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A Panama-flagged container ship came under fire from Iranian boats during heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with 21 Indian crew members onboard reported safe and unharmed, India’s shipping ministry confirmed on Thursday (April 23). Another vessel traveling toward India also passed through the waterway amid the escalation.The ship, Euphoria, was among three vessels targeted by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday. The move is seen as part of Tehran’s response to a US blockade of its shipping, aimed at reinforcing its control over the strategically vital strait, which carries about one-fifth of global oil supplies.&nbsp;&nbsp;The other ships involved were the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca and the Liberian-registered Epaminondas, the latter en route to India’s Mundra port. “A vessel, Euphoria, was having 21 Indian seafarers on board, and all of them are safe,” said additional secretary in the shipping ministry, Mukesh Mangal, at an inter-ministerial press conference on Thursday. The Euphoria also has one Burmese crew member. The Epaminondas had one Indian crew member onboard, who was also reported safe. “None of the Indian seafarers has been injured in the firing on the foreign-flagged vessels,” he added, according to a report by news agency ANI.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-profiting-off-righteous-operation-how-an-army-soldier-used-secret-war-plans-about-maduro-s-capture-to-make-400-000-on-polymarket-1776993168140">'Profiting off righteous operation': How an army soldier used secret war plans about Maduro's capture to make $400,000 on Polymarket</a>&nbsp;The MSC Francesca, reportedly detained along with the Epaminondas at Bandar Abbas port, did not have any Indian crew members. Initial reports from Iranian media suggested that the Euphoria had been stranded near the Iranian coast following the incident. However, ship tracking data later indicated the vessel was near the Oman coast and heading toward Khor Fakkan port. A senior shipping ministry official, speaking anonymously, later confirmed that the ship is continuing its journey to its original destination of Jeddah.&nbsp;Maritime tracking in the Strait of Hormuz has recently been disrupted due to signal jamming and spoofing of transponder data, making real-time monitoring more difficult. In a related update, the Gibraltar-flagged bulk carrier Frosso K, carrying 55,000 metric tonnes of sulphur, safely transited the Strait of Hormuz and is en route to Paradip port in India.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-s-latest-bid-to-tackle-low-birth-rates-1776966268066/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-s-latest-bid-to-tackle-low-birth-rates-1776966268066/embed</a>&nbsp;The vessel was among 15 prioritized for evacuation from the Persian Gulf by India’s Department of Fertilizers. Meanwhile, the crude oil tanker Desh Garima, which crossed the strait on April 18, arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday.On the same day, two Indian-flagged vessels, Sanmar Herald and Jag Arnav, were also fired upon by IRGC boats while navigating the Strait of Hormuz, forcing them to turn back.&nbsp;According to the shipping ministry, there are currently 518 Indian seafarers aboard Indian-flagged vessels operating in the Persian Gulf region, including 340 west of the Strait of Hormuz and 178 in the Gulf of Oman.&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations, and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

Iranian forces fire on ships in Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions. 21 Indian crew on Euphoria safe; multiple vessels targeted by IRGC

A Panama-flagged container ship came under fire from Iranian boats during heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with 21 Indian crew members onboard reported safe and unharmed, India’s shipping ministry confirmed on Thursday (April 23). Another vessel traveling toward India also passed through the waterway amid the escalation. The ship, Euphoria, was among three vessels targeted by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday. The move is seen as part of Tehran’s response to a US blockade of its shipping, aimed at reinforcing its control over the strategically vital strait, which carries about one-fifth of global oil supplies. The other ships involved were the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca and the Liberian-registered Epaminondas, the latter en route to India’s Mundra port. “A vessel, Euphoria, was having 21 Indian seafarers on board, and all of them are safe,” said additional secretary in the shipping ministry, Mukesh Mangal, at an inter-ministerial press conference on Thursday. The Euphoria also has one Burmese crew member. The Epaminondas had one Indian crew member onboard, who was also reported safe. “None of the Indian seafarers has been injured in the firing on the foreign-flagged vessels,” he added, according to a report by news agency ANI. Also Read: 'Profiting off righteous operation': How an army soldier used secret war plans about Maduro's capture to make $400,000 on Polymarket The MSC Francesca, reportedly detained along with the Epaminondas at Bandar Abbas port, did not have any Indian crew members. Initial reports from Iranian media suggested that the Euphoria had been stranded near the Iranian coast following the incident. However, ship tracking data later indicated the vessel was near the Oman coast and heading toward Khor Fakkan port. A senior shipping ministry official, speaking anonymously, later confirmed that the ship is continuing its journey to its original destination of Jeddah. Maritime tracking in the Strait of Hormuz has recently been disrupted due to signal jamming and spoofing of transponder data, making real-time monitoring more difficult. In a related update, the Gibraltar-flagged bulk carrier Frosso K, carrying 55,000 metric tonnes of sulphur, safely transited the Strait of Hormuz and is en route to Paradip port in India. https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-s-latest-bid-to-tackle-low-birth-rates-1776966268066/embed The vessel was among 15 prioritized for evacuation from the Persian Gulf by India’s Department of Fertilizers. Meanwhile, the crude oil tanker Desh Garima, which crossed the strait on April 18, arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday. On the same day, two Indian-flagged vessels, Sanmar Herald and Jag Arnav, were also fired upon by IRGC boats while navigating the Strait of Hormuz, forcing them to turn back. According to the shipping ministry, there are currently 518 Indian seafarers aboard Indian-flagged vessels operating in the Persian Gulf region, including 340 west of the Strait of Hormuz and 178 in the Gulf of Oman. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations, and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

Iranian boats fire on ships in the Strait of Hormuz; 21 Indian crew on Euphoria safe as tensions rise, and multiple vessels face attacks

'21 Indian seafarers safe after Iranian boats target ships in Strait of Hormuz': Government

New Delhi: India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to travel to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, next week to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting. The meeting on 28th April will see defence ministers of the grouping gathering to discuss evolving threats, including terrorism, extremism, as well as broader geopolitical tensions.The SCO, founded in 2001 by China, Russia, and Central Asian nations, has grown into a major grouping in the last 2 decades, especially with the inclusion of Iran in 2023 under Indian presidency. It serves as a key platform for security and economic cooperation across Eurasia. Defence ministers typically discuss military-to-military ties, counter-terrorism strategies, joint exercises, and intelligence sharing.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-uk-nsas-discuss-hormuz-closer-cooperation-against-khalistan-extremism-1776971604062">India, UK NSAs discuss Hormuz, closer cooperation against Khalistan extremism</a>For India, the meeting offers an opportunity to strengthen defence diplomacy in Central Asia, a region where New Delhi has been expanding its footprint through bilateral partnerships and infrastructure projects.India and Kyrgyzstan maintain long-standing defence ties, including joint training programmes and officer exchanges. Recent interactions, such as the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Working Group on defence cooperation, have focused on enhancing technical exchanges and industrial partnerships.In previous SCO forums, the Indian Defence minister has called for decisive action against radicalisation and cross-border terrorism, positions expected to feature prominently again.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-that-s-where-mea-shrugs-off-trump-s-hellhole-comment-on-india-and-china-1776947554143">‘That’s where…’: MEA shrugs off Trump’s ‘hellhole’ comment on India and China</a>No details are available on the bilateral schedule of the Defence Minister so far. China's Defence Minister Dong Jun is also scheduled to attend, along with counterparts from other member states, Chinese media has confirmed. Kyrgyzstan, which is the president of the grouping this year, will be hosting foreign, NSA-level meetings as well. Later in the year, it will host the SCO Summit. &nbsp;

For India, the meeting offers an opportunity to strengthen defence diplomacy in Central Asia, a region where New Delhi has been expanding its footprint through bilateral partnerships and infrastructure projects.

