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Ex-CIA official says Trump's 'handshake' deal with China could cut off Iran's weapons, end conflict

Former CIA counterterrorism official John Kiriakou said President Donald Trump’s "handshake agreement" with China could disrupt Iran’s military supply lines and help bring an end to the conflict.Speaking on the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast, Kiriakou explained what this could mean for the conflict in the Middle East and outlined the potential impact of an Iranian nuclear weapon."The president announced on either X or on Truth Social that he had come to some sort of a handshake deal with t...

Poll: Trump’s immigration message changed. Voters' opinions have not.

The White House recalibrated its approach to immigration in the wake of the backlash against the death of two Americans at the hands of federal officials in Minneapolis, shifting leadership and softening its rhetoric. Yet three months later, Americans’ views of President Donald Trump’s deportations campaign remain broadly negative. New results from The POLITICO Poll show that even as the spotlight has moved away from Trump’s mass deportations campaign and onto issues such as the economy and the...

Counter-terror police investigate another London arson attack

Counter terrorism investigate another arson attempt6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBBCCounter-terrorism police are leading an investigation into an arson attack on a business in Hendon, north-west London.The Met Police said a man was seen to approach a row of shops with a plastic bag containing what was later found to be three bottles containing fluid. He placed the bag next to the building and lit the items in the bag. The bottles failed to fully ignite and the man fled the scen...

INS Dhruv: India’s missile tracking ship, ensuring the country’s strategic might

India's INS Dhruv plays a crucial role in tracking long-range missile tests over the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean. This advanced vessel gathers vital telemetry data, aids in anti-ballistic missile system development, and provides early warning against hypersonic threats. Its capabilities also extend to monitoring Low Earth Orbit satellites, offering a significant strategic advantage to the nation's armed forces.

پیام منتسب به مجتبی خامنه‌ای: نیروی دریایی ارتش آماده است تا شکست جدیدی را به دشمن بچشاند

رسانه‌های ایران پیامی منتسب به مجتبی خامنه‌ای، به مناسبت روز ارتش جمهوری اسلامی منتشر کردند. در بخشی از این پیام نوشته شده: «همانطور که پهپادهای ارتش صاعقه‌وار بر آمریکایی‌ها و اسرائیلی‌ها وارد می‌آید، نیروی دریایی نیز آماده است تا تلخی شکست‌های جدیدی را به کام دشمنان بچشاند.»

Hormuz: Spin in the Strait

The blockade saga in Hormuz and the tactics of war versus tactics of propaganda.

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Saqr Ghobash: Palestinian cause faces gap between clear principles, hesitant international will

Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC) said that the Palestinian cause today faces a growing gap between the clarity of principle and the hesitation of international will to implement it, noting that this gap lies at the heart of the conflict as it reflects the disparity between what the world truly knows and what it politically accepts to postpone. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. This came in his address during the Group...

Iran partially reopens airspace amid tensions over Strait of Hormuz

Iran partially reopens airspace amid tensions over Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump gives strongest hint yet about the next country he wants to invade

Donald Trump gives strongest hint yet about the next country he wants to invadeAssuming he ever gets himself untangled from the blundering war he started in Iran, Trump has his sights set on a close neighbour of the United StatesCommentsNewsMikey Smith Deputy Political Editor11:32, 18 Apr 2026View ImageTrump has his sights set on one of America's closest neighbours(Image: Getty Images)Donald Trump gave the strongest hint yet that he's planning to invade Cuba after he's "finis...

GCC Secretary-General praises UAE on IMO resolution adoption

Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, GCC Secretary-General, welcomed the resolution adopted by the Legal Committee of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) during its 113th session, which strongly condemned Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as its attacks, threats against vessels in the region, and assaults on the territories of GCC member states and Jordan.He also welcomed the committee’s condemnation of Iran’s threats related to the laying of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz and its...

Women quota bill fails in Lok Sabha: Strategic move or poor planning?

For the first time since 2014, the Modi government failed to pass a bill in Parliament, a move analysts suggest was strategic. By forcing a vote on the women's reservation bill, linked to delimitation, the BJP aimed to record every MP's stance, creating a potent campaign tool. The government positioned itself as pro-women reformists, while blaming opposition parties for obstructing progress. This tactic seeks to shape the political narrative ahead of crucial elections, highlighting intent versus...

Morocco, Malawi Deepen Parliamentary Ties with New Cooperation Agreement in Istanbul

Rabat – Morocco and Malawi have taken a new step toward strengthening bilateral ties, signing a memorandum of understanding aimed at boosting parliamentary cooperation on the sidelines of the 152nd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Istanbul. The agreement was formalized between the House of Councilors of Morocco and the National Assembly of Malawi, with signatures from Mohamed Ould Errachid and Sameer Gaffar Suleman following bilateral talks held during the international...

Beat Report: Inside Lok Sabha when women's quota debate turned into number game

Beat Report Inside Lok Sabha when womens quota debate turned into number game

Elderly Pakistani-origin couple found dead in Jaisalmer under suspicious circumstances

An elderly Pakistani-origin displaced couple was found dead under suspicious circumstances in their Jaisalmer home, with preliminary findings suggesting strangulation. The disappearance of the woman's silver anklets points towards a possible robbery motive. The couple, who had recently obtained Indian citizenship, lived alone and had no children.

Iranian “Janfada” Girls Show Willingness to Defend the Country

Featured NewsIFP ExclusiveSociety Iranian “Janfada” Girls Show Willingness to Defend the Country By IFP Editorial Staff April 18, 2026 Thousands of girls of all ages took part in a march in Tehran on Friday to show their readiness to defend the homeland against any enemy aggression. The event was part of the “Janfada” campaign — meaning “Ready to Sacrifice Your Life” — a voluntary online registration drive demonstrating the Iranian people’s support for the country’s armed forces. The “Janfada” c...

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Says There Will Be No Blockade of Strait of Hormuz

ANTALYA, Turkey (Sputnik) - The Strait of Hormuz is open for merchant shipping, with possible technical restrictions due to mines, but there is no blockade and there will not be one, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has said.

India summons Iran envoy after attack on oil tanker in Hormuz

India on Saturday summoned Iran’s ambassador in New Delhi for a meeting with the foreign secretary following a shooting incident earlier in the day involving two Indian-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. According to the statement, the Iranian envoy was called in for discussions with the foreign secretary in the evening. Our statement regarding Iran ⬇️ 🔗 https://t.co/05hycXPgJ6 pic.twitter.com/HwhqdNL9M8 — Randhir Jaiswal...

US Had Plans to Take Control Over Iranian Oil While Preparing Attack - Lavrov

One of the goals of the US operation in Iran was to control the oil that passes through the Strait of Hormuz, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday.

Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade with ships mid-transit

[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, its military command said, hours after reopening it and with more than a dozen commercial ships passing through the vital waterway.The toing and froing over the strait cast doubt on US President Donald Trump's optimism the day before that a peace deal to end the US-Israeli war with Ir...