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‘Fake news to manipulate financial, oil markets’: Iran’s Speaker rejects Trump’s negotiation claims

Tehran: Denying US President Donald Trump's claims that Washington and Tehran held 'very good' and 'positive' talks in the past two days, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Monday that fake news is being spread to manipulate oil and financial market. He said this was being done to "escape the quagmire" in which the United States and Israel are trapped now.  In a series of posts on X (which was previously called Twitter), Ghalibaf said the people of Iran want "complete and remorseful punishment" of the aggressors. He said Iran's officials stand firmly with new Supreme Leader Mojtaba…

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Trump claims Iran sought deal fearing US attacks on its energy infra: ‘One shot and it’s gone’

Washington: US President Donald Trump claimed that the Iranian side contacted him to broker a truce in the Middle East, as Tehran wanted to make a deal. This came shortly after Iran stated that they had never contacted the US to end hostilities, following Trump’s declaration that he had been in contact with Iran for the past two days and that the discussions were productive, aimed at finding a permanent solution to end hostilities.   Amid Tehran’s rebuttal, Trump said he was not the one who made the call, adding that Iran had reached out to them for a…

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‘Rising financial pressure’: Iran denies talks with Trump, vows to respond to US attacks on power plants

Tehran: Though US President Donald Trump said that he has decided to halt strikes on Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure after hold constructive talks with the Islamic Republic, Tehran on Monday denied any direct or indirect talks with the American leader. Citing a source, Iran's Fars news agency even claimed that Trump "backed down" after Iran threatened to attack the energy infrastructure of its neighbours in the Middle East. Tehran Times, another popular media house in Iran, also claimed that there were no talks between Washington and Tehran, and said that the rising financial pressures in the US and…

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Newark airport’s control tower evacuated after burning smell; flight operations halted

Edison (New Jersey): Flight operations were affected at the Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, the United States of America (USA), on Monday morning after a control tower was evacuated following reports of a burning smell there. The incident happened around 7.30 am (local time), but the ground stop order was lifted after nearly half an hour.  Soon, the controllers also returned to the tower. "Arrivals and departures are ​temporarily paused at Newark Liberty International ​Airport in New Jersey after air traffic ⁠controllers evacuated the tower because of ​a burning smell coming from an elevator," the Federal Aviation Administration…

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Shia leaders slam Pakistan Army Chief Munir’s ‘go to Iran’ remark, allege he works for US and Israel

Islamabad: Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Army chief, has come under sharp criticism following remarks made during an iftar meeting with Shia clerics in Rawalpindi. Munir reportedly told members of the Shia community to “go to Iran” if they sympathise with people there, a statement that many in Pakistan have condemned as insulting and inflammatory. The clerics emphasised that Shias are an integral part of Pakistan and not outsiders. They reminded Munir of the community's contributions to the country's creation. Responding strongly, Allama Syed Sibtain Haider Sabzwari, Central Vice President of the Shia Ulema Council Pakistan, said the remarks amounted to a…

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End of conflict in Middle East? Trump hints progress after talks with Iran, pauses strikes on power plants

Washington: In an indication that the US is considering de-escalating the situation with Iran, President Donald Trump said on Monday that he has directed the American military to postpone targeting Tehran's power plants and energy infrastructure for next five days following the recent talks with Iranian side in the past two days. The 79-year-old called the talks with Iran "very good" and "productive", saying they focused on a "complete and total" resolution on the hostilities in the Middle East. He made the remarks in a post on his Truth Social account, writing his entire post in capital letters. "BASED ON…

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Another firing incident reported in Canada; Rohit Godara-Goldy Brar gangs claims responsibility

Ottawa (Canada): A fresh firing incident has been reported in Canada’s Brampton, sparking concern among residents. A video of the shooting has surfaced online and is rapidly going viral on social media. According to claims circulating online, the attack allegedly targeted the residence of an individual identified as Ravi Dhindsa.  The responsibility for the firing has reportedly been claimed by members associated with the gang of Rohit Godara and Goldy Brar. In a statement attributed to individuals identifying themselves as Mahendar Delana and Sunny Yama, the group claimed that the attack was carried out after their calls were allegedly ignored.…

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Iran threatens to ‘completely’ shut Strait of Hormuz after Trump’s ultimatum as war rages

New Delhi: Amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, both the United States and Iran issued threats to target critical infrastructure which has intensified fears of a wider regional fallout. Iran warned that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor for global energy shipments, would be "completely closed" if the US acted on President Donald Trump's ultimatum to strike Iranian power plants. Trump has reportedly given a 48-hour deadline for Iran to reopen the strait. According to reports, Israeli authorities visited two southern towns near the secretive research hub at Negev Nuclear Research Center, after missiles fired from Iran left…

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‘Russia Iran’s loyal friend’: Putin sends Nowruz wishes, backs Tehran amid Middle East tensions

New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin sent Nowruz (Persian New Year) greetings to Iran’s leadership and people. In his statement, Putin described Iran as a “loyal friend” and assured continued support during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The Kremlin confirmed that the greetings were sent to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian. Putin wished the Iranian people strength, acknowledging the hardships they are currently facing due to the war. Russia stands by Iran during conflict  Russia has long been an ally of Iran and has openly criticised recent strikes by the United States and Israel,…

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Air Canada Express plane collides with vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia airport, several injured

New Delhi: An Air Canada Express plane collided with a ground vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia airport.The incident has reportedly left several people injured. The flight involved is said to be Air Canada CRJ flight AC8646. The aircraft reportedly struck a fire truck, identified as Truck 1, while attempting to cross Runway 04/22. Following the collision, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the closure of LaGuardia Airport and issued a ground stop.  Everything you need to know about the New York plane crash Flight-tracking data showed that the plane was moving on the ground at the time of the collision.…

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