Mangaluru: Iqra Arabic School in Mangaluru marked the Independence Day with a spirited celebration held on its campus. The event, rich in patriotism, brought together students and distinguished guests to honor the country's freedom while emphasizing the importance of diversity and social responsibility.

The event underscored the belief that diversity is the backbone of the nation's strength, a sentiment upheld for many years. The occasion served as a platform to advocate for the assimilation of positive attributes from various individuals, encouraging attendees not to succumb to misconceptions and to foster the capacity to interact harmoniously with all members of society. Dr. Abdul Majeed, a senior consultant surgeon, and the Chief Guest of the event highlighted this crucial aspect in his address.

"Developing ourselves to connect with people from all walks of life is our responsibility towards our fellow citizens," Dr. Abdul Majeed stated, emphasizing the significance of unity and understanding among diverse communities.

While commemorating Independence Day, the event also centered on the theme of individual social responsibility. Dr. Vishwanath, the Head of Surgical Oncology at AJ Hospital, emphasized the importance of being responsible citizens and paying homage to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

The event also featured the presence of Riaz Abdul Khader Bawa, the Chairman and Managing Director of Bawa Fish Meal and Oil Co, who extended his wishes for the students' promising futures.

Among the attendees were School Principal Maulana Saalim Khalifa Nadwi, Nadeem and others.

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Washington: US President Donald Trump has said he has not yet considered whether he would continue the ceasefire involving Iran, while also claiming the United States holds the advantage in negotiations.

Speaking to reporters, Trump said he was prepared to make a deal with “whoever is running the show” in Iran.

“They are fighting with each other, there’s tremendous infighting. They’re probably fighting for leadership in many cases. I think they’re fighting not to be leader because we knocked out two levels of leaders,” he said.

Trump added, “When they want they can call me. We have all the cards, we’ve won everything.”

Referring to ongoing negotiations, he said, “They gave us a paper that should’ve been better. And, interestingly, immediately when I cancelled it [envoy trip to Pakistan], within 10 minutes we got a new paper that was much better.”

“We talked about they will not have a nuclear weapon, very simple … They offered a lot, but not enough,” he added.

When asked whether he would continue the ceasefire, Trump replied, “I haven’t even thought about it.”

The remarks come as uncertainty remains over the future of the temporary truce and broader negotiations between Washington and Tehran.