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US Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: US hits multiple Iranian cities again, Tehran completely shuts Hormuz west asia news | World

Tehran: The US military said on Wednesday it had launched another round of strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would "pay the price" for stalled negotiations, raising fears that efforts to end the conflict could unravel. US Central Command said in a social media post that American forces were striking "multiple targets in Iran" in response to what it described as Iran's "unwarranted and continued aggression." The latest attacks came hours after Iran launched strikes against Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, all of which host US military personnel. The exchange marked the third time this week that…

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Trump says Iranian leaders telephoned him ‘directly’ after US strikes; Tehran calls it ‘sheer lie’ | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (local time) that he received a call from Iranian leaders directly, who urged him to stop the strikes against the Islamic Republic. The fresh strikes comes even as the Republican leader continues to claim that the US and Iran are "close to a deal" to end the over three-month-long conflict in the Middle East. In an interview with Fox News, the US President said Iran was hit with 49 Tomahawk missiles. If Iran does not accept US terms for ending the war, "we'll bomb the S- out of them tomorrow night," Trump…

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Jun

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Trump greets PM Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving prime minister, calls him strong and wise man | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday congratulated PM Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving Prime Minister. "A Great One, he is. He is a strong, healthy, and wise man, and will have many years of Greatness and Success ahead of him!" posts Donald Trump on Truth Social. PM Modi on Wednesday completed an unbroken tenure of 4,399 days in office, surpassing the record of the first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, who held the office for 4,398 days. PM Modi thanks US President Trump for the wish  PM Modi thanked US President Trump for the wish and said he looks…

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Trump threatens more airstrikes on Iran after Tehran fires back at countries in Gulf region | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened more strikes on Iran after US helicopter collision with Iranian drone. The United States launched airstrikes earlier in the day against Iran, and Trump said more were on the way, as Tehran fired back at countries in the region. The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war, with Trump warning that Tehran would "pay the price" for stalled peace negotiations. Trump's warning came hours after Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan - all of which host US troops - came under Iranian fire. It was the second time this week that…

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Three Indians missing, 21 rescued after another ship attacked off Oman coast | World

Muscat: Amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region, another commercial vessel carrying 24 Indian crew members came under attack off the coast of Oman on Wednesday, leaving three Indian seafarers missing, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. According to the MEA, of the 24 Indian crew onboard the commercial vessel Settebello, 21 Indians have been rescued, with the Indian Embassy closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing search and rescue operation. The development comes a day after the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) said that 24 Indian crew members of…

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US citizenship crackdown: Indian-origin man among 17 facing denaturalisation | World

Washington: In a significant escalation of immigration enforcement, the United States Department of Justice has launched what is being described as the largest coordinated denaturalisation campaign in the country's history. The move targets 17 foreign-born individuals, including an Indian-origin businessman, with authorities seeking to revoke their American citizenship over allegations of fraud, criminal misconduct and misrepresentation during the naturalisation process. The development signals a tougher approach by the Donald Trump administration towards naturalised citizens accused of obtaining US citizenship through unlawful means. Indian-origin businessman among those targeted One of the individuals named in the latest action is 50-year-old Neeraj Sharma…

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2019 Easter bombings: Sri Lanka says ex-spy chief ‘directed’ attack that killed 279 people, Sallay denies | World

Colombo: Sri Lanka's public security minister Wednesday stated that the nation's ex-intelligence chief directed the 2019 Easter Sunday attack, in the first official statement linking him directly to the bombings that killed 279 people. Giving details, Minister Ananda Wijepala said Major General Suresh Sallay, who was arrested in February on accusations of "aiding and abetting" the attack, had identified a Catholic church to be bombed.  'Sallay met Muslim men to obtain details of the location and the congregation' "Investigations have revealed that Retired Major General Tuan Suresh Sallay conspired with and strategically directed Islamic extremists until they carried out the…

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Pakistan Army’s Mi-17 chopper crashes near Muzaffarabad, all onboard killed in fatal mishap: Report | World

Islamabad: A Pakistan Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of all personnel on board, DAWN reported. The accident occurred shortly after the aircraft took off, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani military. The military confirmed that there were no survivors in the crash. The helicopter reportedly went down due to a technical fault, though authorities have launched a formal investigation to establish the precise cause of the accident.  In an official statement, the ISPR said, “All personnel on board embraced martyrdom. There were…

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Ceasefire in limbo? US strikes Iran following Apache helicopter crash; Tehran issues stark warning | World

Washington: The United States has begun military strikes against Iran after a US Army Apache helicopter crashed off the coast of Oman, escalating tensions in an already volatile region. In a statement released on social media, US Central Command said the operation was "a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression".  “U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces began launching self-defense strikes against Iran at 5 p.m. ET today at the Commander in Chief’s direction, in response to yesterday’s downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter. The mission is a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression,” the post read.   The announcement…

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South Africa: Twelve killed in Johannesburg mass shooting; suspects at large | World

Johannesburg: As many as 12 people lost their lives in a late-night mass shooting at an informal settlement in Johannesburg, South Africa. The attack occurred at the Jumpers Informal Settlement in the Cleveland area. According to police, a group of more than 10 armed suspects carried out the shooting before escaping from the scene. Investigators said the attackers entered the settlement through two different access points. They then moved through the area and opened fire on residents and other community members at several locations within the settlement. The gunmen fled in a vehicle after the attack, leaving multiple victims dead. According…

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