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Apr

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US, Iran likely to hold second round of talks in Pakistan on Monday: Report

Washington: The United States (US) and Iran are likely to hold the next round of talks likely on Monday (April 20) once again in Pakistan, a report by CNN claimed on Saturday. Quoting sources, it also stated that the US and Iranian delegations will arrive in Pakistan over the weekend after which the negotiations will start from Monday. Neither the US, nor Iran has confirmed the report, though. The development comes after President Donald Trump expressed confidence over talks with Iran and claimed that the Islamic Republic has "agreed to everything" in talks with the Americans. This, he claimed, also…

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Trump says Iran’s blockade to continue unless deal completely signed, vows to bring Tehran’s uranium back

Arizona (USA): Though he remained optimistic about the ongoing negotiations with Iran, US President Donald Trump said on Friday (local time) that any agreement with the Islamic Republic will take place only when it is completely finalised. This comes just hours after he said talks with Iran will likely be held over the weekend, which might also involve Lebanon and Israel. Addressing a gather at the Turning Point USA event in Phoenix, Arizona, Trump said also spoke about Iran's decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a tiny waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman from where…

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Apr

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In big relief to major nations, Iran opens Strait of Hormuz for commercial vessels after Lebanon ceasefire

Tehran: In a major relief to all nations across the world, Iran, on Friday, finally opened the Strait of Hormuz for the passage of all commercial vessels after a ceasefire was agreed between Israel and Lebanon on Thursday. Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi said on X that the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire. He also explained that the passage of vessels through the strait will be on the coordinated route as already announced by the Ports and Maritime Organisation of Iran. Here's what Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi said…

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Apr

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Chernobyl at risk again? Greenpeace warns of ‘catastrophic’ collapse days before 40th disaster anniversary

Kyiv: The Greenpeace has issued a serious warning and said that uncontrolled collapse of the internal radiation shell at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine could lead to a radioactivity release. Greenpeace, founded in 1971, is an international environmental organisation that focuses on climate change, deforestation and pollution. The warning by Greenpeace comes just before the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, which had happened on April 26, 1986. The disaster had happened after a reactor exploded, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate the affected area. In its report that was released on Tuesday, the Greenpeace said…

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Apr

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‘Building castles in the air’: Iran mocks Trump’s ‘victory very shortly’ claim | VIDEO

Tehran: Denying US President Donald Trump's claim that Washington was close to making a deal with Tehran over "free oil and Strait of Hormuz, Iran on Friday mocked him and claimed that American leader was "building castles in the air".  Sharing a 15-second video of Trump in which he could be heard saying Iran would give "free oil and free Strait of Hormuz" to the US, the Middle East nation's state-owned broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) ridiculed the American leader, while sharing a Persian proverb. "Building castles in the air!" the IRIB's X (formerly Twitter) post read. "Or…

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Apr

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‘If a deal is signed…’: Trump hints at visiting Pakistan; claims Iran ready to relinquish enriched uranium

Washington: President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that he would consider travelling to Pakistan if a peace deal is signed between the United States (US) and Iran, indicating that negotiations are almost finalised. Speaking to reporters at the White House while en route to Las Vegas, Nevada, Trump said praised Pakistan for facilitating talks between the US and Iran, calling the negotiations constructive.  He said the Pakistani intermediaries "have been so great". "I would go to Pakistan, yeah," the 79-year-old American president said. "If the deal is signed in Islamabad, I might go. They want me to go."…

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Apr

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‘I had a very good talk with him’: Trump on 40-minute call with ‘friend’ PM Modi

Washington: Describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his 'friend' once again, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that he held "very good conversation" with the Indian leader earlier this week. Trump, a two-time US president, made the remarks while speaking to reporters at White House while heading to Las Vegas. "I had a very good talk with him, and he's a friend of mine from India, and he's doing great. We had a very good conversation," Trump said.  Trump had called on PM Modi on Tuesday during which they discussed the bilateral relationship between India and the…

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16

Apr

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Who is the real boss of Pakistan? Video reveals truth during Munir’s visit to Iran for peace talks

New Delhi: Pakistan's Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir reached Tehran on Wednesday for talks with the Iranian leadership as part of his country's efforts to resolve the conflict between the US and Iran. Notably, he was part of a delegation that includes Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi welcomed the delegation members upon their arrival in Tehran. "The purpose of the visit is to deliver a US message to the Iranian leadership and to plan the next round of negotiations," Iran's state-run Press TV reported. Who is the real boss of Pakistan? Video says it all…

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Apr

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Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon after talks with Netanyahu, Aoun

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday (April 16) announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, saying both sides have agreed to halt hostilities in a bid to move toward lasting peace. The announcement came after what Trump described as "excellent conversations" with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 10-day ceasefire to begin at 5 PM EST In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the ceasefire will formally begin at 5 pm EST (3:30 am IST), calling it a step aimed at achieving peace between the two countries. "I just had excellent…

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Israel launches heavy strikes in Gaza City, kills three including Hamas communication commander

Gaza City: The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) carried out an intense military operation in Gaza City and claimed to have eliminated a key Hamas commander. According to the IDF, the objective of the strike was to prevent Hamas from rebuilding its military structure and to foil any upcoming attacks. The army identified the slain commander as Ahmad Abu Khudaira, who was active in Hamas' communication unit in the Gaza City region. In a post shared on X, the IDF said he was involved in advancing plans for terror attacks against Israeli soldiers and posed a direct threat to the forces. Two…

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