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Apr

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Amid Iran’s attacks, UAE turns to allies for help, Israel sends iron dome support

New Delhi: Amid heavy attacks from Iran, the United Arab Emirates reached out to Israel for urgent support, , Axios reported citing Israeli and US officials familiar with knowledge of the matter. The strikes reportedly targeted key infrastructure, with several missiles and drones hitting civilian and military areas. In response, Israel deployed its well-known Iron Dome to help protect the UAE. Along with the system, Israeli troops were also sent to operate it on the ground. The decision was taken after a direct conversation between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Interceptions prevent major damage …

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Apr

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Iran sends new proposal to US, offers deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz and end the war: Report

New Delhi: With peace talks stuck, Iran has reportedly sent a new proposal to the United States through mediators from Pakistan. The plan focuses first on reducing tensions and ending the ongoing conflict, instead of immediately discussing nuclear issues, Axios reported, citing a US official. A key part of Iran’s proposal is reportedly reopening the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for global oil supply. Iran wants the blockade lifted and normal shipping to resume before moving to more difficult topics like nuclear negotiations. No clear agreement within Iran Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told mediators that there is still…

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Apr

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‘Not a suitable intermediary, lacks credibility’: Iranian lawmaker questions Pakistan over stalled talks with US

Tehran: As Pakistan continues its efforts for a peace deal between Iran and the United States (US), an Iranian MP has said that Islamabad is not a "suitable intermediary" for negotiations and it lacks the "necessary credibility" for mediation. Although the legislator said Pakistan remains a "good friend and neighbour" of Iran, it has taken Trump's interests into account and has not said anything against the Americans. The remarks were made by Ebrahim Rezaei, who represents Dashtestan and continues to be a spokesperson of the country's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, on micro-blogging site X (formerly Twitter). "They are…

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Apr

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Trump slams White House press dinner shooter’s manifesto: ‘A pretty sick guy… I wasn’t worried’

Washington: Rejecting the allegations against him written in manifesto of White House press dinner shooting's accused, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he is not a "rapist" or a "paedophile", and that the accused was "radicalised". Trump's remarks came to query about the accused's manifesto in which he slammed the US president's policies. In an interview with CBS News, the Republican leader - who looked visibly frustrated when asked about the manifesto - also distanced himself from sex offender Jeffery Epstein, while labelling the accused as a "sick person". Trump even told the interviewer that he should "ashamed"…

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Apr

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Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude strikes Northern Japan

New Delhi: An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck northern parts of Japan early Monday, causing brief concern but no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. According to the United States Geological Survey, the tremor hit at a depth of 81 kilometres. The quake’s epicentre was located around 18 kilometres west of the small town of Sarabetsu, in Hokkaido. Being relatively deep, the impact on the surface appeared limited, which may have reduced the extent of destruction. Region still on alert  The latest tremor comes just a week after a stronger 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off northern…

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Apr

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Hindu temple caretaker in Bangladesh found hanging from tree, minority group demands strong action

Dhaka: A Hindu temple caretaker was found hanging from a tree three days after he went missing from his home in southeastern Bangladesh, prompting a minority organisation to demand strict action against those responsible. The deceased, Nayan Sadhu (40), was a resident of the Dohazari area under Sthania Upazila in Chattogram district.  He was serving as a caretaker-cum-priest at a Shivakali temple in Khurushkul union in Cox's Bazar Sadar Upazila, the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council said. Two unidentified men took Nayan Sadhu According to police and local residents in the Cox's Bazar area, two unidentified men took Nayan Sadhu…

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Apr

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‘If I was an Iranian agent…’: White House shooter sent manifesto before attack

Washington: The White House shooter Cole Allen sent manifesto to his family where he ridiculed the security arrangements of White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. As per multiple reports, the manifesto criticised the event's security labelling it as "insane" lack of preparation and claimed that it would be easy for an Iranian agent to infiltrate and can cause severe damage. “Like, the one thing that I immediately noticed walking into the hotel is the sense of arrogance. I walk in with multiple weapons and not a single person there considers the possibility that I could be a threat," according to manifesto…

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Apr

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Iran’s Foreign Minister returns to Pakistan amid uncertainty over second round of talks with US

Islamabad: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Sunday (April 26) for the second time in three days, amid uncertainty surrounding the next round of peace talks with the United States, according to local media reports. Araghchi had departed on Saturday after holding discussions with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, and other senior officials. He arrived from Oman, where he met Haitham bin Tariq to discuss security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz and diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between Iran and the US. Abbas Araghchi to meet senior Pakistani officials…

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Apr

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Trump shooting: White House dinner shooter likely targeted Donald Trump and his officials, reports say

Washington: The 31-year-old Cole Allen who was accused of opening fire at security officials in the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner told investigators that he intended to target US President Donald Trump and his officials, multiple reports quoted US Attorney General Todd Blanche as saying. The law enforcement agency - FBI has searched Allen's home to collect evidence hours after the shooting.  What happened in White House?  Chaos broke during the annual White House press dinner at the Hilton Hotel in Washington on late Saturday night after a shooter tried to cross the security checkpoint at the venue and fired…

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‘Shots will be fired’: Karoline Leavitt’s comments go viral after White House shooting

Washington: A remark by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, "there will be some shots fired tonight", made moments before the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, has surprised many and gone viral online due to its timing. Leavitt made the remark during an interaction with Fox News, telling viewers that US President Donald Trump would "bring the heat" and that there would be "shots fired" at the event. 'Shots will be fired': Karoline Leavitt "He is ready to rumble, I will tell you. This speech tonight will be classic Donald J Trump. It'll be funny, it'll be entertaining. There will be…

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