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Despite US pressure, Ireland to ban imports from Israeli settlements

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ireland's government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing legislation that would ban the import of goods from Israeli settlements deemed illegal under international law, even as opposition mounts from the United States.

The renewed pledge came after more than a dozen members of the U.S. Congress urged the Trump administration to

Trump hints at raising US court system hack with Putin, says "They are good at it; we are better"

Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump said that he'could' raise the issue of the alleged Russian hacking of the US federal court filing system during his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska later this week.

'I guess I could... They hack in, that's what they do. They are good at it. We are good at it; we are actually better at it. I have heard about it

US is now 'Tariff King' of the world: Former diplomat Vikas Swarup

New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Noting that India has done the 'right thing' by not caving in to the Trump administration's pressure in trade talks to provide more access to the country's agriculture and dairy sectors, former diplomat Vikas Swarup has said 'the US called India a 'Tariff King' but now the 'Tariff King' in the world is the United States'.

In an interview with ANI, Vikas Swarup, who is a former

Secret US chip trackers target evaders of China export ban Reuters

Washington is reportedly concerned about firms bypassing its export restrictions on advanced semiconductors

US authorities are secretly embedding tracking devices in shipments of chips they deem at high risk of being sent to China in violation of Washington's export restrictions, according to Reuters.

The US began curbing sales of cutting-edge chips to China in 2022 over alleged national se

Kiev ready to discuss territory with Moscow Merz

The current line of contact should be the starting point in any talks, the German chancellor has said

Kiev is ready to discuss "territorial issues" with Moscow, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday after a video conference with US President Donald Trump and European leaders.

The virtual meeting, which involved the leaders of Germany, Finland, France, the UK, Italy, Poland, and

Trump floats quick Putin-Zelensky meeting

A new round of talks could follow on the heels of the Alaska summit, according to the US president

US President Donald Trump has suggested holding a "quick" second round of talks following the Alaska summit that would bring together Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky. Trump said he would join the proposed meeting if he is wanted.

Ahead of his meeting with Putin

Israeli army okays "main framework" of Gaza attack plan despite global condemnation, kills 41 across Gaza

JERUSALEM/GAZA, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Israel's military chief Eyal Zamir on Wednesday approved the main framework of a government plan to expand the offensive in Gaza to areas not yet under Israeli control.

The offensive will later target refugee camps in central Gaza and the southern area of Al Mawasi, where most of Gaza's 2.2 million residents have taken shelter, according to a statement by the Israeli military.<

"Short-term, motivated by financial gain": Former diplomat Vikas Swarup on reset in US-Pak relations

New Delhi, August 13 (ANI): Former diplomat Vikas Swarup has described the United States' current relationship with Pakistan as a short-term, tactical arrangement driven largely by financial interests, while stressing that US-India ties remain strategic in nature.

In an interview with ANI, Swarup, a former High Commissioner to Canada and renowned author, said, 'We have to look at the US' relationship with Pakista

Pakistan rattled by India suspending Indus Waters Treaty, is resorting to nuclear blackmail: Former diplomat Vikas Swarup

New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Former diplomat Vikas Swarup said on Wednesday that Pakistan is rattled by India suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir has tried to stoke fear of nuclear war because Islamabad always wants external mediation.

In an interview with ANI, Vikas Swaroop, a former High Commissioner to Canada, said US has imposed tariffs on India but it is the 'Tariff K

Khalid Jamil part ways with Jamshedpur FC after being appointed India head coach

New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) side Jamshedpur FC on Wednesday confirmed the departure of head coach Khalid Jamil, who has been appointed as the full-time head coach of the Indian national football team, as per the official website of ISL.

Jamil has signed a two-year contract with the All India Football Federation (AIFF), with an option to extend for an additional year.

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Getting into bed with Pakistan 'strategic mistake' for US, says former diplomat Vikas Swarup

New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Former diplomat Vikas Swarup on Wednesday warned that the US is making a 'strategic mistake' by strengthening ties with Pakistan, a country closely aligned with China, a strategic competitor of the US.

In an interview with ANI, Swarup, a former High Commissioner to Canada, said, 'I think it's a strategic mistake on the part of the US that you are getting into bed with Pakistan,

US tariffs pressure tactics to get India to sign on dotted line in trade talks, we have not caved in: Vikas Swarup

New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): There are three reasons US President Donald Trump has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods including his 'being miffed that India has not acknowledged his role' in cessation of hostilities with Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, former diplomat Vikas Swarup has said, noting that if there is positive outcome of Alaska talks, Russia sanctions will be off the table.

In a

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi likely to visit India: Sources

New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is likely to visit India this month, sources said on Wednesday.

According to sources, the Chinese Foreign Minister is expected to take part in SR (Special Representative)-level talks. National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval serve as the special representative of India.

India and China have been working to improve their relationship in

EU plotting regime change in member state Moscow

Brussels wants to replace Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban by next spring, Russias Foreign Intelligence Service has claimed

The European Commission is plotting to help oust Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban over what it considers his overly independent policy, according to Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR).

The Hungarian leader has repeatedly clashed with Brussels in rece

Trump wants ceasefire deal at Putin summit Macron

The US president has reportedly also indicated that Ukraine would be included in negotiations on any territorial swaps with Russia

US President Donald Trump has reportedly told Western European leaders that he wants to reach a ceasefire deal in the Ukraine conflict at his upcoming meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, according to France's Emmanuel Macron.

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