The report noted that the US President strongly objected to the destruction of entire buildings to target an individual Hezbollah commander, whilst also taking issue with Tel Aviv's escalating threats against Beirut.

K Annamalai was reportedly unhappy with the BJP reviving its AIADMK alliance for the 2026 polls, but he later followed party orders and campaigned hard for the NDA.

India and the US are close to finalising an interim trade agreement, with negotiations expected to conclude in June.

The US has issued a warning of sanctions against those involved in Iran’s oil and petrochemical trade during ongoing ceasefire talks with Tehran.

Tensions escalate between the US and Iran after Kuwait intercepted missiles, which were allegedly fired from Iran. Washington deemed this a violation of the ceasefire.