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Powerful winds, tornadoes leave heavy damage in Midwest US
Wisconsin: A trail of damaged homes and buildings dotted a wide swath of the US on Saturday, April 18, after a burst of destructive winds and reported tornadoes tore off roofs, uprooted…
- Middle East
Iran got a little cute, but good conversations happening, Trump says
President Donald Trump says that the United States talks with Iran are going well and that he expects to have more information “by the end of the day.” Trump made the comments…
- World
US extends waiver allowing Russian oil purchases
Washington: The United States has extended by a month a waiver from sanctions to allow countries to buy petroleum products from Russia, days after it ruled out renewal of the special measure.…
- Middle East
Trump says he may not extend Iran ceasefire if no deal is reached
The ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran entered its eleventh day on Saturday, April 18, with President Donald Trump warning that the truce may not be extended if negotiations fail…
- Middle East
Iran opens Strait of Hormuz, Trump says blockade remains
Iran on Friday, April 17, said the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” to all vessels following the Lebanon ceasefire, signalling a shift towards easing regional tensions. In a post on X,…
- World
India invited to join UK-France conference on reopening Strait of Hormuz
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday, April 17, said that India has been invited to the conference being hosted by the United Kingdom and France to push forward plans to reopen…
- Middle East
Iran war: Hezbollah warns ‘finger is on the trigger’ if Israel violates truce
Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah on Friday, April 17, said it remains on high alert despite the ceasefire, warning that its “finger is on the trigger” in case of any Israeli violations,…
- World
US President Trump hails productive discussion with Modi
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday, April 17, said he had a “very good conversation” with his “friend” Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He was referring to the talks the two leaders…
- World
Mamdani’s wife apologises for ‘harmful’ social media posts she made as teen
New York: Rama Duwaji, the wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has apologised for “harmful” social media posts she made as a teenager, responding publicly after a conservative news outlet…
- Middle East
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect as Trump says Iran war ‘going swimmingly’
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into force on Friday, April 17, coinciding with the tenth day of a separate truce between the United States (US) and Iran, as diplomatic…
- India
Indians may face delays in US employment visas amid rising demand
Hyderabad: Indians seeking jobs in the United States may face longer wait times for employment visas as the US Department of State flagged possible delays due to rising demand. The department said…
- Middle East
Trump announces 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon on Thursday, April 16, signalling a potential pause in hostilities amid wider efforts to de-escalate tensions linked to the Iran…
- Middle East
Iran may allow safe passage in Strait of Hormuz through Oman if deal reached
Iran may allow vessels to pass safely along the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz as part of a potential agreement with the United States, a source familiar with the discussions…
- India
US rules out extending India’s Russian oil sanctions waiver
Washington: The United States on Wednesday, April 15, ruled out granting any further exemption from sanctions for the purchase of Russian or Iranian oil. US Treasury Scott Bessent made the announcement at a…
- Middle East
Lebanon ceasefire soon as Trump warns Iran could be hit within an hour
Hopes of a ceasefire in Lebanon are rising amid intensified diplomatic efforts, with a fragile truce holding despite continued geopolitical tensions. Israel’s security cabinet, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is scheduled…