
A series of backchannel talks helped shape President Donald Trump’s decision to pause planned strikes on Iran, according to US media reports. ...

Global markets rallied after President Donald Trump signalled a pause in strikes on Iran, but analysts warned that the underlying energy crisis remains unresolved. ...

US President Donald Trump spoke over the phone with Pakistan Army Chief Gen Asif Munir on the Iran war, the White House said. ...

A Southern California-based Indian dance academy has been selected to perform at the Diwali Dance Fest at Walt Disney World, marking a major milestone for the Santa Clarita group. ...

President Donald Trump went to Memphis to celebrate a sharp reported drop in violent crime, and used the moment to argue that aggressive federal intervention can restore order in troubled American cities. ...

Air Canada's CEO Michael Rousseau has announced a dedicated helpline and special assistance team for families after a runway collision at New York's LaGuardia Airport killed two pilots and injured dozens. ...

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke over the phone on Monday about the West Asia crisis. They reviewed its impact on the global economy and energy supplies. Both agreed to continue working together. ...

President Donald Trump said Monday the United States will hold off on planned strikes against Iran for five days to test diplomacy, saying talks with Tehran show “a very good chance” of a deal....

The White House on Monday declined to comment on mediation efforts in the Iran crisis, saying sensitive diplomacy would not be discussed publicly even as reports pointed to growing back-channel activity. ...

President Donald Trump on Monday sounded optimistic about an imminent settlement of the Iran War with major points of agreement in talks, while Tehran was signalling that there were no negotiations. ...