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Will JD Vance be the next US President? CPAC’s straw poll hints

Washington: For the second year in a row, US Vice President JD Vance is the most preferred Presidential choice, as per the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) straw poll. At the four-day conference this year, the attendees were asked about their top choice for Republican nominee in the 2028 presidential race. JD Vance received 53 per cent of the votes, with 1,600 attendees voted in favour of him, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bagged 35 per cent of the votes.  Last year, Vance topped the list securing 61 per cent of the votes, followed by Steve Bannon (former…

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US deploys 3,500 marine troops, amphibious assault ship to Middle East as war against Iran intensifies

Washington: As the conflict involving Iran intensifies, the United States has ramped up its military presence in West Asia, deploying around 3,500 marines and sailors aboard the USS Tripoli (LHA-7), which has now reached its designated operational zone. According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), the forces arrived on March 27 aboard the USS Tripoli (LHA 7). The move marks the deployment of one of America's largest amphibious assault ships into an active combat theatre amid the ongoing conflict. The vessel had set sail from its home base in Japan before arriving in the region. USS Tripoli most modern vessels in…

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‘Troops will leave in coffins’: Iranian daily’s cover picture has a stark warning against US ground invasion

Tehran: Iran’s English-language daily Tehran Times carried a stark warning to Washington on Saturday, as reports emerged that the United States is gearing up for a ground invasion of Iran, sending 3,500 troops to the Middle East. Its front page headline read, "Welcome To Hell”, alongside a warning that any US troops entering Iranian soil would "leave only in a coffin". The messaging comes amid reports that Washington may be weighing the deployment of up to 10,000 additional troops to the region, fuelling speculation that the conflict could escalate into a possible ground operation inside Iran. Earlier, the US Central…

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Trump’s shocker on Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman: ‘He didn’t think he would be kissing my…’

Washington: US President Donald Trump has again caught himself uttering loose remarks while speaking about Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman ansd that he "should be nice to him" implying that the Arab leader had understimated him. At a Saudi Arabia backed investment forum, Trump triggered an awkward moment for Saudi officials after appearing to mock Mohammed bin Salman during his address. Trump suggested that officials should tell the Crown Prince to “be nice” to him, before making a crude remark implying that the Saudi leader had underestimated him. What Trump said about MBS "He did not think this was…

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Pakistan goes begging to IMF again, unlocks USD 1.2 billion under payout agreement

New Delhi: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund have reached a staff-level agreement for the disbursement of approximately USD 1.2 billion under two separate financial arrangements, the IMF said on Saturday. The agreement follows the successful completion of the third review under the Extended Fund Facility and the second review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The IMF mission had held talks with Pakistani officials in Karachi and Islamabad from February 25 to March 2, but had initially left without a deal. Discussions later continued virtually, leading to the agreement. In a statement, the IMF said its staff and Pakistani…

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Pakistan still remains ‘safe harbor’ for terrorists, particularly for groups targeting India: US report

Washington: In yet another embarrassing moment for Pakistan, a Congressional Research Service (CRS) report has claimed that Islamabad remains a safe heaven for terrorists, including for those who continue to target India, particularly the union territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir.  The report, dated March 25, 2026, said Pakistan and its military have acted "inconsistently" against terror groups, and authorities failed to take "sufficient action to stop certain terrorist groups and individuals from openly operating in the country". Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) continues to operate from Pakistani soil, despite Islamabad's National Action Plan, which calls "ensure that no armed…

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Iran ‘targets and destroys’ Ukraine’s anti-drone system depot in Dubai; Kyiv denies claims

Dubai: After refusing to accept the US proposal to end all hostilities in the Middle East, Iran on Saturday continued to target American bases in the Gulf, particularly those in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It even claimed that has "targeted and destroyed" a Ukrainian anti-drone system depot in Dubai, which Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that was used by American forces.  "As the hideouts of American commanders and soldiers in Dubai were targeted," Iran’s military central operational command Khatam Al-Anbiya was quoted as saying by AFP. "Ukrainian anti-drone system depot that was located in Dubai to assist…

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US Israel Iran War LIVE: Houthis enter in the conflict, launch strikes at Israel; drone attack at Kuwait airport

New Delhi: Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel. Brigadier General Yahya Saree, a military spokesperson for the Houthis, issued a statement on Saturday through the group’s Al Masirah satellite television network. The conflict between the US, Israel and Iran is now in its fourth week. Israel’s military had earlier said it intercepted the missile. The strike followed a vague warning from Saree on Friday, suggesting the rebels would join the ongoing war that has shaken the region and unsettled the global economy. This marks the first time Israel has come under fire from Yemen…

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Two more India-bound petroleum vessels cross Strait of Hormuz, Navy on standby

New Delhi: Two more merchant vessels carrying petroleum products for India are currently crossing the Strait of Hormuz, with Indian Navy warships on standby to assist if required, sources told ANI. The movement comes amid ongoing security-related disruptions affecting shipping in the region. In the past few days, vessel movement through the Strait of Hormuz has remained limited. Some ships have been able to transit, while others are still positioned in nearby waters. The current passage of India-bound vessels follows these recent clearances. Indian vessels and recent movement through Hormuz LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi were among the India-linked…

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Nepal’s new PM Balen Shah thanks PM Modi for warm wishes: ‘Looking forward to working with India’

Kathmandu: Nepal's Prime Minister's Office on Saturday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his greetings to Balen Shah on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal. Responding to PM Modi's post, the Nepal PM's office said the PM was eager to work closely with PM Modi to advance the multifaceted relations between both countries. In a post on X, the office said, "Thank you, Prime Minister Narendra Modi for your kind words and warm wishes. I am eager to work closely with you to advance the multifaceted relations between our two countries for the common prosperity of our…

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