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Global tensions have surged after Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of Iranian ports following failed peace talks. The US says the move targets Iran’s actions and nuclear ambitions, while allowing neutral ships to pass. Israel has backed the decision, adding to pressure on Tehran. Trump warned that Iran will never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons, raising fears of a wider conflict in the already volatile region.

Fresh details from high-stakes talks reveal the US asked Iran to freeze its uranium enrichment for up to 20 years—a major shift from earlier demands of a complete halt. But Tehran pushed back, offering only a much shorter, single-digit timeline. The gap highlights deep mistrust on both sides, with nuclear ambitions once again at the center of stalled negotiations and rising regional tensions.

Global tensions have surged after Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of Iranian ports following failed peace talks. The US says the move targets Iran’s actions and nuclear ambitions, while allowing neutral ships to pass. Israel has backed the decision, adding to pressure on Tehran. Trump warned that Iran will never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons, raising fears of a wider conflict in the already volatile region.

History in Hyderabad! Debutant Praful Hinge creates IPL history with a triple-wicket maiden as SunRisers Hyderabad crush Rajasthan Royals by 57 runs. Read about Hinge’s "manifested" 4-wicket haul, his bold bouncer to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Sakib Hussain’s clinical debut spell here.

Trump’s bizarre press conference blends a McDonald’s delivery, Iran tensions, AI controversy, and sharp remarks on the pope

Trump denied that the image was meant to portray him as Jesus. “I thought it was me as a doctor, making people better,” he said, adding that the intention was linked to healing, not religion.

Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State pointed to the recent visit of India’s External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to the UAE as a sign of deepening ties amid heightened regional tensions.

Global tensions have surged after Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of Iranian ports following failed peace talks. The US says the move targets Iran’s actions and nuclear ambitions, while allowing neutral ships to pass. Israel has backed the decision, adding to pressure on Tehran. Trump warned that Iran will never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons, raising fears of a wider conflict in the already volatile region.

Udaipur for long has been known as the land of lakes and mountains. However, the city of lakes also offers intresting culinary delights for food enthusiasts. Vidhi Bubna writes more.

Pope Leo XIV defies Donald Trump’s 'weak' slur, declaring 'no fear' of the administration as he begins a landmark Africa tour.

Iranian President Pezeshkian joins the fray, condemning Donald Trump’s 'weak' insult toward Pope Leo XIV. Analysis of the growing Vatican-Iran diplomatic alignment against US foreign policy as the Pope begins his historic Africa tour.

In a stunning discovery, South Africa’s powerful MeerKAT radio telescope has detected a rare megamaser signal from nearly 8 billion light-years away. Scientists say the intense radio emission was triggered by a massive collision between two distant galaxies, offering a glimpse into how the universe evolved billions of years ago. The finding not only highlights the power of modern radio astronomy but also helps researchers better understand cosmic mergers and the dramatic events shaping galaxies.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is once again under the spotlight as the controversial “Farmgate” scandal resurfaces. Reports suggest large sums of undeclared cash—allegedly $580,000—were stolen from a sofa at his private game farm back in 2020. Questions are now being raised about how the money got there and claims of cross-border recovery operations, intensifying political pressure and public debate over transparency and accountability.

The two pace-bowling debutants, Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, won it for the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), who moved to the fourth spot with two wins in five contested matches.

Earlier today, Trump threatened blocking ships entering or exiting Iranian Ports on April 13. Taking to Truth Social he wrote, The United States to Blockade Ships Entering or Exiting Iranian Ports on April 13 at 10:00 AM ET.

In an unprecedented attack, U.S. President Donald Trump described Pope Leo XIV as 'weak' on crime and 'terrible' for foreign policy. This comes amid the Pope's scathing criticism of Trump over the West Asia war. Trump also stirred a row by depicting himself as 'Jesus Christ' in a Truth Social post.

The United States, China and Russia are developing AI powered weapons that can think, decide and strike without human input. From autonomous drones to self targeting systems, warfare is changing fast. But with speed comes risk. Could machines trigger the next conflict? Watch the story of global AI arms race and the dangers it brings.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed sorrow on social media, describing Col Wangchuk as “a highly decorated officer… renowned for his gallantry, resolute leadership and unwavering commitment to duty” and “a proud son of Ladakh”.

Police have so far arrested eight individuals, including a female HR manager, Nida Khan, accused of neglecting the victims' complaints.