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‘Fair deal or force’: Trump threatens Iran as US team heads to Pakistan for second round of talks

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of violating a fragile ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz. In a strongly worded message on his social platform Truth Social, Trump claimed Iranian forces opened fire in the busy shipping corridor, calling it a “serious breach” of existing understandings. He alleged that vessels linked to France and the United Kingdom were among those targeted, though no independent confirmation has been provided by either nation so far. ‘A clear violation’  Trump described the reported incident as a direct challenge to stability in the region. “Iran fired in the Strait of Hormuz.…

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Amid Iran-US tensions North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle

New Delhi: North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, raising serious concerns across the region. The missiles were launched from the eastern coastal area of Sinpo and traveled around 140 kilometers, according to South Korea’s military. The development comes at a time when tensions are already rising between Iran and the United States, especially around the Strait of Hormuz. North Korea’s actions have added to the already tense global situation, creating unease among neighboring countries. Japan declares emergency Soon after the missile launches, Japan announced a national emergency alert. The Prime Minister’s Office shared the update publicly. In…

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Talks in limbo? Iran says no date set for second round of negotiations with US

Washington: The first round of talks between the United States (US) and Iran, which was held in Pakistan's capital city of Islamabad, had failed to end the deadlock between the two countries, with both sides blaming each other. Vice President JD Vance, who led the US delegation, reiterated the Trump administration's call to an end to Iran's nuclear programme, while the Islamic Republic said talks failed due to Washington's 'unreasonable' demands.  Despite this, a US media report claimed that Washington and Tehran will hold another round of talks again in Pakistan on Monday (April 20), adding that the two delegations…

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‘Coldly planned execution’: Two Indian men shot dead outside gurudwara in Italy; probe on

Rome: Two Indian men were shot dead by some unidentified men while they were leaving from a gurudwara at Covo in the Italian province of Bergamo, reported local media on Sunday. The incident had taken place on Friday just before the midnight in the square in front of the Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur Ji, which falls in the industrial area of the town. The deceased were identified as Raginder Singh and Gurmit Singh. While Raginder was a resident of Covo, Gurmit was from Agnadello. Both men were 48-year-old. Gurmit is survived by a wife and two children. Another person was…

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Trump influenced by Netanyahu to join Iran war as ‘distraction’ from Epstein files: Kamala Harris

Washington: Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has strongly criticised US President Donald Trump, claiming he was drawn into a military confrontation with Iran under the influence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. She described the situation as a weak attempt to shift attention away from controversies linked to the “Epstein files.” Speaking at an event organised by the Michigan Democratic Women’s Caucus in Detroit on Saturday, Harris said the conflict does not reflect the wishes of the American public. She portrayed the situation as an unnecessary war and questioned the administration’s intentions. During her speech, Harris alleged that the…

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‘Unlike others that have shown true colours’: Trump’s veiled dig at NATO with a praise for ‘great ally’ Israel

Washington: As the situation remains certain in the Middle East amid the fragile ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran, President Donald Trump on Sunday praised Israel and called it a 'great ally' of his country. Trump, a two-time American president and a Republican leader, said Israel has constantly stood alongside the US, in an apparent dig at his NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) allies. "Whether people like Israel or not, they have proven to be a GREAT Ally of the United States of America," Trump posted on his Truth Social account. "They are Courageous, Bold, Loyal, and Smart…

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Munir a ‘red flag’ for Trump administration, could be ‘shielding’ Iran’s interest: US report

Washington: Since his return to office, US President Donald Trump's administration's fondness with Pakistan and its leaders, particularly with Field Marshal Asim Munir, has increased vastly. Trump, on many occasions, also praised Munir and described him as a 'fantastic' person and a 'great fighter', crediting him for facilitating talks between the US and Iran, who have been locked in a conflict since February 28.   However, a report by an American media has warned the Trump administration that Munir could actually be a liability for the US. The report by Fox News Digital said Munir's closeness with Iran, particularly with the…

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What is Yellow Line? How Israel is using a Gaza-style separation line in Lebanon

Jerusalem: Israel’s military has introduced a new boundary in southern Lebanon, calling it a “Yellow Line”. The move comes shortly after both sides agreed to a 10-day ceasefire aimed at reducing tensions after weeks of clashes involving Hezbollah. According to the Israeli army, the newly defined line is meant to act as a separation point, similar to a boundary system it has previously used in Gaza. The military stated that this line is now being monitored closely to prevent unauthorised movement across it. In its statement, the army said that troops had already spotted individuals moving towards the area from…

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‘India-Iran share strong relationship’: Tehran representative after firing on Indian ships at Hormuz

New Delhi: The representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India has responded to questions regarding reports of an attack on two Indian-flagged oil tankers by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards near the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking on Saturday, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi highlighted the steady and positive relationship between India and Iran. He described the bilateral ties as “very strong” and emphasised their continued importance for both nations. However, he denied any knowledge of the attack, adding that the issue will be solved.  Ilahi also emphasised that India benefits significantly from its close ties with Iran, citing the secure passage of Indian…

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Iran reinforces control over Strait of Hormuz, calls Donald Trump’s blockade ‘clumsy and ignorant decision’

Tehran: Sharing details of behind-the-scene negotiations with the United States (US), Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that Tehran that confronted the US delegation over naval activity in the Strait of Hormuz and reiterated that the waterway falls under the "control of the Islamic Republic". He also criticised America's efforts of clearing the mines in the Hormuz, calling it a "violation of ceasefire". In a television interview which was aired on Saturday night, Galibaf said the US and Iran were near a renewed confrontation over Hormuz, but "the enemy retreated". Galibaf, who led the Iranian delegation in Pakistan's…

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