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‘Pentagon is lying’: Iran FM claims USD 100bn cost of Netanyahu ‘gamble’ for US
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has accused the Pentagon of misleading the public, claiming that Israel’s actions have cost the United States USD 100 billion so far — four times higher…
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USCIS flags 100 H-1B cases linked to DEI roles
Washington: The US immigration authorities have identified about 100 H-1B visa cases linked to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) roles, according to an official response to a senator, as the administration steps…
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Trump signals possible Iran escalation as tensions ripple across Middle East
On Friday, May 1, as the conflict entered its third month — more than three weeks after a ceasefire took effect — US President Donald Trump signalled that Washington could consider renewed…
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Iran threatens strikes on US bases, warships amid attack fears
Iran has warned it will launch “long and painful” strikes on US regional positions if Washington carries out even limited military action, as tensions sharply escalate on Thursday, April 30. A senior…
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Only place Americans belong in Persian Gulf is bottom of its waters: Khamenei
Iran’s supreme leader on Thursday, April 30, said that the Islamic Republic will protect its “nuclear and missile capabilities” as a national asset, likely seeking to draw a hard line as United…
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Trump says Iran ‘choking like a stuffed pig’, won’t lift Hormuz blockade
On Thursday, April 30, the 62nd day of the US–Israeli war on Iran and 23 days into a fragile ceasefire, tensions remain high as Donald Trump reaffirmed Washington’s naval blockade, while Tehran…
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Afghan man convicted in Kabul airport bombing conspiracy
Alexandria: An alleged Islamic State group militant was convicted on Wednesday, April 29, of a conspiracy charge in a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the U.S. military’s chaotic withdrawal…
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US Federal Reserve independence at risk, warns Powell
Washington: US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has warned that the central bank’s independence is “at risk” amid what he called unprecedented legal challenges, raising concerns about its ability to set policy…
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Global gold demand rises 2 pc in Jan-Mar quarter: WGC
Mumbai: Global gold demand rose a modest 2 per cent year-on-year to 1,231 tonnes in the January-March quarter, driven by a sharp 42 per cent surge in bar and coin investment to…
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Iran war has cost USD 25 billion, Pentagon says
The estimated cost of the war with Iran has reached USD 25 billion, with most of the spending directed towards munitions, according to the Pentagon’s top financial official, who told lawmakers on…
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King Charles III arrives at WH on mission to restore UK-US relationship
Washington: Two and a half centuries after the American colonies declared independence from Britain under King George III, his descendant King Charles III arrived at the White House on Monday, April 27,…
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Iran says ‘considering’ Trump’s ‘request’ for negotiations
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday, April 27, that Tehran was considering a request from US President Donald Trump for negotiations, while insisting Washington had failed to achieve any of…
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Iran offers proposal to US to reopen Strait of Hormuz without nuclear deal
Iran has offered a proposal to the United States (US) to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without linking the move to a nuclear agreement, according to two regional officials cited by Associated…
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Araghchi arrives in Russia as US-Iran peace efforts stall
Iran intensified its diplomatic push on Monday, April 27, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin on the 20th day of the ceasefire with United…
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Trump says US, Iranian officials can talk by phone
Washington: President Donald Trump on Sunday said the US and Iranian officials can talk by phone for a peace solution to the conflict. In an interview on Fox News Channel, Trump said…
