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Congress slams PM Modi over silence on Gaza war, Lebanon strikes
New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of demonstrating “moral cowardice” by his “total silence” on the “continued genocide” by Israel in Gaza and its heavy bombing of…
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Shoot and kill Iranian boats choking Strait of Hormuz: Trump
US President Donald Trump in a morning social media post, on Thursday, April 23, ordered the US military to “shoot and kill” Iranian small boats choking the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also…
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US says Iran must hand over uranium as truce hangs in balance
The ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran entered its 16th day on Thursday, April 23, as Washington demanded Tehran surrender enriched uranium while uncertainty persisted over the future of the…
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Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil killed in Israeli strike on house, paper says
A Lebanese journalist was killed Wednesday in an Israeli airstrike on a house in southern Lebanon where she had taken cover while reporting on the Israel-Hezbollah war. Her body was only retrieved…
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Iran says ceasefire cannot hold without full compliance, Hormuz reopening at risk
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said any ceasefire can only survive if it is fully respected, warning that maritime restrictions, economic pressure and continuing regional hostilities are undermining the truce and…
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USD 71.4bn needed to rebuild Gaza over next decade
Gaza Strip: Gaza will need USD 71.4 billion over the next decade for recovery and reconstruction after a war that caused widespread destruction, according to a joint assessment by the European Union…
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India-bound ship among two vessels seized after Iran fires on 3 in Hormuz
Iran said it has seized two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz after opening fire on three commercial vessels on Wednesday, April 22, escalating tensions in the vital shipping lane and…
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Over 30 nations to meet in London to discuss Strait of Hormuz reopening
On the 15th day of the ceasefire between Iran and the United States on Wednesday, April 22, over 30 nations are set to meet in London to push forward plans for reopening…
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US-Iran ceasefire extended even as Vance’s Pakistan peace trip on hold
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, April 22, posted a statement on Truth Social saying that due to deep divisions within Iran’s government, and at the request of Pakistani Field Marshal Asim…
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US, Iran signal new talks, Trump says he doesn’t want to extend ceasefire
Two regional officials said Tuesday, April 21, that the United States and Iran have signalled they will hold a new round of ceasefire talks in Islamabad as a fragile two-week truce was…
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3 reasons war between US, Israel and Iran is headed for frozen conflict
Sydney: With a shaky ceasefire in place between the US, Israel and Iran – and little progress on talks to resolve the complex issues at the heart of the war – where…
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PCB in talks with Saudi board to build cricket stadium in Jeddah
Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board is in talks with the Saudi Arabia Cricket Federation to build a stadium in Jeddah, a proposal that has already received approval from the PCB’s Governing Board.…
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Donald Trump insults Pope Leo: Which way is the US going?
The conflict between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV is unprecedented in modern history. While popes have commented on politics before, Trump’s personal insults toward Pope Leo are unusual. Although reports suggest…
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No delegation from Iran visits Islamabad, uncertainty over talks with US
Iranian state television on Tuesday, April 21, issued an on-screen alert saying that “no delegation from Iran has visited Islamabad … so far” as speculation about possible talks with the United States…
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Trump says ‘no pressure’ over Iran deal, defends strategy
US President Donald Trump said he is facing no pressure to reach an agreement with Iran, pushing back against what he described as “fake news” reports suggesting urgency in negotiations. In a…
