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US President Donald Trump faces a May 1 deadline under the 1973 War Powers Resolution over the Iran war, requiring congressional approval or troop withdrawal. Growing political opposition and legal uncertainty heighten tensions over presidential war authority
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King Charles III addressed the US Congress, acknowledging “times of great uncertainty” while emphasising the enduring bonds between Britain and America on the 250th anniversary of US independence.
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Annalena Baerbock urged renewed commitment to the UN Charter amid global tensions, questioned Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”, and highlighted India’s key role in multilateralism during talks with S Jaishankar
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Donald Trump survived another assassination attempt, highlighting dangers faced by US presidents. He has faced three attempts. Historically, presidents including Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, James Garfield, and William McKinley were killed or attacked in politically violent incidents
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A suspect breached outer security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner at Washington Hilton by posing as a guest. Authorities said layered security worked, but the incident raised concerns over protection at high-profile political events
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Narendra Modi expressed relief after a security scare at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where Donald Trump and top leaders were unharmed. He condemned violence, stressing it has no place in democracy
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President Donald Trump announced that US negotiators would not travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran, asserting that Washington holds the upper hand in the conflict. His remarks followed the departure of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi from Islamabad after meetings with Pakistan’s leadership.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a video message, praised US President Donald Trump for exerting strong pressure on Iran and Lebanon to achieve peace. Netanyahu highlighted ongoing cooperation with Washington and accused Hezbollah of sabotaging peace efforts.
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President Donald Trump has dispatched envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoffe to Pakistan for continued negotiations with Iran. White House press secretary Karolina Leavitt confirmed that the envoys will meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Islamabad.
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The White House said Donald Trump extended a Jones Act waiver by 90 days, easing shipping rules for foreign vessels transporting oil and gas amid post-Iran conflict disruptions, aiming to stabilize supply and energy prices
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US President Donald Trump praised Indian tennis player Dhakshineswar Suresh at the National Champions Day event in Washington DC. The Wake Forest star clinched the 2025 NCAA Division I title and has been a rising talent in Indian tennis
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India’s Ministry of External Affairs strongly criticised US President Donald Trump’s social media post targeting immigrants and birthright citizenship, calling the remarks “uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste.”
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The US sought to contain controversy after President Donald Trump reposted remarks calling India a “hellhole”, with officials clarifying he considers India a “great country”. India reacted cautiously, as diplomatic efforts aimed to defuse tensions triggered by the post
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US President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy to target Iranian small boats allegedly mining the Strait of Hormuz and intensify mine-clearing operations. The directive escalates military tensions in the critical global oil route amid ongoing US-Iran maritime conflict
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Gold and silver prices rose up to 2% on MCX amid global uncertainty and extended US-Iran ceasefire. Gold crossed Rs 1.53 lakh/10g while silver neared Rs 2.50 lakh/kg, with analysts noting consolidation and potential breakout or correction levels ahead
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An unprecedented energy crisis, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has accelerated a global shift toward renewables. Amid skyrocketing oil prices and supply disruptions, 50 nations are gathering in Colombia to negotiate a historic fossil-fuel phaseout treaty
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US President Donald Trump has called on Iran to release eight detained women ahead of possible negotiations in Tehran. The detainees include members of the Bahai faith, teenage girls, and professionals arrested during anti-government protests earlier this year.
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US President Donald Trump warned of bombing Iran if no deal is reached before a ceasefire ends, saying negotiations are the only path forward amid ongoing tensions and uncertain peace talks between the two nations
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JD Vance may travel to Islamabad for US-Iran peace talks as a fragile ceasefire nears expiry. Donald Trump signaled urgency amid tensions, stalled negotiations, and disagreements over uranium enrichment and lifting the US blockade
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Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated after a seized cargo ship and naval clashes, casting doubt on peace talks in Islamabad, despite ongoing regional diplomatic efforts to resume negotiations