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08 Apr

US-Iran Conflict Paused: Tehran Agrees to Two-Week Ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz Reopens for Safe Passage

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Tehran (International News Desk): In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Iran has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with the United States, pausing ongoing military operations and allowing safe passage through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.The development follows a peace initiative led by US President Donald Trump, who announced the suspension of American military actions against Iran after accepting a 10-point proposal from Tehran as the basis for further negotiations.Confirming the move, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran would halt its defensive military operations provided no further attacks are carried out against the country. He also announced that…

05 Apr

US Pilot Recovered from Iran in High-Risk Mission, Trump Calls It ‘Historic’

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed that an American pilot who had gone missing inside Iran has been successfully rescued, describing the mission as one of the most complex and daring in the country’s military history. The pilot, a senior officer, had been stranded in hostile terrain after his aircraft was brought down during the ongoing conflict in the region. Trump stated that the serviceman was retrieved from mountainous areas and is now out of danger, despite sustaining injuries. According to the President, the rescue operation involved extensive planning and coordination, with multiple aircraft deployed under…

03 Apr

Citizenship Surge Flows North as Trump’s Canada Remarks Stir Quiet Shift Among Americans

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Amid renewed political friction between Washington and Ottawa, a lesser-noticed trend is emerging: a growing number of Americans are seeking to establish legal ties with Canada through ancestry-based citizenship. The development comes in the backdrop of repeated remarks by Donald Trump suggesting closer integration between the two nations, including controversial references to Canada as a potential “51st state.” Canadian leadership has firmly rejected such notions, with Mark Carney reiterating that the country’s sovereignty is non-negotiable. While political rhetoric escalated, demand for Canadian citizenship among US residents has quietly surged following the implementation of Bill C-3 in December…

02 Apr

Donald Trump Signals Tougher Military Action Against Iran, Sets Short Window for Deal

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States may significantly intensify its military campaign against Iran if a diplomatic breakthrough is not achieved within the next few weeks. Speaking during a national address, Trump said the ongoing operation—referred to as “Epic Fury”—is progressing rapidly and could enter a more aggressive phase if Tehran does not agree to terms. He suggested that strategic targets, including critical infrastructure, could face coordinated strikes. The warning comes amid escalating tensions across West Asia, where the conflict has already disrupted trade routes and energy flows. Despite concerns surrounding the blockade…

29 Mar

Iran Warns of Fierce Retaliation Amid Rising US Tensions as Diplomatic Talks Begin in Islamabad

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Islamabad (Bureau): Tensions in West Asia escalated sharply on Sunday as Iran issued a strong warning against any potential ground incursion by the United States, even as regional powers launched a diplomatic initiative to prevent further escalation.Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Tehran was prepared for direct confrontation, warning that Iranian forces were ready to respond if American troops entered its territory. He accused Washington of adopting a dual approach—publicly advocating dialogue while allegedly preparing for military escalation.“The enemy speaks of negotiations openly but is planning a ground attack behind the scenes,” Qalibaf said, describing the situation as having…

27 Mar

Donald Trump Delays Potential Strikes on Iran’s Energy Sites Until April 6 Amid Ongoing Talks

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has temporarily held back from targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure after President Donald Trump announced a 10-day extension to the earlier deadline, pushing it to April 6, 2026. In a statement shared on his social platform, Trump said the pause was granted following a request from Iran, indicating that diplomatic discussions are still underway. He added that negotiations between the two sides are progressing positively, despite conflicting reports. The decision comes as part of a broader effort to create space for dialogue between Washington and Tehran, with both sides reportedly working on frameworks to regulate…

25 Mar

Modi Tells Trump West Asia War Must End Soon; Govt Calls Pakistan ‘Dalaal’ at All-Party Meet

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed to Donald Trump that the ongoing West Asia conflict must end soon, warning that the war is hurting all sides, the government informed Opposition leaders during an all-party meeting on Wednesday.At the meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reportedly described Pakistan as a “dalaal” (broker) nation in the context of its alleged mediation efforts in the crisis. He said there was “nothing new” in such a role, adding that Pakistan had historically been “used” by the United States since 1981. “We are not a dalaal nation,” Jaishankar told attendees.The meeting,…

24 Mar

PM Modi and President Trump Discuss West Asia Conflict; Vow to Protect Strait of Hormuz

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New Delhi/Washington DC (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a high-stakes telephonic conversation on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, marking their first direct diplomatic engagement since the outbreak of hostilities between the US-Israel alliance and Iran on February 28. According to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, the discussion focused primarily on the escalating security crisis in the Middle East and its profound implications for the global economy. Both leaders underscored the absolute necessity of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, a critical maritime chokepoint through which a significant portion of the world's daily oil…

12 Mar

New Iranian Leader Vows Retaliation as West Asia Conflict Widens

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma)— In a stern first address on Thursday, March 12, 2026, Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed to "avenge the blood of Iranians" and warned that Tehran would continue its campaign against American military installations in the region. The message, delivered via state television, comes as the Islamic Republic navigates a volatile leadership transition following the death of Ali Khamenei in recent U.S.-Israeli strikes. Khamenei’s statement was deeply personal, acknowledging the loss of his father, wife, and other family members during the opening salvos of the conflict. He emphasized that the "lever of blocking the Strait of…

11 Mar

Trump announces $300 billion oil refinery in US with investment from Reliance

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Rajeev Sharma :- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the country will get its first new oil refinery in 50 years with the help of investment from India's Reliance Industries Ltd. "I am proud to announce that America First Refining is opening the FIRST new US Oil Refinery in 50 YEARS in Brownsville, Texas," Trump said Tuesday in a post on Truth Social. However, it was not immediately clear if Trump meant that the refinery was part of a bigger pact with India. While describing the project as major milestone for the country's energy sector, Trump said it…