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Trump weighing diplomacy and military escalation against Iran amid rising hostilities as mediators call for peace

Washington, Jul 21 (UNI) US President Donald Trump is approaching a decisive point in the war with Iran, as American and Israeli officials are weighing two possible paths: pursuing a short-term ceasefire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or expand upon military operations to coerce Tehran to come to an agreement.
According to regional and US officials, Trump is yet to make a final decision, though he is likely to make one in the coming days which will determine whether Washington and Tehran will sort out their problems diplomatically or further their hostilities.
Regional mediators, including Qatar, Egypt and Pakistan, have presented both nations a proposal calling for a 10-day ceasefire, according to Axios' two regional sources familiar with the negotiations.

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Egypt warns against Ethiopia’s Nile ‘control’ claims, plans for additional dams

16 Aug 2026 | 8:09 PM

Cairo, Aug 16 (UNI) Egypt has warned that it will not accept any attempt by Ethiopia to control Nile water flows to downstream countries, accusing Addis Ababa of pursuing a unilateral approach and violating international law, state-run news agency MENA reported on Sunday.

Dhaka seeks ‘conducive atmosphere’ to facilitate Tarique’s India visit

16 Aug 2026 | 6:54 PM

Dhaka/New Delhi, Aug 16 (UNI) Bangladesh on Sunday urged India to act expeditiously on its request for the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and help create a “conducive atmosphere” for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to make a bilateral visit to India.

Trump weighing diplomacy and military escalation against Iran amid rising hostilities as mediators call for peace

Egypt warns against Ethiopia’s Nile ‘control’ claims, plans for additional dams

Dhaka seeks ‘conducive atmosphere’ to facilitate Tarique’s India visit

Hamas delegation holds talks with Egypt on Israeli violations and implementation of Gaza plan

Houthis intensify attacks on Mocha and Marib as Yemen escalation grows

Ben-Gvir vows to push for execution of Palestinian prisoners, says He wants them hanged ‘one by one’

JAMMU,AUG 16 (UNI)- BJP J&K president and Rajya Sabha member Sat Sharma, along with MPs, MLAs, senior party leaders and workers, stage a protest outside the Congress office against the alleged disrespect of ‘Vande Mataram’ by the Congress leadership, in Jammu on Sunday. UNI PHOTO-D260U

JAMMU,AUG 16 (UNI)- BJP J&K president and Rajya Sabha member Sat Sharma, along with MPs, MLAs, senior party leaders and workers, stage a protest outside the Congress office against the alleged disrespect of ‘Vande Mataram’ by the Congress leadership, in Jammu on Sunday. UNI PHOTO-D259U

JAMMU,AUG 16 (UNI)- BJP J&K president and Rajya Sabha member Sat Sharma, along with MPs, MLAs, senior party leaders and workers, stage a protest outside the Congress office against the alleged disrespect of ‘Vande Mataram’ by the Congress leadership, in Jammu on Sunday. UNI PHOTO-D258U

JAMMU,AUG 16 (UNI)- BJP J&K president and Rajya Sabha member Sat Sharma, along with MPs, MLAs, senior party leaders and workers, stage a protest outside the Congress office against the alleged disrespect of ‘Vande Mataram’ by the Congress leadership, in Jammu on Sunday. UNI PHOTO-D257U

JAMMU,AUG 16 (UNI)- BJP J&K president and Rajya Sabha member Sat Sharma, along with MPs, MLAs, senior party leaders and workers, stage a protest outside the Congress office against the alleged disrespect of ‘Vande Mataram’ by the Congress leadership, in Jammu on Sunday. UNI PHOTO-D256U

JAMMU,AUG 16 (UNI)- BJP J&K president and Rajya Sabha member Sat Sharma, along with MPs, MLAs, senior party leaders and workers, stage a protest outside the Congress office against the alleged disrespect of ‘Vande Mataram’ by the Congress leadership, in Jammu on Sunday. UNI PHOTO-D255U

JAMMU,AUG 16 (UNI)- BJP J&K president and Rajya Sabha member Sat Sharma, along with MPs, MLAs, senior party leaders and workers, stage a protest outside the Congress office against the alleged disrespect of ‘Vande Mataram’ by the Congress leadership, in Jammu on Sunday. UNI PHOTO-D254U

JAMMU,AUG 16 (UNI)- BJP J&K president and Rajya Sabha member Sat Sharma, along with MPs, MLAs, senior party leaders and workers, stage a protest outside the Congress office against the alleged disrespect of ‘Vande Mataram’ by the Congress leadership, in Jammu on Sunday. UNI PHOTO-D253U

CHENNAI,AUG 16 (UNI):-Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday released Echoes of a Nationalist Mind, a compilation of the thoughts and writings of late R Ramagopalan, founder of Hindu Munnani, at a function here. UNI PHOTO-D252U

CHENNAI,AUG 16 (UNI):-Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday released Echoes of a Nationalist Mind, a compilation of the thoughts and writings of late R Ramagopalan, founder of Hindu Munnani, at a function here. UNI PHOTO-D251U

CHENNAI,AUG 16 (UNI):-Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday released Echoes of a Nationalist Mind, a compilation of the thoughts and writings of late R Ramagopalan, founder of Hindu Munnani, at a function here. UNI PHOTO-D250U

CHENNAI,AUG 16 (UNI):-Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday released Echoes of a Nationalist Mind, a compilation of the thoughts and writings of late R Ramagopalan, founder of Hindu Munnani, at a function here. UNI PHOTO-D249U

NIMBAHERA, AUG 16 (UNI):-Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Sunday visited an exhibition on the cooperative sector organised at Rajkiya Ambedkar College in Nimbahera, according to the state BJP. UNI PHOTO-D249U

NIMBAHERA, AUG 16 (UNI):-Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Sunday visited an exhibition on the cooperative sector organised at Rajkiya Ambedkar College in Nimbahera, according to the state BJP. UNI PHOTO-D247U

NIMBAHERA, AUG 16 (UNI):-Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Sunday visited an exhibition on the cooperative sector organised at Rajkiya Ambedkar College in Nimbahera, according to the state BJP. UNI PHOTO-D246U

HYDERABAD, AUG 16 (UNI):- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday approved a plan for the development of 2,145 rural roads across the state and laid the foundation stone for the project, according to an official statement. UNI PHOTO-D245U

HYDERABAD, AUG 16 (UNI):- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday approved a plan for the development of 2,145 rural roads across the state and laid the foundation stone for the project, according to an official statement. UNI PHOTO-D244U

PATNA,AUG 16 (UNI):-Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary chaired a review meeting at Sankalp Hall in Lok Sevak Awas here to discuss the comprehensive development of eco-tourism in the state, with emphasis on creating modern tourist facilities while preserving natural resources. UNI PHOTO-D243U

PATNA,AUG 16 (UNI):-Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary chaired a review meeting at Sankalp Hall in Lok Sevak Awas here to discuss the comprehensive development of eco-tourism in the state, with emphasis on creating modern tourist facilities while preserving natural resources. UNI PHOTO-D242U