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Will end war 'very quickly' as Iran wants to make deal 'so badly: Trump

The US President further stated that global oil prices were expected to fall due to abundant supply

Will end war 'very quickly' as Iran wants to make deal 'so badly: Trump
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 7:12 AM IST

Iran could trigger 'nuclear arms race' in West Asia, says J D Vance

Vance's remarks came a day after Prez Trump put off the decision to resume strikes on Iran at the request of Arab nations, including Qatar and the UAE

Iran could trigger 'nuclear arms race' in West Asia, says J D Vance
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 6:58 AM IST

Trump discloses thousands of stock trades in cos influenced by his policies

US law bans federal employees from holding financial assets that could be impacted by their policy work, but there is a carveout for the president

Trump discloses thousands of stock trades in cos influenced by his policies
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 6:56 AM IST

G4 seeks equal responsibilities, duties for new UNSC permanent members

India has maintained that the existing UNSC architecture hails from a different era and does not reflect current geopolitical realities

G4 seeks equal responsibilities, duties for new UNSC permanent members
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 6:48 AM IST

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran-linked exchange firms, oil vessels

The action is part of the Trump administration's 'Economic Fury' campaign aimed at intensifying pressure on Iran amid the geopolitical standoff due to the conflict in West Asia

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran-linked exchange firms, oil vessels
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 6:41 AM IST

42 US aircraft lost or damaged during Op Epic Fury: Congressional report

Military operations against Iran began on February 28, 2026, under the designation Operation Epic Fury in coordination with Israel

42 US aircraft lost or damaged during Op Epic Fury: Congressional report
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 6:40 AM IST

US Senate passes resolution to limit Trump's powers to wage war on Iran

Senators approved a motion to discharge the resolution from committee in a 50-47 vote, with four Republican lawmakers joining most Democrats in support of the measure

US Senate passes resolution to limit Trump's powers to wage war on Iran
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 6:35 AM IST

US State Secy Marco Rubio to visit India from May 23-26 ahead of Quad meet

India is set to host a meeting of Quad foreign ministers next week that is expected to deliberate on pressing global challenges, including the fallout of the West Asia crisis

US State Secy Marco Rubio to visit India from May 23-26 ahead of Quad meet
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 6:35 AM IST

Nobel-winning economist Edmund Phelps reshaped modern thinking on inflation

The Nobel laureate's work on inflation expectations and unemployment transformed economic policymaking and influenced central banks around the world

Nobel-winning economist Edmund Phelps reshaped modern thinking on inflation
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 10:18 PM IST

OpenAI celebrates court win against Musk, but more challenges lie ahead

A US court victory against Elon Musk has removed one obstacle for OpenAI's IPO ambitions, but rising competition, copyright cases and safety concerns continue to mount

OpenAI celebrates court win against Musk, but more challenges lie ahead
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 10:15 PM IST

West Asia crisis: Russian oil waiver extension a huge relief, say experts

he US has extended sanctions waiver on Russian oil purchases till June 17, easing pressure on Indian refiners reliant on discounted crude imports

West Asia crisis: Russian oil waiver extension a huge relief, say experts
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 9:58 PM IST

Putin heads to China days after Trump's visit as Beijing balances ties

Putin is scheduled to be in China on Tuesday and Wednesday in a visit likely to be closely watched as Beijing seeks to maintain stable relations with US while also preserving strong ties with Russia

Putin heads to China days after Trump's visit as Beijing balances ties
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 9:21 PM IST

Trump says Iran wants deal but fresh US strikes remain possible soon

US President Donald Trump said Washington could attack Iran again within days if Tehran fails to agree to a deal, even as Iran seeks sanctions relief and an end to hostilities

Trump says Iran wants deal but fresh US strikes remain possible soon
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 9:03 PM IST

Ebola outbreak in Congo kills 131, over 500 suspected cases reported

World Health Organisation (WHO) on Sunday declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern

Ebola outbreak in Congo kills 131, over 500 suspected cases reported
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

Peace deal seeks reparations for war damage, US troop withdrawal, says Iran

The terms as described in the Iranian reports appeared little changed from Iran's previous offer, which US President Donald Trump rejected last week as 'garbage'

Peace deal seeks reparations for war damage, US troop withdrawal, says Iran
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

OpenAI avoids costly court loss to Elon Musk, but both sides left bruised

Musk had accused OpenAI, Altman and his top lieutenant Greg Brockman of betraying a shared vision for it to remain a nonprofit dedicated to guiding AI's development for the good of humanity

OpenAI avoids costly court loss to Elon Musk, but both sides left bruised
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 11:48 AM IST

Japan's economy expands at 2.1% annual pace, boosted by consumer spending

Private consumption rose 0.3 per cent quarter-on-quarter, or at an annualised rate of 1.1 per cent, according to the preliminary data from the Cabinet Office

Japan's economy expands at 2.1% annual pace, boosted by consumer spending
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 9:38 AM IST

US to host G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta on October 30-31

The meeting will bring together foreign ministers from the world's leading economies to advance the G20'scoremission of promoting global stability and prosperity

US to host G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta on October 30-31
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 9:17 AM IST

Trump threatens Iran, then pulls back from planned strikes, all in same day

President Trump has repeatedly said he'll restart military action against Iran, only to stop short of plunging the United States directly back into an unpopular war

Trump threatens Iran, then pulls back from planned strikes, all in same day
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 8:36 AM IST

Philippines to be involved in any Taiwan conflict due to proximity: Marcos

Philippines, which has a territorial dispute with Beijing over the South China Sea, is increasing its engagement with China to help maintain peace, Marcos said

Philippines to be involved in any Taiwan conflict due to proximity: Marcos
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 8:29 AM IST