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Pakistan PM Sharif Says US-Iran Ceasefire Still Holding Despite Naval Blockade
Shehbaz Sharif tells cabinet the ceasefire holds and efforts continue, hours after US activated naval blockade of Iran.
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Pope Leo XIV Responds to Trump: 'I Am Not Afraid, I Speak About the Gospel'
Pope Leo says he will continue promoting peace despite Trump calling him 'weak' over his opposition to the Iran war.
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Trump Attacks Pope Leo XIV, Calls Him 'Weak on Crime' and 'Terrible'
US President lashes out at Pope Leo after the pontiff criticised Trump's foreign and immigration policies.
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Trump Deletes AI Image Depicting Himself as Jesus After Religious Backlash
The Truth Social post showing Trump in Christ-like robes was removed after criticism from religious leaders and supporters alike.
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Trump Threatens to Sink Iranian Ships Approaching Hormuz Blockade
President Trump escalates rhetoric from capture to sinking, warning Iranian vessels will be 'blown to hell' near blockade.
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UK Not Supporting US Blockade of Iranian Ports, Starmer Says
PM Keir Starmer distances Britain from US naval blockade of Iranian ports, says UK focused on reopening Strait of Hormuz to lower energy prices.
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US Blockade of Iranian Ports Now Active; IRGC Says Civilian Vessels May Transit Hormuz
US naval blockade of Iranian ports begins at 1400 GMT as IRGC says civilian ships can pass Hormuz freely.
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US Military Warns Vessels Face 'Capture' If Entering Hormuz Blockade Zone Without Clearance
CENTCOM warns all vessels entering the blockaded Hormuz area without permission face interception, diversion and capture.
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World Bank Chief Warns of 800 Million Job Deficit as War Overshadows Spring Meetings
World Bank President Ajay Banga tells Reuters developing economies face an 800 million job shortfall over 15 years as Middle East war dominates talks.
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Iran War Lands 'Triple Blow' on Flood-Ravaged Sri Lanka, BBC Reports
BBC analysis warns Sri Lanka faces a triple shock from Cyclone Ditwah, the Iran war's fuel crisis, and an impending El Nino drought.
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Israel's Ben-Gvir Visits Al-Aqsa Compound, Drawing Condemnation from Jordan and Palestinians
Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, drawing sharp rebukes from Jordan and Palestinian leaders.
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France Demands Lebanon Be Included in US-Iran Ceasefire Deal
Paris breaks from Washington and Tel Aviv, insisting Lebanon must be part of ceasefire as 1 million remain displaced.
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Iran State Media Reports 3,375 Iranians Killed Since War Began
Iran's Forensic Medicine Organization confirms 3,375 dead including 496 women since US-Israeli strikes began in February.
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Iran's Deputy Parliament Speaker Declares Hormuz 'In Iran's Hands', Demands Toll Payments
Senior Iranian parliamentarian asserts sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and insists vessels must pay tolls, defying the US naval blockade.
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Iran Aims to Restore 70-80% Refining Capacity Within Two Months
Iran targets restoring most damaged refining capacity within two months after strikes on energy infrastructure.
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NASA Artemis II Crew Returns to Earth After Historic Deep-Space Mission
Four astronauts receive hero's welcome after first crewed voyage toward the Moon in over 50 years.
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Netanyahu Says Campaign Against Iran 'Not Over,' Claims Nuclear Ambitions Foiled
Israeli PM declares existential threats removed and nuclear goals thwarted, as US-Iran talks collapse without a deal in Islamabad.
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Sri Lanka Explores Trade and Security Ties at Montana Summit
Ambassador Samarasinghe leads delegation to Montana for talks on trade, critical minerals and disaster preparedness with US officials.
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Trump Warns China of 50% Tariff Over Intelligence Reports of MANPAD Transfers to Iran
US President names China explicitly, citing intelligence on shoulder-fired missile transfers, in escalation of post-ceasefire pressure.
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Trump Predicts Iran Will Return to Talks; Tehran Says Deal Was Never Expected in One Meeting
Both Washington and Tehran signal negotiations remain possible despite US Navy blockade order and collapsed Islamabad talks.
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Trump Orders US Navy to Blockade Strait of Hormuz After Iran Talks Collapse
Trump announces US Navy blockade of Hormuz, vows to interdict ships paying Iran tolls after 20-hour Islamabad talks fail on nuclear issue.
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UAE Makes Police Clearance Mandatory for Sri Lankan Visa Applicants
Sri Lanka added to UAE's list requiring police clearance certificates for residence visa applications from April 2026.
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UK PM Starmer Urges US and Iran to 'Find a Way Through' After Islamabad Talks Fail
British PM Keir Starmer calls on Washington and Tehran to resume diplomacy after 21-hour Islamabad talks ended without a deal.
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US-Iran Talks Collapse After 21 Hours as Iran Refuses Nuclear Commitment
Vance says Iran rejected nuclear non-proliferation demand; technical talks may resume but no deal reached in Islamabad