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Trump slams Pope Leo as ‘weak on crime’, ‘terrible’ on foreign policy
Trump escalates clash with Pope Leo XIV, attacking him over criticism of US policies and Iran war as tensions between the White House and the Vatican deepen.
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Apple Maps accused of ‘erasing’ southern Lebanon villages amid war
Users question missing Lebanon village labels on Apple Maps amid conflict, comparing it with more detailed Google Maps displays.
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‘Enjoy $4 gas while it lasts’: Iran’s Parliament Speaker taunts Trump with US fuel prices
Ghalibaf posts Google Maps screenshot of Washington fuel rates, warns Hormuz blockade could trigger nonlinear oil shock.
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Trump weighs fresh strikes on Iran as US blockade of Iranian ports begins April 13
Limited strikes are under consideration as Washington looks to break negotiation deadlock after announcing Hormuz-linked blockade
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Did Netanyahu’s call derail the US-Iran deal? Tehran’s claim as blockade begins April 13
Iran blames Netanyahu call for failed US talks as Hormuz blockade looms, raising risks to oil supply and fragile ceasefire
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‘No UK involvement’ in Trump’s Hormuz blockade; London works with France on navigation push
UK declines to join US-led Hormuz blockade, instead partnering with France and allies to safeguard global shipping as tensions with Iran escalate after failed nuclear talks.
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US Iran war live news: IEA chief warns of tougher month for energy markets
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US to begin blockade of Iranian ports from April 13, says CENTCOM
CENTCOM says vessels transiting Strait of Hormuz to non-Iranian ports will not be affected by the blockade
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Strait of Hormuz mine-clearing highlights gaps in US naval mine warfare capability
US Navy has begun mine-clearing in the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Iran, highlighting operational risks and exposing gaps in Western mine warfare capability and naval readiness.
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'Shoot, don’t quack': Netanyahu's aide Fogel taunts Donald Trump over Iran threats
In an interview with Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo,” Trump said, “I could take out Iran in one day".
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'These Persians don’t think they're beaten': Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon links Iran crisis to China rivalry
Steve Bannon said US–Iran tensions reflect a wider struggle with China, arguing Iran feels undefeated and warning that recent naval escalation marks a major geopolitical shift.
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What was Iran charging for crossing the Strait of Hormuz and why Trump calls it 'illegal'
The Strait of Hormuz dispute escalates as Iran’s alleged toll system faces US condemnation. Trump calls it “illegal extortion,” citing international law, while Lloyd’s List reports IRGC-controlled escort and vetting mechanisms.
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Trump says he considered renaming 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of Trump'
Trump formally directed that the Gulf of Mexico be renamed the 'Gulf of America' in US government records following his return to office.
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US–Iran talks collapse as world calls for ceasefire respect and renewed diplomacy
Iran and the United States failed to reach a deal in Islamabad, but avoided renewed fighting as world leaders urged diplomacy amid disputes over nuclear issues, Hormuz, and ceasefire terms.
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Trump's fresh Op Sindoor claim: 'Pak leaders keep thanking me for saving millions of lives, preventing war with India'
After the Pahalgam attack last year that killed 26 Indians, India launched Operation Sindoor. Trump repeatedly claimed he helped stop a war between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor.
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Oman urges continued US–Iran talks, says success may require 'painful concessions'
Oman’s Foreign Minister urged continued US–Iran talks, calling for ceasefire extension and warning that success may require “painful concessions”.
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No one left behind: Entire US delegation departs after Iran talks collapse
The US negotiating team, including JD Vance, left Islamabad after failed Iran talks, ending hopes of back-channel diplomacy.
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Turkey-Israel tensions rise as Erdogan issues invasion warning, Netanyahu fires back
The war of words intensified as Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz accused Turkey of engaging in antisemitism and conducting what he described as sham legal proceedings targeting Israeli officials.
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Iran issues strong warning after US talks collapse, vows to defend interests 'by any means necessary'
Iran issued a strongly worded response after failed US talks, vowing to defend its interests, while JD Vance and global leaders urged restraint amid rising tensions.
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'Why can’t I move ships? I don't know': Iran taunts US over Hormuz, sanctions after failed talks
The online jibe came as high-stakes negotiations between Washington and Tehran failed to produce a breakthrough.
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West Asia crisis: Iran blames 'US-Israeli arrogance' for collapse of Islamabad talks
Iran’s Consulate in Hyderabad blamed “US-Israeli arrogance” for stalled talks, as Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and others criticised Washington following failed US–Iran negotiations in Islamabad.
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West Asia crisis: EAM S Jaishankar meets UAE's Mohammed bin Zayed, thanks him for support to Indian diaspora
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met UAE leaders, thanking them for supporting Indians amid regional tensions, as failed US–Iran talks raised fears of renewed conflict and global energy disruption.
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Iran talks: 'Dozens' of calls in 21 hours as JD Vance stayed in constant touch with Donald Trump
US–Iran talks in Islamabad ended without agreement after 21 hours, with JD Vance citing nuclear concerns and Iran blaming “unreasonable” US demands for the deadlock.
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After talks fail in Islamabad, Iran races to restore damaged oil facilities
Tehran is now aiming to restore most of the refining and distribution facilities attacked during the conflict to 70–80% of their capacity in a span of two months.
