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Iran threatens strikes on US, Israel if attacked, cites missile readiness
Tehran: Iranian Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh warned that Iran would strike US and Israeli interests, bases, and troops “wherever and whenever deemed necessary” if either country initiates a war against the Islamic…
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Earthquake of 5.3 magnitude strikes US
West Texas: A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck West Texas on Saturday night (local time), forming part of a seismic swarm shaking the region along the Texas-New Mexico border, the US Geological Survey…
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US gives initial approval for USD 3.5 bn missile sale to Saudi before Trump’s planned visit
Washington: The United States has given initial approval to sell USD 3.5 billion worth of air-to-air missiles for Saudi Arabia’s fighter jets, the latest proposed arms deal for the region ahead of…
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China says assessing US proposals for talks to reduce tariffs
Beijing: China on Friday said it is assessing whether to start trade talks with the US on tariff reductions following recent approaches by Washington. China is making assessments as the United States…
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Trump threatens Iran oil sanctions after next round of indirect talks postponed
Los Angeles: US President Donald Trump has reissued threats against Iran, saying any country or person that buys oil or petrochemicals from Iran would face immediate US sanctions, after the indirect talks…
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US sanctions 4 UAE-based firms with India trade links over Iranian oil dealings
New York: In a crackdown on Iranian exports, the US has sanctioned four United Arab Emirates-based companies that have trade links with Indian companies for allegedly trading in Iranian petroleum products. “So…
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Pahalgam attack: US urges India, Pakistan to de-escalate tensions
New Delhi: The US has urged India and Pakistan to de-escalate their tensions over the Pahalgam terror attack as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held separate phone conversations with External Affairs…
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Deal with India close but not there yet: Top US trade official
Washington: India and the US are close to a trade deal but they are not there yet, the top US trade negotiator said on Wednesday. US media and policy circles have been…
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Next round of Iran–US nuclear talks set for Rome
Tehran: Iran said Wednesday the next round of negotiations over its rapidly advancing nuclear programme it will have with the United States will be in Rome on Saturday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas…
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India likely among ‘first’ to sign trade deal: US Treasury Secretary
New York: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reiterated that India would likely be among the “first” to sign a trade deal with the US following President Donald Trump’s demands for realigning…
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At least 2 killed in US strikes on Yemen’s Houthi-held capital: Report
Sanaa: US airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi-held capital Sanaa overnight killed two people and wounded 10 others, Houthi-controlled health authorities said on Sunday. The strikes targeted multiple locations across Sanaa, the authorities said,…
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Houthis say Russian sailors injured in US airstrikes on Yemen’s Red Sea port
Sanaa: Three Russian sailors were injured when US forces conducted airstrikes on a vessel at Yemen’s Ras Isa oil port in the country’s province of Hodeidah on the Red Sea, the Houthi…
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Iranian FM voices satisfaction with ‘process, pace’ of indirect talks with US
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi expressed satisfaction with the latest round of indirect talks between Iran and the US. He made the remarks on Saturday while speaking to reporters at…
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South Korean firms struggle with uncertainties from Trump’s trade policy
Seoul: In his first 100 days in office, US President Donald Trump has issued a wave of executive orders and tariffs aimed at reducing his country’s trade deficit and boosting domestic manufacturing.…
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Syria open to normalising relations with Israel: Report
Syrian interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has reportedly expressed interest in normalising relations with Israel and joining the Abraham Accords “under the right conditions.” This was revealed by United States (US) Congressman Cory…