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Amid Gaza ceasefire talks, Trump and Netanyahu meet in Washington for second time
Washington, July 9: US President Donald Trump and visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met here on Tuesday for the second time in as many days to discuss the ongoing war in Gaza.
Trump hosts Netanyahu in Washington, says Gaza ceasefire talks 'going along very well'
Washington, July 8: US President Donald Trump has said that he thinks the talks to end the war in Gaza have been "going along very well", as he hosted visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu here.
Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Qatar as Israeli PM easefire talks begin in Qatar as Israeli PM Neheads to US
Tel Aviv, July 7: Israel and Hamas have started a delegation-level indirect round of ceasefire talks in Qatar as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has headed to Washington to meet US Donald Trump.
Trump welcomes Hamas' 'positive' response to US ceasefire plan
Washington, July 5: US President Donald Trump on Friday welcomed Hamas's response to a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire proposal, calling it "a positive spirit" and saying a deal could be reached by next week, The Jerusalem Post reported.
Hamas gives positive response to 60-day ceasefire proposal in Gaza
Gaza, July 5: Hamas announced that it had "submitted a positive response" to a 60-day ceasefire proposal with Israel in Gaza, indicating progress toward a potential agreement after months of stalled efforts, CNN reported
Egyptian, Italian FMs discuss efforts to push for Gaza ceasefire
Cairo, July 3: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani have discussed joint efforts to secure a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and ease regional tensions, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Signalling possible thaw in the face-off, Elon Musk praises Trump for resolving world conflicts
Washington, DC,, July 2: Tesla CEO and former advisor to the President of the United States, Elon Musk, on Wednesday seemed to signal a thaw in his ongoing face-off with Donald Trump.
'It will only get worse': Trump warns Hamas on Gaza ceasefire deal
Washington, DC, July 2: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Israel had "agreed to the necessary conditions" to finalize a ceasefire in Gaza, though it was not immediately clear whether Hamas would accept the terms. CNN reported that two administration officials indicated Hamas still needed to agree to the deal. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the Qataris and the Egyptians would deliver it.
Trump pushes for Gaza ceasefire deal
Houston, July 2: US President Donald Trump urged Hamas to take a 60-day ceasefire deal, saying Israel has agreed to its necessary conditions.
Israel agreed to finalise 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, says Donald Trump
Washington DC, July 2: United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said that Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza.
Israeli FM says open to establishing official ties with Syria, Lebanon
Jerusalem, June 30: Israel is interested in establishing diplomatic relations with Syria and Lebanon but will not withdraw from the occupied Golan Heights as part of any future agreement, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said on Monday.
Hamas denies report of setting conditions for accepting Gaza ceasefire
Gaza, June 29: Hamas on Sunday denied a report claiming it had set conditions for accepting a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.
UAE President, President of European Council discuss UAE-EU ties, regional developments
Abu Dhabi, June 28: UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Friday from Antonio Costa, President of the European Council.
UN chief calls for ceasefire in Gaza
United Nations, June 28: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a ceasefire in Gaza following the suspension of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran.
Middle East moving towards new era of peace and stability: White House
Washington DC, June 27: White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (US local time) underscored the achievements of Operation 'Midnight Hammer' launched by the US to conduct precision strikes against Iranian nuclear sites and noted that it would result in peace and stability in West Asia.
Egypt, Britain urge diplomatic path toward peace after Israel-Iran ceasefire
Cairo, June 27: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a phone call to discuss the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran, urging a diplomatic path toward a peaceful resolution of the crisis, the Egyptian presidency said in a statement.
Sensex surges 1,000 points, banking and heavyweight stock gain
Mumbai, June 26: The Indian stock markets closed on a strong note on Thursday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surging over 1 per cent each, led by gains in banking and heavyweight stocks.
Israel's Mossad chief says operations in Iran to continue
Tel Aviv, June 26: David Barnea, chief of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, said the organisation will continue its activities in Iran, according to a video released by Mossad.
Trump says Iran-Israel ceasefire going 'very good'
The Hague, June 25: US President Donald Trump said here on Wednesday that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel is going "very good," following days of intense military escalation between the two foes.
South Korea welcomes Israel-Iran ceasefire, commends US' diplomatic efforts
Seoul, June 25: The South Korean Foreign Ministry on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and praised the diplomatic efforts led by the US and other involved countries.
Lalu Prasad Yadav questions ceasefire with Pakistan under US 'pressure'
Patna, June 25: Soon after being re-elected as the National President of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for the 13th-consecutive time, senior leader Lalu Prasad Yadav launched a direct attack on the Centre, raising questions over India’s recent ceasefire agreement with Pakistan.
