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Latest in Middle East: Iran–US clash over Hormuz mine‑sweeping as Netanyahu touts ‘crushing’ of Iran’s nuclear programme
PARIS, April 12 — The latest developments in the Middle East war: Iran and US spar over strait Iran denied Washington’s claims that two US Navy warships crossed the Strait of Hormuz to clear the strategic waterway of mines, with
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Why the 25th Amendment is back in the spotlight as Trump faces new scrutiny
WASHINGTON, April 12 — President Donald Trump’s profanity-laced threats to wipe out Iran’s civilisation have led some Democrats to discuss attempting to remove him from office by using the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution. Such an effort would be
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What to know as Israel and Lebanon head to Washington for US‑mediated talks
BEIRUT, April 12 — Israeli and Lebanese envoys are expected to meet in Washington on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump seeks to calm weeks of Israeli fighting with Iran-backed Hezbollah that has threatened to derail a fragile US-Iran ceasefire.
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War in the Middle East: Where things stand ahead of Pakistan peace talks
PARIS, April 11 — The latest developments in the Middle East war: Iran delegation meets Pakistan PM An Iranian delegation met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad ahead of talks with the US aimed at ending the war. Confirming
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Russia and Ukraine begin temporary Orthodox Easter ceasefire as US-led talks falter
KYIV, April 11 — A temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for Orthodox Easter is set to begin on this afternoon, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war falter. The Kremlin said it had ordered a temporary truce from Saturday
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Pakistan urges US and Iran to engage constructively in Islamabad talks to end Middle East war
ISLAMABAD, April 11 — Pakistan’s foreign minister today called for the United States and Iran to “engage constructively” at talks in Islamabad aimed at ending the Middle East war, after both delegations arrived in the Pakistani capital. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
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South Korea’s Lee accuses Israel of failing to reflect on rights abuse allegations after disinformation row
SEOUL, April 11 — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung today accused Israel of failing to “reflect” on allegations of rights abuses by its forces, after Israel decried him for amplifying social media “disinformation”. The Seoul leader irked Israel’s foreign
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US inflation surges in March on soaring fuel costs amid Iran-Israel conflict
WASHINGTON, April 30 — Inflation in the United States rose sharply in March, government data showed yesterday, as higher energy prices due to the war in the Middle East hit Americans hard. The nationwide sticker shock put pressure on President
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Five things to know about the Islamabad Iran-US peace talks
ISLAMABAD, April 11 — Pakistan is set to host talks between Iran and the United States in a bid to turn a fragile two-week ceasefire into a lasting end to a war that has left thousands dead and roiled global
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OpenAI chief Sam Altman’s residence hit by Molotov cocktail in early morning attack
SAN FRANCISCO, April 11 — The luxury San Francisco home of OpenAI boss Sam Altman was hit by a Molotov cocktail yesterday, the company said, as police announced the arrest of a suspect. No one was injured in the incident,
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