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May

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Blast on tourist boat near Miami beach injures 11; gas leak suspected

New Delhi: At least 11 people were injured after a suspected boat explosion near Miami’s famous Haulover Sandbar in Florida on Saturday, triggering panic in one of the city’s busiest tourist spots. The incident took place in Biscayne Bay near the popular Haulover Sandbar, an area known for attracting large crowds of tourists, boaters and local visitors, especially on weekends. According to officials, the explosion happened onboard a charter boat carrying several passengers. Emergency teams rushed to the scene after Miami-Dade Fire Rescue received reports of a possible blast around midday. Victims suffer bruns and injuries  Rescue officials said more…

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10

May

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‘We work on Trump time’: White House reveals the secret behind Trump’s late-night routine

New Delhi: The mystery surrounding US President Donald Trump’s sleeping habits has once again grabbed attention after White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles opened up about how senior aides manage the president’s nonstop work routine behind closed doors. Speaking at the Independent Women’s Gala on Thursday, Wiles revealed that working in the Trump administration often means adjusting to what insiders casually call “Trump time” a schedule that rarely follows conventional office hours. According to Wiles, the president’s tendency to remain active late into the night, often posting on Truth Social during odd hours, has forced top staffers to create…

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09

May

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Trump announces three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war starting today

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Friday announced a temporary three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, saying both nations had agreed to pause military operations from May 9 to May 11. The announcement comes amid continued international efforts to ease tensions and open the door for broader peace negotiations. Trump shared the development through a post on his social media platform, describing the agreement as a significant step toward reducing violence in the ongoing conflict. According to him, the ceasefire will involve a complete halt to active combat operations during the three-day period. Massive prisoner exchange also confirmed  Alongside…

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08

May

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US court strikes down Trump’s 10 per cent global tariffs, calls them illegal | What it means

Washington: A federal court in the US has struck down the new global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, delivering another major setback to his administration after an earlier Supreme Court defeat on the issue. In a 2-1 ruling on Thursday, the three-judge panel of the Court of International Trade in New York said the 10 per cent worldwide tariffs were illegal and exceeded the authority granted to the president by Congress. The court declared the tariffs "invalid" and "unauthorised by law", siding with small businesses that had challenged the measures. However, one judge dissented, arguing that the law gives the president…

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08

May

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‘Led by lunatics’: Trump’s ‘knock them out’ warning to Iran after attack on 3 Navy ships in Hormuz

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday confirmed that three American warships came under fire while they were transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, but said they suffered no damages from the Iranian military. On the contrary, the "Iranian attackers" suffered "great damage" and they were "completely destroyed" along with numerous small boats. In a long post on his Truth Social account, the 79-year-old American leader also issued another warning to Iran with more strikes if it does not sign the peace treaty with the US. He also reiterated that Iran cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons, asserting that…

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07

May

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US-Iran mutually agree to reopen Strait of Hormuz, ease naval blockade: Report

New Delhi: The United States and Iran have reportedly reached an agreement to ease the American naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz in return for the gradual reopening of the strategic waterway. According to Al Arabiya, the understanding was reached on Thursday after tensions between the two countries had disrupted global energy supplies following Iran’s decision to block the Strait of Hormuz at the beginning of the US-Iran conflict. “Agreements have been reached regarding easing the blockade in exchange for the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The coming hours will witness the release of ships stuck in…

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07

May

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Iran likely to respond to US’s proposal today to end Middle East conflict amid deadlock

Tehran: Iran is expected to send its response to a United States proposal aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East on Thursday, through mediators, according to a regional source cited by CNN. The proposal is intended to help bring a broader end to the ongoing crisis. The report says discussions between Washington and Tehran have been making progress, with both sides believed to be moving closer to a possible preliminary understanding. This could open the door to wider negotiations and a potential reduction in hostilities. An Axios report, quoting US officials and people familiar with the talks, described the…

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07

May

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Trump says Iran ‘desperate’ for deal with US, draws red line on Tehran’s nuclear ambitions

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated that Iran can never be allowed to procure a nuclear weapon. He said negotiations to materialise a deal with Tehran were under progress and that the situation was entirely under the control of the US.  The US president also hailed the Navy blockade, which is causing significant financial losses to Iran.   "We are going to blow them (Iran) away... We are not going to let Iran have a nuclear weapon... We are dealing with people who want to make a deal very much, and we will see whether or not they can…

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06

May

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Bangladesh in fear over possible cross-border ‘pushback’ incidents after BJP’s massive win in Bengal

Dhaka: Bangladesh has expressed hope that there will be no incidents of people being forced across the border following the sweeping election victories of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the key neighbouring states of West Bengal and Assam. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said he expects that "no such incident (push backs) will happen" despite rising public debate around illegal immigration after the poll results. Ahmed confirmed that the Border Guard Bangladesh has been instructed to stay alert along the frontier regions. His remarks follow comments made by Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, who was…

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06

May

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Trump warns of ‘much higher level’ of bombing if Iran rejects deal amid peace talks

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 6) issued a stern warning to Iran, saying that if Tehran agrees to the proposed terms, tensions could ease and military operations would stop. However, he cautioned that if Iran does not agree to a deal to end the war, the bombing will resume at a "much higher level and intensity". Trump said it was "perhaps a big assumption" that Iran would agree to the terms being offered by the United States.  'Bombing much higher level and intensity than before' Trump posted on social media that the war with Iran could soon…

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