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Watch: Trump should end the war and ask Israel to leave Iran alone | The Hindu Editorial

Donald Trump, whose administration has already eased some sanctions on Irans oil, could be looking for a deal, and Tehran could reciprocate if common ground is found. But for any diplomatic effort to progress, Mr. Trump must first rein in his ally Israel, which continues to pound Iran and Lebanon like an unhinged bully.

25 Mar 2026 10:55 am
Fluid release ignited blast, fire at Valero refinery, filing shows

No injuries were reported from the explosion in the 47,000-bpd unit 243 diesel hydrotreater, the people said. No date has been set for restarting the refinery

25 Mar 2026 10:16 am
U.S. judge questions Pentagons motives for labeling Anthropic as a security threat in battle over AI

U.S. District Judge Rita Lin probed into why U.S. President Donald Trump's administration took the extraordinary step of denouncing Anthropic as a supply chain risk

25 Mar 2026 9:12 am
Why a prolonged war with Iran will constrain the U.S.

With a significant share of its previously procured weapons expended, the U.S. risks a strained stockpile

25 Mar 2026 8:26 am
Brazil's Bolsonaro to serve sentence at home due to ill health, judge to review in 90 days

Jair Bolsonaro will wear an ankle monitor and is not allowed to use cellphones, the judge ruled; local police will surveil his house in a gated community, where protesters are not allowed to gather

25 Mar 2026 7:25 am
New Mexico jury says Meta harms childrens mental health and safety, violating state law

The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial, and as jurors in a federal court in California have been sequestered in deliberations for more than a week about whether Meta and YouTube should be liable in a similar case

25 Mar 2026 6:55 am
Cowardly bully: On Donald Trump and the Iran war

Trump should end the war and ask Israel to leave Iran alone

25 Mar 2026 1:18 am
Modi, Dissanayake discuss energy cooperation over telephone call

PM, Sri Lankan President discuss the war in West Asia, and the disruption in global supply chains

24 Mar 2026 11:55 pm
Strikes hit Iran, Tehran targets Israel and Gulf states amid mixed signals over talks to end war

It's not clear who in Iran's government would have the authority to negotiate or be willing to, particularly as Israel has vowed to continue taking out leaders after killing several

24 Mar 2026 10:11 pm
India an essential U.S. partner in Indo-Pacific, its rise is good for American interests, says top Pentagon official

U.S. Assistant Secretary Elbridge Colby says India and U.S. can live with their differences; makes no mention of Quad

24 Mar 2026 9:48 pm
Afghanistan releases American national Dennis Coyle after more than year

Coyle was detained in January 2025 on allegations of violating laws, although Afghan authorities never publicly stated what laws he was accused of having violated

24 Mar 2026 7:03 pm
Philippine President declares energy emergency over West Asia conflict risks

Marcos said a Committee has been formed to ensure the orderly movement, supply, distribution and availability of fuel, food, medicines, agricultural products and other essential goods

24 Mar 2026 6:27 pm
Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr appointed as Irans new security chief

Mr. Zolqadr, who currently serves as the secretary of the Expediency Discernment Council, an advisory body to the Supreme Leader, replaces Ali Larijani, who was assassinated by an Israeli strike on March 17

24 Mar 2026 6:27 pm
Israels military to occupy swathe of southern Lebanon, Defence Chief says

Israels strikes on Lebanon have caused widespread destruction across the countrys south and parts of the capital, Beirut, and have killed more than 1,000 people

24 Mar 2026 5:49 pm
Lebanon withdraws accreditation of Irans Ambassador, orders him to leave country

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Denise Rahme told The Associated Press that Iran's Embassy will still have a Charge d'Affaires to head its diplomatic mission

24 Mar 2026 5:21 pm
Pete said, Lets do it: Trump on decision-making over Iran attack

The U.S. President, without sharing any details, also said that there have been productive conversations between the U.S. and Iran for complete and total resolution to the conflict in West Asia

24 Mar 2026 4:53 pm
Bangladesh's influential former army general arrested

Police said their men in plain clothes arrested retired Lieutenant General Masud Uddin Chowdhury, one of the key figures instrumental in changing the government in 2007 and installing an interim one that ran the country for the subsequent two years until the 2008 elections.

24 Mar 2026 3:52 pm
China alleges Tokyo embassy break-in, protests to Japan

China is deeply shocked by the incident, said a ministry spokesperson, urging Tokyo to conduct a thorough investigation, punish those responsible and provide an explanation

24 Mar 2026 3:13 pm
Nepals new political moment

In an era defined by digital mobilisation and anti-establishment anger, Nepals new political moment is an essential and illuminating read.

