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Amid Hormuz war, is US now eyeing key strait vital to India?

Amid Hormuz war is US now eyeing key strait vital to India

رویترز: مذاکرات اسلام‌آباد احتمالا هفته جاری برگزار می‌شود

خبرگزاری رویترز به نقل از چهار منبع آگاه گزارش داد هیات‌های ایالات متحده و جمهوری اسلامی قرار است در «پایان هفته جاری» برای ازسرگیری مذاکرات صلح، عازم اسلام‌آباد شوند. پیشتر آسوشیتدپرس آگاه گزارش داده بود که رایزنی‌ها برای برگزاری دور تازه‌ای از مذاکرات ادامه دارد.

Lebanese and Israeli envoys to meet as Israel presses war on Hezbollah

Israeli and Lebanese envoys will meet in Washington on Tuesday as Israel presses its war on Hezbollah, a diplomatic milestone ​overshadowed by conflicting agendas, with Israel ruling out a ceasefire and demanding that Beirut disarm the Iran-backed group. The meeting comes at a ‌critical juncture in the crisis in the Middle East, a week into a fragile ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran. The parallel war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has been a complicating factor...

US-Sanctioned Tanker Tests Trump's Hormuz Blockade | Daybreak Europe 4/14/2026

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. On today's show, a US-sanctioned tanker linked to China is making its way through the Strait of Hormuz, testing President Donald Trump’s naval blockade. Rich Starry was blacklisted by Washington in 2023 for helping Tehran evade energy sanctions. It's making its second attempt in 24 hours to exit the Persian Gulf. Global stocks are rallying and oil fell on hopes of more talks between Iran and the US. US Vice President J...

نایب‌رییس مجلس: تنگه هرمز حق مسلم ماست

علی نیکزاد، نایب رییس مجلس، در واکنش به آغاز محاصره آمریکا بر بنادر و سواحل جنوبی ایران گفت: «تنگه هرمز حق مسلم ماست و در این زمینه به دشمن باج نمی‌دهیم.» او همچنین با تهدید آمریکا، گفت: «تنگه سابق هیچگاه به وضعیت سابق بازنمی‌گردد.»

Former Nato chief aims broadside at Government over defence funding

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Dubai job hunt: Recruiters reveal how to stand out now for interviews

Recruiters across the UAE say hiring is becoming more selective, but opportunities remain for candidates who adapt, stay visible, and focus on impact. For many professionals, the job search is starting to feel different. Roles are still being posted, interviews are still happening, but the pace, expectations, and experience have shifted.Recruiters say the market is not slowing down, but becoming more selective, with companies focusing on value, adaptability, and long-term fit over rapid hiring.F...

समंदर में बारूदी सुरंग हटाने का काम कैसे होता है? ईरान ने बिछाया, हटा पाएगा अमेरिका

UAE announces readiness of educational institutions ahead of gradual return to in-person learning - Emirates 24|7

UAE announces readiness of educational institutions ahead of gradual return to in-person learning  Emirates 24|7

Saudi Arabia Urges US Back to Iran Talks as Other Oil Routes Face Risk

Saudi Arabian officials are warning the US that its move to impose a blockade on Iranian ports following failed negotiations could backfire, triggering even wider global energy disruption, according to media reports.

Italy suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel

Italy's government has decided to suspend the automatic renewal of a defence cooperation deal with Israel, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday, citing the conflicts in the Middle East. Meloni's right-wing government has been one of Israel's closest allies in Europe, but in recent weeks has criticised Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Those affected have included Italian troops serving there under a United Nations mandate. "In light of the current situation, the government...

Pope Leo, after Trump's attack, honours saint in Algeria who decried wars

Pope Leo paid homage to his spiritual roots on Tuesday, travelling to the ancient birthplace in Algeria of St ​Augustine of Hippo, who inspired him to become a priest. The first ‌American pope has drawn the ire of United States President Donald Trump after sharply criticising the Iran war. In honouring Augustine, Leo was highlighting a personal connection to a major figure of the ​early Church who first proposed criteria to evaluate whether wars could be ​considered just. August...

Viktor Obran has been defeated. It’s a win for liberal order, a loss for Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin

It also sends a message to populist leaders worldwide that populism can take you only so far. The polarisation created by such leaders can also galvanise populations to unite against them, even behind relatively weak alternatives

BJP promises Rs 2,000 for women, 3 LPG cylinders in Tamil Nadu manifesto

BJP promises Rs for women LPG cylinders in Tamil Nadu manifesto

US breach of trust led to collapse of talks – Iranian diplomat

Tehran remains ready to negotiate in good faith, its consul general in Mumbai, Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh, has told RT India A breach of trust by the US led to the collapse of the Islamabad talks to end the Middle East conflict, a top Iranian diplomat has told RT India. Washington changed its approach and attempted to dictate its terms, saying that Iran has no right to uranium enrichment, Tehran’s consul general in Mumbai, Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh, said in an interview o...

گاردین: تهران با نزدیک شدن به اروپا می‌کوشد فشار را بر آمریکا افزایش دهد

جمهوری اسلامی تلاش کرده است با فعال‌سازی کانال‌های دیپلماتیک با اروپا، از شکاف فزاینده میان آمریکا و متحدانش بهره ببرد و فشار بیشتری بر واشینگتن برای عقب‌نشینی در جنگ وارد کند.

टूट गई डोनाल्ड ट्रंप की नाकेबंदी? US की धमकियों के बावजूद चीनी टैंकर ने पार किया होर्मुज

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‘I don’t just ditch my mates’: new Victorian Labor minister defends John Setka ties amid criticism

Luba Grigorovitch, one of four MPs promoted to Jacinta Allan’s cabinet, says she has ‘no regrets’ over friendship with former CFMEU bossLuba Grigorovitch, one of four Victorian Labor MPs promoted to cabinet, says she has “no regrets” about her past friendship with disgraced construction union leader John Setka, despite the opposition labelling her appointment “appalling”.The Victorian Labor caucus met on Tuesday and voted to elevate Grigorovitch, the member for Kororoit, along with Frankston MP...

Philippine VP Duterte spent P125 million in 24 hours, witness claims during impeachment hearing

The office of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte spent the P125 million (Dh7.8 million) in confidential funds not in 11 days but in just under 24 hours, a whistleblower claimed at the ongoing impeachment hearing in Manila.Ramil Madriaga, in an affidavit he read before the House of Representatives Committee on Justice on Tuesday (April 14), said he was ordered by Duterte to deliver the amount to three main recipients in separate locations in December 2022.Madriaga said he was ordered by Duter...

Mark Carney’s party secures majority government after sweeping to victory in three special elections

NewsWorldAmericasMark Carney’s party secures majority government after sweeping to victory in three special electionsLiberals now hold 174 of 343 seats in the House of Commons, allowing them to pass legislation without relying on other partiesMaroosha Muzaffar Tuesday 14 April 2026 07:30 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Rem...