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China in communication with ‘all parties’ about Strait of Hormuz
Beijing: China on Thursday, April 2, said that it is in communication “with all parties” about the need to restore stability in the Strait of Hormuz, and that everyone should work toward…
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Iran vows ‘crushing’ retaliation after Trump’s ‘back to the Stone Age’ warning
Iran on Thursday, April 2, signalled an escalation in its military response against the United States and Israel, warning of broader and more destructive attacks after US President Donald Trump threatened to…
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‘We don’t want to leave early’: Trump vows to ‘finish the job’ in Iran
The US–Israel war on Iran entered Day 34 on Thursday, April 2, with President Donald Trump ruling out an early withdrawal and vowing to “finish the job” as Washington pressed ahead with…
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Israel under largest Iranian assault in weeks as missile salvo hits centre
Israel is facing the largest continuous Iranian assault since hostilities escalated three weeks ago, Channel 14 reported, marking a sharp escalation in the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Iran launched its largest missile salvo since…
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India gets first Israeli Negev light machine guns under ‘Make in India’ initiative
Jerusalem: A leading Israeli small arms manufacturer has delivered the first batch of light machine guns (LMGs) to India under the ‘Make in India’ initiative with technology transfer. The first batch of…
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Iran fires cruise missiles at Qatar, oil tanker hit
Qatar was targeted by three cruise missiles launched from Iran, the country’s defence ministry said on Wednesday, April 1, adding that two were intercepted while the third struck an oil tanker leased…
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‘Will leave very soon’: Trump hints at ending Iran war in two to three weeks
As the US–Israel war on Iran entered its 33rd day on Wednesday, April 1, US President Donald Trump said Washington could wind down its military campaign within the next two to three…
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Trump voices frustration with allies, Iran says will attack US businesses
President Donald Trump expressed frustration on Tuesday, March 30, with allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the US war effort, telling them to “go get your own oil”…
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OIC condemns Israeli law permitting execution of Palestinian prisoners
Jeddah: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), a 57-member states and the second-largest intergovernmental organisation after the United Nations (UN), on Tuesday, March 31, condemned Israel’s law permitting the execution of Palestinian…
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China says three ships crossed Strait of Hormuz, thanks relevant parties
Beijing: China on Tuesday, March 31, said three of its ships carrying oil supplies have passed through the Strait of Hormuz and thanked relevant parties for facilitation and coordination. After coordination with relevant…
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Toddlers in Gaza give doll a funeral, something they have seen enough of
Gaza: In a heart-wrenching incident, toddlers inside a displacement camp in Gaza were seen carrying a doll on a makeshift stretcher, a game that was, in fact, a funeral. The video, published…
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Trump willing to end war without reopening Hormuz: WSJ report
Washington: US President Donald Trump has told his aides that he’s willing to end the military operation against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, leaving the campaign to…
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Trump says US negotiating with Iran’s parliamentary speaker, who denies talks
Dubai: US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants, if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not…
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Gaza’s 15,000 missing cannot be found and Israel is ensuring it stays that way
An estimated 14,000 to 15,000 people are missing in Gaza with little prospect of being found either dead or alive because Israel has for years blocked the entry of the basic forensic…
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Israel parliament passes budget allowing Netanyahu to avoid early elections
Tel Aviv: Israel’s parliament on Monday, March 30, passed its annual budget in a marathon overnight session, ensuring that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government can complete its term until the fall. Israel…
