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Iran likely to respond to US’s proposal today to end Middle East conflict amid deadlock

Tehran: Iran is expected to send its response to a United States proposal aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East on Thursday, through mediators, according to a regional source cited by CNN. The proposal is intended to help bring a broader end to the ongoing crisis. The report says discussions between Washington and Tehran have been making progress, with both sides believed to be moving closer to a possible preliminary understanding. This could open the door to wider negotiations and a potential reduction in hostilities. An Axios report, quoting US officials and people familiar with the talks, described the…

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Trump says Iran ‘desperate’ for deal with US, draws red line on Tehran’s nuclear ambitions

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated that Iran can never be allowed to procure a nuclear weapon. He said negotiations to materialise a deal with Tehran were under progress and that the situation was entirely under the control of the US.  The US president also hailed the Navy blockade, which is causing significant financial losses to Iran.   "We are going to blow them (Iran) away... We are not going to let Iran have a nuclear weapon... We are dealing with people who want to make a deal very much, and we will see whether or not they can…

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06

May

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Bangladesh in fear over possible cross-border ‘pushback’ incidents after BJP’s massive win in Bengal

Dhaka: Bangladesh has expressed hope that there will be no incidents of people being forced across the border following the sweeping election victories of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the key neighbouring states of West Bengal and Assam. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said he expects that "no such incident (push backs) will happen" despite rising public debate around illegal immigration after the poll results. Ahmed confirmed that the Border Guard Bangladesh has been instructed to stay alert along the frontier regions. His remarks follow comments made by Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, who was…

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May

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Trump warns of ‘much higher level’ of bombing if Iran rejects deal amid peace talks

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 6) issued a stern warning to Iran, saying that if Tehran agrees to the proposed terms, tensions could ease and military operations would stop. However, he cautioned that if Iran does not agree to a deal to end the war, the bombing will resume at a "much higher level and intensity". Trump said it was "perhaps a big assumption" that Iran would agree to the terms being offered by the United States.  'Bombing much higher level and intensity than before' Trump posted on social media that the war with Iran could soon…

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US and Iran nearing 14-point memorandum, launch 30-day negotiation window to end war: Reports

Washington: In a significant development, negotiations between Washington and Tehran are reportedly advancing towards a preliminary accord aimed at halting current hostilities and establishing a framework for expansive nuclear talks. As per an Axios report, which cited several American officials and sources acquainted with the dialogue, the progress is being viewed as the most significant development since the onset of the conflict, though a definitive resolution has not yet been secured. The reported framework consists of a "one-page, 14-point memorandum of understanding" designed to trigger an immediate ceasefire and launch a "30-day negotiation window" to hammer out a broader settlement.…

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May

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China asks Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz ‘as soon as possible’ as Beijing faces energy strain

Beijing: China on Wednesday asked Iran to quickly reopen the Strait of Hormuz, describing the restoration of normal maritime movement as a pressing concern for the global community. During talks in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi that the world was expecting quick action to stabilise the key waterway. In a significant message to Tehran, Wang praised Iran for its stance on not developing nuclear weapons. His remarks come at a time when Washington has been pushing Iran to surrender enriched uranium stockpiles and commit to a 20-year halt to nuclear weapon development. Wang said…

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Iran will only accept ‘fair and comprehensive’ peace deal: Abbas Araghchi in meeting with China’s Wang Yi

Beijing: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, currently on a visit to China, met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday and stressed that Tehran would only accept a “fair and comprehensive” agreement to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia. According to Iran’s ISNA news agency, Araghchi said Iran was seeking a complete and balanced resolution to the crisis while defending its legitimate interests. “We will only accept a fair and comprehensive agreement,” he said during the meeting. Araghchi also praised China’s position on the conflict, particularly Beijing’s criticism of the actions of the United States and Israel. Describing China…

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US declares end of ‘Operation Epic Fury’ against Iran

New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that the United States has ended its major military operations against Iran. He said the campaign, called “Operation Epic Fury”, has been completed after achieving its goals. Rubio clarified that while large-scale operations are over, the situation is still sensitive and could change depending on Iran’s actions. According to Rubio, the operation launched on February 28 by the US and Israel was aimed at strategic military objectives, which he said have now been fulfilled. He added that recent US military activity in the region was defensive in nature, not offensive.…

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Texas shooting: Two killed, three injured in targeted attack near Dallas shopping plaza

Texas: A shooting incident in the US state of Texas left two people dead and three others injured after a gunman opened fire near a shopping centre in the city of Carrollton, located north of Dallas. Police confirmed that the attack was not random and involved individuals known to the suspect. Authorities said the incident took place on Tuesday at K Towne Plaza, a busy commercial area in the city’s Koreatown district. According to Carrollton Police Chief Roberto Arredondo, the suspect had a prior business connection with the victims who died. Investigators are still working to understand what led to…

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Bangladesh ruling party sees hope for India ties after BJP’s Bengal win, slams Mamata over Teesta pact

Dhaka: Bangladesh's ruling BNP has lauded the Bharatiya Janata Party for their massive victory in West Bengal while slamming outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Baneejee for stalling the Teesta water-sharing pact between Dhaka and New Delhi. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has also hoped for the continuation of peaceful ties between the two nations. BNP Information Secretary Azizul Baree Helal praised the BJP’s performance under Suvendu Adhikari and said the result could help strengthen ties between West Bengal and Bangladesh. Helal expressed hope that the political change in West Bengal could pave the way for progress on the Teesta water-sharing agreement,…

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