New Delhi: India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to travel to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, next week to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting. The meeting on 28th April will see defence ministers of the grouping gathering to discuss evolving threats, including terrorism, extremism, as well as broader geopolitical tensions. The SCO, founded in 2001 by China, Russia, and Central Asian nations, has grown into a major grouping in the last 2 decades, especially with the inclusion of Iran in 2023 under Indian presidency. It serves as a key platform for security and economic cooperation across Eurasia. Defence ministers typically discuss military-to-military ties, counter-terrorism strategies, joint exercises, and intelligence sharing. Also read | India, UK NSAs discuss Hormuz, closer cooperation against Khalistan extremism For India, the meeting offers an opportunity to strengthen defence diplomacy in Central Asia, a region where New Delhi has been expanding its footprint through bilateral partnerships and infrastructure projects. India and Kyrgyzstan maintain long-standing defence ties, including joint training programmes and officer exchanges. Recent interactions, such as the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Working Group on defence cooperation, have focused on enhancing technical exchanges and industrial partnerships. In previous SCO forums, the Indian Defence minister has called for decisive action against radicalisation and cross-border terrorism, positions expected to feature prominently again. Also read | ‘That’s where…’: MEA shrugs off Trump’s ‘hellhole’ comment on India and China No details are available on the bilateral schedule of the Defence Minister so far. China's Defence Minister Dong Jun is also scheduled to attend, along with counterparts from other member states, Chinese media has confirmed. Kyrgyzstan, which is the president of the grouping this year, will be hosting foreign, NSA-level meetings as well. Later in the year, it will host the SCO Summit.

For India, the meeting offers an opportunity to strengthen defence diplomacy in Central Asia, a region where New Delhi has been expanding its footprint through bilateral partnerships and infrastructure projects.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Kyrgyzstan for SCO defence ministers' meeting next week

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'Profiting off righteous operation': How an army soldier used secret war plans about Maduro's capture to make $400,000 on Polymarket

US President Donald Trump refuted media speculations that the US is desperate to cut a deal with Iran to prevent rising costs and claimed that he is “possibly the least pressured person ever to be in this position.”“I have all the time in the World, but Iran doesn’t — The clock is ticking,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.&nbsp;“Iran’s Navy is lying at the bottom of the Sea, their Air Force is demolished, their Anti Aircraft and Radar Weaponry is gone, their leaders are no longer with us, the Blockade is airtight and strong and, from there, it only gets worse — Time is not on their side!” Trump wrote in his post.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-talks-with-iran-appeasement-says-reza-pahlavi-appeals-western-countries-to-join-war-against-iran-1776970307677">‘Talks with Iran appeasement,’ says Reza Pahlavi, appeals Western countries to join war against Iran</a>&nbsp;The US president further said in his Truth Social post that a deal with Iran will only be made when it is “appropriate and good” for the United States.“A deal will only be made when it’s appropriate and good for the United States of America, our allies and, in fact, the rest of the World,” he added, while dispelling notions of being under any kind of pressure and being “anxious” to end the war.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-intercepts-iranian-oil-tankers-in-asian-waters-away-from-strait-of-hormuz-sources-1776962536156">US intercepts Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, away from Strait of Hormuz: Sources</a><h2>‘Third aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East’: US military</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, the US military announced that a third aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, amid the fragile truce with Iran.In a post on X, the US Central Command published a photo showing USS George H.W. Bush sailing in the Indian Ocean, in the CENTCOM “area of responsibility.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-it-showed-govt-s-total-faith-in-armed-forces-gen-naravane-on-jo-uchit-samjho-woh-karo-remark-in-memoir-1776952372213">‘It showed govt’s ‘total faith’ in armed forces’: Gen Naravane on ‘jo uchit samjho woh karo’ remark in memoir</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) sails in the Indian Ocean in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 23. <a href="https://t.co/oDcTM6YMLF">pic.twitter.com/oDcTM6YMLF</a>&mdash; U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) <a href="https://twitter.com/CENTCOM/status/2047375382135947468?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush has now arrived in U.S. Central Command, making the ship the third aircraft carrier to be present in the Middle East amid a shaky ceasefire in the Iran war.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-that-s-where-mea-shrugs-off-trump-s-hellhole-comment-on-india-and-china-1776947554143">‘That’s where…’: MEA shrugs off Trump’s ‘hellhole’ comment on India and China</a>&nbsp;The Bush is now in the Indian Ocean, according to a social media post from the military command. The USS Abraham Lincoln is located in the Arabian Sea and the USS Gerald R. Ford is in the Red Sea.USS George H.W. Bush, which left its home port of Norfolk at the end of March, proceeded to sail across the Atlantic Ocean but then made the unusual choice to turn south and sail around the Horn of Africa before heading north toward the waters of the Middle East.

US President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social that a deal with Iran will only be made when it is appropriate and good for the United States. He added that a deal will only be made when it’s appropriate and good for the US and the rest of the world.

US President Donald Trump refuted media speculations that the US is desperate to cut a deal with Iran to prevent rising costs and claimed that he is “possibly the least pressured person ever to be in this position.” “I have all the time in the World, but Iran doesn’t — The clock is ticking,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Iran’s Navy is lying at the bottom of the Sea, their Air Force is demolished, their Anti Aircraft and Radar Weaponry is gone, their leaders are no longer with us, the Blockade is airtight and strong and, from there, it only gets worse — Time is not on their side!” Trump wrote in his post. Also Read: ‘Talks with Iran appeasement,’ says Reza Pahlavi, appeals Western countries to join war against Iran The US president further said in his Truth Social post that a deal with Iran will only be made when it is “appropriate and good” for the United States. “A deal will only be made when it’s appropriate and good for the United States of America, our allies and, in fact, the rest of the World,” he added, while dispelling notions of being under any kind of pressure and being “anxious” to end the war. Also Read: US intercepts Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, away from Strait of Hormuz: Sources ‘Third aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East’: US military Meanwhile, the US military announced that a third aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, amid the fragile truce with Iran. In a post on X, the US Central Command published a photo showing USS George H.W. Bush sailing in the Indian Ocean, in the CENTCOM “area of responsibility.” Also Read: ‘It showed govt’s ‘total faith’ in armed forces’: Gen Naravane on ‘jo uchit samjho woh karo’ remark in memoir

US President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social that a deal with Iran will only be made when it is appropriate and good for the United States. He added that a deal will only be made when it’s appropriate and good for the US and the rest of the world.

‘Clock is ticking for Iran,’ says Trump as third US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East

At least 10 people were injured following a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge on Thursday (April 23), according to police. Authorities say the incident started after an argument escalated into gunfire. “Two groups of people got into an argument inside the food court and started shooting at each other,” said Baton Rouge Police Chief Thomas Morse Jr, citing surveillance footage. “Unfortunately, there were some innocent people who were in the area that might have also caught some rounds.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-president-has-said-india-is-a-great-country-us-rushes-to-damage-control-after-trump-s-hellhole-remark-1776961594917">'President has said India is a great country': US rushes to damage control after Trump’s ‘hellhole’ remark</a>&nbsp;Officials have not yet confirmed the severity of the injuries, but noted that no fatalities have been reported so far. Police emphasized that the shooting does not appear to be random, describing it instead as “a very targeted kind of disagreement between two groups of people,” Morse said, adding there is no known threat to the public.Federal agencies, including the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, are assisting in the investigation. " I .am aware of the active shooter scene at the Mall of Louisiana,” United States Special Envoy to Greenland Jeff Landry was quoted as saying in an interview..&nbsp;<a href="http://wionews.com/videos/gaza-set-to-hold-municipal-elections-in-a-first-electoral-exercise-since-2006-1776961783021/embed">http://wionews.com/videos/gaza-set-to-hold-municipal-elections-in-a-first-electoral-exercise-since-2006-1776961783021/embed</a>&nbsp;“I am in coordination with law enforcement, and we will update as we know more. Please avoid the area,” a store associate at Hot Topic inside the mall told CNN that people began running as shots were fired, with several individuals taking shelter inside the store while awaiting evacuation instructions. Other store employees declined to comment.The Mall of Louisiana, the largest shopping center in the state, opened in 1997. However, it opened at 11 a.m. Thursday, its website later indicated it was closed.&nbsp;Police Chief TJ Morse said two groups fought inside the food court and started shooting at each other. “Unfortunately, there were some innocent people in the area who might have also caught some rounds,” he was quoted as saying.

