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Pakistan to clear pending USD 1.5 billion UAE loan by April 23

New Delhi: Pakistan is preparing to repay the remaining USD 1.5 billion of a loan taken from the United Arab Emirates by April 23, according to its central bank. The move comes as part of efforts to manage external debt and maintain financial stability. Officials confirmed that Pakistan has already repaid USD 2 billion out of the total USD 3.5 billion support extended by the UAE. The repayment was made after the funds reached maturity. This repayment was made possible after financial support from Saudi Arabia, which recently deposited USD 2 billion with Pakistan’s central bank as part of a…

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Louisiana mass shooting: 8 children, between 1-14 years killed

New Delhi: At least eight children died in a mass shooting in US’ Lousiana early Sunday morning. Authorities said the shooting took place around 6 am and involved multiple locations. Police confirmed that the victims included children aged between just 1 and 14 years. In total, 10 people were shot, with eight of them losing their lives. Officials described the scene as deeply distressing, noting that several of the children were believed to be related to the suspect. Suspect killed after police chase  According to Police Chief Wayne Smith, the suspected shooter was later tracked down and killed during a police…

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Iran to back out of ceasefire 2.0 talks in Pakistan, cites US’ ‘unrealistic demands’, Hormuz blockade

New Delhi: Iran has announced that it will not take part in the planned second round of negotiations with the United States in Islamabad, reported the state media. The decision comes just days before the current ceasefire deadline, raising fresh doubts about whether tensions can be contained. Iran has blamed Washington for the breakdown in talks, accusing it of making “unrealistic demands” and frequently changing its position.Officials in Tehran also pointed to the continued US naval blockade around its ports, calling it a violation of the ceasefire agreement and a key reason behind pulling out of negotiations. Iran’s stinging attack…

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Iran-US ceasefire talks: JD Vance to lead second round of negotiations in Pakistan

Washington: US Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad on Monday evening to lead a high-level American delegation for a second round of ceasefire talks with Iran, CNN reported, citing White House on Sunday. The visit comes as the two-week ceasefire, brokered on April 8, approaches its expiry on April 22.  Tensions around the negotiations have escalated in recent days amid reported violations of the truce and a public ultimatum issued by President Donald Trump. The US and Iran held rare direct talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 11 and 12 aimed at ending their conflict, but…

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Indian tanker ‘Desh Garima’ clears Strait of Hormuz as two vessels turn back after firing

New Delhi: Amid the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia, an Indian-flagged crude oil tanker safely transited the Strait of Hormuz, even as two other vessels were forced to turn back after coming under fire, prompting India to raise concerns with Iran over the safety of merchant shipping. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the tanker Desh Garima, carrying 31 Indian seafarers, successfully crossed the strategic waterway on April 18 and is expected to reach Mumbai on April 22. Operated by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), the vessel is the 10th India-flagged ship to have navigated…

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‘Fair deal or force’: Trump threatens Iran as US team heads to Pakistan for second round of talks

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of violating a fragile ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz. In a strongly worded message on his social platform Truth Social, Trump claimed Iranian forces opened fire in the busy shipping corridor, calling it a “serious breach” of existing understandings. He alleged that vessels linked to France and the United Kingdom were among those targeted, though no independent confirmation has been provided by either nation so far. ‘A clear violation’  Trump described the reported incident as a direct challenge to stability in the region. “Iran fired in the Strait of Hormuz.…

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Apr

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Amid Iran-US tensions North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle

New Delhi: North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, raising serious concerns across the region. The missiles were launched from the eastern coastal area of Sinpo and traveled around 140 kilometers, according to South Korea’s military. The development comes at a time when tensions are already rising between Iran and the United States, especially around the Strait of Hormuz. North Korea’s actions have added to the already tense global situation, creating unease among neighboring countries. Japan declares emergency Soon after the missile launches, Japan announced a national emergency alert. The Prime Minister’s Office shared the update publicly. In…

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Talks in limbo? Iran says no date set for second round of negotiations with US

Washington: The first round of talks between the United States (US) and Iran, which was held in Pakistan's capital city of Islamabad, had failed to end the deadlock between the two countries, with both sides blaming each other. Vice President JD Vance, who led the US delegation, reiterated the Trump administration's call to an end to Iran's nuclear programme, while the Islamic Republic said talks failed due to Washington's 'unreasonable' demands.  Despite this, a US media report claimed that Washington and Tehran will hold another round of talks again in Pakistan on Monday (April 20), adding that the two delegations…

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‘Coldly planned execution’: Two Indian men shot dead outside gurudwara in Italy; probe on

Rome: Two Indian men were shot dead by some unidentified men while they were leaving from a gurudwara at Covo in the Italian province of Bergamo, reported local media on Sunday. The incident had taken place on Friday just before the midnight in the square in front of the Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur Ji, which falls in the industrial area of the town. The deceased were identified as Raginder Singh and Gurmit Singh. While Raginder was a resident of Covo, Gurmit was from Agnadello. Both men were 48-year-old. Gurmit is survived by a wife and two children. Another person was…

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Trump influenced by Netanyahu to join Iran war as ‘distraction’ from Epstein files: Kamala Harris

Washington: Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has strongly criticised US President Donald Trump, claiming he was drawn into a military confrontation with Iran under the influence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. She described the situation as a weak attempt to shift attention away from controversies linked to the “Epstein files.” Speaking at an event organised by the Michigan Democratic Women’s Caucus in Detroit on Saturday, Harris said the conflict does not reflect the wishes of the American public. She portrayed the situation as an unnecessary war and questioned the administration’s intentions. During her speech, Harris alleged that the…

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