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Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder Amir Hamza shot in Lahore; condition critical

Lahore: Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) co-founder Amir Hamza has been shot by unknown gunmen in Pakistan's Lahore, said sources on Thursday. The 66-year-old, who is considered as the second most important leader of Lashkar-e-Taiba after Hafiz Saeed, is in critical condition.  Hamza, who is involved in multiple terror attacks in India and is a wanted terrorist, was attacked by unidentified assailants outside a news channel in Lahore. He was rushed a local hospital in Lahore and his condition remains extremely serious.  This is second time in less than a year when Hamza has been shot by unknown men. Last year in May,…

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Apr

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US’ costliest losses in Iran war were not fighter jets, it was a USD 240 million MQ4C triton surveillance drone

Washington: The US has reportedly lost multiple fighter jets, including two F-35s worth millions of dollars, during the conflict with Iran in West Asia, but one of the most expensive losses to its military came in the form of an MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone. Belonging to the US Navy, it is one of the most expensive unmanned aircraft in its arsenal. Valued at over USD 200 million per unit, the MQ-4C Triton costs roughly twice as much as two Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets, placing it among the most expensive unmanned platforms in the US military inventory. According to the United States Naval Safety…

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Apr

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US will not extend waiver allowing countries to buy Russian, Iranian crude oil; India among those affected iran war news

Washington: The US is not extending its waiver on sanctions, which allowed nations, including India, to buy Russian and Iranian crude oil, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced at the White House. India was a major beneficiary of the sanctions waivers, a move that drew sharp criticism from US politicians who argued it eased financial pressure on Moscow and Tehran. "We will not be renewing the general license on Russian oil, and we will not be renewing the general license on Iranian oil. That was oil that was on the water prior to March 11. So all that has been used,”…

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Apr

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China-Iran nexus under lens: Did Tehran use Beijing’s spy satellite to target US bases?

Tehran: While the focus shifts to a ceasefire after the talks in Pakistan failed, a new report has claimed that the Iranians used a Chinese spy satellite to target US military bases in the Middle East. The satellite, though, was acquired by the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in 2024.  According to the report by Financial Times, the satellite was identified as 'TEE-01B' which was developed by China's Earth Eye Co. It offered "in-orbit delivery" which is a part of Chinese model under which spacecrafts are transferred to overseas customers after reaching orbit.  Key US bases…

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Apr

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Former Pak minister exposes country’s power play: ‘Munir is de facto leader, US ignoring Shehbaz’

Islamabad: Former Pakistan Fawad Chaudhry has taken a dig at the country’s leadership, claiming that real authority lies with the military rather than the elected government. He stated that Army Chief Asim Munir is running the country, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif remains overlooked.  Chaudhry, who previously served as Information Minister in Imran Khan’s government, argued that the balance of power in Pakistan is heavily tilted towards the military establishment. Referring to recent developments, Chaudhry pointed out that US President Donald Trump mentioned General Munir as Pakistan’s leader, while Sharif’s name was not highlighted.  These remarks come at a time…

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Israel, US share same goals on Iran, negotiations with Lebanon ongoing: Netanyahu amid Gulf tensions

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel and the United States are aligned in their objectives regarding the ongoing tensions with Iran, even as uncertainty remains over the future of a fragile ceasefire. Speaking on Wednesday, Netanyahu emphasised that both countries are working towards the same outcomes, including halting Iran’s nuclear ambitions and ensuring stability in key maritime routes. He noted that Washington has been regularly updating Israel about its diplomatic engagements with Tehran. “Our goals and those of the United States are identical: We want to see the enriched material removed from Iran, we want to…

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Apr

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US, Iran agree in principle to resume talks amid Hormuz tensions; Pakistan Army chief reaches Tehran

Washington: Amid rising tensions over the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the United States and Iran have agreed in principle to hold another round of talks, although the date and venue have not yet been finalised. The development has been reported by The Wall Street Journal, raising hopes that renewed negotiations may help ease the fast-worsening regional crisis. Earlier, the two sides held a round of talks in Pakistan, but that attempt failed to produce a breakthrough. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has reached Tehran, where he was received by Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. According to…

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Apr

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Iran says it would completely block Gulf trade if US does not lift blockade on Iranian ports

Tehran: In a significant development, the commander of Iran's joint military command warned that Iran would completely block exports and imports across the Persian Gulf region, the Sea of Oman, and the Red Sea if the United States does not lift its blockade on Iranian ports, Iranian state media reported. "Iran will act with strength to defend its national sovereignty and its interests," said Ali Abdollahi. He added that the US blockade is "a prelude to violating the ceasefire." Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz when Israel and the United States launched strikes against it more than a month…

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Apr

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Trump says Chinese President Jinping denies sending weapons to Iran | What we know so far

Washington: United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Chinese President Xi Jinping denied sending weapons to Iran. He also said in the Fox News interview that Xi Jinping issued the denial in a written response letter to Trump, after the US president wrote him following reports that surfaced about China supplying Iran with weapons for the war. "I wrote him a letter asking him not to do that. And he wrote me a letter saying that, essentially, he's not doing that," Trump said. Trump is scheduled to meet Xi in Beijing in early May.  I am permanently opening the…

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Lebanon-Israel hold first talks in 33 years in Washington amid Gulf tensions; more meetings expected

Washington: Lebanon and Israel have resumed direct discussions for the first time in many years, marking a notable diplomatic moment during a period of heightened tensions in West Asia. The initial meeting took place in Washington on Tuesday, where both sides described the exchange as positive, though key differences remain unresolved.  The United States hosted this trilateral meeting, marking the first time the three parties had engaged at a high level since 1993. Lebanon’s Ambassador to the United States, Nada Hamadeh Moawad, said further details about the next round of talks would be shared “in due course.” She characterised the first…

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