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Iranian delegation led by Abbas Araghchi heads to Pakistan for US-Iran ceasefire talks

Iranian delegation led by Abbas Araghchi heads to Pakistan for US-Iran ceasefire talks

Tehran: An Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will reach Pakistan on Friday night to hold bilateral consultations, discuss the US-Iran ceasefire and the current developments in the region, officials and media reports said. Araghchi will lead a small delegation to Pakistan, Oman, and Russia on Friday to "hold bilateral consultations and discuss current developments in the region, as well as the latest situation" in the US-Iran war, Iran's state-run IRNA news agency reported. However, there was no clarity on whether Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Parliament Speaker who led the Iranian delegation in the first round of peace…
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Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer, reveals why he delayed releasing medical report details

Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer, reveals why he delayed releasing medical report details

Tel Aviv (Israel): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday disclosed that he recently received treatment for early-stage prostate cancer, noting that he postponed releasing his annual medical records by two months to prevent Iran from circulating what he described as false narratives during the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Sharing the update on X, he said he was in excellent health and that a minor issue related to his prostate had been fully addressed. According to Netanyahu, he had been under regular medical supervision after undergoing successful surgery for an enlarged benign prostate over a year ago. During a…
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Third US aircraft carrier moves near Iran as Trump says blockade is ‘100% effective’

Third US aircraft carrier moves near Iran as Trump says blockade is ‘100% effective’

Tehran: While the President Donald Trump insists that a complete supremacy has been achieved over Iran's military, the United States (US) has sent a third aircraft carrier near the Iranian waters, as the conflict continues to drag on in the Middle East. The aircraft carrier, USS George HW Bush (CVN 77), is a Nimitz-class vessel, and carries dozens of fighter jets and military personnel. "Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) sails in the Indian Ocean in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 23," the US Central Command said in a statement on X (previously Twitter),…
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‘Kabhi India aa ke dekho’: Iran mocks Trump again with reference to Maharashtra | VIDEO

‘Kabhi India aa ke dekho’: Iran mocks Trump again with reference to Maharashtra | VIDEO

Mumbai: As the world hangs in suspense over the possibility of a peace deal between Iran and the United States (US), Tehran on Friday continued to mock Washington and President Donald Trump but this time, with a reference to India. The Islamic Republic asked Trump, a two-time American president, to visit India and see the rich cultural history of the country. Regarding this, a post was made by the Iranian Consulate General in Mumbai on X (previously Twitter), which shared a video of Maharashtra, showing the geographical heritage of the state. It said that if Trump decides to visit the…
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Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks, hints at meeting between Netanyahu, Aoun

Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks, hints at meeting between Netanyahu, Aoun

Washington: Israel and Lebanon have decided to extend the ceasefire for three more weeks, US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday (local time), calling it a "significant and historic" move. The US President also said that the decision was made following a meeting between senior officials of both sides at the Oval Office of White House in Washington. Speaking to reporters at the White House, the 79-year-old Republican leader also hinted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun may hold a meeting with each other here in Washington in the next couple of weeks. Calling them…
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Mojtaba Khamenei’s face burned, needs plastic surgery to speak; awaiting prosthetic for leg: Report

Mojtaba Khamenei’s face burned, needs plastic surgery to speak; awaiting prosthetic for leg: Report

Washington: Iran's Supreme Leader is alive, conscious and communicating but majorly bedridden due to severe injuries, including burns on his face and lips, rendering him unable to move or speak. Since taking over as theย Supreme Leader, Mojtaba has neither appeared in public nor been heard speaking. On February 28, Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes, with reports also indicating that several members of his family died in the attack. Six weeks later, Mojtaba Khamenei assumed the position of Supreme Leader. Needs plastic surgery on face According to a report by The New York Times, he is currently surrounded by…
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Trump rules out possibility of using nuclear weapons against Iran, says naval blockade ‘100% effective’

Trump rules out possibility of using nuclear weapons against Iran, says naval blockade ‘100% effective’

Washington: Ruling out the possibility of using nuclear weapons against US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that such a weapon should never be used against anybody. His clarification comes amid speculations by many that the United States is considering using nuclear weapons against the Islamic Republic as the war continues to drag on in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters at the White House, the 79-year-old American leader also reiterated that the US has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz from where nearly a fifth of the global crude passes through; although he said Washington has…
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Trump orders US Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ any boat laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

Trump orders US Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ any boat laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a sharp directive on Iran, stating that he has ordered the United States Navy to โ€œshoot and killโ€ any vessel found laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. โ€œI have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be (Their naval ships are ALL, 159 of them, at the bottom of the sea!), that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. There is to be no hesitation. Additionally, our mine โ€œsweepersโ€ are clearing the Strait right now. I am hereby…
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France lifts airport transit visa requirement for Indian passport holders

France lifts airport transit visa requirement for Indian passport holders

Paris: France has scrapped the requirement for airport transit visas for Indian nationals, effective April 10, the French Embassy in India said on Thursday. Indian passport holders will no longer need a transit visa while passing through the international zones of French airports during layovers en route to a third country. "As of 10 April 2026, holders of ordinary Indian passports no longer require an Airport Transit Visa (ATV) when transiting through the international zone of any airport in France, as announced by President Macron during his recent India visit. #ChooseFrance," the embassyย said. The decision comes after a decree revising…
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India issues fresh advisory, urges citizens not to travel to Iran by air or land as flights resume

India issues fresh advisory, urges citizens not to travel to Iran by air or land as flights resume

Tehran: Amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the Indian Embassy in Tehran on Thursday issued a fresh advisory asking Indian citizens to avoid travelling to Iran. The advisory also calls on those already present in the country to leave at the earliest using designated land border routes. The advisory comes in response to reports suggesting the possible resumption of some flight services between India and Iran. However, the government has made it clear that the situation remains uncertain. "In view of reports of commencement of some flights between India and Iran, and in continuation of earlier advisories, Indian…
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