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Asim Munir arrives in Iran: Pakistan carries fresh US message as talks look to restart after Islamabad deadlock
Iranian state media earlier reported that the Pakistani side will carry a new message from the US, signalling ongoing efforts to restart negotiations and explore a possible path forward.
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$30 million an hour, $23 billion in a month: How Saudi, Russian and US oil giants reaped massive gains from Iran war
Saudi Aramco emerged as the largest beneficiary, with projections suggesting it could make $25.5 billion in war-related gains in 2026 if prices remain at current levels.
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Pope Leo XIV urges peace and coexistence as Trump attacks escalate
Pope Leo XIV urged peace and coexistence during his Africa tour, pushing back against Donald Trump’s criticism while continuing to speak out against the Iran war and global divisions.
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Iran's digital shutdown hits 47 days, among longest nationwide shutdowns
Iran’s internet shutdown has entered day 47 amid conflict with the US and Israel, with limited connectivity restored for select businesses.
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War ‘very close to over’? US weighs Iran ground strikes, deploys 10,000 more troops as Trump talks peace: Report
The expanded presence significantly enhances the US military’s ability to conduct both sustained air campaigns and potential ground operations if required.
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'I'm not going to yield': Starmer defies Trump as UK trade deal comes under threat
Keir Starmer refused to join the Iran war despite Donald Trump’s pressure and trade threats, deepening tensions as the UK prioritises national interest over US demands.
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Trump warns UK trade deal 'can always be changed' amid Iran conflict rift
Donald Trump warned he could alter a US-UK trade deal, criticising Britain’s Iran war stance, as tensions rise despite assurances King Charles III’s US visit remains unaffected.
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After Hormuz, is US eyeing Malacca next? Why this choke point matters to India and China | Explained
A recent defence agreement between the United States and Indonesia has intensified speculation that Washington may be expanding its strategic footprint across key shipping lanes.
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Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell if he doesn’t resign
Powell’s tenure as chair is set to end on May 15.
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Iran says uranium enrichment right “indisputable” amid ceasefire talks
Iran says its right to enrich uranium is “indisputable” but the level is negotiable, as talks with the US continue over ceasefire and sanctions.
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'We do not have the same relationship': Trump escalates attack on Meloni as Italy resists US push on Iran
Donald Trump escalated criticism of Giorgia Meloni over Italy’s refusal to join the Iran war, exposing tensions with NATO allies and deepening strains in US-Europe relations.
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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.
