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Apr

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Trump rules out possibility of using nuclear weapons against Iran, says naval blockade ‘100% effective’

Washington: Ruling out the possibility of using nuclear weapons against US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that such a weapon should never be used against anybody. His clarification comes amid speculations by many that the United States is considering using nuclear weapons against the Islamic Republic as the war continues to drag on in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters at the White House, the 79-year-old American leader also reiterated that the US has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz from where nearly a fifth of the global crude passes through; although he said Washington has…

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23

Apr

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Trump orders US Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ any boat laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a sharp directive on Iran, stating that he has ordered the United States Navy to “shoot and kill” any vessel found laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. “I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be (Their naval ships are ALL, 159 of them, at the bottom of the sea!), that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. There is to be no hesitation. Additionally, our mine “sweepers” are clearing the Strait right now. I am hereby…

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23

Apr

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France lifts airport transit visa requirement for Indian passport holders

Paris: France has scrapped the requirement for airport transit visas for Indian nationals, effective April 10, the French Embassy in India said on Thursday. Indian passport holders will no longer need a transit visa while passing through the international zones of French airports during layovers en route to a third country. "As of 10 April 2026, holders of ordinary Indian passports no longer require an Airport Transit Visa (ATV) when transiting through the international zone of any airport in France, as announced by President Macron during his recent India visit. #ChooseFrance," the embassy said. The decision comes after a decree revising…

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23

Apr

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India issues fresh advisory, urges citizens not to travel to Iran by air or land as flights resume

Tehran: Amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the Indian Embassy in Tehran on Thursday issued a fresh advisory asking Indian citizens to avoid travelling to Iran. The advisory also calls on those already present in the country to leave at the earliest using designated land border routes. The advisory comes in response to reports suggesting the possible resumption of some flight services between India and Iran. However, the government has made it clear that the situation remains uncertain. "In view of reports of commencement of some flights between India and Iran, and in continuation of earlier advisories, Indian…

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23

Apr

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Trump calls ‘India a great country’ after controversial social media repost; MEA responds

Washington: US President Donald Trump  on Thursday (April 23) issued a clarification over remarks that appeared to describe India as a "hellhole," with the US Embassy in New Delhi stating putting out a message that the American leader believes India is a "great" country led by a "good friend of mine". The spokesperson's statement came in response to queries from the Indian media about the controversy created by Trump reposting on social media comments by radio show host Michael Savage that referred to India, China and some other countries as "hellholes". India is a great country: US The President has said…

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23

Apr

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Pakistan: Nine workers killed in deadly terror attack at mining site in Balochistan

Islamabad: At least nine workers were killed after terrorists carried out a targeted assault at a copper and gold mining site in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, police officials confirmed on Thursday. The incident has once again highlighted the fragile security situation in the region. As per details, the attack took place on Wednesday evening at the Darigwan site in the Chagai district where mining operations are run by National Resources Limited. According to a senior police official, the assault was carefully timed when workers were finishing their shift. "It was a targeted attack and carried out at a time when workers…

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23

Apr

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Denmark train accident: 12 injured, 4 critically, in head-on collision between trains near Copenhagen

Copenhagen (Denmark): Two trains collided in Denmark early Thursday, leaving four people critically injured in what police described as a major incident. The crash took place around 6.30 am near Hillerød, about 40 km north of Copenhagen, with 12 others reported to have sustained minor injuries, according to the Greater Copenhagen Fire Department. Authorities said all passengers have been evacuated from the trains. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the collision, with images from the site showing the front sections of both trains severely damaged, though they remained upright on the tracks. Gribskov mayor Trine Egetved said some…

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23

Apr

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‘Trump, shut up’: Iran’s new AI-generated assault on US President | VIDEO

Washington: While the entire world eagerly waits for a peace deal between Washington and Tehran, Iran has continued to troll US President Donald Trump and has shared an AI-generated video to mock the Republican leader who recently extended the ceasefire against the Islamic Republic. As part of its latest assault on Trump, the Iranian consulate in Hyderabad shared a 45-second video on X (previously called Twitter) in which the US president was seen sitting with Vice President JD Vance and other leaders. "How was the ceasefire extended? The video is getting viral in Iran," the Iranian consulate said, while posting…

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23

Apr

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Netanyahu’s Iran strike plan rejected by 3 US Presidents before Trump approved it: Ex-top official

Washington: Former US Secretary of State John Kerry has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had previously suggested military action against Iran to several American leaders, but the idea was rejected each time. Speaking on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Kerry said that multiple US administrations chose not to move ahead with such plans. He added that the matter had come up in internal discussions over the years. “Obama said no. Bush said no. President Biden said no. I mean, I was part of those conversations,” he said.  Former Presidents believed diplomacy not fully explored  Kerry explained that…

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23

Apr

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Internet to be hit next after oil and gas? Iran threatens to hit undersea cables, cloud networks in Gulf next

Tehran: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has indicated that critical digital infrastructure in the Persian Gulf, including undersea internet cables and cloud networks, could become targets amid rising tensions and a fragile ceasefire. Reports from IRGC-linked media underscore both the strategic importance and vulnerability of the region’s digital backbone, suggesting that systems supporting global connectivity may be drawn into the conflict. Importance of Hormuz for internet and communication The Strait of Hormuz serves not only as a vital global oil route but also as a key corridor for submarine communication cables carrying internet and data traffic across continents. IRGC-linked reports…

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