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Apr

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Trump shares first photo of White House shooter, seen handcuffed and lying face down surrounded by officers

New Delhi: The first purported image of the suspected shooter has been shared by US President Donald Trump following the gunfire scare that disrupted a high-profile press dinner in Washington. The photo shows the man lying face down with his hands cuffed behind his back, surrounded by heavily armed security personnel.  The incident unfolded during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, attended by top US leaders and nearly 2,600 guests. (Image Source : TRUTH SOCIAL)White House shooter Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance were quickly evacuated as reports of gunfire triggered panic inside the venue. In…

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26

Apr

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VIDEO: Trump takes cover, evacuated as gunshots rock White House press dinner

Washington: There was a complete chaos at the annual press dinner of White House on Saturday night after gunshots were fired by a person which caused a security scare at the event, which was attended by President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other top leaders of the United States (US).  The shooter, though, was taken into custody thanks to the prompt response of security agencies, the incident left everyone, including Trump, shocked, with the US President terming it as "quite an evening". Now, videos have also gone viral on social media showing the chaos at the Washington Hilton…

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26

Apr

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Trump evacuated after shots fired at White House press dinner; shooter taken into custody

Washington: US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other top American leaders were evacuated from an annual press dinner at the White House in Washington on Saturday night following a security incident. However, there were signs of injuries to anyone, including Trump and his cabinet.  Quoting witnesses and its reporters, AFP reported that shots were fired at the press dinner which forced guests to hide under tables. Soon afterwards, tactical teams took position on the stage when the president was sitting and evacuated him along with the other leaders.  Security teams, including the police, also…

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25

Apr

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Trump halts US delegation’s Islamabad trip in major blow to West Asia peace efforts: ‘We have all the cards’

Washington: In a sharp diplomatic turn, US President Donald Trump announced that he has cancelled the planned visit of a delegation led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Senior Adviser Jared Kushner to Islamabad. The team was scheduled to participate in the second round of peace talks aimed at securing a long-term resolution to the escalating conflict in West Asia. The development was shared by Fox News White House correspondent Aishah Hasnie in a post on X, where she stated that Trump cancelled the visit by the delegation from Washington due to the long-distance engagements being unnecessary and unproductive. "I've told…

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25

Apr

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US-Iran peace talks in jeopardy as Tehran still ‘not ready’ to meet American delegation: Report

Islamabad: Efforts to revive dialogue between the United States and Iran in Islamabad appear to be slipping away, with fresh reports indicating that Tehran is still not prepared to meet the visiting American delegation. According to Kamran Khan, chairman of Pakistan-based media outlet ARY News, uncertainty has intensified around the scheduled meeting aimed at easing tensions in West Asia. In a post shared on X, Khan said informed sources revealed that prospects for the second round of discussions have grown bleak. "Prospects for the resumption of the second round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad today are rapidly fading, as Tehran…

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25

Apr

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Iran executes another man accused of spying for Israel’s Mossad

New Delhi: Iran has carried out another execution, intensifying global concern over its recent crackdown. Authorities confirmed that a man identified as Erfan Kiani was hanged on Saturday. According to Iranian officials, he was accused of having links with Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, and of being actively involved in anti-government protests earlier this year. Serious charges filed by authorities  Reports from Iran’s judiciary-linked media stated that Kiani was convicted on multiple charges. These included attacking security forces, damaging public and private property, arson, and spreading fear among the public. A court reportedly described him as a “mercenary” working for foreign…

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25

Apr

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Iran resumes flights from Tehran International Airport first time since war with US, Israel

Tehran: Iran resumed commercial flights from Tehran’s main international airport on Saturday for the first time since the conflict with the United States and Israel began about 2 months ago. State television reported that flights departed from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul, Muscat, and Medina. Flight tracking platform Flightradar24 indicated that at least 3 flights to Istanbul departed on Saturday morning. Iran had partially reopened its airspace earlier this month following a ceasefire with the United States, bringing an end to the hostilities between the 2 countries. The development comes as Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held 2 rounds…

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25

Apr

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US to pause H1B Visa for three years? Republican lawmakers bring new bill in Congress

Washington: A group of Republican lawmakers in the United States Congress has introduced a bill seeking a three-year pause on the H1B visa programme, arguing that it has been misused to replace American workers with lower-cost foreign labour. The legislation, titled the End H 1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, was introduced by Congressman Eli Crane of Arizona and co-sponsored by seven other Republican lawmakers. The bill proposes major changes to the programme, including reducing the annual cap from 65,000 to 25,000, setting a minimum salary requirement of USD 2,00,000 per year, and preventing H 1B visa holders from bringing…

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25

Apr

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Iran seizes ship over suspected US links, cites maritime violations

New Delhi: Iran’s military wing, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has seized a vessel it claims was involved in suspicious activity linked to the United States military. According to reports, the ship identified as Epaminodes was stopped after it allegedly ignored repeated warnings and violated maritime rules set by Iranian authorities.  The IRGC said the vessel failed to follow instructions while operating in sensitive waters. Claims of repeated US connections Iranian officials have alleged that the ship had made several trips to US ports in recent months, raising concerns within Tehran about its activities. The IRGC stated that its…

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Apr

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US sanctions Chinese refinery, 40 other shippers for transporting Iranian oil

Washington: As clouds of uncertainty continues to persist over a peace deal between the United States and Iran, the US has decided to impose sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 other shipping companies for their alleged involvement in transport Iranian oil. The move comes just weeks before President Donald Trump's Beijing visit where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.  According to a report by The Associated Press, the Chinese refinery that has been sanctioned is Hengli Petrochemical, which is in the port city of Dalian. The facility has a capacity of processing 400,000 barrels of crude…

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