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  'Use oil wisely, prioritise WFH, don't buy gold for a year': PM's message amid West Asia conflict

  India | May 11, 2026 7:06 IST

  Speaking at a rally in Telangana's Hyderabad, PM Modi has urged people to save oil because of ongoing global uncertainty due to the US-Iran war in the Middle East. He, however, maintained that his government's priority remains safeguarding India's interests.

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  'Led by lunatics': Trump's 'knock them out' warning to Iran after attack on 3 Navy ships in Hormuz

  World | May 08, 2026 6:36 IST

  President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran and threatened to hit the Islamic Republic with more strikes if it does not sign the peace treaty with the US. He also reiterated that Iran cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons.

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  US and Iran nearing 14-point memorandum, launch 30-day negotiation window to end war: Reports

  World | May 06, 2026 17:57 IST

  The reported framework consists of a "one-page, 14-point memorandum of understanding" designed to trigger an immediate ceasefire and launch a "30-day negotiation window" to hammer out a broader settlement.

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  Trump warns of 'much higher level' of bombing if Iran rejects deal amid peace talks

  World | May 06, 2026 18:06 IST

  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that the United States has ended its major military operations against Iran. He said the campaign, called "Operation Epic Fury", has been completed after achieving its goals.

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  China asks Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz 'as soon as possible' as Beijing faces energy strain

  World | May 06, 2026 16:54 IST

  China has called on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while appreciating Tehran's pledge not to pursue nuclear weapons. During talks in Beijing, both sides discussed the ongoing US-Iran war, the need for a ceasefire and restoring maritime traffic.

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  Iran will only accept 'fair and comprehensive' peace deal: Araghchi in meeting with China's Wang Yi

  World | May 06, 2026 14:41 IST

  Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday and said Tehran would only accept a “fair and comprehensive” agreement to end the conflict in West Asia.

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  India-bound LPG tanker 'Sarv Shakti' clears Hormuz amid US blockade, heads to Visakhapatnam

  World | May 03, 2026 19:27 IST

  Sarv Shakti is the first India-linked tanker to cross the war zone since a weeks-old US blockade of ships tied to Iran began, pushing transits through Hormuz back down to almost zero.

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  'Ready for war or talks': Iran says 'ball in US court' after Trump hints at rejecting peace proposal

  World | May 03, 2026 7:18 IST

  Through Pakistan, which has been mediating between Tehran and Washington, Iran has sent a fresh 14-point peace proposal to the US, but President Donald Trump has hinted that he is likely to reject it. This could resume the conflict in the Middle East.

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  'Not yet paid a big enough price': Trump warns of resuming strikes against Iran if it 'misbehaves'

  World | May 03, 2026 7:20 IST

  Trump, who has rejected all previous Iranian proposals, has warned of resuming strikes against the Islamic Republic if it 'misbehaves'. He has repeatedly reiterated that Iran cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons.

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  Iran did not want war, but was compelled to respond amid attacks: Supreme Leader's envoy in India

  World | May 02, 2026 23:32 IST

  Abdul Majeed Hakeem Ilahi characterised the ongoing tensions between his country and the Israel-US alliance as a state of "no war, no peace" and called for an immediate halt to the conflict, he said the global stability hinges on those who initiated the war.

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  'Armed forces prepared': Iran says war with US may resume, cites Washington's lack of commitment

  World | May 02, 2026 14:04 IST

  Iranian military commander Mohammad Jafar Asadi said evidence has shown that the United States does not adhere to any commitments which may results in resumption of the conflict, currently on halt.

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  US approves $8.6 billion military sales to Israel, Mideast allies as uncertainty over Iran war looms

  World | May 02, 2026 8:55 IST

  The US State Department has said it has approved sale of military equipment worth totalling USD 8.6 billion to its partners in the Middle East such as Israel, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE. This comes as the uncertainty over the conflict with Iran continues in the Middle East.

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  US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as Trump labels NATO 'paper tiger' again

  World | May 02, 2026 8:07 IST

  According to a Pentagon spokesperson, the withdrawal of US troops from Germany will likely take place in the next sixth to 12 months. Germany has several military facilities of the US, including the headquarters of its European and Africa commands.

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  'Mideast, Europe would've been blown': Trump vows to stop Iran's nuclear programme

  World | May 02, 2026 6:34 IST

  Speaking at an event at The Villages in Florida, US President Donald Trump said Iran would attack Israel and other parts of the Middle East, before eventually attacking Europe if it is allowed to have nuclear weapons.

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  Iran sends new peace proposal to US via Pakistan to end conflict, Trump says he is 'not satisfied'

  World | May 01, 2026 23:48 IST

  Iran has submitted a fresh proposal for talks with the US through Pakistan to ease the West Asia conflict, focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Islamabad round of peace talks collapsed after the Iranian delegation walked out last month.

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  US to strike Iran again? 6,500 tonnes munitions sent to Israel within 24 hours

  World | May 01, 2026 14:48 IST

  Israel has received around 15,600 tonnes of military equipment since the beginning of the war with Iran on February 28. Israel has said it is doing everything possible to ensure that its armed forces are prepared fully against the enemy.

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  Trump administration says Iran war 'terminated', mulls avoiding congressional approval

  World | May 01, 2026 8:28 IST

  President Donald Trump, who has often criticised the Congress for limiting his powers for the Iran war, will soon discuss with top American military officials to hear about options.

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  'Iran dying to make deal, only a few people know real status of talks': Trump

  World | May 01, 2026 6:31 IST

  Speaking at reporters at the Oval Office of White House in Washington, US President Donald Trump reiterated Iran's military has been completely destroyed and said Tehran's "drone factories are about 82 per cent down".

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  Trump floats new plan to reopen Hormuz, coordinates with allies to impose higher costs on Iran

  World | April 30, 2026 20:16 IST

  Trump is weighing multiple diplomatic and policy options to push Iran to end its chokehold on the waterway, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to comment publicly.

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  Mojtaba targets Trump, says new management of Hormuz will bring calm, eliminate enemy's abuses

  World | April 30, 2026 23:43 IST

  Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, said the only place Americans belong in the Persian Gulf is "at the bottom of its waters," as the Strait of Hormuz remains in Tehran's chokehold.