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Apr

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Protesters gather outside White House seeking Trump’s removal after ceasefire announcement | Video

Washington: A massive protest has erupted outside the White House after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week halt to attacks on Iran. Protesters have called for Trump’s removal, accusing him of ‘war crimes’ and condemning what they describe as US ‘cruelty’ around the world. "We are out here tonight because we cannot stand what is going on. We cannot wait till the elections... What's happening in this country needs to stop now. The cruelty, happening not only in this country but also by this country around the world, the war crimes that this president has done from that White…

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Hours after Iran-US ceasefire, North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles in back-to-back launch

New Delhi: While the announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and the United States brought a sense of relief across the world, fresh tensions erupted in East Asia as North Korea launched multiple missiles from its eastern coast, triggering alarm in neighboring South Korea. Under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea. According to South Korea’s military, the launches marked the second missile test conducted by Pyongyang within two days. Missiles fired from Wonsan region South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that the missiles were launched from the eastern coastal…

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Apr

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Whose Strait is it anyway? After ceasefire, Iran and Trump both lay claim to control Hormuz operations

New Delhi: With just a few hours of the US-Iran ceasefire announcement that paused the fighting for two weeks in the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz, which is at the core of the conflict, both Tehran and Donald Trump are now scrambling to assert dominance over the narrow sea route, which will be reopened as per the truce terms. In its 10-point plan presented to the US to agree on the truce, Iran has demanded guaranteed control of shipping through Hormuz and the decision on the safe passage protocol for oil and energy supplies. Iran to control Hormuz? Media…

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Apr

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Draft label in Pakistan PM’s X post on Iran war sparks questions over message origin: ‘USA wrote for him’

New Delhi: A draft version of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s post on X, updated just a minute before the final version went live on Tuesday, has raised eyebrows. The draft was clearly marked with the words, “Draft – Pakistan’s PM Message on X.” In the post, Sharif appealed to the United States to extend the truce deadline in Iran and urged the latter to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. While the content of the message was clear, the unusual presence of the word “Draft” in an official statement drew attention. Observers are questioning whether this was a simple mistake…

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Apr

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Strikes continue between Israel, Iran despite ceasefire announcement, missile alerts echo in Gulf

New Delhi: Hours after United States President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, fresh attacks were reported across the region. Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting Israel as well as Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait. Missile alerts and sirens echoed across several areas, creating panic among residents. The condition outlined by Trump for the ceasefire was the “complete, immediate, and safe reopening” of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most crucial oil and gas shipping routes. On the other side, Iran made it clear that its decision is conditional. The country…

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Netanyahu backs US–Iran ceasefire, stresses deal doesn’t apply to Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon

Jerusalem: Israel has expressed support for the United States’ temporary ceasefire with Iran, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasised that the agreement does not include conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon. In a statement released on Wednesday, Netanyahu’s office said Israel welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to pause strikes against Iran for a period of two weeks. The pause is conditional on Iran immediately reopening the Strait of Hormuz and halting all attacks against the US, Israel, and other regional countries. The statement also highlighted Israel’s backing for Washington’s broader efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons or advancing…

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Mojtaba Khamenei tells Iranian military to stop firing after ceasefire with US, warns ‘this is not end of war’

Tehran: Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Wednesday adopted a cautious approach to the ceasefire with the US, ordering all its military units to stop firing, but keep their hands on the trigger, as this "will not be the end of the war". In a statement broadcast on Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, Khamenei said the conflict is ongoing, but all branches of the military must comply with the ceasefire order and halt operations. At the same time, Iran issued a strong warning, stressing that its forces remain on high alert. It said the ceasefire should not be interpreted as a…

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Iran agrees to ceasefire, to reopen Strait of Hormuz; what’s in the 10-point plan

New Delhi: Iran has agreed to a two-week ceasefire but made it clear that this is only a temporary pause, not the end of the conflict. Officials said negotiations with the United States will begin soon, with talks expected to take place in Islamabad. The leadership stressed that the ceasefire depends on several key conditions being met. Iran has agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire period. However, it said movement through the route will be monitored and managed by its armed forces, meaning access will not be completely unrestricted. What are Iran’s ceasefire conditions? At the…

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US-Iran agree on two-week ceasefire, Trump to stop bombings: What we know so far

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump announced that it would pause military strikes on Iran for a period of two weeks. The announcement came via his Truth Social platform just about 90 minutes before his own deadline for potential escalation. Trump described the move as a “double-sided ceasefire,” suggesting that both nations would refrain from aggressive actions during this period. “I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double-sided CEASEFIRE!,” Trump posted.  Here's what Trump said A key condition outlined by Trump was the “complete, immediate, and safe…

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‘Whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again’: Trump’s big warning to Iran

Washington: Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, US President Donald Trump once again asked Iran to reach an agreement before his Tuesday deadline, cautioning that failure to do so could trigger irreversible devastation. His latest remarks heightened tension over the already volatile situation as both sides remain locked in a conflict for over a month now. In a strongly worded post on Truth Social, Trump declared, "A whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will." He described the coming hours as "one of the most important moments…

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