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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…
United States: 5.7 earthquake hits rural Nevada near Carson City

Silver Spring: A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck a rural part of Nevada east of the state’s capital of Carson City on Monday, April 13. The temblor hit just before 6:30 pm, the…

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…
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,…
At 100 days rally, Mamdani charts course toward city-run grocery stores

New York: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani rallied Sunday, April 12, to celebrate 100 days in office, touting his early accomplishments and charting future goals as he pledged to lead with…
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…
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…

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…
Iran says ‘ball in America’s court’ after talks with US fails

Iran said it had presented “reasonable” proposals during negotiations with the United States (US), placing responsibility on Washington to respond after the latest round of talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement…
Andhra student dies in US crash; family crowdfunding to bring her home

A 23-year-old student from Guntur, pursuing her Master’s degree in the United States, died on April 9 after battling critical injuries sustained in a road accident near Pittsburgh. Navya Nelakuditi had recently…
Global Sumud Flotilla’s second mission set to sail towards Gaza from Barcelona

The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) is set to launch its second mission from Barcelona. Spain, on Sunday, April 12, aiming to challenge Israel’s blockade on Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid by sea.…
US–Iran ceasefire talks collapse after 14-hour marathon in Islamabad

Negotiations between the United States (US) and Iran collapsed early on Sunday, April 12, after marathon talks in Pakistan, with US Vice President J D Vance confirming that the American delegation is…
Marco Rubio revokes green cards of Iran-linked trio

Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has terminated the lawful permanent resident status of three Iranian nationals with alleged ties to figures associated with Iran’s revolutionary regime, leading to their arrest…
First phase of US–Iran ceasefire talks concludes in Pakistan

The first phase of ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded in Islamabad on Saturday, April 11, with both sides exchanging written proposals to formalise understandings reached during in-person discussions.…
Pakistan deploys 13,000 troops, fighter jets to Saudi Arabia

Lahore: A Pakistani military contingent comprising around 13,000 soldiers and 10 to 18 jets has reached Saudi Arabia as part of a joint strategic defence agreement signed last year, the Gulf Kingdom…