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Trump calls 'India a great country' after controversial social media repost; MEA responds
World | Apr 23, 2026, 11:42 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump's clarification came after he reposted social media comments by radio show host Michael Savage that referred to India, China, and some other countries as "hellholes".
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Iran says reopening of Hormuz 'impossible' amid US blockade, calls it 'ceasefire violation'
World | Apr 22, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTThe standoff between the US and Iran has effectively choked off nearly all exports through the strait - where 20 per cent of the world's traded oil passes in peacetime - with no end in sight.
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'Winning Iran war by a lot': Trump claims big edge as ceasefire deadline looms
World | Apr 21, 2026, 07:27 AM ISTTrump claimed that Iran’s naval forces had been “completely wiped out” and that its air capabilities were badly weakened.
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'Not many loose ends': India-US trade deal near finish line as talks gain speed in Washington
India | Apr 21, 2026, 07:31 AM ISTA senior US official said the talks have been “positive and productive,” suggesting that both countries are moving steadily toward a final agreement.
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US: Two killed as planned fight turns into mass shooting at North Carolina park near middle school
World | Apr 20, 2026, 11:33 PM ISTThe shootings happened in a park in a suburban and residential area northwest of downtown Winston-Salem, a city of about 250,000 known for decades as the home of the RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co.
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Iran rejects ceasefire 2.0 talks with US in Pakistan, cites 'unrealistic demands', Hormuz blockade
World | Apr 20, 2026, 07:16 AM ISTJust hours before Iran’s announcement, US President Donald Trump had said American officials would travel to Islamabad for talks, raising hopes of a possible breakthrough.
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Louisiana mass shooting: 8 children, between 1-14 years killed
World | Apr 19, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTAccording to Police Chief Wayne Smith, the suspected shooter was later tracked down and killed during a police chase that extended into a nearby area.
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Iran-US ceasefire talks: JD Vance to lead second round of negotiations in Pakistan
World | Apr 19, 2026, 10:29 PM ISTThe two-week ceasefire is set to end on April 22. The first round of ceasefire negotiations ended in a gridlock between Tehran and Washington over the energy artery, the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's nuclear capacities.
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Pakistan to clear pending USD 1.5 billion UAE loan by April 23
World | Apr 19, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTPakistan 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 | Apr 19, 2026, 06:00 PM ISTOfficials 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 | Apr 19, 2026, 04:11 PM ISTSoon 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 | Apr 18, 2026, 02:50 PM ISTIn 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 | Apr 18, 2026, 12:54 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 15, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 14, 2026, 11:23 AM ISTThe 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 | Apr 14, 2026, 11:23 PM ISTUS 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 | Apr 13, 2026, 06:43 PM ISTRussia 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 | 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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Iran threatens to trap enemies in 'deadly vortex' after Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz
World | Apr 12, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTIran'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 | 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.