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Newsweek
5 days ago
- Business
- Newsweek
US and Iran Nuclear Deal Could Be Sealed at Next Meeting: Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A nuclear deal between the United States and Iran could be finalized as early as the next round of negotiations, according to a Thursday report from CNN. The potential breakthrough follows years of stalled talks and comes with heightened regional concerns, particularly from Israel. President Donald Trump told reporters that negotiations were "very close to a solution" and warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against preemptive strikes against Iran, calling such actions "inappropriate." Newsweek has reached out the State Department for comment. Why It Matters The outcome of these talks could reshape diplomatic and military dynamics across the Middle East. A successful deal may ease tensions between the U.S. and Iran and reopen diplomatic pathways that were closed after Trump's 2018 withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). However, Israel's posture suggests that a military response remains on the table should it perceive an existential threat. This handout image supplied by the IIPA (Iran International Photo Agency) shows a view of the reactor building at the Russian-built Bushehr nuclear power plant as the first fuel is loaded, on August 21, 2010... This handout image supplied by the IIPA (Iran International Photo Agency) shows a view of the reactor building at the Russian-built Bushehr nuclear power plant as the first fuel is loaded, on August 21, 2010 in Bushehr, southern to Know According to CNN, the latest talks center on a potential U.S. investment in Iran's civilian nuclear program. Under this arrangement, uranium enrichment would be conducted by a multilateral organization consisting of several Middle Eastern nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). No final agreement has been reached, and the structure remains under negotiation. The talks had previously hit a deadlock over Iran's uranium enrichment activities. Moreover, the proposed deal does not currently include restrictions on Iran's ballistic missile development or its backing of proxy groups in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen. These omissions mirror what critics objected to in the 2015 JCPOA. IAEA Weighs In Rafael Mariano Grossi, director-general of the IAEA, said that "the jury is still out" on the outcome of negotiations between Iran and the U.S. over Tehran's advancing nuclear program, but described the ongoing talks as a positive sign. Grossi noted that he is in near-daily contact with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and regularly speaks with Steve Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy for the Middle East, who head their respective delegations. Rafael Mariano Grossi, the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, speaks to journalists attending a weeklong seminar at the agency in Vienna, Austria, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Rafael Mariano Grossi, the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, speaks to journalists attending a weeklong seminar at the agency in Vienna, Austria, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Jon Gambrell/AP Photo Ongoing Talks So far, Iran and the U.S. have held five rounds of negotiations in Muscat, Oman, and Rome, with a sixth round yet to be scheduled. The talks aim to limit Iran's nuclear activities in exchange for easing some of the severe U.S. economic sanctions, as the two countries navigate nearly five decades of strained relations. What People Are Saying U.S. President Donald Trump: "I want it very strong where we can go in with inspectors. We can take whatever we want, we can blow up whatever we want, but nobody getting killed. We can blow up a lab, but nobody's going to be in the lab, as opposed to everybody being in the lab and blowing it up." IAEA Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi: "For the moment, the jury is still out. We don't know whether there's going to be an agreement or not," What Happens Next Negotiators are expected to meet again soon, though Israel's response—and any military developments—remain key variables.
