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‘Prolonged war with Iran likely to cost Trump his presidency,’ says former White House war advisor

Washington: As tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran continue into a second month, concerns are growing over the political impact on US President Donald Trump. A leading American security expert has warned that the ongoing conflict could weaken Trump’s hold on power if it drags on. Robert Pape, a national security specialist and air power analyst, has suggested that the President is facing a difficult choice. According to him, Trump must either pursue a challenging diplomatic agreement, which may carry a high political cost, or intensify military action by attempting to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force.…

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Spain closes airspace for US aircraft involved in Iran war: ‘Was made perfectly clear to Americans’

Cartagena, Spain: Amid speculations of US forces preparing for a ground invasion of Iran, Spain has decided to close its airspace for American planes involved in the conflict against the Islamic Republic, said the country's Defence Minister Margarita Robles on Monday. The Spanish government has been the most critical of the military action by the US and Israel in the Middle East. "This was made perfectly clear to the American military and forces from the very beginning. Therefore, neither the bases are authorised, nor, of course, is the use of Spanish airspace authorised for any actions related to the war…

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Unidentified gunmen kill over 70 in South Sudan after dispute at gold mine

New Delhi: More than 70 people have been killed in a brutal attack by unidentified gunmen at a gold mining site in South Sudan, highlighting growing violence in areas rich in natural resources. Police confirmed on Monday that the हमला took place in Jebel Iraq, a gold mining area located on the outskirts of the capital. According to officials, the attackers opened fire amid an ongoing dispute linked to the mine, leaving dozens dead and several others injured. Gunmen not identified  Police spokesperson Kwasi Jwok Dominic Amondok said that more than 70 people had died in the attack but did…

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Trump issues final ultimatum to Iran amid peace talks: ‘Will blow up and completely obliterate…’

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday issued a stark warning to Iran amid ceasefire talks between the two nations. Trump said the US was holding "serious discussions" with a "new and more reasonable regime" to end the month-long conflict in the Middle East. He said if the talks fail, the US will give a final blow to Tehran by hitting its key energy infrastructure.  In a post on Truth Social, the US President said there were fair chances that the deal will get materialised. In case the talks fail, Trump said the US will strike Iran’s power plants and…

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Iran rejects Pakistan’s claim on US talks: ‘Islamabad’s forums are their own’

New Delhi: Iran has firmly denied Pakistan’s claim that it is ready to host direct talks between Tehran and Washington to end the ongoing conflict. In a clear response, Iranian officials said no such negotiations are taking place and dismissed the idea of any involvement in Pakistan-led efforts. Iran issues strong clarification  The Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai stated that there have been no direct talks with the United States. Instead, it said that only “excessive and unreasonable demands” have been communicated through intermediaries. The statement also made it clear that any diplomatic forums organised by Pakistan are its…

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‘No direct talks with US’: Iran rejects Trump’s 15-point peace proposal, calls it ‘unrealistic’

Tehran: Iran has once again rejected the 15-point proposal put forth by US President Donald Trump to end the conflict in the Middle East, with country's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei calling them "unrealistic and unreasonable". He further clarified that no direct talks have been held between Washington and Tehran, and all the communication was conducted only through intermediaries.  "Proposals conveyed to Iran have mostly been ‘unrealistic, unreasonable and excessive'," he said, as reported by Al Arabiya News. Details of the 15-point peace proposal are not available yet, but Trump had earlier claimed that Iran has agreed to the conditions.…

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China resumes Beijing-Pyongyang flights after six years as North Korea finally eases border controls

Beijing: China has reinstated direct passenger flights between Beijing and Pyongyang, marking the first such service in six years and signalling a gradual reopening of North Korea after long pandemic-induced isolation. The fresh connectivity, operated by Air China, comes shortly after passenger train services between the two capitals were restored earlier this month. According to Chinese state media, the Air China flight received a warm welcome on arrival with Chinese Ambassador to North Korea Wang Yajun and other diplomats present at the airport. Passenger train services, which resumed on March 12, are also expected to boost cross-border movement that had…

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12 tons of KitKat chocolates stolen in Europe, company says ‘appreciate criminals’ exceptional taste’

New Delhi: In a bizarre and eye-catching theft just days before Easter, a truck loaded with thousands of KitKat chocolate bars was stolen while travelling across Europe. The incident has grabbed attention not just for its scale, but also for the unusual target of more than 12 tonnes of chocolate. Chocolate shipment goes missing  According to the company, the truck was carrying over 4 lakh KitKat bars and had left a factory in central Italy. It was on its way to Poland when it was stolen on March 26. The vehicle, along with the entire shipment, is still missing. The…

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Iran war LIVE: Trump says Iran has undergone ‘regime change’ amid ongoing conflict

Tehran: As the war in West Asia continues, US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has agreed to "most of" the 15-point list of demands that the US conveyed, via Pakistan, to end the war. He said that the US is negotiating with Iran 'directly and indirectly'. "We're having very good meetings, both directly and indirectly, and I think we're getting a lot of very important points," Trump Said. The President said that Iran had agreed to allow 20 ships carrying oil through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday morning and continuing over the next few days "out of a sign…

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Iran warns US ground troops would be ‘set on fire’ as Pakistan steps in as mediator amid ongoing war

New Delhi: Pakistan on Sunday declared that it is preparing to host a dialogue between the United States and Iran as the month-long conflict continues to intensify across the region. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Islamabad was "very happy that both Iran and the US have expressed their confidence" in its ability to facilitate discussions, The Associated Press (AP) reported. Although diplomats from Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia attended meetings in Islamabad, they left the country later in the day, and there was no immediate confirmation from Washington or Tehran on whether the talks would be direct or indirect. Despite…

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