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White House locked down briefly after shooting reported in vicinity, armed suspect shot at

Washington: An armed suspect was shot and injured by the US Secret Service following a shooting incident near the White House on Monday (local time), authorities have said, urging the public to stay away from the area as emergency teams responded. In a post on X, the agency’s Office of Communications said, “US Secret Service personnel are on the scene of an officer involved shooting at 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, DC. One individual was shot by law enforcement, their condition is currently unknown. Please avoid the area as emergency crews are responding.” According to Fox News, the incident…

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China: 21 killed, several injured in blast at firework factory in Liuyang

Beijing: A powerful explosion at a fireworks production facility in central China has claimed the lives of at least 21 people, while injuring more than 60 others, PTI reported citing state media reports on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Monday evening at around 5 pm in Liuyang, a city in Hunan province known for its fireworks industry. The blast took place at a factory operated by Liuyang Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co, located in Guandu township. Emergency responders, including fire and rescue teams, were quickly sent to the scene following the explosion. Authorities worked to control the situation and…

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May

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Trump launches ‘project freedom’ to escort stranded ships of Hormuz, warns Iran of forceful response

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has announced a new naval initiative, dubbed Project Freedom, to guide stranded foreign ships safely through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday. According to Trump, the mission is aimed at assisting vessels caught in the ongoing West Asia conflict that are “innocent bystanders” and not directly involved in hostilities. Many of these ships, he said, are running dangerously low on food, drinking water, and other essential supplies needed to sustain large crews. Strong warning to Iran While presenting the move as a humanitarian effort, Trump issued a stern warning to Iran. He made it…

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03

May

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Canada declares Khalistan extremists as ‘national security threat’ in new intelligence report

Ottawa (Canada): The Canadian Security Intelligence Service has identified Khalistani extremists as a "national security threat," noting that the group exploits institutions in the country to advance its "violent extremist agenda." In its 2025 Public Report, the agency said that the activities of Canada-based Khalistani extremists (CBKE) continue to pose a serious threat to Canada and its interests, particularly due to their involvement in violent actions. "Some CBKEs are well connected to Canadian citizens who leverage Canadian institutions to promote their violent extremist agenda and collect funds from unsuspecting community members that are then diverted toward violent activities," the report…

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03

May

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India-bound LPG tanker ‘Sarv Shakti’ clears Hormuz amid US blockade, heads to Visakhapatnam

New Delhi: An India-linked liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier 'Sarv Shakti' has successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz, marking a rare transit amid a weeks-long US blockade that has significantly curtailed shipping activity in the region, an official statement said on Sunday. The tanker is now en route to Visakhapatnam. Sarv Shakti carrying 46,313 tonnes of LPG The MT Sarv Shakti, sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, is carrying 46,313 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The vessel, which has a crew of 20, including 18 Indians, cleared the strategic waterway on May 2 and is expected to arrive at…

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03

May

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Nuclear flexibility, economic relief: Inside Iran’s new offer to US amid deadlock

Tehran: Iran has put forward a fresh proposal to the United States in an effort to revive stalled peace efforts, PTI reported citing a senior official familiar with the matter. The plan is described as a “multi-layered” framework aimed at reducing tensions and restarting dialogue after weeks of conflict. The ongoing war, which began on February 28 with military action by the US and Israel, has remained paused since April 8. Only one round of talks has taken place so far, held in Islamabad, but it failed to produce a breakthrough. The new Iranian proposal focuses on a gradual reduction…

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03

May

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‘Ready for war or talks’: Iran says ‘ball in US court’ after Trump hints at rejecting peace proposal

Tehran: As President Donald Trump hinted that he is likely to reject the 14-point peace proposal sent by Iran, the Islamic Republic has warned that the conflict with the United States (US) is likely to resume and criticised Washington for "not being committed" to any promises.  However, the Iranian leadership maintained that the ball remains in the court of the US whether to pursue a negotiated settlement or to return to open war, asserting that Tehran is ready for both outcomes.  "Now the ball is in the United States' court to choose the path of diplomacy or the continuation of…

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03

May

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Trump says US to withdraw troops from Germany ‘a lot further than 5,000’ as rift with NATO widens

Washington: President Donald Trump said on Saturday (local time) that the United States (US) will significantly reduce its troops in Germany, even as Pentagon maintained that around 5,000 troops will be pulled out of the European nation.  "We’re going to cut way down. And we’re cutting a lot further than 5,000," the Republican leader told reporters before boarding the Air Force One in Florida. Trump's recent remarks comes as the relationship between the US and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) deteriorates over the American president's stance on the Iran war. Trump has a vocal critic of the NATO and…

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03

May

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Trump warns of resuming strikes against Iran if it ‘misbehaves’: ‘They are having hard time’

Washington: The United States (US) could resume military strikes on Iran if the Islamic Republic 'misbehaves', said President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time), as he reviews the 14-point peace proposal sent by the Middle East nation. He even said that talks with Iran are progressing despite an uncertainty over their leadership. Trump, who had launched the military strike against Iran on February 28 along with Israel, made the remarks while speaking to reporters before boarding the Air Force One in South Florida. "If they misbehave, if they do something bad, but right now, we will see. It's a possibility…

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02

May

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India-bound LPG carrier, with 18 Indians aboard, crosses Hormuz, likely to arrive in Vizag on May 13

New Delhi: An India-bound LPG carrier, MT Sarv Shakti, carrying 18 Indians aboard, safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday amid the Iran-US tensions. According to the official sources, the carrier is likely to arrive in Visakhapatnam on May 13. As per the sources, the vessel was carrying 46,313 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) with a 20-member crew onboard, including 18 Indian nationals. "As per official sources, MT Sarv Shakti (IMO No. 9350599), carrying 46,313 MT of LPG (Indian cargo), with 20 crew members onboard, including 18 Indians, has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz today, 02…

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