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Iran tells US to ‘drop one-sided approach’ after Trump calls its peace proposal ‘unacceptable’

Tehran: Iran has called on the United States to move away from what it described as a “one-sided approach” and to accept what it terms Tehran’s “legitimate demands”. These include ending ongoing hostilities, lifting restrictions, releasing frozen Iranian assets, and stopping what Iran refers to as maritime piracy. Speaking at a press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran’s proposals were designed to protect its national interests while also supporting stability in the region and beyond. He said Iran’s position was reasonable and aimed at wider benefit. “In our proposal, we only raised Iran's legitimate rights. Everything we proposed…

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Iran Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi likely to visit India to attend BRICS Summit this week

New Delhi: Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is expected to visit India to attend the BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi, news agency ANI reported. India holds the presidency for BRICS this year and will host the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting on May 14-15. Araghchi's trip shows the widening cooperation between India and Iran under the expanded BRICS format. Iran joined the grouping in 2024 alongside Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Since the US-Iran confrontation began on February 28, Araghchi has held multiple conversations with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, with both sides reviewing…

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Two Indians aboard cruise ship with hantavirus cases evacuated to Netherlands

Madrid (Spain): Two Indian nationals aboard the Dutch vessel MV Hondius, which reported a hantavirus outbreak, were evacuated to the Netherlands for quarantine as per relevant health safety protocols and are 'healthy and asymptomatic', the Embassy of India in Spain said on Sunday. The luxury cruise ship, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, began its journey on April 1 from Argentina's Ushuaia and arrived at the Canary Islands on Sunday after the virus outbreak was reported onboard. The ship with around 150 individuals, including two Indian crew members, anchored in the Canary Islands following the hantavirus outbreak onboard, the Indian mission said…

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Donald Trump to visit China from May 13 to 15 at Xi Jinping’s invitation: What’s on agenda?

Beijing: US President Donald Trump is set to embark on a three-day visit to China, scheduled from May 13 to 15, Beijing confirmed on Monday. During the visit, Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are likely to hold discussions on the West Asia crisis and trade relations between the two nations. "At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, President of the United States of America Donald J Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15," a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said.  Iran and Russia expected to dominate discussions Ahead of the high-profile meeting, senior US…

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Turkish Airlines plane with 278 passengers on board catches fire while landing at Kathmandu airport | Video

Kathmandu: A Turkish Airlines aircraft caught fire at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on early Monday morning, said officials. Authorities said the fire was quickly brought under control, and all passengers and crew members were evacuated safely. The flight en route from Istanbul to Kathmandu caught fire on the right tyres while landing, triggering the evacuation and rescue of all the passengers. "The aircraft with call sign TK726 was en route to Kathmandu from Istanbul, and the tyre had caught fire while landing. Using the fire engine, it has been contained. All the passengers are safely evacuated," SP Rajkumar Silawal…

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Trump rejects Iran’s response to US peace proposal to end West Asia war: ‘TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE’

Washington: US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Iran on Sunday voicing strong displeasure over what he described as an unacceptable reply from Tehran regarding Washington's efforts to ease the escalating crisis in West Asia and the Gulf region. Taking to Truth Social, he stated, "I don't like it TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE! Thank you for your attention to this matter (sic)", reacting to what he called the response from Iran's representatives. Hours earlier, Iranian state media confirmed that Tehran had sent its official response to the United States through Pakistani mediation, with officials reiterating that a detailed review had preceded the…

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Bangladesh warns border bloodshed could strain ties with India after fresh BSF shooting

Dhaka: Bangladesh has expressed concern over recent shootings along its border with India, saying such incidents could affect relations between the two neighbouring countries. Speaking on Sunday, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s political adviser, Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, said Dhaka remained interested in maintaining positive ties with New Delhi. However, he warned that repeated violence along the border was damaging the relationship. “We want friendly relations, but good ties cannot be maintained if the border is repeatedly turned bloody,” PM's political adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said on Sunday. His remarks came after two suspected Bangladeshi smugglers were shot dead by India’s Border…

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Trump says Iran ‘militarily defeated’ as Tehran responds to US peace proposal via Pakistan

Washington: US President Donald Trump has once again reiterated that Iran has been "militarily defeated", but noted that it would take only two weeks for the American forces to hit "every single target" in the Islamic Republic. His remarks came as the US and Iran negotiate via Pakistan to end the conflict between them that started on February 28. In an interview with independent journalist Sharyl Attkisson, which was recorded last week but was aired on Sunday, the 79-year-old American leader said maybe the Iranian leadership does not know that it has been militarily defeated. He said he knows about…

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Trespasser killed after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane during taking off at Denver airport; 17 injured

Denver: A person who allegedly breached security fencing and entered a runway at Denver International Airport (DEN) was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines aircraft during takeoff, airport authorities said. The impact reportedly triggered an engine fire, prompting an emergency evacuation of passengers. According to a statement from Denver International Airport, the incident has also left 17 people injured, including five who were hospitalised. What happened at Denver airport? | WATCH The plane, on route from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport, "reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff at DEN at approximately 11:19 pm on Friday," according to a post…

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‘War coming to an end’: Putin signals endgame in Ukraine war after years of bloodshed

New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the Ukraine war may finally be nearing its end, raising fresh hopes of possible peace talks after more than four years of deadly fighting. Speaking during Russia’s Victory Day events in Moscow on Saturday, Putin said, “I think that the matter is coming to an end,” in what many see as his strongest indication yet that Russia could be open to a negotiated phase in the conflict. His comments came as Russia and Ukraine began a three-day ceasefire proposed by US President Donald Trump. Both countries also agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners…

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