World
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US envoy launches ‘Freedom250’ in New Delhi, highlights US-India ties
New Delhi: In a colourful and symbolic start to America’s milestone anniversary, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has begun the ‘Freedom250 celebrations’ from New Delhi, unveiling vibrant auto-rickshaws (autos) adorned with…
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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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New Zealand National Party elects new Auckland candidates ahead of election
Auckland: The National Party has announced four new candidates for key Auckland electorates as it works to strengthen its position ahead of the upcoming general election. Agnes Loheni will contest Waitākere, Ghouse…
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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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Canadian PM Carney secures a majority government with special election wins
Toronto: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a majority government with special election wins Monday night, allowing his Liberals to pass legislation without the support of opposition parties. Voters cast ballots for…
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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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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…
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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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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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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…
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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…
