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  'Something could be happening...': Trump hints at second round of talks with Iran in Islamabad

  World | April 14, 2026 23:39 IST

  Iran war: The US and Iran failed to reach an agreement in the 21-hour marathon peace talks in Islamabad over the weekend, with Washington insisting that Tehran refused to give up its right to nuclear enrichment.

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  PM Modi, Trump hold 40-minute phone conversation, discuss Hormuz blockade issue

  India | April 14, 2026 23:59 IST

  PM Modi confirmed the phone call from Trump and said both of them reviewed the substantial progress achieved in bilateral cooperation in various sectors and are committed to further strengthening Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership in all areas.

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  Giorgia Meloni suspends Italy's defence agreement with Israel amid war with Iran

  World | April 14, 2026 17:57 IST

  The suspension of the automatic renewal mechanism means the pact will not be extended by default when it expires and will instead require a fresh review by the Italian government.

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  15 Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions; govt moves to bring them back

  India | April 13, 2026 23:59 IST

  US President Donald Trump announced the planned blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement.

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  'f(f(O))f(O)': Iran mocks Trump with 'mathematical' warning over Strait of Hormuz blockade

  World | April 13, 2026 9:59 IST

  The warning came as the US military confirmed it would enforce a blockade of all Iranian ports starting Monday evening local time. The move follows failed US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan.

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  'Confident powers are not brokers': Manish Tewari mocks Pakistan's attempt to broker Iran-US talks

  India | April 12, 2026 23:24 IST

  The US and Iran failed to reach a peace deal at their historic 21-hour talks in Pakistan, leaving the fate of a tenuous two-week ceasefire in doubt, with both sides attempting to hold each other responsible for the collapse of the negotiations.

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  Iran threatens to trap enemies in 'deadly vortex' after Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz

  World | April 12, 2026 23:51 IST

  Iran's reaction came after President Donald Trump announced that the US Navy would immediately begin a blockade on ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz.

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  Putin offers to mediate between Iran, US after failed Islamabad peace talks

  World | April 12, 2026 23:51 IST

  The negotiations between the United States and Iran ended early Sunday without a deal after the Iranians refused to accept US terms to not develop a nuclear weapon. The high-stakes talks in Pakistan ended after 21 hours.

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  Israel wiped out entire villages in Lebanon by rigging homes with explosives

  World | April 12, 2026 23:51 IST

  The demolitions came after Israel's Minister of Defence, Israel Katz, called for the destruction of "all houses" in border villages in 'accordance with the model used in Rafah and Beit Hanoun in Gaza' to stop threats to communities in northern Israel.

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  First round of US-Iran peace talks concludes, Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' | 10 Points

  World | April 11, 2026 23:37 IST

  A US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance held historic face-to-face talks with top Iranian negotiators in Pakistan on Saturday to reach a peace agreement to end the war in West Asia that has paralysed global energy markets and disrupted trade.

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  LPG tanker Jag Vikram successfully crosses Strait of Hormuz, expected to reach Mumbai on April 15

  World | April 11, 2026 23:45 IST

  Ship tracking data showed the tanker moved through the strategic waterway between Friday night and Saturday morning and was located in the Gulf of Oman.

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  US has not agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets, says White House amid peace talks in Pakistan

  World | April 11, 2026 23:45 IST

  The report further cited an anonymous source who stated that the decision to release the funds was "directly linked to ensuring safe passage through Strait of Hormuz."

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  JD Vance departs for Pakistan for peace talks with Iran, warns Tehran not to 'play' with US

  World | April 10, 2026 23:25 IST

  US Vice President JD Vance said the United States is open to constructive engagement if Iran approaches the discussions in good faith.

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  Israel to begin direct talks with Lebanon on disarming Hezbollah: Netanyahu

  World | April 09, 2026 23:50 IST

  The statement came one day after Israel launched its largest wave of strikes on Lebanon since the start of its war with Hezbollah on March 2, leaving more than 200 people dead.

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  'Israel will continue strikes on Hezbollah wherever necessary': PM Benjamin Netanyahu

  World | April 09, 2026 17:13 IST

  Israel's continued operation in Lebanon has threatened the temporary ceasefire, with Iran accusing the US-Israel side of violating the agreement. In response to these developments, Tehran has threatened to leave the negotiation talks set to take place in Islamabad this weekend.

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  Trump backs Israel's Lebanon operation, says Hezbollah 'not included' in Iran ceasefire deal

  World | April 08, 2026 21:58 IST

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the Israelis will continue their offensive in South Lebanon aimed at neutralising the threat from Hezbollah.

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  Pete Hegseth claims 'decisive US military victory' over Iran, asserts President Trump 'made history'

  World | April 08, 2026 19:16 IST

  US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the US had secured a decisive military advantage and asserted that Iran would never obtain nuclear weapons. He praised President Trump for making a historic decision and showing restraint despite having the "power to crush Iran's economy."

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  Iran-US ceasefire: How did Mojtaba Khamenei play a key role in the truce with Trump?

  World | April 08, 2026 18:00 IST

  Iran, the United States, and Israel said they reached a deal for a two-week ceasefire, with Tehran saying it would negotiate with the United States beginning Friday.

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  Missiles hit UAE, Kuwait, Iran claims Lavan Island attacked: Why did ceasefire fail to stop attacks?

  World | April 08, 2026 16:32 IST

  Hours after the announcement of ceasefire, the United Arab Emirates reported an incoming Iranian missile barrage, and Kuwait's military said its forces were responding to drones. Iran then said an oil refinery came under attack.

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  Iranians form massive human chains to shield power plants as Trump's strike deadline nears | VIDEO

  World | April 07, 2026 23:13 IST

  Iran has launched major civilian mobilisation efforts, forming human chains around power plants and bridges as Donald Trump's strike deadline nears. With warnings of massive destruction if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, thousands of citizens took to the streets in symbolic defence.