At least 10 injured in Baton Rouge mall shooting after food court argument escalates. Police say incident was targeted, no fatalities reported

At least 10 people were injured following a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge on Thursday (April 23), according to police. Authorities say the incident started after an argument escalated into gunfire. “Two groups of people got into an argument inside the food court and started shooting at each other,” said Baton Rouge Police Chief Thomas Morse Jr, citing surveillance footage. “Unfortunately, there were some innocent people who were in the area that might have also caught some rounds.” Also Read: 'President has said India is a great country': US rushes to damage control after Trump’s ‘hellhole’ remark Officials have not yet confirmed the severity of the injuries, but noted that no fatalities have been reported so far. Police emphasized that the shooting does not appear to be random, describing it instead as “a very targeted kind of disagreement between two groups of people,” Morse said, adding there is no known threat to the public. Federal agencies, including the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, are assisting in the investigation. " I .am aware of the active shooter scene at the Mall of Louisiana,” United States Special Envoy to Greenland Jeff Landry was quoted as saying in an interview.. http://wionews.com/videos/gaza-set-to-hold-municipal-elections-in-a-first-electoral-exercise-since-2006-1776961783021/embed “I am in coordination with law enforcement, and we will update as we know more. Please avoid the area,” a store associate at Hot Topic inside the mall told CNN that people began running as shots were fired, with several individuals taking shelter inside the store while awaiting evacuation instructions. Other store employees declined to comment. The Mall of Louisiana, the largest shopping center in the state, opened in 1997. However, it opened at 11 a.m. Thursday, its website later indicated it was closed. Police Chief TJ Morse said two groups fought inside the food court and started shooting at each other. “Unfortunately, there were some innocent people in the area who might have also caught some rounds,” he was quoted as saying.

10 injured in Mall of Louisiana shooting after dispute escalates; no fatalities reported, police say incident was targeted, not random

Mall of Louisiana shooting: Police respond to active shooter situation; suspect at large

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The UK government has launched an investigation into the "unacceptable abuse" of the UK Biobank database after medical records of 500,000 participants were listed for sale on Alibaba. 

The UK government has launched an urgent investigation after confidential medical data belonging to 500,000 volunteers was found listed for sale on a Chinese e-commerce platform. The breach, described by ministers as an "unacceptable abuse of trust," has forced UK Biobank, which is the world’s most comprehensive health research database to temporarily suspend all global access to its platform. Data Minister Ian Murray informed Parliament on Thursday (Apr 23) that the information had been found on a consumer website owned by Alibaba. Critically, the government clarified that this was not a traditional "hack." Instead, the data was legitimately downloaded by three accredited research institutions in China that had passed the UK’s vetting process. Also read: Spying in India? Chinese national found staying illegally in town related to Dalai Lama: What was he doing Once downloaded, however, the "de-identified" datasets were illicitly listed for sale by several vendors. Murray confirmed that at least one of these listings appeared to contain the full records of all 500,000 Biobank participants. Also read: Did Iran secretly use a Chinese spy satellite to strike US bases in Middle East? Beijing breaks silence UK Biobank Chief Executive Professor Sir Rory Collins issued a message of reassurance to participants, stating that the listings were "swiftly removed" before any sales were finalised. Collins added that the data did not include personally identifying information. While identities were masked, Minister Murray admitted he could not give a "complete guarantee" against re-identification, given the granular nature of the health records. The three Chinese research institutions identified have had their access suspended. "We are still working with Biobank to ascertain from them the specific details of what has happened," Murray said.

The UK government has launched an investigation into the "unacceptable abuse" of the UK Biobank database after medical records of 500,000 participants were listed for sale on Alibaba.&nbsp;

Health data of 500,000 UK volunteers listed for sale in China

New Delhi: India and the UK have pledged to intensify cooperation against pro-Khalistan extremism and address threats to maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz, as the two countries’ national security advisers held high-level talks in New Delhi.&nbsp;National Security Adviser Ajit Doval hosted his UK counterpart Jonathan Powell on Thursday for the annual India-UK Strategic Dialogue. The closed-door discussions, which included both restricted and delegation-level sessions, focused on advancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership amid a turbulent global security environment. Officials from both sides reiterated their commitment to the goals outlined in the India-UK Vision 2035 document, particularly in technology, defence, and security.&nbsp;They agreed to deepen collaboration between law enforcement agencies to tackle terrorism, extremism and pro-Khalistan elements. The Indian side thanked the UK for its ongoing support and stressed the need to sustain momentum in joint operations.&nbsp;The advisers held an in-depth exchange on regional and global challenges. They discussed the conflict in West Asia and its repercussions on maritime security and vital trade routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint through which a significant portion of India’s energy imports pass.&nbsp;Mr Doval emphasised that “dialogue and diplomacy” remained the only viable path to resolution. The two sides also reviewed the Russia-Ukraine conflict and agreed to stay in close contact on developments.&nbsp;A key focus was progress under the India-UK Technology Security Initiative (TSI), launched in 2024. Both sides noted advancements in telecom, critical minerals and artificial intelligence. Mr Doval welcomed the establishment of a Silicon Carbide-based compound semiconductor facility in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, a joint venture between UK firm Clas-SiC Wafer Fab Ltd. and Indian company SiCSem Pvt Ltd. It is set to become India’s first commercial compound semiconductor fab, supporting sectors from electric vehicles to defence. The NSAs agreed to expand cooperation in semiconductors, quantum technology, biotechnology and advanced materials, while strengthening institutional ties in cyber security.&nbsp;Defence ties have also gathered pace. The two sides reviewed the India-UK Defence Industrial Roadmap and discussed opportunities for deeper industrial collaboration, including niche maritime technologies for the Indo-Pacific. Mr Doval highlighted prospects for UK original equipment manufacturers to partner with Indian firms and integrate into defence supply chains.&nbsp;The meeting comes as both countries seek to bolster resilience in critical supply chains and counter shared security threats at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions. The UK describes the partnership with Delhi as a cornerstone of their Indo-Pacific strategy, while India views London as an important partner in technology and defence diversification.

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval hosted his UK counterpart Jonathan Powell reviewed the India-UK Defence Industrial Roadmap and discussed opportunities for deeper industrial collaboration, including niche maritime technologies for the Indo-Pacific.

New Delhi: India and the UK have pledged to intensify cooperation against pro-Khalistan extremism and address threats to maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz, as the two countries’ national security advisers held high-level talks in New Delhi. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval hosted his UK counterpart Jonathan Powell on Thursday for the annual India-UK Strategic Dialogue. The closed-door discussions, which included both restricted and delegation-level sessions, focused on advancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership amid a turbulent global security environment. Officials from both sides reiterated their commitment to the goals outlined in the India-UK Vision 2035 document, particularly in technology, defence, and security. They agreed to deepen collaboration between law enforcement agencies to tackle terrorism, extremism and pro-Khalistan elements. The Indian side thanked the UK for its ongoing support and stressed the need to sustain momentum in joint operations. The advisers held an in-depth exchange on regional and global challenges. They discussed the conflict in West Asia and its repercussions on maritime security and vital trade routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint through which a significant portion of India’s energy imports pass. Mr Doval emphasised that “dialogue and diplomacy” remained the only viable path to resolution. The two sides also reviewed the Russia-Ukraine conflict and agreed to stay in close contact on developments. A key focus was progress under the India-UK Technology Security Initiative (TSI), launched in 2024. Both sides noted advancements in telecom, critical minerals and artificial intelligence. Mr Doval welcomed the establishment of a Silicon Carbide-based compound semiconductor facility in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, a joint venture between UK firm Clas-SiC Wafer Fab Ltd. and Indian company SiCSem Pvt Ltd. It is set to become India’s first commercial compound semiconductor fab, supporting sectors from electric vehicles to defence. The NSAs agreed to expand cooperation in semiconductors, quantum technology, biotechnology and advanced materials, while strengthening institutional ties in cyber security. Defence ties have also gathered pace. The two sides reviewed the India-UK Defence Industrial Roadmap and discussed opportunities for deeper industrial collaboration, including niche maritime technologies for the Indo-Pacific. Mr Doval highlighted prospects for UK original equipment manufacturers to partner with Indian firms and integrate into defence supply chains. The meeting comes as both countries seek to bolster resilience in critical supply chains and counter shared security threats at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions. The UK describes the partnership with Delhi as a cornerstone of their Indo-Pacific strategy, while India views London as an important partner in technology and defence diversification.

