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Iranian foreign minister heads to Russia: Trump Says Iran Can Call for Talks Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has travelled to Russia for high-level talks, as diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington remain stalled.His visit comes at a time of rising tension with the United States, where President Donald Trump has signalled that Iran can … Read more
White House: Suspect Targeted Trump Officials at Press Dinner Shooting The White House has said a suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was aiming to target officials linked to Donald Trump. The incident took place during one of Washington’s most closely watched gatherings, drawing senior political figures, journalists and public personalities. … Read more
US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on Maduro removal A US special forces soldier has been charged in a case involving classified intelligence and online betting profits. Prosecutors say he used sensitive military information linked to a Venezuela operation. The alleged actions allowed him to place highly informed wagers on a prediction platform. Authorities … Read more
Trump extends Israel-Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks US President Donald Trump has said that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following talks at the White House, in a move aimed at easing tensions along one of the region’s most volatile front lines. The announcement came after a high-level meeting … Read more
92% Record Voter Turnout Marks Historic Election Day in Indian State of West Bengal West Bengal recorded a provisional voter turnout of 91.78% in the first phase of its Assembly election on Thursday, according to the Election Commission of India. The commission said this was the highest-ever poll participation in the state since Independence. It … Read more
US Navy Secretary John Phelan leaves Post Immediately The Pentagon has confirmed that US Navy Secretary John Phelan has stepped down with immediate effect, in a sudden move that has raised fresh questions about leadership stability. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced the decision but did not provide a reason. The timing is significant, as the … Read more
US Says No Time Frame on Iran War, as Tehran Rejects Hormuz Reopening The United States and Iran remain locked in a tense standoff, with Washington refusing to set a clear timeline for ending the conflict and Tehran rejecting any immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said there is “no time … Read more
Zelensky Warns Ukraine Talks Can’t Wait for Iran War to End Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged that peace negotiations over his country’s war with Russia must not be delayed until a U.S. involvement in conflict with Iran ends. In a recent interview, he stressed this urgency, noting that Ukraine faces ongoing tragedy. He called … Read more
Taiwan President Forced to Cancel Trip in Sudden Airspace Dispute Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has canceled a planned trip to Eswatini after Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar withdrew permission for his aircraft to fly through their airspace, according to Taiwan’s government. The visit had been scheduled for April 22 to 26, and Lai was due to … Read more
PM Modi pays tribute to Pahalgam victims on first anniversary India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, marking one year since the assault that shocked the country and renewed focus on India’s counter-terrorism response. In a message posted on X on Wednesday, Modi said those who … Read more