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Trump warned 'foolish mistakes' could see Iran block ANOTHER strait in Hormuz retaliation

Trump warned 'foolish mistakes' could see Iran block ANOTHER strait in Hormuz retaliationDonald Trump could face another economic headache should Iran-backed rebels put a stranglehold on the Gate of Tears strait - a major shipping lane connecting Europe to AsiaCommentsNewsAnders Anglesey News Reporter10:51, 15 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe Iran war has risked major economic upheaval around the world (Image: AFP via Getty Images)Iran has sparked fear it could close another strait dubbed the...

China cements Russia ties as both win from US war

Russia can help China and other nations weather energy supply disruptions stemming from the war in Iran, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. “Russia can, without a doubt, compensate for the shortfall in resources that has arisen”, Lavrov told reporters in response to a question about the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. He also said that Chinese-Russian ties are “unshakeable in the face of any storms”. Lavrov confirmed that Russian...

چین خبر نقش ماهواره جاسوسی این کشور در حملات جمهوری اسلامی به پایگاه‌های آمریکا را رد کرد

وزیر خارجه چین گزارش‌ فایننشال‌تایمز درباره استفاده مخفیانه جمهوری اسلامی از یک ماهواره جاسوسی چینی برای حملات در منطقه را تکذیب کرد. پیش‌تر فایننشال‌تایمز گزارش داده بود جمهوری اسلامی با استفاده از یک ماهواره چینی، دقت حملات خود به پایگاه‌های آمریکا در منطقه را افزایش داده است.

Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker 2026

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Vietnamese leader To Lam are the latest world leaders to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid global trade tensions and the war in Iran. Xi also this week met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Abu Dhabi’s crown prince, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The president of Mozambique arrives in China this week as well. US President Donald Trump delayed his trip to China to May 14-15 in order to focus on the conflict in the Middle....

Magyar meets with Hungarian president and goes on state media as he plans break with Orbán era – Europe live

Prime minister elect says he expects new government to be in place by mid-MayElection winner Péter Magyar has confirmed work is under way to form the new Hungarian government by mid-May after holding talks with the country’s president, Tamás Sulyok, a loyalist of the outgoing prime minister, Viktor Orbán.The two leaders discussed the timetable for new parliament, which can be formed not before 4 May when the results of the Sunday’s vote need to be certified by, with Magyar saying he expected the...

Z security & ED raids: AAP-Raghav Chadha faceoff turns ugly; BJP piles on

The Aam Aadmi Party's rift with MP Raghav Chadha has widened, with leaders accusing him of betrayal and linking ED raids on Ashok Mittal to his alleged collusion with the BJP. Chadha's removal as deputy leader and subsequent Z-category security have fueled internal dissent and public accusations.

सम्राट-विजय-बिजेंद्र यूं ही नहीं बने 'सत्ता की त्रिमूर्ति', लालू-तेजस्वी की उम्मीदों पर पानी फेरने का प्लान

Iran war’s end ‘very close’ - Trump

Tehran wants to make a deal “very badly,” the US president has claimed The conflict between the United States and Iran is about to be settled, US President Donald Trump has claimed, adding that the second round of peace talks between the two sides could take place in the next few days. The president gave interviews to several outlets on Tuesday, where he detailed Washington’s stance on the negotiations with Tehran. Washington’s delegation, led by US Vice President J.D. V...

U.S. senator introducing bill intended to make sports TV more accessible to fans

As fans, leagues, media companies and various branches of the government grapple with an increasingly complicated and frustrating sports TV landscape, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat from Wisconsin, plans to introduce the “For the Fans” Act that is designed to decrease consumer TV costs and make local games easier to access, while ending blackouts for fans with out-of-market subscriptions.Advertisement

Lebanon–Israel talks: First direct meeting since 1993 — what’s next?

