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'f(f(O))f(O)': Iran mocks Trump with 'mathematical' warning over Strait of Hormuz blockade
World | Apr 13, 2026, 09:59 AM ISTThe 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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Israel wiped out entire villages in Lebanon by rigging homes with explosives
World | Apr 12, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTThe 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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Vance reveals constant communication with Trump during failed US-Iran talks, blames nuclear dispute
World | Apr 12, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTVance spoke to reporters about the continuous communication he had with Trump and the US leadership. "We were talking to the President consistently," Vance said.
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China preparing to supply air defence systems to Iran? US intelligence flags concerns
World | Apr 11, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTReports indicate that the systems under consideration are shoulder-fired anti-air missiles, commonly known as MANPADs. These portable weapons are specifically designed to target low-flying aircraft.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, April 10, 2026
India | Apr 10, 2026, 11:37 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in West Bengal within six months of the BJP coming to power in the state, and the BJP will make a "son of Bengal" the chief minister.
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India raises concern over civilian casualties in Lebanon, calls for adherence to international law
India | Apr 10, 2026, 07:33 PM ISTIndia raised strong concern over high civilian casualties in Lebanon, calling the situation "very disturbing" as Israeli strikes persist despite a ceasefire. The MEA stressed the need to protect civilians and confirmed that 1,000 Indians in Lebanon are being closely monitored.
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Pakistan minister calls Israel 'evil, cancerous'; deletes post after Netanyahu's response
World | Apr 10, 2026, 02:54 PM ISTThe office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the Pakistani minister’s remarks, describing his alleged "call for Israel’s annihilation" as outrageous. The faceoff comes just a day before delegations meet in Islamabad for US-Iran ceasefire talks.
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Trump calls Netanyahu to curtail strikes on Lebanon to support Iran's ceasefire negotiations: Report
World | Apr 09, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTDonald Trump has reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reduce military strikes in Lebanon to protect the fragile Iran negotiations. Despite publicly vowing continued aggression, Netanyahu agreed to cooperate and also announced readiness for direct talks with Lebanon.
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Iran War Updates: Iran's President says the ceasefire was approved at the highest levels
World | Apr 09, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the immediate opening of direct negotiations with Lebanon, citing repeated requests from Beirut even as Israeli strikes continue despite a two-week ceasefire in West Asia.
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At least 112 killed, more than 800 wounded in Israel's attacks on Lebanon: Lebanese Health Ministry
World | Apr 08, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTIsraeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning on Wednesday afternoon, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli war with Iran.
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Hours after Iran-US ceasefire, North Korea fires ballistic missiles in back-to-back launch
World | Apr 08, 2026, 12:18 PM ISTNorth Korea, led by Kim Jong Un, fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles from its eastern coast toward the sea, marking its second test in two days and raising tensions with South Korea.
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'Expeditiously exit Iran': Centre's fresh advisory for Indian citizens
India | Apr 08, 2026, 11:52 AM ISTIndia has urged its citizens to expeditiously leave the country, warning them to avoid independent travel and stay in close coordination with the embassy for safety.
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Strikes continue between Israel, Iran despite ceasefire announcement, missile alerts echo in Gulf
World | Apr 08, 2026, 07:33 AM ISTDespite Donald Trump announcing a ceasefire, strikes continued between Iran and Israel, with missile alerts across the Gulf. Even Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordered forces to stop firing.
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Iran agrees to ceasefire, to reopen Strait of Hormuz: What's in the 10-point plan
World | Apr 08, 2026, 06:49 AM ISTIran has agreed to a temporary ceasefire but only with strict conditions, including lifting sanctions, ending regional conflicts, and ensuring control and security over the Strait of Hormuz while talks with the US move forward.
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What Trump said: Full text of US President's two-week Iran ceasefire announcement
World | Apr 08, 2026, 06:49 AM ISTDonald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, saying he paused strikes after requests from Pakistan’s leaders and progress in peace talks. He linked the move to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and said the pause will help finalise a long-term agreement.
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US-Iran agree on two-week ceasefire, Trump to stop bombings: What we know so far
World | Apr 08, 2026, 06:50 AM ISTDonald Trump announced a two-week pause in US strikes on Iran, calling it a “double-sided ceasefire” and linking it to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran accepted the truce conditionally.
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Trump's Iran deadline coincides with India-linked meeting at White House
World | Apr 07, 2026, 12:44 PM ISTDonald Trump has warned Iran of severe action if it misses a deadline to accept a deal, however the White House schedule shows Trump attending a closed-door dinner with the US ambassador to India.
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'It all began with Greenland': Trump blasts NATO over Iran war snub, calls it a 'paper tiger'
World | Apr 07, 2026, 07:04 AM ISTDonald Trump came down heavily on NATO and key allies like Japan, South Korea, and Australia for not supporting the US during the Iran war. He called NATO a “paper tiger” and said the conflict has permanently changed his view of the alliance.
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'We thought it was a trap': The 3-word message that rattled US during F15 pilot rescue mission
World | Apr 06, 2026, 08:04 AM ISTAccording to Trump, US forces briefly suspected the message could be part of a trap to lure them into danger. However, those fears were later dismissed when officials confirmed the pilot was alive.
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Iran War: Iran Guards intelligence chief Majid Khademi killed in US-Israeli strike
World | Apr 06, 2026, 11:42 PM ISTViolence is intensifying across the region, with attacks reported in Iran, Israel, Kuwait, and Lebanon, causing casualties and damage.