim Munir at it again, threatens 'painful' retaliation

A year after Op Sindoor Asim Munir at it again threatens painful retaliation

'Kaun Banega Kerala CM?' Suspense lingers as Venugopal, Satheesan camps intensify lobbying

Kerala's next chief minister remains undecided as the Congress high command deliberates between K C Venugopal, V D Satheesan, and Ramesh Chennithala. Lobbying intensifies for the top post, with leaders awaiting a final decision based on merit and political considerations. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi are key in the process, urging unity and discipline.

American CEO: US immigration needs weekly H-1B dashboard as distortion fuels anti-Indian sentiment

American CEO James Blunt urges USCIS for a transparent H-1B visa dashboard, citing public misunderstanding. He argues that many approvals are renewals, not new workers, fueling misinformation. Blunt's call for data on net changes, extensions, and transfers aims to clarify the system and counter anti-immigrant sentiment.

Trump to visit China on May 13: Trade, Taiwan and more — what’s on the table

President Donald Trump is set to visit China from May 13-15 for talks with President Xi Jinping, focusing on easing trade tensions and discussing Iran. Broader issues like tariffs and Taiwan are also on the agenda. The visit aims to rebalance the relationship, prioritizing reciprocity and fairness for American economic independence.

Congress alleges Instagram blocked Rahul Gandhi-Vijay reels, Centre responds

Congress alleges Instagram blocked Rahul GandhiVijay reels Centre responds

Iran responds to U.S. peace deal

Iran responds to U.S. peace deal

ट्रंप-शी जिनपिंग की 'सुपर-मुलाकात', 13 मई से शुरू होगा अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति का चीन दौरा

WSJ has an epiphany regarding failures of EU leaders — Dmitriev

The head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund commented on a publication about European leaders facing unprecedented unpopularity

Donald Trump blasts 'unacceptable' Iran peace talks and makes 4 demands

The latest US peace proposal to end the conflict in the Middle East had addressed a deal to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and scale back on Tehran's nuclear programme

Trump says US monitoring buried Iranian enriched uranium

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said that the United States is monitoring Iranian enriched uranium buried under the rubble, and the US Space Force takes charge of the matter.If anyone approaches the Iranian enriched uranium, the United States will know about it and "blow them up," Trump said in an interview with independent journalist Sharyl Attkisson, which was recorded last week and aired on Sunday, Xinhua news agency reported.Donald Trump signals US-Iran conflict may end soon: 'They...

EU is unwilling to invest in Ukraine peace process — US expert on Putin's remarks

Mark Episkopos, research fellow in the Eurasia Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, says European leaders can secure a seat at the negotiating table at any time, but there are no signs that this will happen in the foreseeable future

Trump to confront Xi over China's approach to war in Iran

Trump to confront Xi over Chinas approach to war in Iran