US desperate for ceasefire? Trump forced Pakistan to broker temporary truce with Iran

US desperate for ceasefire? Trump forced Pakistan to broker temporary truce with Iran

US president Donald Trump The White House quietly worked to broker a temporary ceasefire with Iran even as Donald Trump publicly ramped up threats, claiming Tehran was “begging” for a deal, according to people familiar with the discussions told FT.For weeks, the Trump administration relied on Pakistan to act as an intermediary, urging it to…

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Panun Kashmir expels its chairman for links with US-based ‘ISI agent’ | India News

Panun Kashmir expels its chairman for links with US-based ‘ISI agent’ | India News

JAMMU: Panun Kashmir has expelled its chairman, Ajay Chrungoo, for alleged links with US-based separatist lobbyist Ghulam Nabi Fai, a proclaimed agent of Pakistan’s ISI, and has named Tito Ganju as its new chief.The prominent organisation representing displaced Kashmiri Pandits said in a statement on Saturday that senior office-bearers met Chrungoo earlier in the day…

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Amitabh Bachchan drops cryptic note on seeking answers about life: 'Never does the search end in a find' |

Amitabh Bachchan drops cryptic note on seeking answers about life: ‘Never does the search end in a find’ |

Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan isn’t just loved for his iconic movies and performances on-screen but he makes sure to also stay connected with his fans through social media and his blog. The actor is known for recently shared that he spent a “quiet contemplated day,” reflecting deeply on life’s uncertainties and the endless pursuit of…

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HC bins 'only STs in polls' order, Meghalaya district stays tense | India News

HC bins ‘only STs in polls’ order, Meghalaya district stays tense | India News

SHILLONG: Meghalaya HC on Wednesday quashed a controversial notification making submission of ST certificates mandatory for candidates filing nominations for the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections, seeking to douse tensions in the West Garo Hills involving the local community and supporters of non-tribal poll aspirants.The verdict, which came on a petition by politician…

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US stock markets today (March 20, 2026): S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq slip as bond yields rise; crude oil prices steady amid Iran war

US stock markets today (March 20, 2026): S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq slip as bond yields rise; crude oil prices steady amid Iran war

US stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday, putting Wall Street on course for a fourth consecutive weekly loss, although a modest easing in oil prices helped stabilise broader global markets, according to an AP report.The S&P 500 declined 0.5% in morning deals and was headed toward its longest losing streak in a year….

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A hidden world 2.5-kilometre down: How an underwater drone discovered France’s deepest shipwreck | World News

A hidden world 2.5-kilometre down: How an underwater drone discovered France’s deepest shipwreck | World News

A new era in maritime archaeology has been opened up with the major discovery of a French Navy-controlled shipwreck site at a depth of 2567 meters, far from shore at Ramatuelle in the Mediterranean Sea. According to the official Préfet Maritime de la Méditerranée report, this vessel- dubbed Camarat 4- is the deepest known shipwreck…

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