India Gazette
17-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Assam police seize heroin worth Rs 3 cr, nearly 1000 kg of ganja in major drug busts; three people arrested
Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 17 (ANI): Assam police carried out two major drug bust operations in Kokrajhar and Golaghat districts of the state, arresting three people and seizing substantial quantities of marijuana and heroin. In a post on X, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed major drug busts by the Assam Police. According to the CM, three people were arrested in Golaghat with 512.58 grams of heroin worth Rs three crore being seized too. In Kokrajhar, police seized around 963 kilograms of marijuana. 'Major Drug Busts by Assam Police. In two separate operations, Golaghat police seized 512.58g of heroin worth Rs3 crore and arrested 3 people. Kokrajhar police seized 963.19 kg of ganja. Our relentless pursuit against drugs will continue,' CM Himanta said. On Friday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made several announcements, including establishing an Amul dairy plant in the state, a food grain subsidy, and remuneration for Information and Communication (ICT) teachers. Sarma took to X and wrote, 'In today's meeting of the #AssamCabinet, we resolved to: Allow AMUL to set up a Dairy processing plant with a capacity of 1 lakh litres/day; roll out foodgrain subsidy from Oct'25; enhance remuneration of ICT teachers; and provide benefits under IIPA to 2 investors.' Additionally, the Cabinet has approved at least 20 bighas of land for setting up a 'state-of-the-art product dairy farm at the Institute of Farm Management Campus, Rani. The farm will hold a capacity of 1 lakh litres per day, at an approximate cost of Rs 75 crore. The cost may also go up to Rs 150 crore. The plant will benefit around 20,000 dairy farmers and is a part of an MoU signed during Advantage Assam 2.0. Also, subsidised masur dal (at Rs. 69), sugar (at Rs. 38) and salt (at Rs. 10) to NFSA beneficiaries from October 2025 in selected districts. The benefits will be provided to all districts starting in November 2025. Each commodity will be given in separate packets to ensure customers have a choice to purchase individual items. To boost private investment in the state and create more job opportunities, two proposals have been approved under the Industrial and Investment Policy of Assam (IIPA). Approximately a thousand people will be given job opportunities under this. (ANI)
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Assam cabinet approves investments of over Rs 7700 crore
Guwahati: Assam cabinet has approved investments of over Rs 7700 crore by 14 companies, including a Rs 1500-crore investment from a foreign company, along with incentives offered under the state's Industrial and Investment Policy (IIPA) that was rolled out 2019. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now These investments will be in various sectors — petrochemicals, pulp and specialised paper, EV battery component manufacturer, plastic recycling, brewery, ethanol manufacture, cement and grinding units and hotels and resorts of Taj and Marriott brands. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said, "Every industry and investor has its unique growth requirements. Realising this, Assam rolled out the IIPA, 2019 to offer customised incentives to companies investing over Rs 100crore in the state. Yesterday, we approved incentives to 14 companies who will invest over Rs 7208 cr in Assam." He added these investment proposals were given in the Advantage Assam 2.0 investment and summit held here in February. "These investments are expected to generate more than 16,000 direct employment," he said. The February investment summit brought investment proposals of Rs 5.18 lakh crore from both govt and private entities, including the country's leading industrial conglomerates of Tata, Reliance, Adani, Vedanta and JSW, which together announced commitments totalling over Rs 1.8 lakh crore. These investments, planned over a five to six-year period, span diverse sectors, including aero cities, cement production, technology and AI-enabled data centres, large-scale electronics manufacturing, sustainable energy projects, premium hospitality and hydrocarbon facilities.
Hans India
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Dynamic curriculum, continuous evolution of training modules key to stay relevant: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Wednesday called for a dynamic curriculum even as the governance landscape is changing rapidly. Singh also stressed the need to make continuous evolution in public administration training modules. This will help meet the rapidly changing requirements driven by emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing, he said while delivering the Convocation Address of the 50th Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA) at the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA). 'What is relevant today may not be tomorrow. We need to learn every day to stay relevant," Singh said. Highlighting the government's focus on Mission Karmayogi and Viksit Bharat, the Minister said the APPPA programme has grown beyond its traditional curriculum to include exposure to aspirational districts, defence institutions, rural and urban development schemes, and India's rich traditional knowledge systems. He lauded the course for "integrating themes like Atmanirbhar Bharat and governance reforms". Singh also emphasised the need for continuous learning and adaptive policy making in the face of exponential technological advancements on the road for 'India@2047'. 'We mustn't view 2047 through the prism of 2025. Change is unfolding too quickly. We need to project forward with a futuristic mindset,' he said. Meanwhile, Singh also appreciated IIPA's recent grassroots initiative, which began training programmes for elected Sarpanches and Panchayati Raj representatives, saying this marks a significant step in democratising capacity building. 'IIPA has now spread its wings from training senior civil servants to empowering grassroot representatives,' he said.
