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Apr

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Trump says Iran conflict ‘close to over,’ claims Tehran ‘badly’ seeking deal with US

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran was ‘close to over’ and that Tehran was ‘badly’ seeking a deal with Washington. Responding to a question during an exclusive interview with Fox News, Trump said had he not launched military operations in Iran, the latter would have developed nuclear weapons. The US President also said Iran would take nearly 20 years to rebuild the country he continued strikes, adding that the operation hasn’t finished yet. “I think it's close to over. Yeah. I mean, I view it as very close to…

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Apr

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US-Iran war LIVE: Pakistan likely to host another round of talks; US blocks vessels at Hormuz

Tehran: The second round of talks between the United States and Iran is expected to take place in Pakistan within the next two days, as diplomatic efforts continue to reduce escalating tensions in West Asia. The initial round of negotiations reportedly ended without progress after Tehran rejected Washington’s proposal. US President Donald Trump, speaking to The New York Post, hinted at the possibility of imminent developments, saying, "You should stay there, really, because something could be happening over the next two days, and we're more inclined to go there."  On the outcome of the first round of discussions, US Vice…

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Apr

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JD Vance hopeful of US-Iran ceasefire deal soon: ‘Lot of mistrust, can’t be solved overnight’

Washington: There is a lot of mistrust between the US and Iran, and that cannot be solved overnight, Vice President JD Vance, who led a delegation on ceasefire talks with Tehran, has said, suggesting the two sides want to make a deal ahead of the second round of negotiations. Vance said the meeting in Islamabad, even though inconclusive, was the first of its kind in the past 49 years between Washington and Tehran and that the stakeholders want to make a deal. What's noteworthy with Vance's remarks is that they come at a time when Israel, too, held peace talks with…

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Apr

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‘Something could be happening…’: Trump hints at second round of talks with Iran in Islamabad

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday indicated that a second round of talks with Iran could be held in Islamabad "over the next two days," according to US media reports. The remarks come amid rising tensions, with a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran set to expire on April 22, raising fears of a renewed escalation if negotiations fail to move forward.  Trump's comments signal a possible revival of talks between the US and Iran, even as tensions remain high following the earlier failure to reach a breakthrough. Speaking to the New York Post, Trump suggested that…

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Apr

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UK, France rally 40 nations for Hormuz talks to restore freedom of navigation amid West Asia turmoil

Paris: Amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia, France and the United Kingdom are gearing up to jointly host a high-level video conference on Friday, aiming to bring together more than 40 nations to work on restoring the freedom of navigation in the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the development on X, noting that the meeting will be held in Paris and will focus on building a multilateral and defensive framework to revive safe passage through one of the world’s most crucial energy corridors. Macron said the conference would gather non-belligerent countries that are ready to contribute…

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Apr

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Giorgia Meloni suspends Italy’s defence agreement with Israel amid war with Iran

Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday announced suspension of Italy's defence agreement with Israel, which involves the exchange of military equipment and technology research, news agencies reported. "In view of the current situation, the government has decided to suspend the automatic renewal of the defence agreement with Israel," Meloni said on the sidelines of an event in Verona, according to Italian news agency Ansa.  Notanbly Italy’s defence agreement with Israel, a pact that includes cooperation in military equipment and technology research, according to news agency reports. The suspension of the automatic renewal mechanism means the pact will not…

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Apr

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Sixteen injured as former student opens fire at Turkey school before shooting self dead

Istanbul: A former student opened fire at a high school in southeast Turkey on Tuesday, injuring at least 16 people before taking his own life, officials said. The 18-year-old attacker, armed with a shotgun, reportedly fired indiscriminately at a vocational high school in Siverek, in Sanliurfa province, before hiding inside the building. He later died by suicide using the same weapon, Governor Hasan Sildak said. Those injured include 10 students, 4 teachers, a canteen worker and a police officer. While most were treated locally in Siverek, 5 individuals with more serious injuries were transferred to a hospital in the provincial…

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Apr

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China’s Xi Jinping presents four-point proposal to resolve US-Iran war: ‘Sovereignty must be respected’

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday said the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of countries in West Asia and the Gulf region should be fully respected, as tensions continue following the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. This is the first time that Xi has spoken about the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Xi made the remarks during a meeting in Beijing with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, marking the first visit by a West Asian leader to China since the conflict broke out. He also said the safety of…

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Apr

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Pakistan again steps in after US-Iran talks fail, pushes for second round in Islamabad soon, says report

New Delhi: The possibility of a second round of talks between the United States and Iran seems to be high, with Pakistan actively pushing diplomatic efforts to move the process forward. According to various media reports, discussions on the next phase of engagement are already in an advanced stage.  While no formal announcement has been made, reports suggest that both sides are informally open to continuing talks either in Islamabad or at a neutral location such as Geneva. Efforts are underway to finalise logistics, with a strong push to hold the meeting within the next two days. US President Donald…

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Apr

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Ceasefire clock ticks: US considers fresh talks with Iran after Islamabad stalemate

Washington: The United States is weighing the option of holding another face-to-face meeting with Iranian officials as the current ceasefire approaches its deadline, according to a CNN report. However, no final decision has been made so far. Officials are said to be exploring possible dates and venues for the meeting. These plans depend largely on how ongoing discussions with Iran and regional mediators develop over the next few days. Sources described the situation as still being in its early stages. "We need to be prepared to stand something up quickly should things head in that direction," a source said, quoted…

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