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President Donald Trump has announced direct nuclear talks with Iran, but Tehran insists the upcoming meeting in Oman will be indirect. Iran awaits a US response to what it calls a "generous offer" while rejecting direct engagement amid rising threats. Trump warned Tehran of serious consequences if talks collapse, with Iran vowing a swift response.

Egypt has reportedly proposed a fresh Gaza truce plan that includes the release of eight hostages, though Israeli officials deny receiving any formal proposal. As Israel expands its control over 50% of Gaza, President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu discuss possible ceasefires and controversial ideas like relocating Palestinians. Tensions remain high on the ground and diplomatically.

World | Trump 'not looking' to pause tariffs before rollout; instead he said that countries could work to restore balance in trade ties with the US through other actions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrapped up a disappointing visit to Washington, where US President Donald Trump remained noncommittal on reducing tariffs for Israel. Trump positioned himself as a potential mediator between Israel and Turkiye, while Netanyahu stressed his commitment to removing trade barriers and protecting Israel from threats via Syria.

India News | Delhi experiences its first heatwave of the season, with temperatures soaring past 40°C, two weeks earlier than usual, prompting a yellow alert from the IMD.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrapped up a disappointing visit to Washington, where US President Donald Trump remained noncommittal on reducing tariffs for Israel. Trump positioned himself as a potential mediator between Israel and Turkiye, while Netanyahu stressed his commitment to removing trade barriers and protecting Israel from threats via Syria.

As global markets tumble, US President Donald Trump vows no pause in new tariffs, especially against China, threatening an additional 50% duty on Chinese imports. He also firmly rejects the EU’s latest proposal for “zero to zero” tariffs on cars and industrial goods, asserting that many nations are now coming forward to negotiate better trade deals. China has strongly pushed back, calling out US pressure tactics.

World | Trump and Netanyahu also said that new negotiations were in the works aimed at getting more hostages released from Hamas captivity in Gaza

World | Trump warned Iran. He said, "I think if the talks aren't successful with Iran … Iran is going to be in great danger, and I hate to say it"

In Pakistan, security forces gunned down nine militants during an operation in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region today. The encounter happened during a search operation, with a large quantity of ammunition recovered from the area. Detailing the operation, the Pakistani military wing termed it an intelligence-based operation on the intervening night of April 6th and 7th. Watch in for more details!

The US Supreme Court has denied a plea filed by 26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana seeking an emergency stay on his extradition. This clears the way for his handover to India. Tahawwur Rana sought a stay on his extradition and surrender to India citing a pending litigation. He had cited the risk of torture and poor health in his failed bids to block extradition. A notice on the Supreme Court's website stated that Tahawwur application has been denied by the court. The Canadian national of Pakistani origin is presently being held at the detention center in Los Angeles. He will be handed over to NIA by FBI on a day to be decided by both sides. It was in February this year that Donald Trump announced the approval to run his extradition during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington DC. Watch in for more details!

In a major shift in England’s white-ball setup, Harry Brook has been named the new captain of the ODI and T20I teams. The 26-year-old took over from Jos Buttler, who stepped down after England’s early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy in March.

It’s a bloodbath on the trading floors. Trump’s tariff offensive has triggered a global market massacre. Asian indices crashed, Europe followed, and Wall Street was bleeding for a third straight day. Are we seeing the early signs of a recession?

World | Trending | American astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson has come up with a unique and unconventional method of quantifying the magnitude of Musk's wealth.

Ravichandran Ashwin will not be discussing, reviewing or even previewing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL 2025 matches on his YouTube channel following a recent backlash on social media relating to one of the videos he posted (now deleted) where the fans called out one of his guests for criticising some of CSK players and their selection.

US President Donald Trump's tariff policy has taken global indices for a toss as threats of global recession loom amid tariff war. Trump has refused to barge; he has vowed to further intensify the global tariff war. Two biggest economies of the world are at loggerheads on tariffs. Trump has issued a deadline for China to retract its 34% tariff on US imports by April 8th.

World | The newspaper, which is often described as the mouthpiece of Khamenei himself, has come under international scrutiny after it published an article openly endorsing violence against Trump.

Cricket, Sports: Batting first, RCB posted 221/5, thanks to brisk half-centuries from captain Rajat Patidar (64 off 32) and the ever-reliable Virat Kohli (67 off 42)

The next war won’t start with a bang, it’ll begin with a base. From China’s massive Pentagon-style HQ to Russia’s new outpost in the Red Sea, and U.S. and Indian expansions in the Pacific, global powers are redrawing the map of control. Here are the top five powerful military facilities that will determine the next world war.