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United Nations: Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route that has been blockaded by Iran. The 15-nation UN Security Council voted on the resolution proposed by Bahrain, which received 11 votes in favour, while Russia and China voted against it, and two members abstained. The resolution could not be adopted because veto-wielding permanent members Russia and China voted against the resolution. The vote came just hours before a deadline set by Donald Trump, who has warned Iran to reopen the Strait…

Tehran: As the conflict intensifies in West Asia, the Embassy of India in Iran has issued a fresh and urgent advisory asking all Indian nationals in the country to remain indoors for the next 48 hours. The embassy has cautioned citizens to avoid electric installations, military locations and upper floors of multi-storey buildings due to heightened risks. Reiterating earlier instructions, the embassy said, "In continuation of previous advisories, Indian nationals who are still in Iran must stay where they are for the next 48 hours, avoiding all electric, military installations and upper floors of multi-storey buildings, remaining indoors, and coordinating…

Washington: The White House on Tuesday denied reports that it is considering the use of nuclear weapons against Iran, amid escalating tensions in the region. The clarification came just hours after US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning, claiming that "a whole civilisation will die" if Iran fails to reopen the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz by the deadline set for Tuesday. 'We still have tools we haven't used yet': JD Vance The clarification also came after comments by Vice President JD Vance, who had said that US forces possess tools they "so far haven't decided to use" to enforce…

Lahore: Pakistan has issued more than 2,800 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to visit the country for the annual Baisakhi festival scheduled to be held in Punjab province between April 10 and 14, an official said on Tuesday. The pilgrims will also visit prominent Sikh religious sites, including Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, and Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib. Visas to Indian pilgrims  The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi made this official announcement on Tuesday. According to the High Commission, visas have been issued to more than 2,800 Indian devotees under the 1974 India-Pakistan Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines.…