The negotiations between Iran and the United States in Switzerland were never passed off to be either friendly or without high dramas; and as expected the first day reportedly had …
West Asia
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In a potentially landmark diplomatic breakthrough, the United States and Iran have signed the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding,” outlining a broad framework to end hostilities, ease regional tensions, revive commercial …
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US-Iran Deal Could Give India an Economic Tailwind
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readThe emerging US-Iran peace agreement may prove to be one of the most consequential geopolitical developments for India’s economy this year, offering relief on energy costs, inflation, trade logistics and …
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Vance Says Iran Deal Will Block Nukes, Reopen Hormuz; US May Help Destroy Enriched Uranium
by UNIby UNI 3 minutes readUS Vice President JD Vance on June 15 said the Trump administration’s agreement with Iran is designed to permanently prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon while reopening the strategically …
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For more than a decade, Ramesh’s life followed a familiar rhythm. He worked at a petrochemical plant in Oman, sent money home every month to Andhra Pradesh, and dreamed of …
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World Bank Lowers Global Growth Projections to Weakest Level Since COVID-19 Amid West Asia Conflict
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readThe World Bank has lowered its global growth forecast to its weakest level since the Covid-19 pandemic, warning that the economic fallout from the conflict in West Asia is spreading …
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Three tankers carrying Indian crew members have reportedly come under attack in the Gulf of Oman in recent days, resulting in the deaths of three Indian sailors. Reports indicate that …
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Why Bangladesh’s Pivot Toward Türkiye Could Redefine South Asia’s Geopolitical Landscape
by Shahidul Alam Swapan 18 minutes readThere is a particular kind of diplomatic moment that historians recognize only in retrospect a quiet turning point that, at the time, appears modest in ambition but proves, in the …
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Pakistan’s Envoy Delivers Sharif’s Message to Iran’s Supreme Leader Amid Diplomatic Push to Ease Tensions
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readPakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi June 7 delivered a special message from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei during a visit to Tehran, as …
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Iran and the United States have included a clause in a potential agreement to end the conflict that would require the deal to be reinforced through a United Nations Security …