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval hosted his UK counterpart Jonathan Powell reviewed the India-UK Defence Industrial Roadmap and discussed opportunities for deeper industrial collaboration, including niche maritime technologies for the Indo-Pacific.

India, UK NSAs discuss Hormuz, closer cooperation against Khalistan extremism

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has declared that the IDF is ready to "return Iran to the Stone Age" by targeting its national energy grid and economic infrastructure. 

Israel ready to 'return Iran to Stone Age awaiting US approval, says Defence Minister Katz

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince and son of Iran’s ousted shah, who is also the face of Iranian opposition, said in Berlin on Thursday that any negotiations with the clerical leadership in Tehran amount to “appeasement” and voiced hope that renewed street protests will topple it. He also urged the Western countries to join the war against Iran. He also criticised the US-Iran ceasefire and voiced support for continued pressure on Tehran.&nbsp;“The whole narrative of ceasefire and negotiation is still based on thinking that … you’re going to deal with people who all of a sudden have become pragmatists,” Pahlavi told journalists.“I don’t see that happening,” he added, while condemning Iran’s new leaders after the killing of Ali Khamenei and other senior figures as “different faces of the same machine.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-intercepts-iranian-oil-tankers-in-asian-waters-away-from-strait-of-hormuz-sources-1776962536156">US intercepts Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, away from Strait of Hormuz: Sources</a><h2>‘No deal will solve this. No negotiations will solve this’</h2>&nbsp;Pahlavi said Iran “slaughtered innocent citizens by the thousands” and threatens Europe with long-range missiles. “No deal will solve this. No negotiations will solve this. It is in their DNA.”&nbsp;The son of the former Shah appealed to Western countries to join the war against Iran and criticised the decision of the German government not to meet him during his visit to Berlin on Thursday.Pahlavi accused Europe of standing by and allowing the Tehran government to continue the bloody repression of protests that killed thousands at the end of last year.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-it-showed-govt-s-total-faith-in-armed-forces-gen-naravane-on-jo-uchit-samjho-woh-karo-remark-in-memoir-1776952372213">‘It showed govt’s ‘total faith’ in armed forces’: Gen Naravane on ‘jo uchit samjho woh karo’ remark in memoir</a><h2>‘Change is on ⁠the way,’ says Pehlavi</h2>&nbsp;“The question is not whether change will come. Change is on ⁠the way,” he said, adding, “The real question is how many Iranians will lose their lives while the community of Western democracies continues to merely watch.”&nbsp;Pahlavi, who has spent most of his life in exile, emerged as a potential opposition leader after anti-government protests erupted in Tehran and other Iranian cities last year.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-that-s-where-mea-shrugs-off-trump-s-hellhole-comment-on-india-and-china-1776947554143">‘That’s where…’: MEA shrugs off Trump’s ‘hellhole’ comment on India and China</a>&nbsp;However, many Western governments have been cautious about offering their endorsement to him because it remains unclear what support he enjoys.Pahlavi's visit to Germany came as efforts to end the conflict appear to ⁠have stalled, with Iran and the United States both maintaining blockades of the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince and son of Iran’s ousted shah, accused Europe of standing by and allowing the Tehran government to continue the bloody repression of protests that killed thousands last year. He also appealed to Western countries to join the war against Iran.

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince and son of Iran’s ousted shah, who is also the face of Iranian opposition, said in Berlin on Thursday that any negotiations with the clerical leadership in Tehran amount to “appeasement” and voiced hope that renewed street protests will topple it. He also urged the Western countries to join the war against Iran. He also criticised the US-Iran ceasefire and voiced support for continued pressure on Tehran. “The whole narrative of ceasefire and negotiation is still based on thinking that … you’re going to deal with people who all of a sudden have become pragmatists,” Pahlavi told journalists. “I don’t see that happening,” he added, while condemning Iran’s new leaders after the killing of Ali Khamenei and other senior figures as “different faces of the same machine.” Also Read: US intercepts Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, away from Strait of Hormuz: Sources ‘No deal will solve this. No negotiations will solve this’ Pahlavi said Iran “slaughtered innocent citizens by the thousands” and threatens Europe with long-range missiles. “No deal will solve this. No negotiations will solve this. It is in their DNA.” The son of the former Shah appealed to Western countries to join the war against Iran and criticised the decision of the German government not to meet him during his visit to Berlin on Thursday. Pahlavi accused Europe of standing by and allowing the Tehran government to continue the bloody repression of protests that killed thousands at the end of last year. Also Read: ‘It showed govt’s ‘total faith’ in armed forces’: Gen Naravane on ‘jo uchit samjho woh karo’ remark in memoir ‘Change is on ⁠the way,’ says Pehlavi “The question is not whether change will come. Change is on ⁠the way,” he said, adding, “The real question is how many Iranians will lose their lives while the community of Western democracies continues to merely watch.” Pahlavi, who has spent most of his life in exile, emerged as a potential opposition leader after anti-government protests erupted in Tehran and other Iranian cities last year. Also Read: ‘That’s where…’: MEA shrugs off Trump’s ‘hellhole’ comment on India and China However, many Western governments have been cautious about offering their endorsement to him because it remains unclear what support he enjoys. Pahlavi's visit to Germany came as efforts to end the conflict appear to ⁠have stalled, with Iran and the United States both maintaining blockades of the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince and son of Iran’s ousted shah, accused Europe of standing by and allowing the Tehran government to continue the bloody repression of protests that killed thousands last year. He also appealed to Western countries to join the war against Iran.

‘Talks with Iran appeasement,’ says Reza Pahlavi, appeals Western countries to join war against Iran

Air defence systems were activated in parts of Tehran on Thursday (April 23) evening amid reports of hostile aerial activity, Iranian state media said, marking the first such development since a ceasefire came into effect.&nbsp;The IRNA state news agency reported that the “sound of air defence firing” was heard in western Tehran, while Mehr news agency said the systems were activated across several parts of the capital to intercept “hostile targets”, without providing further details. The reports come amid heightened regional tensions despite the ceasefire announcement.&nbsp;The development comes after President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered the US Navy to open fire on any vessel suspected of laying mines in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, signalling a sharp intensification of maritime security operations in the region.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-shoot-and-kill-any-boat-trump-orders-us-navy-to-target-mine-laying-vessels-in-strait-of-hormuz-1776950543875">‘Shoot and kill any boat’: Trump orders US Navy to target mine-laying vessels in Strait of Hormuz</a>&nbsp;Trump said there should be “no hesitation” in carrying out such action and claimed that mine-clearing operations were already underway and would now be significantly expanded.&nbsp;“I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be (Their naval ships are ALL, 159 of them, at the bottom of the sea!), that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. There is to be no hesitation,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.&nbsp;The directive comes alongside his earlier decision to extend the ceasefire period, during which he said Iran’s leadership had been “fractured” by the conflict and required time to present a proposal for peace between the two sides.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel is prepared to resume military operations against Iran, stating that the army is ready for both “defence and attack” and that targets have already been identified.&nbsp;“We are awaiting the green light from America—first and foremost to complete the elimination of the Khamenei dynasty, the initiator of the destruction plan against Israel, and the successors to the leadership of the Iranian regime,” Katz said.&nbsp;He accused the Iranian leadership of relying on internal repression and economic pressure, adding, “The Iranian terrorist regime specialises mainly in internal repression of its people through the Revolutionary Guards and Basij, as well as energy extortion by threatening to raise global oil prices.”&nbsp;“This regime, brought to its knees, has its leaders hiding in tunnels and struggling with communication and decision-making… yet it declares itself victorious,” he said.&nbsp;Katz further warned that any renewed military action would be more intense than previous strikes. “This time, the attack will be different and deadly, delivering devastating blows to the most painful points… which will shake its foundations and bring it down,” he said.

