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Trump says Iran’s response to end war ‘totally unacceptable’
US President Donald Trump on Monday, May 11, rejected Iran’s reply to a US-backed proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, calling Tehran’s response “totally unacceptable” amid continuing tensions across the Middle…
- Middle East
Iran sends proposal to US through Pakistan to end war
Iran on Sunday, May 10, submitted its response to a United States proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, with Tehran emphasising a permanent halt to hostilities and maritime security in the…
- Middle East
Iran says ‘clock is ticking’ for US interests amid Hormuz tensions
Iran on Sunday, May 10, escalated its rhetoric against the United States and countries supporting American sanctions, warning that the “clock is ticking” for US interests as tensions continue to rise around…
- World
US Mayor axes entire police dept after officers upset his wife
A mayor in the US’s Cohutta town, Georgia, fired the entire police department on May 6, after officers reportedly upset his wife. The Mayor, Ron Shinnick, sacked 10 police officers from service…
- Middle East
Iran warns of ‘heavy assault’ on US assets over tanker attacks
Iran has warned of a “heavy assault” against American assets in the Middle East if its oil tankers or commercial vessels are further targeted amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.…
- Middle East
Iran warns Bahrain, others over Hormuz access ‘forever’
Iran has warned Bahrain and other regional governments against backing a US-supported resolution concerning the Strait of Hormuz, threatening “severe consequences” and warning they could lose access to the strategic waterway “forever”.…
- Hyderabad
Telugu woman drowns in Florida, Hyderabad family in shock
Hyderabad: A young woman hailing from Hyderabad allegedly drowned in a swimming pool in Florida, United States. Veena, whose parents live in Lingojiguda in LB Nagar, was residing in Virginia. Two days…
- India
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan is new Navy Chief
New Delhi: The Government has appointed Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the new Chief of Naval Staff, succeeding Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who is scheduled to retire from service on May 31.…
- Middle East
US awaits Iran response as Hormuz tensions threaten ceasefire efforts
As the US-Israeli war on Iran entered its 71st day on Saturday, May 9, the United States said it expected a response from Tehran to a proposed ceasefire framework amid renewed tensions…
- Middle East
US disables two Iranian oil tankers trying to break Hormuz blockade
The United States said it disabled two Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Friday, May 8, intensifying maritime tensions in the region even as Washington and Tehran continue indirect…
- Middle East
Iran war: UAE reports new missile, drone attack amid fragile ceasefire
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said its air defence systems were responding to a missile and drone attack early on Friday, May 8, as renewed regional tensions threatened to undermine a fragile…
- World
US resumes immigration processing for doctors, others still delayed
Montgomenry: Libyan Dr Faysal Alghoula must renew his green card to continue caring for roughly 1,000 patients in southwestern Indiana, but hasn’t been able to since the Trump administration stopped reviewing applications…
- World
US court rejects Indian Muslim man’s bid to stop deportation
Washington: A US federal appeals court has rejected an Indian Muslim man’s bid to avoid deportation, ruling that the violence he faced in India did not amount to persecution and finding no…
- World
US to revoke passports for thousands of parents who owe child support
Washington: The US State Department will begin revoking the US passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support. The department told The Associated Press on Thursday…
- World
US court strikes down Trump’s tariff move
Washington: A US federal trade court struck down President Donald Trump’s latest global tariff move, ruling that the administration exceeded its authority under a 1974 trade law while trying to impose a…