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US-Iran Ceasefire: JD Vance to Lead Face-to-Face Iran Talks in Islamabad

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is set to take center stage as he prepares for crucial face-to-face talks with Iran in Islamabad. With negotiations expected to begin Friday, the spotlight is firmly on Vance’s diplomatic role. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has credited China for helping broker the fragile truce, even as he claims the U.S. still holds untapped leverage over Iran.

BREAKING: JD Vance Breaks Silence on Iran Ceasefire | US VP in Hungary Amid Tensions

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has called the Iran ceasefire “fragile,” warning that the situation could shift at any moment. Speaking during his visit to Hungary, Vance hinted at urgent diplomatic efforts as Washington pushes for lasting peace. With Islamabad emerging as a key venue, high-stakes in-person talks with Iran could be on the horizon. The world now watches closely as tensions remain high and negotiations enter a critical phase.

Regime fall in US? Trump’s ‘whole civilisation will die tonight’ remark sparks impeachment storm. Here’s what we know

President Trump sparked an impeachment storm after posting that "a whole civilisation will die tonight." Despite a subsequent Iran ceasefire, Democrats and some Republicans are now calling for his removal.

‘Utterly shameful and unacceptable’: Priyanka Gandhi hits out at Himanta Biswa Sarma over remarks on Kharge

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma had criticised Mallikarjun Kharge after the Congress President demanded clarification from the central government and the foreign minister on the police raid at Congress leader Pawan Khera’s Delhi residence.

'Fighter jets, missiles, warships': Which weapons will define future wars? Inside the most in-demand systems of next decade
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Data on high-value systems such as combat aircraft and major warships suggests that the United States will remain “by far the largest supplier of major arms beyond 2025”, with other suppliers trailing at varying distances.

Iran war, the multibillion-dollar heist: How states, companies and speculators cashed in on uncertainty and Trump  flip-flops
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Iran war uncertainty and Trump's shifting stances led to massive volatility in oil, gold, crypto and stocks. This enabled states, corporate firms, traders, and speculators to profit billions through bets, disruption, and strategic market moves. It was virtually a heist. Who made the money?

Chinese are hanging themselves from trees as part of a viral trend. Here's what is happening

People in China are hanging themselves from trees, specifically their necks, as a way to relieve a medical condition. The “neck-hanging exercise” has gone viral, and many people can be seen performing it. Experts have warned against them.

'Could have been worse': Tori Spelling opens up about car accident involving her children

Tori Spelling has recently opened up about the car crash that involved four of her children. The incident took place on Thursday in Temecula, California. Read on to know more.

Tamil Nadu polls: Minorities are with secular TVK, says actor-politician Vijay

Chief Minister Stalin paid a few crores and got the Congress party to ally with them. However, the true Congress supporters are with us, Vijay claimed. Minority communities are with Vijay, because we(TVK) are truly secular.

J&K leaders welcome ceasefire, urge dialogue after 40-day Iran-US conflict

Echoing the call for peace, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah welcomed the truce and emphasized dialogue as the only viable solution to conflicts in West Asia.

BREAKING: Netanyahu Rejects Lebanon Truce, War Against Hezbollah To Continue

Tensions in the Middle East remain high as Israel signals that the ceasefire does not extend to Lebanon, raising fresh fears of escalation. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that operations against Hezbollah will continue despite truce talks elsewhere. With over 1,500 people killed and more than 1.2 million displaced in Lebanon, the humanitarian crisis is deepening. Iran has called for a halt to hostilities on all fronts, but uncertainty around the ceasefire continues to grow.

PICS | Tehran celebrates after Trump announces US-Iran ceasefire
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Iranians celebrate in Tehran after Donald Trump announced a US-Iran ceasefire. Iran opened the Strait of Hormuz, easing global tensions as oil prices dropped sharply.

Greece to ban social media for kids under 15, PM says in TikTok message

Last year in December, Australia announced to ban social media for users under 15, becoming the first country to mandate that platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat remove accounts.

Erratic weather disrupts Kashmir, landslide blocks key highway

Erratic weather hit Jammu & Kashmir with rain, snowfall and strong winds, triggering a landslide that blocked vital Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44). Officials confirmed that both light and heavy vehicles were stranded as debris blocked the road.

Trump slams CNN over Iran ‘10-point plan’ report, calls it fake and inflammatory

Donald Trump lashes out at CNN for reporting Iran’s claim that the US accepted a 10-point plan. The controversy unfolds amid a delicate US-Iran ceasefire.

312 students & teachers killed, schools-infrastructure significantly damaged in war: Iran education ministry

According to the ministry’s Information Centre, the dead include 253 students and 59 teachers and education staff. Hossein Sadeghi, head of the centre, said the student fatalities include 143 boys, 103 girls, and seven preschool children

US-Iran Ceasefire: Indian Embassy In Iran Asks Indians To Exit Country

The Indian Embassy in Iran has issued a fresh advisory to Indians in Iran to 'exit the country expeditiously'. This move comes after the ceasefire announcement in the Iran war. Citizens are asked not to approach the international border without prior consultation. Watch this report for more details!

Football World Cup 2026 | 'Agents don't execute search warrants or carry weapons in Canada' says US ICE ahead of FIFA event

The ICE agents execute search warrants while detaining and deporting illegal immigrants from the US, something which has gathered pace ever since Donald Trump became president for the second time in January 2025. The ICE agents do not have the same power in Canada though and do not carry weapons, as said by the agency.

Project Kusha: How India’s homegrown shield set to beat S-400 on cost and control
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India is pushing DRDO-made Project Kusha, a new long-range air defence system, to build a strong Indian system that can safeguard the sky at long distances & reduce the country’s dependency on foreign suppliers. The official name of the Project is the Extended Range Air Defence System.