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  Pakistan double crosses America, announces 6 new land routes to Iran amid Hormuz blockade

  World | April 30, 2026 23:44 IST

  By providing this strategic lifeline, Islamabad risks a severe diplomatic rift with the US, signalling a tactical shift towards regional alliances and Iranian energy dependence.

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  'Could give them a heart attack': Iran threatens to unveil new weapon, mocks Trump again

  World | April 30, 2026 10:07 IST

  Amid claims by Trump that Iran's military has been completely destroyed, Tehran has threatened to unveil a new weapon against its enemies that it says could give them a "heart attack".

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  Iranian cyber group leaks names, home addresses of over 2,000 US military personnel: Report

  World | April 30, 2026 7:18 IST

  An Iranian cyber group, 'Handala', has claimed that it has leaked the personal details, including names and home addresses, of around 2,379 US military personnel and officials. This was the same group which had hacked the personal email of FBI director Kash Patel last month.

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  'Choking like a stuffed pig': Trump threatens to continue Iran's blockade until nuclear deal

  World | April 30, 2026 6:43 IST

  US President Donald Trump has said that Iran wants a deal with the US to lift the blockade, which he said is "more effective than the bombing". He added that it is time for the Middle East nation to "cry uncle" and say "we give up."

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  Putin, Trump hold telephonic conversation; discuss Iran war, White House shooting in 1.5-hour call

  World | April 29, 2026 23:43 IST

  Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump engaged in a lengthy phone call described by the Kremlin as "productive and cordial". The discussion centred on the Iran crisis, the Persian Gulf situation, Ukraine and a recent White House-linked shooting.

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  West Asia crisis: Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi dials EAM Jaishankar

  India | April 29, 2026 22:17 IST

  The phone conversation came two days after Araghchi held wide-ranging discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

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  Trump claims Iran wants US to open Hormuz soon as they figure out their leadership situation

  World | April 28, 2026 23:47 IST

  "They want us to 'Open the Hormuz ​Strait,' as soon as possible, as they try to ‌figure ⁠out their leadership situation (Which I believe they will be able to do!)" Trump said in a social media post.

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  'On verge of stopping operations': Airlines warn of shutdown, seek ATF price relief from Centre

  Business | April 28, 2026 16:25 IST

  The West Asia turmoil has pushed up oil prices, and airspace restrictions have increased airlines' operating costs, especially on long-haul routes.

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  Anwar Gargash, UAE President's advisor, says Iran acts like superpower even without nuclear weapons

  World | April 27, 2026 20:17 IST

  Anwar Gargash stressed that its scale and execution confirm that this was not an isolated decision, but a strategic move carried out despite sustained Gulf efforts to de-escalate and avoid confrontation, including a unified position not to facilitate any action against Iran.

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  Iran attacks Togo-flagged chemical tanker with Indian crew near Oman

  India | April 27, 2026 23:44 IST

  The tanker, sailing alongside other ships, was intercepted by Iranian forces, prompting the warning fire. Authorities confirmed that all Indian crew members on board are safe.

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  'Not a suitable intermediary': Iranian lawmaker questions Pakistan over stalled talks with US

  World | April 27, 2026 9:02 IST

  Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei, who represents Dashtestan and continues to be a spokesperson of the country's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, has said that though Pakistan remains a "good friend" of Iran, it is not a "suitable intermediary" for negotiations with the US.

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  Trump warns Iran's oil infrastructure could 'explode within 3 days' due to US blockade

  World | April 27, 2026 6:47 IST

  In an interview with US media outlet on Sunday, US President Donald Trump has said that the Iranian leadership could reach out to him to hold negotiations, assuring Tehran that Washington has "nice, secure lines".

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  Iran's Foreign Minister returns to Pakistan amid uncertainty over second round of talks with US

  World | April 26, 2026 23:49 IST

  This is Araghchi's second visit to the Pakistani capital in two days, and he is expected to continue onwards to Moscow after concluding his brief stop in Pakistan.

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  'No point in talking about nothing': Trump defends move to cancel US envoys' Pak trip for Iran talks

  World | April 26, 2026 7:51 IST

  Speaking to reporters at Palm Beach International Airport in Florida, US President Donald Trump said that there was no point in travelling for 15 to 16 hours for a meeting with people about whom nobody has "ever heard of before".

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  Trump cancels US delegation's Islamabad trip for peace talks with Iran: 'We have all the cards'

  World | April 25, 2026 23:46 IST

  US President Donald Trump abruptly cancelled a planned US delegation visit to Islamabad intended for the next round of US Iran peace talks, calling the long flights unnecessary. Earlier, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Islamabad after delivering key demands to Pakistani leaders.

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  US-Iran peace talks in jeopardy as Tehran still 'not ready' to meet American delegation: Report

  World | April 25, 2026 18:14 IST

  Prospects of US-Iran talks in Islamabad seem to have dimmed as Tehran remains unwilling to meet the visiting US delegation. Iran has demanded the lifting of the American naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz before any further negotiations.

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  Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran airport first time since war with US, Israel

  World | April 25, 2026 23:52 IST

  Commercial flight operations were suspended in Iran following the breakout of conflict with US and Israel on February 28.

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  US sanctions Chinese refinery, 40 other shippers for transporting Iranian oil

  World | April 25, 2026 8:14 IST

  The US move to impose sanctions on a Chinese refinery comes just weeks before President Donald Trump heads to Beijing where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, as the two nations look to reduce the trade tensions between them.

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  US decides not to renew Russian, Iranian oil waivers; India probably to be impacted

  World | April 25, 2026 7:36 IST

  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has confirmed that the United States (US) will not renew the waiver on Russian and Iranian oil at sea, even as the world awaits a peace deal between Tehran and Washington.

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  Iran says no direct talks with US as Araghchi-led delegation arrives in Pakistan | Updates

  World | April 25, 2026 6:37 IST

  The Iranian delegation, which arrived in Pakistan's Islamabad on early Saturday morning, is being led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. It was welcomed by Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir upon arrival in Islamabad.