The development followed a fresh escalation from the United States as President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered the American Navy to open fire on any vessel suspected of laying mines in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

Air defence systems were activated in parts of Tehran on Thursday (April 23) evening amid reports of hostile aerial activity, Iranian state media said, marking the first such development since a ceasefire came into effect. The IRNA state news agency reported that the “sound of air defence firing” was heard in western Tehran, while Mehr news agency said the systems were activated across several parts of the capital to intercept “hostile targets”, without providing further details. The reports come amid heightened regional tensions despite the ceasefire announcement. The development comes after President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered the US Navy to open fire on any vessel suspected of laying mines in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, signalling a sharp intensification of maritime security operations in the region. Also Read: ‘Shoot and kill any boat’: Trump orders US Navy to target mine-laying vessels in Strait of Hormuz Trump said there should be “no hesitation” in carrying out such action and claimed that mine-clearing operations were already underway and would now be significantly expanded. “I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be (Their naval ships are ALL, 159 of them, at the bottom of the sea!), that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. There is to be no hesitation,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. The directive comes alongside his earlier decision to extend the ceasefire period, during which he said Iran’s leadership had been “fractured” by the conflict and required time to present a proposal for peace between the two sides. Meanwhile, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel is prepared to resume military operations against Iran, stating that the army is ready for both “defence and attack” and that targets have already been identified. “We are awaiting the green light from America—first and foremost to complete the elimination of the Khamenei dynasty, the initiator of the destruction plan against Israel, and the successors to the leadership of the Iranian regime,” Katz said. He accused the Iranian leadership of relying on internal repression and economic pressure, adding, “The Iranian terrorist regime specialises mainly in internal repression of its people through the Revolutionary Guards and Basij, as well as energy extortion by threatening to raise global oil prices.” “This regime, brought to its knees, has its leaders hiding in tunnels and struggling with communication and decision-making… yet it declares itself victorious,” he said. Katz further warned that any renewed military action would be more intense than previous strikes. “This time, the attack will be different and deadly, delivering devastating blows to the most painful points… which will shake its foundations and bring it down,” he said.

The development followed a fresh escalation from the United States as President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered the American Navy to open fire on any vessel suspected of laying mines in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

Blasts over Tehran, air defence systems activated: Iranian state media

The US Defence Department said on Thursday that it seized the oil tanker Majestic X in the Indian Ocean. The tanker had been bound for Zhoushan, China. The department said, “We will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks and interdict vessels providing material support to Iran, wherever they operate.”The seizure was made after Iran attacked three cargo ships on Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz, capturing two of them.The defence department also released footage of the seizure of the vessel, showing US troops on the deck of the vessel.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-it-showed-govt-s-total-faith-in-armed-forces-gen-naravane-on-jo-uchit-samjho-woh-karo-remark-in-memoir-1776952372213">‘It showed govt’s ‘total faith’ in armed forces’: Gen Naravane on ‘jo uchit samjho woh karo’ remark in memoir</a>&nbsp;Ship-tracking data showed the Majestic X in the Indian Ocean between Sri Lanka and Indonesia, almost the same location as the oil tanker Tifani seized by American forces earlier.&nbsp;The Majestic X is a Guyana-flagged oil tanker that was previously named Phonix and had been sanctioned by the US Treasury in 2024 for smuggling Iranian crude oil in contravention of American sanctions on the Islamic Republic.&nbsp;<h2>US targeting Iranian ships in open waters to avoid mines?</h2>&nbsp;The US military is looking to target Iranian ships in open waters and away from the Strait of Hormuz to avoid any risk of floating mines during operations.The US military has now intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their locations near India, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, said shipping and security sources.Washington has imposed a blockade on Iran’s trade by sea, while Iran has fired on ships to prevent them from sailing through the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-that-s-where-mea-shrugs-off-trump-s-hellhole-comment-on-india-and-china-1776947554143">‘That’s where…’: MEA shrugs off Trump’s ‘hellhole’ comment on India and China</a>&nbsp;On Wednesday, Iran said it had captured two container ships seeking to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, its first seizures since the war began.&nbsp;<h2>US forces diverted 3 more Iranian-flagged oil tankers</h2>&nbsp;The US has diverted at least three more Iranian-flagged oil tankers in recent days, according to two US and Indian shipping sources and two separate Western maritime security sources.One of the vessels was the Iranian-flagged Deep Sea supertanker, which was partially loaded with crude and last seen on its public tracking transponder off Malaysia’s coast a week ago, according to the sources and ship tracking data.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-blockade-threats-and-breach-of-commitments-main-obstacles-to-talks-pezeshkian-1776884391981">‘US blockade, threats and breach of commitments main obstacles to talks’: Pezeshkian</a>&nbsp;The smaller Iranian-flagged Sevin, which had a ⁠maximum capacity of 1 million barrels and was carrying 65% of its load, was also intercepted.&nbsp;<h2>US forces had directed 29 vessels to turn around since its blockade</h2>&nbsp;The Iranian-flagged supertanker Dorena was also intercepted, fully loaded with 2 million barrels of crude, and last seen off the coast of southern India three days ago, according to ship tracking data on the MarineTraffic platform.&nbsp;The US Central Command said on Wednesday in a post on X that Dorena ⁠has been under the escort of a US Navy destroyer in the Indian Ocean after attempting to violate the blockade.&nbsp;lso Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-bound-ship-among-two-vessels-attacked-in-strait-of-hormuz-seized-by-iran-s-irgc-1776859709438">India-bound ship among two vessels attacked in Strait of Hormuz, seized by Iran's IRGC</a>&nbsp;US forces may have intercepted the Iranian-flagged Derya tanker, shipping sources said after it failed to discharge its cargo of Iranian oil in India before a US waiver on Iranian crude purchases expired on Sunday.US forces had directed 29 vessels to turn around or return to port since the start of its blockade against ships entering or exiting Iranian ports,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The defence department released footage of the seizure of Majestic X, showing US troops on the deck of the vessel. Majestic X is a Guyana-flagged oil tanker that was previously named Phonix and sanctioned by the US Treasury for smuggling Iranian crude oil in contravention of US sanctions.

