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Trump says China 'very happy' with Hormuz move, claims Beijing won’t arm Iran: 'Xi will give me a big, fat hug'
Trump's comments come ahead of his planned trip to China on May 14-15 for a summit with Xi that was pushed back from late March by Washington because of the war against Iran.
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Horror in Turkey: 9 killed, several injured in school shooting a day after gun attack
Four people killed and 20 injured in Turkey school shooting, second attack in two days, raising alarm over rare gun violence.
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Trump says oil prices will drop ‘very big’ once Iran war ends
Trump said prices would drop “very big” after the war is over. “It’s going to come dropping down very big as soon as this is over. And I think it can be over very soon,” he said.
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Iran says talks with US continue via Islamabad, Pakistani delegation set to visit Tehran today
Trump had Tuesday indicated that a second round of talks between US and Iran could take place “over the next two days,” suggesting Pakistan may once again host the negotiations.
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North Korea nuclear programme sees “serious increase,” says IAEA Chief
North Korea is experiencing a “very serious rise” in its capacity to manufacture nuclear weapons, the chief of the UN nuclear watchdog said during a visit to Seoul
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‘Not very educated’: Pak journalist names ‘Pehalwan’ behind Sharif’s ‘draft’ tweet fiasco, faces mild reprimand
The controversy has now deepened after senior Pakistani journalist Absar Alam publicly blamed a close aide of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the lapse.
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Why Dubai’s iconic hotel Burj Al Arab is shutting for 18 months
Dubai’s Burj Al Arab will close for 18 months for a major restoration, with designer Tristan Auer aiming to preserve its legacy while enhancing the iconic hotel’s world-renowned luxury experience.
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Iran warns of Red Sea disruption if US blockade of Hormuz continues, calls it ‘prelude to ceasefire violation’
Major General Ali Abdollahi, commander of the Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters, said Iran’s armed forces would not tolerate US-led restrictions on Iranian commercial and oil tankers operating in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, or the Red Sea.
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Attacks on shipping 'completely unacceptable', says Jaishankar amid West Asia tensions
S. Jaishankar warned attacks on merchant shipping are “completely unacceptable”, stressing secure maritime routes and resilient energy supply chains at Japan-hosted AZEC Plus meeting amid global disruptions
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‘Very close to being over’: Trump says Iran war nearing end, but warns US ‘not finished’ yet
There are growing indications that a second round of US-Iran talks could take place as early as Thursday. Trump had earlier suggested that negotiations could resume “over the next two days,” with Pakistan likely to remain the venue.
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US–India seal landmark co-production deal for fighter jet engines with historic tech transfer
General Electric Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited agreed to co-produce F414 engines in India, marking unprecedented US technology transfer aimed at boosting India’s fighter jet self-reliance.
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Satellite images reveal Iran clearing debris, reopening missile tunnels during ceasefire
Satellite images show Iran restoring underground missile bases in Hormozgan and Tabriz during a ceasefire despite US and Israeli strikes
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US state pushes House File 2513 to curb H-1B hiring: What it means for global talent and whether Indians should worry
Iowa is advancing House File 2513, a bill that could restrict H-1B hiring in public universities by targeting workers from designated “foreign adversary” nations.
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Deal or no deal? Ceasefire extension uncertain as US says no formal agreement with Iran yet
Hopes have risen for renewed talks between US and Iran, as the US military said its blockade of Iranian ports was in full effect and Tehran threatened to retaliate by strike targets across the war-weary region.
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'Sailed openly with tracker on': Iranian tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade
The Iranian consulate made this claim even as US CENTCOM asserted that no vessels have passed through the strait since the blockade.
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Pakistanis to endure two-hour power cuts daily as energy crisis deepens: 'Couldn’t sleep whole night'
The two-hour power cut plan is part of the austere measures undertaken by Pakistan to manage the rising cost of energy fuelled by the Iran war.
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‘Powerfool’ and ‘Commander in Grief’: Iran mocks Trump after Meloni clash, says Italy ‘lost an ally in Washington’
Meloni described Trump’s remarks as “unacceptable” and signalled a more independent foreign policy approach, including suspending the automatic renewal of a defence agreement with Israel.
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Is Washington turning to the Strait of Malacca after Hormuz? Here’s why it’s crucial for India
The Strait of Malacca, collectively managed by Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, stands as one of the busiest and most consequential maritime routes in the world
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Nowhere to store crude: Will Trump’s Hormuz blockade force Iran to shut oil wells in weeks?
With the blockade, Trump is likely hoping to force the Iranians to the table by wreaking havoc with their production since they have limited storage.
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Trump hints at breakthrough ahead of second round of US-Iran talks: 'Amazing two days ahead'
Trump said that extension of ceasefire may not even be necessary, indicating a breakthrough in the second round of negotiations with Iran which are likely to take place in the next few days.
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What is TEE-01B? The Chinese satellite Iran used to track US bases during war
What is TEE-01B? Here’s what to know about the Chinese satellite the Financial Times says Iran used to monitor US military bases during the war.
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China gave Iran spy satellite used to track US bases during war: Report
Leaked documents show IRGC used Chinese-built satellite to monitor US targets before and after strikes
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US fast-tracks B-21 bomber as tanker strain and crash risks raise war readiness concerns
US tests B-21 stealth bomber as tanker fleet strain and recent incidents raise concerns. What it means for war readiness and global security.
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Trump targets Pope Leo again, says it is 'unacceptable' for Iran to have a nuclear bomb
Trump earlier claimed that Pope Leo XIV’s election as head of the Catholic Church was influenced by him