Way paved for India's Gulf-bound rice exports to resume as war clouds lift
New Delhi, June 25: The Israel-Iran ceasefire has paved the way for India's Basmati exports to resume to the Gulf region, which is a major market for the aromatic rice, with Iran accounting for as much as 35 per cent of the total shipments.
Nearly 50 Vietnamese evacuated from Israel
Hanoi, June 25: Nearly 50 Vietnamese citizens have been evacuated from the conflict zone in Israel to Egypt, the state media reported on Wednesday.
Iran executed 3 men accused of spying for Israel
Tehran, June 25: Iran on Wednesday executed three men guilty of spying for Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad, local media reported.
No alternative to dialogue, diplomacy: MEA on Iran-Israel ceasefire
New Delhi, June 25: The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday welcomed the 'reports' of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, hours after US President Donald Trump announced that both nations have agreed to a truce.
Indian Embassy in Iran begins to phase down evacuation process as Israel-Iran ceasefire takes effect
Tehran, June 25: The Indian Embassy in Iran announced that it will be gradually winding down its evacuation exercise for Indian nationals, initiated after the escalated conflict in the region following Israel's military operations on the Islamic Republic, as a ceasefire deal was made between the two countries on Tuesday.
It was my great honour to destroy all nuclear facilities...: Trump on stopping The War between Iran and Israel
Washington DC, June 25: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) expressed his satisfaction in stopping "THE WAR" between Iran and Israel, asserting that it was his "great honour" to destroy all of Iran's nuclear facilities and capabilities before brokering a ceasefire between the two nations.
Israel will respond 'forcefully' to any ceasefire violation: Defence Minister Katz
Tel Aviv, June 25: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has announced that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have been instructed to respond with force if Iran violates the ceasefire.
Trump says not keen on regime change in Iran, don't want to see so much chaos
Washington, June 25: US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is not going to have a nuclear weapon and is "going to be a great trading nation" and that he will like to "see everything calm down as quickly as possible".
Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize for his role in Israel-Iran ceasefire
Washington, June 24: A Republican lawmaker has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, crediting him with brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons, Fox News reported. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., in a letter to the Nobel Committee, called Trump's role "extraordinary and historic."
Israel has refrained from additional attacks, says Israeli PMO amid reports of ceasefire violations
Tel Aviv, June 24: The Israeli Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday evening noted that after a conversation between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel has "refrained" from further attacks on Iran.
Yemen's Houthis vow to continue military operations despite Iran-Israel ceasefire
Aden, June 25: Yemen's Houthi group announced that it will continue military operations against Israel, hours after US President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel.
Gradually winding up evacuation exercise after ceasefire: Indian Embassy in Iran
Tehran/New Delhi, June 24: The Indian Embassy in Iran on Tuesday evening announced that it is gradually winding up the evacuation exercise initiated during the military conflict in the region as there has been an announcement of ceasefire.
Iran's death toll from Israeli attacks surpasses 600: Ministry
Tehran, June 24: The death toll from Israeli strikes across Iran over the past 12 days has reached 606, with 5,332 others injured, Iran's Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarghandi said on Tuesday.
Middle East nations praise US President for ceasefire between Iran and Israel
Doha, June 24: The announcement of ceasefire between Iran and Israel after days of hostility and barrage of missile attacks on each other, came as big respite for the Middle East region, rocked by escalating tension and rising uncertainties.
'US doesn't want war': Defence experts on Iran-Israel ceasefire
New Delhi, June 24: As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Israel’s acceptance of a ceasefire proposal with Iran, defence experts weighed in on the implications, stating that one thing is certain from this move — the United States does not want a full-scale war in the region.
China can now continue to purchase oil from Iran: Trump after Iran-Israel ceasefire deal
Washington, June 24: US President Donald J. Trump has announced that China can now resume purchasing oil from Iran and expressed hope that Beijing would also buy significant volumes from the United States.
Geopolitical instability is stressful: Supriya Sule raises concern over escalated tensions between Iran and Israel
Mumbai, June 24: NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule on Tuesday expressed concern over the tensions escalated between Iran and Israel,saying that the geopolitical instability is very stressful.
These guys gotta calm down: Trump furious with Israel and Iran for violating ceasefire
Washington, June 24: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a stern warning to both Israel and Iran, accusing them of actions which could shatter a hard-won truce.
Israel says new missiles from Iran after ceasefire, Tehran denies
Jerusalem/Tehran, June 24: Israel said on Tuesday it had identified missiles from Iran, shortly after the Israeli authorities said it had accepted a ceasefire proposed by US President Donald Trump.