The US Defence Department said on Thursday that it seized the oil tanker Majestic X in the Indian Ocean. The tanker had been bound for Zhoushan, China. The department said, “We will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks and interdict vessels providing material support to Iran, wherever they operate.” The seizure was made after Iran attacked three cargo ships on Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz, capturing two of them. The defence department also released footage of the seizure of the vessel, showing US troops on the deck of the vessel. Also Read: ‘It showed govt’s ‘total faith’ in armed forces’: Gen Naravane on ‘jo uchit samjho woh karo’ remark in memoir Ship-tracking data showed the Majestic X in the Indian Ocean between Sri Lanka and Indonesia, almost the same location as the oil tanker Tifani seized by American forces earlier. The Majestic X is a Guyana-flagged oil tanker that was previously named Phonix and had been sanctioned by the US Treasury in 2024 for smuggling Iranian crude oil in contravention of American sanctions on the Islamic Republic. US targeting Iranian ships in open waters to avoid mines? The US military is looking to target Iranian ships in open waters and away from the Strait of Hormuz to avoid any risk of floating mines during operations. The US military has now intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their locations near India, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, said shipping and security sources. Washington has imposed a blockade on Iran’s trade by sea, while Iran has fired on ships to prevent them from sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. Also Read: ‘That’s where…’: MEA shrugs off Trump’s ‘hellhole’ comment on India and China On Wednesday, Iran said it had captured two container ships seeking to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, its first seizures since the war began. US forces diverted 3 more Iranian-flagged oil tankers The US has diverted at least three more Iranian-flagged oil tankers in recent days, according to two US and Indian shipping sources and two separate Western maritime security sources. One of the vessels was the Iranian-flagged Deep Sea supertanker, which was partially loaded with crude and last seen on its public tracking transponder off Malaysia’s coast a week ago, according to the sources and ship tracking data. Also Read: ‘US blockade, threats and breach of commitments main obstacles to talks’: Pezeshkian The smaller Iranian-flagged Sevin, which had a ⁠maximum capacity of 1 million barrels and was carrying 65% of its load, was also intercepted. US forces had directed 29 vessels to turn around since its blockade The Iranian-flagged supertanker Dorena was also intercepted, fully loaded with 2 million barrels of crude, and last seen off the coast of southern India three days ago, according to ship tracking data on the MarineTraffic platform. The US Central Command said on Wednesday in a post on X that Dorena ⁠has been under the escort of a US Navy destroyer in the Indian Ocean after attempting to violate the blockade. lso Read: India-bound ship among two vessels attacked in Strait of Hormuz, seized by Iran's IRGC US forces may have intercepted the Iranian-flagged Derya tanker, shipping sources said after it failed to discharge its cargo of Iranian oil in India before a US waiver on Iranian crude purchases expired on Sunday. US forces had directed 29 vessels to turn around or return to port since the start of its blockade against ships entering or exiting Iranian ports,

The defence department released footage of the seizure of Majestic X, showing US troops on the deck of the vessel. Majestic X is a Guyana-flagged oil tanker that was previously named Phonix and sanctioned by the US Treasury for smuggling Iranian crude oil in contravention of US sanctions.

US intercepts Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, away from Strait of Hormuz: Sources

At least 10 people, including a Turkish national, were killed after a group of militants stormed a copper and gold mining project in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, officials said on Thursday (April 23), with another Turkish national taken hostage in the attack.&nbsp;The assault took place on Wednesday in the Darigwan area of Chagai district, where around 40 armed militants on motorcycles and other vehicles targeted the mining site operated by National Resources Private Limited (NRL). According to local administration officials, the attackers opened fire and triggered explosions, leading to multiple casualties among workers and security personnel.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/highest-ever-voter-turnout-since-independence-west-bengal-at-91-91-tamil-nadu-at-84-80-1776955402111">Highest-ever voter turnout since Independence: West Bengal at 91.91%, Tamil Nadu at 84.80%</a>&nbsp;“At least 10 people were killed in the incident, including a Turkish national, six workers, and three guards,” an official told AFP, adding that several victims suffered gunshot wounds while others were severely burned. The Turkish national and three guards were reportedly killed when a fuel tanker at the site exploded during the assault.&nbsp;Authorities confirmed that another Turkish national was abducted by the militants, while at least eight people were injured, some of them critically. The wounded were shifted to a government hospital in Dalbandin, where doctors reported cases of shrapnel injuries and extensive burns.&nbsp;Security forces responded to the attack and secured the area, the company said in a statement, though it did not immediately provide details of casualties. Officials also confirmed that a Turkish national and two South African nationals were safely evacuated from the site.&nbsp;No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but suspicion is likely to fall on the Baloch Liberation Army, which has intensified its operations in the region in recent years, frequently targeting infrastructure and mining projects.&nbsp;Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest and poorest province, has long witnessed an insurgency driven by separatist groups who accuse the government of exploiting its vast natural resources without benefiting local communities. The BLA had earlier carried out coordinated attacks in February that killed over 190 people.&nbsp;The latest incident underscores growing security concerns around foreign-linked projects in the region, even as companies maintain that a majority of their workforce comprises local residents.

At least 10 people, including a Turkish national, were killed after militants stormed a copper and gold mining project in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.

At least 10 people, including a Turkish national, were killed after a group of militants stormed a copper and gold mining project in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, officials said on Thursday (April 23), with another Turkish national taken hostage in the attack. The assault took place on Wednesday in the Darigwan area of Chagai district, where around 40 armed militants on motorcycles and other vehicles targeted the mining site operated by National Resources Private Limited (NRL). According to local administration officials, the attackers opened fire and triggered explosions, leading to multiple casualties among workers and security personnel. Also Read: Highest-ever voter turnout since Independence: West Bengal at 91.91%, Tamil Nadu at 84.80% “At least 10 people were killed in the incident, including a Turkish national, six workers, and three guards,” an official told AFP, adding that several victims suffered gunshot wounds while others were severely burned. The Turkish national and three guards were reportedly killed when a fuel tanker at the site exploded during the assault. Authorities confirmed that another Turkish national was abducted by the militants, while at least eight people were injured, some of them critically. The wounded were shifted to a government hospital in Dalbandin, where doctors reported cases of shrapnel injuries and extensive burns. Security forces responded to the attack and secured the area, the company said in a statement, though it did not immediately provide details of casualties. Officials also confirmed that a Turkish national and two South African nationals were safely evacuated from the site. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but suspicion is likely to fall on the Baloch Liberation Army, which has intensified its operations in the region in recent years, frequently targeting infrastructure and mining projects. Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest and poorest province, has long witnessed an insurgency driven by separatist groups who accuse the government of exploiting its vast natural resources without benefiting local communities. The BLA had earlier carried out coordinated attacks in February that killed over 190 people. The latest incident underscores growing security concerns around foreign-linked projects in the region, even as companies maintain that a majority of their workforce comprises local residents.

At least 10 people, including a Turkish national, were killed after militants stormed a copper and gold mining project in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.

Balochistan mine attack: Turkish national among 10 killed, one abducted

Hours after President Donald Trump shared a social media post describing India in derogatory terms, it sparked a political uproar, prompting United States officials to move quickly to contain the damage, with the US Embassy in New Delhi highlighting India as a “great country” and underscoring strong ties with its leadership, pointing to Trump’s personal rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whom he has often described as a “great friend”.&nbsp;A US Embassy spokesperson said, “The President has said India is a great country with a very good friend of mine at the top,” in an attempt to ease tensions after the post triggered a strong reaction.&nbsp;The controversy stems from a social media post shared by Trump that included a transcript from a conservative talk show hosted by Michael Savage. In the discussion, Savage referred to US birthright citizenship and made claims about migrants arriving late in pregnancy to secure automatic citizenship for their children.&nbsp;&nbsp;The post further alleged that such migrants later bring family members from countries including India and China, referring to them as coming from “some other hellhole on the planet.”&nbsp;Responding to queries regarding the controversial social media post and subsequent clarification issued by US officials, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the remarks as “uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste” and stated that they do not reflect the reality of India-US ties.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-that-s-where-mea-shrugs-off-trump-s-hellhole-comment-on-india-and-china-1776947554143">‘That’s where…’: MEA shrugs off Trump’s ‘hellhole’ comment on India and China</a>&nbsp;“We have seen the comments, as well as the subsequent statement issued by the US Embassy in response. The remarks are obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste. They certainly do not reflect the reality of the India-US relationship, which has long been based on mutual respect and shared interests.”&nbsp;However, earlier in the day, the MEA played down the controversy as Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen some reports,” declining to elaborate further during a press briefing.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Iran also reacted to the controversy, defending India and China. The Consulate General of Iran in Hyderabad posted on X that both countries are “cradles of civilisation” and criticised the remarks, taking a dig at Trump amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Responding to queries on the controversial post and subsequent US clarification, the MEA said the remarks were “uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste” and do not reflect the reality of India-US ties.

