Uttarakhand HC questions if the 1950 India-Nepal treaty grants Nepalis unrestricted settlement/property rights in India. Court seeks details on reciprocal privileges for Indians in Nepal, citing a PIL alleging illegal occupation of land and procurement of Indian IDs by Nepali families.
President Donald Trump is set to visit China from May 13-15 for talks with President Xi Jinping, focusing on easing trade tensions and discussing Iran. Broader issues like tariffs and Taiwan are also on the agenda. The visit aims to rebalance the relationship, prioritizing reciprocity and fairness for American economic independence.
Cuba's Permanent Representative to the UN Ernesto Soberon Guzman stated Cuba is ready for dialogue with the US based on reciprocity, equality, and respect for sovereignty. He emphasized that regime change and removal of leadership are absolutely excluded from negotiations, and Cuba's internal affairs are not subject to discussion. The statement comes amid ongoing US pressure, including threats related to Venezuela oil supplies and comments about establishing "friendly control" over the island.
Iran's military has prepared a list of targets to strike in the event of renewed US hostilities, including power plants in Israel and US allies if Tehran's energy infrastructure is attacked. Iran warns it will close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and mine the Strait of Hormuz if the US naval blockade continues. Tehran reports 3,375 Iranians died during 40 days of US-Israeli attacks. Iran refuses to honor Trump's unilateral ceasefire extension and says talks can resume only if the US lifts its naval blockade.
