Author: Amjad Qaimkhani

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: Around 30 members of the US House of Representatives from the Democratic Party have called for ending ambiguity over Israel’s nuclear programme. The lawmakers have written a letter to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging greater transparency on the issue. In the letter, they said the United States is supporting Israel in the context of tensions with Iran while the US government continues to avoid officially acknowledging Israel’s possible nuclear weapons capability. They argued that maintaining a policy of official ambiguity makes nuclear non-proliferation in the Middle East more difficult. The lawmakers also stressed that…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: More than two months into a conflict that has yet to deliver a decisive military or diplomatic outcome, President Donald Trump is facing the growing prospect of a prolonged standoff with Iran that could outlast its initial political and strategic framing, leaving Washington and its allies exposed to wider instability. Despite sustained US and Israeli strikes that officials say have significantly degraded Iranian military capabilities, neither side has been able to impose clear strategic leverage. Instead, both Washington and Tehran have maintained public confidence in their respective positions, with diplomatic channels remaining strained and no credible…

Iran says it has “never shied away from negotiations” but will not accept what it describes as imposed peace terms, insisting any settlement must avoid diktat By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he was “not satisfied” with a new Iranian negotiating proposal, as peace talks remain frozen despite a weeks-long ceasefire. Iran delivered the draft to mediator Pakistan on Thursday evening, the IRNA news agency reported, without detailing its contents. “At this moment I’m not satisfied with what they’re offering,” Trump told reporters, blaming stalled talks on “tremendous discord” within Iran’s leadership. “Do we want to go…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON Donald Trump shared an image of the suspected gunman involved in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on his social platform Truth Social. According to media, the suspect has been identified as a 31-year-old man from California.Earlier, Trump said the attacker attempted to fire from around 15 yards and appeared to be aiming at a target. He repeated that he did not believe the shooting was linked to the Iran conflict.The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue. #Trump #WhiteHouse #BreakingNews #USPolitics #WashingtonDC #Security

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: Gunfire disrupted the shortly after it began, prompting a swift security response and evacuation of attendees. was escorted out by the and later confirmed he was safe. He said the suspected attacker had been arrested alive, contradicting earlier media reports that claimed the gunman had been killed. The dinner, held at a hotel in , had just begun when a loud noise was heard. Moments earlier, Trump and were seen being shown a note, as was White House press secretary . Witnesses said guests ducked for cover as the sound rang out. Security personnel drew weapons…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: Lebanon and Israel have extended their ceasefire for three weeks following a high-level meeting at the White House, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday. Trump hosted Israel’s ambassador to Washington Yechiel Leiter and Lebanese ambassador to the US Nada Moawad in the Oval Office for a second round of US-facilitated talks, a day after Israeli strikes killed at least five people, including a journalist. “The meeting went very well. The United States is going to work with Lebanon in order to help it protect itself from Hezbollah,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Hezbollah, the Iran-aligned…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner are expected to travel to Pakistan in the coming days for discussions linked to efforts to restart talks between Iran and the United States, according to a US official cited by Reuters. The reported visit comes amid intensified diplomatic activity involving regional and international stakeholders seeking to contain tensions in the Middle East. Vice President JD Vance is not currently scheduled to join the delegation, although US officials have indicated he will remain on standby should negotiations show sufficient progress. White House press…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON / NEW DELHI: Donald Trump has sparked controversy after reportedly referring to India as a “hellhole” and describing Indians as “laptop gangsters” in a social media post related to citizenship, according to circulating reports. The remarks triggered strong reactions in India, where ruling party representatives from the Bharatiya Janata Party gave a cautious response, saying they had seen reports of the comments but avoided direct escalation. Opposition leaders from the Indian National Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, arguing that it had failed to respond firmly to foreign criticism and was projecting weakness on the…

By Amjhad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said he had time on his side but Iran did not, warning that “time is running out” as tensions between the two countries continued to rise. In a statement, Trump claimed that Iran’s naval and air capabilities had been severely weakened, alleging that its navy had been pushed “to the bottom of the sea” and its air force effectively destroyed. He said any deal with Tehran would only be acceptable if it served the interests of the United States, its allies and the wider international community. Trump also claimed that Iran’s anti-aircraft systems and…

By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said the United States would not use nuclear weapons in any war against Iran, stressing that such arms should never be deployed. Speaking to media at the White House, Trump questioned the need for nuclear weapons, saying conventional military strength was sufficient and had already neutralised Iran’s capabilities. He said he wanted to secure the best possible deal with Iran, adding that while an agreement could be reached quickly, he preferred a lasting and durable settlement. Trump urged against rushing him into a decision, saying he would determine the timing himself. The US president…