Hours after President Donald Trump shared a social media post describing India in derogatory terms, it sparked a political uproar, prompting United States officials to move quickly to contain the damage, with the US Embassy in New Delhi highlighting India as a “great country” and underscoring strong ties with its leadership, pointing to Trump’s personal rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whom he has often described as a “great friend”. A US Embassy spokesperson said, “The President has said India is a great country with a very good friend of mine at the top,” in an attempt to ease tensions after the post triggered a strong reaction. The controversy stems from a social media post shared by Trump that included a transcript from a conservative talk show hosted by Michael Savage. In the discussion, Savage referred to US birthright citizenship and made claims about migrants arriving late in pregnancy to secure automatic citizenship for their children. The post further alleged that such migrants later bring family members from countries including India and China, referring to them as coming from “some other hellhole on the planet.” Responding to queries regarding the controversial social media post and subsequent clarification issued by US officials, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the remarks as “uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste” and stated that they do not reflect the reality of India-US ties. Also Read: ‘That’s where…’: MEA shrugs off Trump’s ‘hellhole’ comment on India and China “We have seen the comments, as well as the subsequent statement issued by the US Embassy in response. The remarks are obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste. They certainly do not reflect the reality of the India-US relationship, which has long been based on mutual respect and shared interests.” However, earlier in the day, the MEA played down the controversy as Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen some reports,” declining to elaborate further during a press briefing. Meanwhile, Iran also reacted to the controversy, defending India and China. The Consulate General of Iran in Hyderabad posted on X that both countries are “cradles of civilisation” and criticised the remarks, taking a dig at Trump amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Responding to queries on the controversial post and subsequent US clarification, the MEA said the remarks were “uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste” and do not reflect the reality of India-US ties.

'President has said India is a great country': US rushes to damage control after Trump’s ‘hellhole’ remark

The UN has warned in April 2026 that skin infection and pest-related illness in Gaza have almost tripled, among the displaced and distressed people living in the refugee camps and many without proper shelters and inadequate access to insecticides, pesticides, and hygiene supplies. The UN have reported that infections in UN-run displacement sites impacted nearly 10,000 people in March, a sharp rise from 3,000 in January. The UN estimates that around 850,000 people are in urgent need of emergency housing items as the shelter crisis deepens.&nbsp;“Teams on the ground say that pests and skin infections among people in Gaza are still on the rise,” said UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric at a news conference. “In March, such infections have more than tripled in our own UN-run displacement sites.” According to the UN, skin disease now also impacts half of all displacement sites across Gaza. &nbsp;Rodents, lice, and other pests are frequently observed in 80% of sites, according to UN site management partners.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-trump-hellhole-india-china-response-mea-congress-1776942946466">'Cradle of civilisation'- Iran hits back at Trump over 'hellhole' remark on India and China</a>Dujarric said wooden pallets used to carry supplies into Gaza have been repurposed to create shelter units for displaced families. "By the start of this week, 20 shelters of this kind had been set up across Gaza and North Gaza governorates, offering some level of privacy and dignity to families," he added. He noted that in March, UN partners brought around thousands of shelter items, including tens of thousands of bedding items, tarpaulins, and tents to shelter around 45,000 families.&nbsp;Water and sanitation infrastructure are in near-total disrepair, leading to accumulated sewage and polluted water sources, which facilitate the spread of contagious rashes and infections. He stressed that "more robust and longer-lasting shelter solutions are needed," requiring "the entry of emergency shelter equipment and materials to repair damaged homes." Currently, aid access is frequently undermined by customs delays, movement restrictions, and limited crossing capacitiesAccording to Gaza's Government Media Office, Israel has committed 2400 violations of the ceasefire agreement and killed 784 Palestinians and wounded 2,214 since October 2025.&nbsp;

The UN has warned of a sharp rise in skin infections and pest-related illnesses in Gaza displacement camps, with nearly 850,000 people in urgent need of shelter and basic supplies.

The UN has warned in April 2026 that skin infection and pest-related illness in Gaza have almost tripled, among the displaced and distressed people living in the refugee camps and many without proper shelters and inadequate access to insecticides, pesticides, and hygiene supplies. The UN have reported that infections in UN-run displacement sites impacted nearly 10,000 people in March, a sharp rise from 3,000 in January. The UN estimates that around 850,000 people are in urgent need of emergency housing items as the shelter crisis deepens. “Teams on the ground say that pests and skin infections among people in Gaza are still on the rise,” said UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric at a news conference. “In March, such infections have more than tripled in our own UN-run displacement sites.” According to the UN, skin disease now also impacts half of all displacement sites across Gaza. Rodents, lice, and other pests are frequently observed in 80% of sites, according to UN site management partners. Also Read: 'Cradle of civilisation'- Iran hits back at Trump over 'hellhole' remark on India and China Dujarric said wooden pallets used to carry supplies into Gaza have been repurposed to create shelter units for displaced families. "By the start of this week, 20 shelters of this kind had been set up across Gaza and North Gaza governorates, offering some level of privacy and dignity to families," he added. He noted that in March, UN partners brought around thousands of shelter items, including tens of thousands of bedding items, tarpaulins, and tents to shelter around 45,000 families. Water and sanitation infrastructure are in near-total disrepair, leading to accumulated sewage and polluted water sources, which facilitate the spread of contagious rashes and infections. He stressed that "more robust and longer-lasting shelter solutions are needed," requiring "the entry of emergency shelter equipment and materials to repair damaged homes." Currently, aid access is frequently undermined by customs delays, movement restrictions, and limited crossing capacities According to Gaza's Government Media Office, Israel has committed 2400 violations of the ceasefire agreement and killed 784 Palestinians and wounded 2,214 since October 2025.

The UN has warned of a sharp rise in skin infections and pest-related illnesses in Gaza displacement camps, with nearly 850,000 people in urgent need of shelter and basic supplies.

Gaza health crisis worsens as infections triple in displacement camps: UN

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (April 23) ordered the American Navy to open fire on any vessel found laying mines in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, signalling a sharp escalation in maritime security measures as tensions with Iran continue.&nbsp;Trump said there should be “no hesitation” in carrying out such action and asserted that the US was intensifying its naval operations in the region. He added that mine-clearing efforts were already underway and would now be significantly ramped up.&nbsp;“I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be (Their naval ships are ALL, 159 of them, at the bottom of the sea!), that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. There is to be no hesitation,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.&nbsp;“Additionally, our mine ‘sweepers’ are clearing the Strait right now. I am hereby ordering that activity to continue, but at a tripled-up level!” he added.&nbsp;The latest directive comes at a critical moment, with a second round of talks between the United States and Iran anticipated soon, as Pakistan attempts to bring both sides to the negotiating table after the failure of the first round of talks in Islamabad.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-approves-105-billion-ukraine-loan-after-orb-n-defeat-announces-fresh-russia-sanctions-1776948096586">EU approves $105 billion Ukraine loan after Orbán defeat, announces fresh Russia sanctions</a>&nbsp;The initial session was led by US Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, while Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi led the Iranian delegation.&nbsp;The statement also follows Trump’s recent decision to extend the ceasefire, during which he said Iran’s leadership had been “fractured” by the war and required time to formulate a proposal for achieving peace between the two countries.&nbsp;Despite the extension, Trump has maintained a firm stance on continuing the naval blockade, a key sticking point in negotiations, with Iran insisting that the blockade must be lifted before it can consider any agreement to end the conflict that began on February 28 following joint military action by Israel and the United States.

