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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,…
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Trump warns Iranian ships will be destroyed as Hormuz blockade takes effect
US President Donald Trump on Monday, April 13, warned that any Iranian vessels approaching the newly enforced American naval blockade would be “immediately eliminated”, as sweeping maritime restrictions linked to the Strait…
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I am not afraid of you, will continue to talk on peace: Pope Leo to Trump
Washington: US-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday, April 13, on President Donald Trump’s broadside against him over the US-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and…
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Iran says over 140 historic sites damaged, 77 in Tehran alone
Tehran: More than 140 historical sites across Iran have been damaged in US-Israeli strikes, according to Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), while Iranian officials say 77 of them are in Tehran alone.…
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Israel prepares for possible war return after US–Iran talks fail
Israel’s military is preparing for a potential return to war with Iran following the collapse of ceasefire negotiations between Washington and Tehran in Islamabad. The reports, cited by The Times of Israel,…
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US to block Iranian port access in Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire
The United States (US) will begin blocking all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports from Monday, April 13, as a fragile ceasefire with Iran enters its sixth day. The US military’s…
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Trump says US will blockade Strait of Hormuz immediately
US President Donald Trump on Sunday, April 12, said the US Navy will immediately begin the process of blockading the Strait of Hormuz, hours after talks with Iran in Islamabad ended without…
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Global Sumud Flotilla sails again from Barcelona with 70 vessels bound for Gaza
The Global Sumud Flotilla, described by organisers as the largest civilian-led maritime mission to date, departed from Barcelona on Sunday, April 12, for the second time in less than a year, aiming…
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Indian expat student’s letter to Dubai Crown Prince earns praise
Dubai: A 10-year-old Indian expat, a Grade 5 student of Ambassador International Academy, in Dubai has received praise from senior education officials after her letter to Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed…
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Telangana widow seeks govt job for son after husband’s killing in Dubai
Hyderabad: A widow from Telangana’s Jagtial district has sought government employment for her son nearly a year after her husband was killed in a workplace attack in Dubai, drawing attention to pending…