24 Mar 2026 1:25 pm
Nepals political shift opens a strategic window for India

The new government in Nepal extends an opportunity to fashion a forward-looking bilateral relationship

24 Mar 2026 1:15 pm
Preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean

The USGS says a strong preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday

24 Mar 2026 12:39 pm
Iran sends waves of missiles into Israel, dismisses Trump's talk of negotiations as 'fake news'

The missiles triggered air raid sirens in parts of Israel, including Tel Aviv where blasts from interceptions were heard. In one attack, homes in northern Israel were damaged by falling debris following an interception. No deaths were reported.

24 Mar 2026 10:48 am
Large oil refinery explosion near Texas coast forces residents to shelter in place

No one was injured in the explosion at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Mayor Charlotte M. Moses said

24 Mar 2026 10:15 am
U.S. social media addiction trial jury struggles for consensus

The jury has difficulty coming to a consensus regarding one defendant, do you have any advice on how to move forward? the jurors told Judge Carolyn Kuhl

24 Mar 2026 9:34 am
Kim vows to irreversibly cement North Koreas nuclear status, calls South most hostile

Analysts say Mr. Kims vilification of South Korea reflects his view that Seoul, which helped arrange his first meetings with Trump in 2018 and 2019, is no longer a useful intermediary with Washington but an obstacle to his push for a more assertive regional role

24 Mar 2026 9:13 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Israel pounds south Beirut, says it has captured Hezbollah members

U.S. President Donald Trump hailed very good talks with an unidentified Iranian official after abruptly shelving plans for fresh attacks, even as Israel vowed to keep up strikes on the Islamic republic

24 Mar 2026 7:15 am
EU and Australia agree on text of free trade pact, announce a new defence partnership

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed the agreement at the Australian Parliament House after protracted negotiations that began in 2018

24 Mar 2026 7:00 am
Trump announces very good Iran talks denied by Tehran

U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may meet an Iranian delegation for talks in Pakistan as soon as this week, with Vice President J.D. Vance possibly joining

24 Mar 2026 6:49 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says Iran 'wants to make a deal', but Islamic Republic denies any talks

Oil prices fell and stock markets jumped as observers scrambled to interpret Trump's statements despite the Iranian denial

24 Mar 2026 6:00 am
Netanyahu says spoke with Trump, vows to protect Israel's interests

Just a few days ago we eliminated two more (Iranian) nuclear scientists, and this is not the end, he said.

24 Mar 2026 3:17 am
Military plane with 125 aboard crashes in Colombia. At least 48 rescued

125 people were on board the Hercules C-130 plane, including 114 passengers and 11 crew members

24 Mar 2026 1:36 am
White House installs statue of Christopher Columbus on its grounds

Trump called Columbus the original American hero and one of the most gallant and visionary men to ever walk the face of the Earth

23 Mar 2026 11:12 pm
Lebanon PM says Iran Guards commanding Hezbollah operations in Lebanon

Salam once again lashed out at Hezbollah for dragging Lebanon into the West Asia war by firing rockets on Israel

23 Mar 2026 11:09 pm
Slovenias President urges talks on future government after tight election outcome

Slovenias president is urging the countrys political parties to start talks on forming a new government as soon as possible after the countrys two main parties were practically tied in a weekend election

23 Mar 2026 11:06 pm
Pakistan vows to eradicate terrorism as Afghan truce nears end

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar indicated that the country's approach to the conflict had not changed

23 Mar 2026 10:57 pm
Path ahead for Nepals new leadership

After securing a historic mandate in Nepals polls, Balendra Shah and the RSP face the task of navigating the West Asia conflict and managing ties with India, China and the U.S. While capitalising on old-guard fatigue proved an effective electoral strategy, the new leadership now faces a test in international relations

23 Mar 2026 10:50 pm
As conflicts intensify in Sudan and South Sudan, fleeing civilians are caught within closed borders

While the conflict between SAF and RSF in Sudan have only intensified, South Sudan is on the verge of civil war with the government forces and the opposition forces fighting for control. In both countries, the conflicts have now become a regional emergency marked by mass killings, fragmentation of territory, and international complicity.

23 Mar 2026 10:38 pm
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43

Leo passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer, says an OnlyFans spokesperson

23 Mar 2026 8:06 pm
Two pilots killed in runway collision at New Yorks LaGuardia Airport

The Air Canada Express plane tilted back on its tail on the tarmac with a smashed cockpit and flanked by emergency vehicles with flashing lights

23 Mar 2026 7:03 pm
Paris Fashion Week 2026: WforWoman marks Indias first high-street showcase

WforWomans debut at Paris Fashion Week bridges vintage European aesthetics with the intricacy of Indian textiles

23 Mar 2026 5:35 pm