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US Israel Iran War LIVE: Trump says Hormuz blockade will continue, Tehran announces ‘resistance belt’ | World

Tehran: Israel and Iran signalled on Monday that they were stepping back from further military action, hours after exchanging fire for the first time since the United States brokered a ceasefire with Tehran two months ago. Both sides, however, warned that they were prepared to retaliate if provoked. The latest flare-up renewed fears that the Middle East could slide back into a broader conflict. Since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, the fighting has rattled global markets, pushed up energy prices and contributed to rising costs for everyday goods, including food. Efforts to transform the…

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Same war, different endgames: How US, Israel drifted apart on handling Iran, Lebanon and Hezbollah | World

Washington: Recent strikes across Lebanon and Iran have exposed growing differences between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu over how to handle the ongoing conflict. While both leaders initially appeared aligned in their approach, their priorities have begun to diverge. Trump had warned Israel against escalating attacks on Beirut during operations linked to the war with Hezbollah. Despite this, Israel went ahead with a strike, prompting retaliation from Iran, which launched ballistic missiles at Israel for the first time since a recent ceasefire period. Israel responded with its own strike on Iran, even as Washington continued delicate negotiations with Tehran. Rising…

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‘Be careful, Bibi, or you’ll be on your own’: The Trump call that made Netanyahu reconsider Iran strikes | World

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, cautioning that Israel could find itself "on its own" if it reignites a wider conflict with Iran. Trump said this while in an interview with Axios, shedding light on growing tensions between Washington and Jerusalem over how to handle the fragile security situation in the Middle East.  "I said, 'Bibi, you better be careful, or you will be on your own very soon,'" Trump told Axios, referring to a recent conversation with Netanyahu. Netanyahu backs down? According to Israeli officials cited by Axios,…

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Philippines earthquake death count rises to 35, over 200 injured; rescue operations continue | Latest updates | World

New Delhi: A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Monday morning has brought the death count to at least 35 and injuring more than 200 others. Authorities say the death toll could rise further as search and rescue teams continue to look for survivors trapped under collapsed buildings. The earthquake, the strongest to hit the Philippines this year, struck at 7:37 am local time. Its epicentre was located offshore near Sarangani province on Mindanao island at a depth of about 33 kilometres. Philippines is situated on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", an arc of…

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Jun

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Several Indian workers killed in Dubai after minibus collides with truck | World

Dubai: Several Indian workers were killed in a tragic road accident in Dubai on Monday (Kune 8) after a minibus carrying them collided with a truck that had stopped in the middle of the road, the authorities said. Indian Consulate in Dubai expresses grief  Expressing grief over the incident, the Indian Consulate in Dubai said it was deeply saddened by the loss of lives and was coordinating closely with local authorities to assist those affected. "Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Dubai that claimed the lives of several Indian workers," the Consulate said in a post on X.…

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Cargo vessel with 24 Indians seafarers catches fire after attack off Oman coast; India responds | World

Muscat: An incident of fire on board a foreign-flagged oil tanker carrying 24 Indian seafarers was reported on Monday afternoon near the Omani coast, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) confirmed. The incident occurred at around 1:30 pm on board the vessel MT Marivex, south of the Strait of Hormuz, which was sailing from Karwar in India to Duqm in Oman. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, a Ministry official, Opesh Kumar Sharma, said preliminary information indicates that all 24 Indian crew members are safe. "There has been a recent report that at around 1:30…

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Two pilots die as private jet crashes in Dominican Republic; terrifying video goes viral | World

New Delhi: A tragic aviation accident struck the Dominican Republic after a private Gulfstream G200 jet crashed during an emergency landing at La Romana International Airport, bursting into flames and killing both pilots on board. The American-registered private jet, operated by Aibonito Aviation and reportedly en route from Puerto Rico to Texas, attempted an emergency landing shortly after takeoff.  According to early reports, the aircraft suffered a serious technical malfunction—possibly an engine failure or hydraulic system issue—just minutes into the flight. Despite the crew’s attempt to return to the airport, the landing turned catastrophic. The aircraft made a hard touchdown,…

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‘Peace deal very…’: Why Trump asked Netanyahu ‘not to retaliate’ despite Iran’s strike on Israel | World

New Delhi: Just when Washington appeared to be inching closer to a breakthrough with Tehran, a fresh Iranian missile attack on Israel has thrown the fragile diplomatic process into uncertainty. US President Donald Trump revealed that he was personally reaching out to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him not to retaliate against Iran following Monday's missile strike on northern Israel. According to reports, Trump and Netanyahu held discussions shortly after Iran launched missiles toward Israeli territory. Israel's latest strikes on Iran came just hours after Trump publicly asserted his authority over the Iran negotiations, declaring that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

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‘I’ve had enough’: Why Trump walked out of interview with NBC’s Meet the Press | VIDEO | World

Washington: "Let's call it quits because I've had enough." -- This is what US President Donald Trump said as he abruptly walked out of an interview with NBC News, calling anchor Kristen Welker "crooked and stupid".  The interview was part of NBC's Meet the Press, which was aired on Sunday. During the interview, the Republican leader was questioned repeatedly by Welker over his claims that the 2020 presidential polls and elections in California were "rigged". To this, Trump replied that all he has "to do is look" and he listens, but Welker said this was not an evidence. Following this,…

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Iran War LIVE Updates: Israel vows ‘powerful’ response; Trump says ‘very close’ to peace deal | World

Tehran: The situation in the Middle East once again escalated on Monday after Iran launched one of its biggest missile attacks on Israel in response to its attacks on Beirut and Lebanon. The strikes are only expected to complicate the mediation efforts to end the conflict in the Middle East that started on February 28, eliminating most of Iran's top leadership, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. According to the Israeli military, missiles in at least three barrages were intercepted by its missiles. Tel Aviv has said Tehran has committed a "grave mistake" and vowed to give a "powerful" response…

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