Dubai: The United States has hosted the first direct talks between Lebanon and Israel since 1993 in Washington, DC, in what officials describe as a high-level diplomatic push to contain escalating violence.Both sides agreed to hold direct negotiations after “productive discussions” between the envoys in Washington, the United States said on Tuesday.“The participants held productive discussions on steps toward launching direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon,” State Department spokesperso...

अमेरिका ने एक साथ चीन-रूस को निपटा दिया? ईरान तो एक मोहरा है... असली लड़ाई का ये था मकसद

कौशांबी: अंबेडकर जयंती पर सपा महासचिव इंद्रजीत सरोज ने 'जय भीम' लिखी नीली टोपी उतारी, सांसद बेटे की भी उतरवाई

ارتش اسرائیل با صدور بیانیه‌ای دستور تخلیه فوری مناطقی از جنوب لبنان را صادر کرد

ارتش اسرائیل با صدور بیانیه‌ای دستور تخلیه فوری مناطقی از جنوب لبنان، به‌ویژه جنوب رودخانه زهرانی را صادر کرد. در این بیانیه آمده عملیات نظامی با «قدرت قابل توجه» در این منطقه ادامه دارد و شهروندان غیرنظامی باید فورا به سمت شمال حرکت کنند.

'The UAE dream': How Indian expat built an eyewear label in Dubai doubling as a community space

Dubai: Tucked away in one of Alserkal Avenue’s lanes, Swey Collective doesn’t look like your typical retail space. Housed inside a repurposed container, the store leans into an edgy, stripped-back aesthetic, metallic, clean lines, and a steady flow of creatives filtering in and out.Gulf News talked to Vishal Madhusoodhanan, the founder behind the homegrown Dubai eyewear label, to talk about building a brand in the city he’s always called home.“Dubai is pretty much home,” he says. “I’m originally...

Stalin vs Centre: Why is Tamil Nadu protesting the delimitation bill

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a state-wide black flag protest against the Centre's proposed delimitation exercise. He warned of severe political consequences if concerns about reducing southern states' political weight are ignored. Stalin described the move as a 'grave danger' and a 'historic injustice' that could widen the North-South divide and undermine federalism.

As Meloni's ties with Trump cool, Iran posts cheeky job application to Italy

As Melonis ties with Trump cool Iran posts cheeky job application to Italy

Iran War: Trump Says End to War in Sight, Spurring Market Rally | The Opening Trade 4/15/2026

US President Donald Trump indicated he may be preparing to wind down the war with Iran, boosting market optimism and restoring some stability to global energy prices. Peace talks with the Islamic Republic might restart “over the next two days,” the New York Post cited the president as saying. In a separate interview with ABC News, he said extending a two-week ceasefire that was clinched last week after nearly six weeks of fighting may not be necessary, hinting at significant near-term progress...

Kash Patel invites Eric Swalwell to speak to FBI over sexual assault claims as Polymarket launches odds on his arrest

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsKash Patel invites Eric Swalwell to speak to FBI over sexual assault claims as Polymarket launches odds on his arrestEric Swalwell has vehemently denied the claims against him, describing them as ‘false allegations’ in a statementOwen Scott Wednesday 15 April 2026 10:17 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBook...

South Africa appoints ex-apartheid-era minister as US envoy

Roelf Meyer’s appointment followed the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool by Washington last year for criticizing the Trump administration South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed veteran politician Roelf Meyer as the country’s next ambassador to the US, more than a year after Washington expelled former envoy Ebrahim Rasool. Ramaphosa’s spokesman, Vincent Magwenya, confirmed the appointment to Reuters on Tuesday. Meyer, 78, is best known as the National Party&rsquo...

Countries split on plan to create a separate joint European army

NewsWorldEuropeCountries split on plan to create a separate joint European armyNATO chief Mark Rutte has dismissed calls for a European armySergio Goncalves Wednesday 15 April 2026 10:16 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2957996","articleMeta":{"url":"ht...