‘It’s This or Nothing’: How U.S.–Iran Diplomatic Talks Collapsed Before They Began

'It’s This or Nothing': How U.S.–Iran Diplomatic Talks Collapsed Before They Began

U.S.–Iran Talks Collapse: Breakdown in Diplomacy Raises Middle East Tension By: Javid Amin | 04 February 2026 A Diplomatic Deal That Never Materialized Attempts to restart negotiations between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran took yet another dramatic turn in early February 2026. Plans for high-level diplomatic talks — aimed at reducing tensions and addressing long-standing disagreements — were abruptly canceled before they ever began. According to multiple sources, U.S. officials told Tehran that talks could only proceed under a strict set of conditions. When Iran rejected…

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Amid Article 370 Debate, China Renews Assertions of Historical Rights in Ladakh Region

Amid Article 370 Debate, China Renews Assertions of Historical Rights in Ladakh Region

China has said that it doesn’t recognise the Indian Supreme Court’s ruling that upheld the Narendra Modi government’s decision to carve out a separate Union Territory for Ladakh from erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state. This is the second consecutive time that China has reacted to the Indian apex court’s verdict backing the Union government’s move to repeal Article 370 and strip the Himalayan state of its special autonomy and other privileges. ‘China never recognised Ladakh’ In a press briefing on Wednesday, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said that the verdict…

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Eric Garcetti US ambassador alerted team amid India-Canada row, ‘Reduce Contact’: Report

Eric Garcetti US ambassador alerted team amid India-Canada row, 'Reduce Contact': Report

A Politico report claimed that US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti told his team that India-US ties may get ‘worse for a time’ because of Canada row. While the United States maintained distance on the India-Canada diplomatic row, a Politico report claimed that US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti told his in-country team that relations between India and the United States could get worse for a time, because of India’s diplomatic spat with Canada. “Garcetti also has said the US may need to reduce its contact with Indian officials for…

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UK MP’s PoK Visit, A Diplomatic Gamble: Calls for UN-Monitored Plebiscite in Kashmir

UK MP's PoK Visit, A Diplomatic Gamble: Calls for UN-Monitored Plebiscite in Kashmir

UK MP’s Visit to PoK Sparks Diplomatic Tensions Between India and the UK The recent visit of UK Member of Parliament (MP), Andrew Gwynne, to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), along with his call for a UN-monitored plebiscite in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), has ignited a diplomatic dispute between India and the UK. Mr. Gwynne’s visit on September 26 included meetings with several Pakistani officials, including the Prime Minister of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. He also engaged with representatives of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference, a separatist group active in J&K. During his visit,…

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