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Trump Warns Iran Over Toll On Ships Transiting Strait Of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran against imposing a toll for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran agreed to reopen the crucial route as part of a two-week ceasefire.
Israeli PM Netanyahu's Corruption Trial To Resume On April 12
Benjamin Netanyahu, who has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in the three court cases, is the first sitting Israeli prime minister to stand trial for corruption.
Trump Considers Removing Some US Troops From Europe Amid NATO Strains
US President Donald Trump has discussed with advisers the option of removing some US troops from Europe, a senior White House official told Reuters on Thursday.
IMF To Cut Global Growth Forecast, War-Hit Nations To Get Up To $50 Billion
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said that -- even in the fund's "most hopeful scenario" -- spiraling energy costs, infrastructure damage, supply disruptions and a loss of market confidence meant growth would be less than expected.
Putin Announces Ceasefire With Ukraine For Orthodox Easter Holidays
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Kremlin said Thursday, after Kyiv also proposed a pause in hostilities.
Plans For Talks With US Remain On Track: Iran Deputy Foreign Minister
Reflecting on the immediate lead-up to the current truce, the Deputy Foreign Minister described the volatility of the situation.
Melania Trump Denies Epstein Links, Says Claims About It Are Defaming Her
Melania Trump Denies Epstein Links, Says Claims About It Are Defaming Her
Region-Wide Ceasefire Would Hasten His Jailing: Iran Minister On Netanyahu
Netanyahu was indicted in 2019 on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust - all of which he denies. His trial, which started in 2020, could result in jail terms and has faced multiple delays due to his official commitments.
"We Are Not Some Piece Of Ice": Greenland Hits Out After Trump Insult
Donald Trump on Wednesday vented his frustration with NATO as relations reached a crisis point over the Iran war, stating that the military alliance was not around when needed.
'Moving To New Stage In Managing Strait of Hormuz': Mojtaba Khamenei
'Moving To New Stage In Managing Strait of Hormuz': Mojtaba Khamenei
Cleared Direct Talks With Lebanon "As Soon As Possible": Netanyahu
Cleared Direct Talks With Lebanon "As Soon As Possible": Netanyahu
"Mass Layoffs, Widespread Shutdowns": Iran Economy Worse Than Before War
Beyond the daily fear of attacks, the most immediate effect of the war has been another upward spiral in the prices of basic goods.
"We Don't Trust Pak": Israel Envoy Says US Also Sees Country Only As Middleman
Speaking to NDTV, Azar said, "We don't trust the Pakistanis. And I think that, you know, don't get over-enthusiastic to the degree that the Americans trust them. It's a facilitation role, not more than that."
Ukraine's Ground Robots Carry Out 24,500 Missions This Year As War Becomes Automated
Ukraine's Defence Ministry reports 24,500 ground robot missions in the first three months of the year to support frontline operations.
"Stark Warning" As Emperor Penguins Added To Endangered List Amid Rapid Decline
The latest listing highlights the urgent need for climate action to protect emperor penguins and other vulnerable species.
Iran's Approval, 15 Ships A Day: Strait Of Hormuz Opening Comes With Caveats
Tehran is demanding that its blocked overseas assets be unfrozen before the two-week period is up.
"Frustrated" US Demands Plans From Allies To Secure Hormuz In Days: Report
Trump has repeatedly called NATO a "paper tiger" and threatened to withdraw from the 32-member transatlantic alliance in recent weeks, arguing that Washington's European allies have relied on US security guarantees while providing inadequate support
'Can Do What We Want, Church Better...': US Official's Alleged Snap At Pope
How much the papal rebukes will weigh on conservative voters, a majority vote base for Trump and the Republicans, could decide if President loses control of the House and even the Senate.
British Pastor Drowns Man In Fatal Baptism Ceremony, Charged With Manslaughter
Pastor Cheryl Bartley faces manslaughter charges after Robert Smith drowned in a fatal baptism ceremony in Birmingham.
