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Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade after peace talks collapse
President Donald Trump has ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route.
Uganda army chief demands $1B and 'most beautiful Turkish wife'
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) Chief of Defence Forces, has made two controversial demands from Turkey.
Vance called Trump a 'dozen times' during 21-hour Iran talks
United States Vice President JD Vance was in constant touch with President Donald Trump during the 21-hour peace talks with Iran in Islamabad. The negotiations, however, ended without an agreement.
Israel claims to have 'crushed' Iran's nuclear, missile capabilities
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that the military campaign against Iran has "crushed" its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities. He said Israel is now "strangling" Tehran.
Vance, US delegation leave Pakistan after failed agreement with Iran
A United States delegation, headed by Vice President JD Vance, has left Islamabad without reaching an agreement with Iran.
Assam: 4.3-magnitude earthquake hits Cachar district
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Assam on Sunday at 9:21am IST, according to the National Center for Seismology.
Trump can continue work on $400M White House ballroom project
A United States appeals court has temporarily allowed President Donald Trump to continue work on a $400 million White House ballroom project.
Qatar allows ships to pass through its waters again
Qatar has announced the resumption of full maritime navigation for all ships and vessels in its waters.
Jaishankar meets UAE counterpart, thanks nation for helping Indian community
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday thanked the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its efforts in keeping the Indian community safe amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
If China arms Iran, it can have 'big problems': Trump
United States President Donald Trump has warned China against supplying weapons to Iran.
Iran blames US's 'unreasonable demands' for Islamabad talks failure
High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad have ended without an agreement.
Iran-US talks: No agreement reached, says JD Vance
United States Vice President JD Vance has confirmed that no agreement was reached during 21 hours of negotiations with Iran in Pakistan.
US-Iran Islamabad talks extend to day two, Hormuz standoff deepens
The United States and Iran are set to continue high-level peace talks in Pakistan on Sunday, Iranian media reported.
US-Iran peace talks begin in Pakistan amid uncertainties
United States President Donald Trump has announced that peace talks with Iran have commenced in Pakistan.
White House denies agreeing to unfreeze Iranian assets
The United States has denied reports that it has agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets.
'No defenses against drone attack': Survivors dispute US official's claims
Survivors of a recent drone attack on a United States military base in Kuwait have disputed the official narrative of events.
US agrees to unfreeze Iranian assets in Qatar: Report
The United States has reportedly agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks, a senior Iranian source told Reuters.
Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei disfigured, may have lost leg: Report
Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is recovering from serious injuries sustained in an airstrike that killed his father and predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a report by Reuters, which cited three people close to his inner circle.
US VP Vance leads Iran-Israel ceasefire talks in Pakistan
United States Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, to lead high-stakes peace talks with Iran.
China preparing new air defense shipment to Iran: Report
United States intelligence reports suggest that China is preparing to send new air defense systems to Iran in the coming weeks.
Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity he co-founded
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is being sued for libel and slander by his former charity, Sentebale.
Iran loses track of mines it planted in Hormuz: Report
Iran is reportedly struggling to locate and remove naval mines it laid in the Strait of Hormuz, delaying safe passage through the vital waterway.
'No backup plan': Trump warns, as talks set to begin
United States President Donald Trump has warned that the country needs no backup plan if negotiations with Iran fail.
Molotov cocktail thrown at Sam Altman's home, suspect arrested
The San Francisco Police Department has arrested a suspect for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home.
Iran's Ghalibaf flies with Minab victims' photos ahead of talks
A powerful image from inside a plane carrying Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf to Islamabad has set the emotional backdrop for high-stakes United States-Iran ceasefire talks.
US, Iran prepared for high-stakes peace talks in Pakistan today
After over six weeks of conflict, the United States and Iran are ready to hold peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Saturday.
Japan warns NZ of diplomatic fallout over 'comfort women' statue
The Japanese embassy in New Zealand has warned that a proposed statue in Auckland could strain diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Trump's 10% global tariff faces test in US trade court
A United States trade court is set to hear arguments on the legality of a 10% global import tax imposed by President Donald Trump.
White House staff warned against place bets on prediction markets
The White House issued a warning last month to its staff against using nonpublic information for betting on prediction markets.
Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire ahead of high-stakes US-Iran talks
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah have intensified their conflict in southern Lebanon, despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement "to start direct negotiations with Lebanon as soon as possible."
Union minister Puri meets Qatar energy minister amid Israel-Iran conflict
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri arrived in Doha on Friday for a two-day official visit.
Asim Munir forces Khawaja Asif to delete Israel post: Report
Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir intervened to delete a controversial social media post by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif.
Netanyahu's corruption trial to resume after Iran ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long-running corruption trial will resume on Sunday after Israel lifted a state of emergency imposed during its conflict with Iran.
Canadian MP sparks debate with 'MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+' acronym
Canadian Member of Parliament Leah Gazan recently sparked a debate with her use of the acronym MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+.
Iran denies sending officials to Pakistan for US talks
Iranian state media has rejected reports that senior officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Bager Ghalibaf, traveled to Pakistan for negotiations with the United States.
US birth rates have hit a record low
The United States has witnessed a significant decline in birth rates over the past few decades.
US Navy's $200 million drone goes missing over Hormuz
A United States Navy drone, an MQ-4C Triton, has reportedly gone missing over the Strait of Hormuz after declaring an in-flight emergency.
What are Iran's conditions for opening Hormuz
Iran will not allow more than 15 vessels per day to pass through the Strait of Hormuz under a two-week ceasefire with the United States, Russia's TASS news agency reported.
Islamabad placed under 2-day lockdown ahead of US-Iran talks
Islamabad has declared a two-day public holiday ahead of expected US-Iran talks to be held in the city.
Putin announces 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter.