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UN nuclear chief in Tehran ahead of fresh Iran-US talks | World News

TEHRAN: UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi met the head of Iran’s atomic energy agency, Mohammad Eslami, on Thursday ahead of a fresh round of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington.Iranian and US delegations are to gather in Rome on Saturday for a second round of Omani-mediated negotiations, a week after the longtime foes held […]

Pakistan army chief backs ‘two-nation theory’, says Hindu-Muslim different in every possible aspect

NEW DELHI: Pakistan army chief Asim Munir on Wednesday backed the “two-nation theory” which led to the creation of Pakistan, citing differences between Hindus and Muslims in “every possible aspect of life.”While addressing the Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad, the Pakistani general said that parents must narrate the story of the creation of Pakistan to […]

Why Indian-origin FBI director Kash Patel was removed as acting ATF chief

Indian-origin FBI director Kash Patel has been removed as the acting head of the Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives (ATF), weeks after being given the post alongside his role as FBI director. The White House confirmed army secretary Daniel Driscoll as his replacement. His removal, though confirmed by the Justice Department, was not […]

Trump signs retributory orders against ‘Anonymous’ author, former cyber chief and a law firm

US president Donald Trump signed two memoranda on Wednesday directing the justice department to investigate former officials Miles Taylor and Chris Krebs, while also targeting the law firm Susman Godfrey involved in litigation against his allies.The move marks a sharp escalation in Trump’s campaign to punish critics from his first term. Taylor and Krebs had […]

Kash Patel: Kash Patel removed as acting ATF chief, replaced by Army secretary Daniel Driscoll

File photo: FBI Director Kash Patel (Picture credit: ANI) FBI Director Kash Patel has been quietly removed as acting director of the bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and replaced by US Army secretary Daniel Driscoll, in a leadership shuffle that was not publicly disclosed by the justice department, news agency Reuters reported.Patel, […]

DOGE chief Elon Musk calls for ‘zero tariff situation’ between US and EU

Tech mogul Elon Musk has expressed hopes for a zero-tariff trade zone between the United States and Europe, just days after US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping new tariffs, including a 20 per cent levy on European Union goods.Speaking via videoconference hosted by Italy’s far-right League party in Florence on Saturday, Musk said he hoped […]

Who is Timothy Haugh? The NSA chief fired amid cyber security concerns

The Trump administration has removed general Timothy D Haugh from his post as director of the national security agency (NSA) and commander of US cyber command, a report by Washington Post revealed. The abrupt decision sparked concern in Washington and left many unanswered questions. After Haugh, William Hartmann has been named the new acting director […]

‘Murderer’: Protests erupt in Bangkok as Myanmar junta chief attends summit amid earthquake crisis

Members of Spirit in Education Movement holding posters during a press conference to condemn the visit of Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing for the BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok (Photo: AP) Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing faced protests in Bangkok on Friday as he attended a regional summit, despite the ongoing crisis in his […]

Why is ‘talented guy’ Elon Musk stepping down as DOGE chief

Elon Musk, a key figure in Trump’s administration since January, is expected to step down as the head of the DOGE, at the end of next month. His exit has sparked speculations of a possible rift with Donald Trump, even though his departure was expected because of federal regulations that limit special government employees (SGEs) […]

RSF Paramilitary Chief Withdrawal: RSF paramilitary chief admits forces withdrew from Sudan capital

Representative image (Picture credit: AP) CAIRO: The head of the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces admitted in a speech to fighters on Sunday that the group had withdrawn from the capital Khartoum, which rival army forces have retaken.The comment from RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo came three days after the group said there would be […]