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FIFA president says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’
Washington: FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday, April 15, that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war with the United States. Speaking at CNBC’s Invest in America…
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Hyderabad man in coma in Saudi Arabia, family races visa deadline
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad man is battling for life in a coma in Saudi Arabia, with his family at risk of being forced to leave as their visas near expiry. An appeal has…
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Iran threatens to halt Gulf trade as US naval blockade tightens
Thursday, April 16 marks the ninth day of the fragile US–Iran ceasefire, as Tehran warned it could halt trade across the Gulf if Washington does not lift its naval blockade, even as…
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Saudi transit visa facility for Indians in Kuwait suspended
Kuwait: The Embassy of India in Kuwait has suspended its facilitation service for Saudi transit visas for Indian nationals with immediate effect, citing preparations for the upcoming Haj 2026 season. In an…
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Lebanon ceasefire soon as Trump warns Iran could be hit within an hour
Hopes of a ceasefire in Lebanon are rising amid intensified diplomatic efforts, with a fragile truce holding despite continued geopolitical tensions. Israel’s security cabinet, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is scheduled…
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Sudan war enters fourth year amid famine, mass killings
Khartoum: Famine. Massacres. And now badly needed food and other supplies are under strain. Sudan on Wednesday, April 15, enters a fourth year of war that’s being called an “abandoned crisis”, as…
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Saudi Arabia to deposit USD 3 billion in Pakistan’s central bank
Islamabad: Saudi Arabia will deposit USD 3 billion into Pakistan’s central bank, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Wednesday. The funds will provide a much-needed financial boost to Pakistan, where the economy has…
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Drop 100 bombs on Lebanon: Gaurav Arya remark sparks Iran Consulate backlash
Hyderabad: The Iranian Consulate in Hyderabad on Wednesday, April 15, criticised retired Indian Army officer Major Gaurav Arya after his remarks supporting Israel’s military actions in Lebanon and Gaza. The controversy began…
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Trump signals ‘amazing two days’ as US-Iran talks may resume
Donald Trump said talks with Iran to end the war could soon resume and potentially result in a deal, urging the world to watch for an “amazing two days” ahead, even as…
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No ‘small deals’: Trump eyes ‘grand bargain’ with Iran amid fragile ceasefire
On the eighth day of a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran on Wednesday, April 15, J D Vance said President Donald Trump is pursuing a sweeping “grand bargain” with…
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Trump dials PM Modi, both leaders push for ‘open and secure’ Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump dialled Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, April 14, to discuss the West Asia crisis and the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz “open and…
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Israel, Lebanon hold rare talks as US military claims Hormuz blockade a success
Lebanon and Israel were holding their first direct talks in decades as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah militants rocked southern Lebanon. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined the Israeli and Lebanese…
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2 ships slip past US blockade at Strait of Hormuz, depart Iranian ports
Data from the maritime tracking firm Kpler indicates that at least two vessels successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, April 13, despite the United States military blockade. The Liberia-flagged bulk…
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Trump vows to ‘kill’ Iranian warships that get near US blockade
Washington: The US military announced it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday, tempering US President Donald Trump’s previous vow to entirely block the strategic Strait…
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Saudi Arabia bans expats entry to Makkah without official permits
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has enforced new restrictions on entry to Makkah, barring expatriates and residents without valid permits as preparations intensify for the Haj 1447 AH/2026 season. In a post on X,…
