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  Pakistan to clear pending USD 1.5 billion UAE loan by April 23

  World | April 19, 2026 23:52 IST

  Pakistan is now looking towards the International Monetary Fund for further relief. Finance officials have indicated that a USD 1.2 billion tranche is expected soon under an ongoing agreement.

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  US national held at Srinagar airport over banned satellite device, probe underway

  India | April 19, 2026 18:00 IST

  Officials said the device recovered from his baggage was a satellite communicator manufactured by Garmin. He was accompanied by a local individual at the time of detention.

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  Amid Iran-US tensions North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle

  World | April 19, 2026 16:11 IST

  Soon after the missile launches, Japan announced a national emergency alert. The Prime Minister’s Office shared the update publicly. In response, South Korea held an emergency National Security Council meeting.

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  Iran imposes restrictions in Strait of Hormuz again, accuses US of violating ceasefire

  World | April 18, 2026 14:50 IST

  In a strong statement, it said movement through the strait would remain under tight control until the US allows full freedom for vessels heading to and from Iran.

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  IAF Chief AP Singh flies advanced US F-15EX Eagle II, boosts India-US defence ties

  India | April 18, 2026 12:54 IST

  The flight gave the Indian Air Chief a direct understanding of the aircraft’s capabilities and how it supports modern air warfare. The F-15EX is among the latest and most advanced fighters in the US fleet.

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  US, Iran agree in principle to resume talks amid Hormuz tensions; Pakistan Army chief reaches Tehran

  World | April 15, 2026 23:53 IST

  The US and Iran have agreed in principle to resume talks, although no date or venue has been finalised yet. Multiple nations, including Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey, are helping push both sides toward a possible understanding amid rising Middle East tensions.

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  Pakistan again steps in after US-Iran talks fail, pushes for second round in Islamabad soon: Report

  World | April 14, 2026 11:23 IST

  The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is one of the most critical transit points in the world from where nearly 20 per cent of the global crude passes through.

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  US-Iran War Updates: PM Modi, Trump stress need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open during phone call

  World | April 14, 2026 23:23 IST

  US President Donald Trump spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to discuss the escalating West Asia crisis and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure. After their 40-minute conversation, PM Modi said both leaders reviewed the strong progress in India-US relations.

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  Russia signals readiness to take Iran's enriched uranium after Trump's Hormuz blockade threat

  World | April 13, 2026 18:43 IST

  Russia has reiterated its willingness to take custody of Iran's enriched uranium under a future peace deal after US-Iran talks collapsed over the weekend. The Kremlin criticised Trump's threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz while President Putin assured Iran of Moscow's support.

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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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  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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  China preparing to supply air defence systems to Iran? US intelligence flags concerns

  World | April 11, 2026 23:41 IST

  Reports 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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  Trump warns of fresh military action against Iran if negotiations fail in Pakistan: Report

  World | April 10, 2026 23:49 IST

  US President Donald Trump has warned that American warships are being prepared for a potential strike on Iran if ongoing talks in Pakistan fail to deliver a deal. Emphasising military readiness, Trump said the ships are also being equipped with advanced weapons.

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  Trump calls Netanyahu to curtail strikes on Lebanon to support Iran's ceasefire negotiations: Report

  World | April 09, 2026 23:50 IST

  Donald 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-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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  Strikes continue between Israel, Iran despite ceasefire announcement, missile alerts echo in Gulf

  World | April 08, 2026 7:33 IST

  Despite 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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  US-Iran agree on two-week ceasefire, Trump to stop bombings: What we know so far

  World | April 08, 2026 6:50 IST

  Donald 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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  White House denies considering nuclear strikes on Iran after Trump's strong warning

  World | April 07, 2026 23:44 IST

  US President Donald Trump has warned that a "whole civilisation will die tonight" but said Iran still has time to capitulate ahead of a deadline set for 8 pm in Washington.

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  Explained: France pulls final remains of gold reserves from US, here's why it holds significance

  Business | April 07, 2026 16:44 IST

  France has brought back its remaining gold from the US, consolidating 2,437 tonnes in Paris. The move reflects global repatriation trends, strategic asset control, and capital gains amid record gold prices.

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  Iran's Kharg Island hit by fresh strikes hours before Trump deadline: Report

  World | April 07, 2026 16:54 IST

  Kharg Island, the small coral island about 33 kilometers (21 miles) off Iran's coast is the primary terminal through which nearly all of Iran's oil exports pass.