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‘I have no fear of the Trump administration’: Pope Leo hits back at US President over Iran war

Washington: Pope Leo XIV has firmly responded to criticism from US President Donald Trump making it clear that he is not intimidated and will continue to advocate for peace. Speaking to reporters aboard the papal plane en route to Algeria, Leo stressed that his position is guided by faith, not politics. "To put my message on the same plane as what the president has attempted to do here, I think is not understanding what the message of the Gospel is", Leo said. "And I am sorry to hear that but I will continue on what I believe is the mission…

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Over 100 killed after mistaken strike by Nigerian Air Force hits local market

Abuja: A military air strike in northeastern Nigeria has killed more than 100 civilians after mistakenly hitting a busy local market, AP reported, citing a rights organisation and local media on Sunday. The strike, carried out by the Nigerian Air Force, was intended to target jihadi fighters operating in the region. However, officials later acknowledged that the attack was a misfire, though they did not share further details about how the error occurred. According to Amnesty International, accounts from survivors confirmed that at least 100 people lost their lives in the incident. Many others were also reported injured when the…

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Apr

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Behind the US-Iran deadlock: Did Netanyahu’s call to Vance play a role in derailing talks?

Tel Aviv: The high-stakes talks between the United States (US) and Iran in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad, aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East and open the Strait of Hormuz, failed on Sunday, leading to an uncertainty on what will happen next. As the two sides failed to arrive on a consensus, US Vice President JD Vance said Washington gave its 'final and best' offer, but the Iranians were unwilling to accept it.  Countering his claims, Iran said the talks failed due to 'unreasonable' demands put forth by the US, as it vowed to protect its national interests. Hours…

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Apr

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‘If they don’t come back, I’m fine’: Trump ‘doesn’t care’ if Iran returns to negotiations as talks fail

Florida: Hinting that the United States is unlikely to return to the table for talks with Iran, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday (local time) that he does not care if the Islamic Republic comes back to negotiations with the US. His remarks came after he announced a naval blockade of all Iranian ports after the talks in Pakistan's Islamabad failed to end the deadlock.  "I don't care if they come back or not. If they don't come back, I'm fine," the Republican leader told reporters at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland after returning from Florida. He also…

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Apr

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‘f(f(O))f(O)’: Iran mocks Trump with ‘mathematical’ warning over Strait of Hormuz blockade

New Delhi: Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, in a pointed warning to the United States on Monday, hit out at US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a blockade on Iranian ports. Posting on social media platform X, Ghalibaf reminded Americans of soaring gas prices and suggested they could climb even higher if tensions escalate. “Enjoy the current pump figures,” Ghalibaf wrote alongside a photo of petrol prices near the White House. “With the so-called ‘blockade,’ soon you’ll be nostalgic for $4–$5 gas.” Ghalibaf also shared a cryptic equation that read, “ΔO_BSOH > 0 ⇒ f(f(O)) > f(O).” He paired…

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Apr

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US-Iran ceasefire LIVE: ‘Iran will not have a nuclear weapon,’ says Trump after failed Islamabad talks

Tehran: The talks between the United States and Iran hit a roadblock after the Iranian delegation on Sunday refused to accept an agreement made by the US on the latter’s nuclear ambitions and the Strait of Hormuz. Representatives from both the nations left Islamabad after several hours of deliberation on easing tensions in the Middle East.  The US declared that the talks failed as significant differences between the two countries remain unresolved, calling it bad news.  As the talks failed to yield results, the US Central Command said on Monday that the American military will begin a naval blockade of…

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Apr

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‘Abandon totalitarianism’: Iranian President Pezeshkian schools US over failed Islamabad talks

Tehran: Reacting to the failure of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Washington must do away with its “totalitarian” approach for any agreement to be possible. He stressed that a deal could be reached if the US respects Iran’s rights and adopts a fair stance. Pezeshkian also hailed the Iranian negotiation team for effectively defending Iran's stance.   “If the American government abandons its totalitarianism and respects the rights of the Iranian nation, ways to reach an agreement will certainly be found. I commend the members of the negotiating team, especially my dear…

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Apr

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US to begin blockade of Iranian ports from Monday as peace talks fail

Tehran: The American military will start the naval blockade of Iran beginning Monday (April 13) following the directives issued by President Donald Trump after the talks with Iran failed to end the deadlock between the two countries, said the US Central Command in a statement in early hours of the day.  The blockade will be enforced "impartially" against the vessels of every country that enters or departs from Iranian ports and coastal areas, the Central Command said, adding that this includes ports on the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. "U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin implementing a…

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Apr

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Andhra techie dies in accident while visiting waterfall in California with friends

California: A software professional from Andhra Pradesh, employed with a company in the United States, died in an accident while visiting a waterfall in California with friends, a police official said on Sunday. The deceased, identified as Singireddy Sai Sriharikrishna, was a native of Piridi village in Vizianagaram district. "The techie died in an accidental incident during a leisure visit to a waterfall in California," the official told PTI. The incident has left his relatives and villagers in deep shock, as they mourn his untimely death. He is survived by his parents, Singireddy Srinivasa Rao and Ramadevi. After receiving the…

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Trump warns China with 50% tariff threat if it sends arms to Iran

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has reissued his signature economic threats following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks, targeting both Iran and China over escalating tensions. Speaking on Fox News, Trump warned that China could face a staggering 50% tariff on goods entering the United States if it is found to be assisting Iran militarily. During the interview, Trump was asked about reports suggesting that China is preparing to deliver air defense systems to Iran, a move that could complicate efforts to maintain peace in the region. "I doubt they would do that... but if we catch them doing that,…

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