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Trump claims Iran halts execution of eight women protesters at his request: ‘I very much appreciate it’

Washington: A major development has emerged amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East as US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has suspended the execution of eight women protesters who were facing the death penalty. Posting on Truth Social, Trump described it as "very good news" and said the punishment of the protesters had been put on hold following his intervention. According to Trump, four of the eight women will be released immediately, while the remaining four will serve a one-month prison term instead of facing execution. He said Iran's leadership accepted his request and cancelled the proposed punishment.…

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Iran says reopening of Strait of Hormuz ‘impossible’ amid US blockade, calls it ‘ceasefire violation’

Tehran: Iran on Wednesday (April 22) said that the Islamic Republic would not reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as long as the US naval blockade remains in place, describing it as a "blatant violation of the ceasefire." Reopening of Strait of Hormuz 'impossible'  Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, in a post on X, said the ceasefire can only hold if it is respected in full, warning that ongoing actions at sea undermine its credibility. "A complete ceasefire only makes sense if it is not violated by the maritime blockade and the hostage-taking of the world’s economy, and if…

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India rejects claims of cash, crypto payments to Iran for passage of ships through Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi: The Union government on Wednesday firmly dismissed reports suggesting that Indian vessels made payments, either in cash or cryptocurrency, to Iran to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Officials termed such claims as baseless amid heightened tensions in the strategically vital region. The clarification follows an incident on April 18, when two India-flagged vessels were forced to retreat after Iranian forces opened fire as they attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The development triggered concern within maritime circles and raised questions about safety in one of the world's busiest energy routes. An audio clip…

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Trump on Iran peace talks: ‘Good news about a second round of talks may come as soon as Friday’

Washington: Hours after extending ceasefire with Iran, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said there is a good news about a second round of talks which may come as soon as Friday. He said there is renewed possibility of peace talks within the next 36 to 72 hours and it's possible, according to a report by NY Post. Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire with Iran  Earlier in the day, Trump indefinitely extended the ceasefire with Iran at the request of mediator Pakistan, saying the move was aimed at giving Tehran's fractured leadership time to come up with a unified proposal to…

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Nepal Home Minister Sudhan Gurung resigns amid financial scrutiny: ‘Ethics hold more weight…’

Kathmandu: Nepal's Home Minister, Sudan Gurung, resigned on Wednesday (April 22), citing moral responsibility and the need for a fair investigation into concerns raised over his financial holdings. His resignation comes just 26 days after assuming office. He announced his resignation in a social media post. 'For me, ethics hold more weight than any position': Sudan Gurung In a Facebook post announcing his resignation, Gurung said he had taken public criticism seriously and chose to step down to uphold ethical standards in public life. "I, Sudan Gurung, have been performing my duties as the Home Minister with utmost honesty since Chaitra…

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Iran state TV says three ships attacked by Revolutionary Guard in Hormuz, taken into force’s custody

Tehran: In a significant development amid ceasefire from Donald Trump, two ships were attacked Wednesday by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard and are now are in the force's custody and being taken to Iran, Iranian state television reported. It identified the vessels as the MSC Francesca and the Epaminodes. The ship's owners could not be immediately reached for comment. The seizures represent an escalation after the US earlier seized two Iranian vessels as ceasefire talks were due to take place in Islamabad. Iran's Revolutionary Guard attacks third ship in Strait of Hormuz Iran's Revolutionary Guard also attacked a third ship in…

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Pentagon assessment says Iran retains key military strength in strong contradiction to Trump’s claims

Washington: A fresh assessment by the Pentagon intelligence wing suggests that Iran retains its key military capabilities, challenging recent claims by senior American officials about the extent of damage to Tehran’s forces. According to a report by NBC News, the findings from the defence intelligence community stand in sharp contrast to statements made by Donald Trump and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Both had earlier suggested that Iran’s military had suffered severe and possibly irreversible losses in recent engagements. However, the intelligence report indicates that despite these operations, Iran’s armed forces remain a significant regional power. This contradicts claims…

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US missile power hit hard during Iran war; report says 50% of Patriot, THAAD stocks depleted

Washington: The United States military is facing growing concern over its ammunition levels after extensive use of advanced missiles in the recent conflict with Iran. Defence analysts and individuals familiar with internal Pentagon reviews warn that current stockpiles have been significantly reduced, potentially leaving the country exposed if another conflict arises in the near future. Significant depletion of key missile systems According to a report by CNN, citing experts and people linked with the US' internal defence department, recent assessments suggest that key missile reserves have been heavily drawn down. The US has reportedly used a substantial portion of its…

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Iran fires at container ship in Strait of Hormuz hours after Trump extends ceasefire

New Delhi: Iran’s paramilitary Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps opened fire on a container ship on Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the vessel and escalating tensions after planned ceasefire talks in Pakistan failed to take place. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said the attack occurred at around 7:55 am and involved a Guard gunboat targeting the ship without issuing any prior warning. According to the UKMTO, no injuries were reported and no environmental damage occurred. Iran has not immediately acknowledged the incident. The development follows recent actions by the United States, which seized an Iranian container ship after…

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JD Vance’s Pakistan visit on hold ‘indefinitely’ as US extends Iran ceasefire amid stalled diplomacy

Washington: US Vice President JD Vance has postponed his planned diplomatic visit to Islamabad, which was expected to focus on negotiations with Iran amid unrest in the Middle East. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the trip has now been put on hold indefinitely after US President Donald Trump ‘unilaterally’ extended the ceasefire with Iran.  A White House official, cited by the aforementioned media outlet, confirmed that the visit has been “called off with no new dates set.” The official also said that “any future travel for diplomatic engagements will be announced later.” The decision reflects a…

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