Trump said there should be “no hesitation” in carrying out such action and asserted that the US was intensifying its naval operations in the region. He added that mine-clearing efforts were already underway and would now be significantly ramped up.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (April 23) ordered the American Navy to open fire on any vessel found laying mines in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, signalling a sharp escalation in maritime security measures as tensions with Iran continue. Trump said there should be “no hesitation” in carrying out such action and asserted that the US was intensifying its naval operations in the region. He added that mine-clearing efforts were already underway and would now be significantly ramped up. “I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be (Their naval ships are ALL, 159 of them, at the bottom of the sea!), that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. There is to be no hesitation,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “Additionally, our mine ‘sweepers’ are clearing the Strait right now. I am hereby ordering that activity to continue, but at a tripled-up level!” he added. The latest directive comes at a critical moment, with a second round of talks between the United States and Iran anticipated soon, as Pakistan attempts to bring both sides to the negotiating table after the failure of the first round of talks in Islamabad. Also Read: EU approves $105 billion Ukraine loan after Orbán defeat, announces fresh Russia sanctions The initial session was led by US Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, while Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi led the Iranian delegation. The statement also follows Trump’s recent decision to extend the ceasefire, during which he said Iran’s leadership had been “fractured” by the war and required time to formulate a proposal for achieving peace between the two countries. Despite the extension, Trump has maintained a firm stance on continuing the naval blockade, a key sticking point in negotiations, with Iran insisting that the blockade must be lifted before it can consider any agreement to end the conflict that began on February 28 following joint military action by Israel and the United States.

Trump said there should be “no hesitation” in carrying out such action and asserted that the US was intensifying its naval operations in the region. He added that mine-clearing efforts were already underway and would now be significantly ramped up.

‘Shoot and kill any boat’: Trump orders US Navy to target mine-laying vessels in Strait of Hormuz

The Israeli military has been hit with a major espionage scandal. On April 22, Israeli boradcaster KAN reported the arrest of two Air Force technicians stationed at the Tel Nof airbase, two Air Force technicians stationed at the Tel Nof airbase located in Central Israel, roughly 5 km south of the city of Rehovo. The two technicians were accused of leaking sensitive data, including sensitive technical data related to F-15 fighter jets, including engine diagrams and flight plans.The breach is considered one of the major counter-intelligence failures of Israel. The report further indicates that the two men were tasked to gather sensitive intel on senior officials like former Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. They were allegedly connected via social media and paid through cryptocurrency. They have reportedly handed over information like plans of Israeli aircraft engines as well as photos of a flight instructor’s face.The report also indicates that there were eight other soldiers who were compromised but failed to report the matter to the appropriate authority. The base commander has been summoned to the Shin Bet office, following the incident. The breach looks serious and triggered a high-level investigation.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-trump-hellhole-india-china-response-mea-congress-1776942946466">'Cradle of civilisation'- Iran hits back at Trump over 'hellhole' remark on India and China</a>In 2025, a reserve soldier in an Iron Dome unit, Yuri Eliasfov, was arrested for passing on information about the air defence system. Similarly, 10 Israeli soldiers were arrested for performing roughly 600 missions, which included photographing Nevatim and Ramat David airbases. These are similar techniques Israel has been employing on Iran for years. The Shin Bet reported a 400 per cent surge in Iranian espionage attempts in 2025, a trajectory that has only accelerated in early 2026 with the breakout of the US-Iran war.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Two Israeli air force technicians have been arrested for leaking sensitive F-15 fighter jet data in a major espionage breach. The incident has triggered a high-level investigation.

The Israeli military has been hit with a major espionage scandal. On April 22, Israeli boradcaster KAN reported the arrest of two Air Force technicians stationed at the Tel Nof airbase, two Air Force technicians stationed at the Tel Nof airbase located in Central Israel, roughly 5 km south of the city of Rehovo. The two technicians were accused of leaking sensitive data, including sensitive technical data related to F-15 fighter jets, including engine diagrams and flight plans. The breach is considered one of the major counter-intelligence failures of Israel. The report further indicates that the two men were tasked to gather sensitive intel on senior officials like former Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. They were allegedly connected via social media and paid through cryptocurrency. They have reportedly handed over information like plans of Israeli aircraft engines as well as photos of a flight instructor’s face. The report also indicates that there were eight other soldiers who were compromised but failed to report the matter to the appropriate authority. The base commander has been summoned to the Shin Bet office, following the incident. The breach looks serious and triggered a high-level investigation. Also Read: 'Cradle of civilisation'- Iran hits back at Trump over 'hellhole' remark on India and China In 2025, a reserve soldier in an Iron Dome unit, Yuri Eliasfov, was arrested for passing on information about the air defence system. Similarly, 10 Israeli soldiers were arrested for performing roughly 600 missions, which included photographing Nevatim and Ramat David airbases. These are similar techniques Israel has been employing on Iran for years. The Shin Bet reported a 400 per cent surge in Iranian espionage attempts in 2025, a trajectory that has only accelerated in early 2026 with the breakout of the US-Iran war.

Two Israeli air force technicians have been arrested for leaking sensitive F-15 fighter jet data in a major espionage breach. The incident has triggered a high-level investigation.

Espionage scandal in Israel: Iran breaches Tel Nof airbase, steals F-15 secrets

The European Union on Thursday (April 23) gave final approval to a €90 billion ($105 billion) loan for Ukraine and signed off on a fresh round of sanctions against Russia, delivering a major boost to Kyiv after weeks of deadlock triggered by internal disagreements among member states.&nbsp;The breakthrough came after Hungary and Slovakia withdrew their objections when Ukraine resumed oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline following repairs, effectively ending a standoff that had delayed critical financial and strategic support at a crucial phase of the war.&nbsp;EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed that the impasse had been resolved and said Russia’s war economy was facing increasing pressure, while Ukraine stood to gain from the newly approved financial package.&nbsp;The dispute had stalled EU assistance at a time when the United States had scaled back support to Kyiv and eased restrictions on Russian oil amid the Iran war, thereby increasing Ukraine’s reliance on European backing.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-exiled-crown-prince-reza-pahlavi-splashed-with-red-liquid-after-berlin-press-conference-1776943072973">Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi splashed with red liquid after Berlin press conference</a>&nbsp;The approval comes after Hungary’s outgoing Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, suffered a significant electoral defeat, who had earlier blocked the loan in an effort to push Ukraine to restore oil transit through the pipeline supplying his landlocked country, using the issue as leverage during negotiations.&nbsp;With the approval now secured, Brussels is expected to begin disbursing funds in the coming months, providing Ukraine with much-needed financial support to address widening budget gaps nearly four years into Russia’s invasion.&nbsp;At the same time, the EU’s 27 member states also cleared a new sanctions package against Moscow, marking the 20th round of punitive measures since the war began, with the latest restrictions focusing on Russia’s energy, banking and trade sectors.&nbsp;The sanctions are expected to tighten curbs on the so-called shadow fleet of ageing tankers used by Moscow to bypass oil export restrictions, while also targeting Russian cryptocurrency traders to further restrict financial channels.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the country’s position in the war had stabilised in recent months, describing it as the “most stable” phase in nearly a year, even as he acknowledged the continued strain on Ukrainian forces and ruled out any scope for complacency.

The approval follows Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s electoral defeat, after he had blocked the loan to pressure Ukraine to restore oil transit through the pipeline supplying his landlocked country.

The European Union on Thursday (April 23) gave final approval to a €90 billion ($105 billion) loan for Ukraine and signed off on a fresh round of sanctions against Russia, delivering a major boost to Kyiv after weeks of deadlock triggered by internal disagreements among member states. The breakthrough came after Hungary and Slovakia withdrew their objections when Ukraine resumed oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline following repairs, effectively ending a standoff that had delayed critical financial and strategic support at a crucial phase of the war. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed that the impasse had been resolved and said Russia’s war economy was facing increasing pressure, while Ukraine stood to gain from the newly approved financial package. The dispute had stalled EU assistance at a time when the United States had scaled back support to Kyiv and eased restrictions on Russian oil amid the Iran war, thereby increasing Ukraine’s reliance on European backing. Also Read: Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi splashed with red liquid after Berlin press conference The approval comes after Hungary’s outgoing Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, suffered a significant electoral defeat, who had earlier blocked the loan in an effort to push Ukraine to restore oil transit through the pipeline supplying his landlocked country, using the issue as leverage during negotiations. With the approval now secured, Brussels is expected to begin disbursing funds in the coming months, providing Ukraine with much-needed financial support to address widening budget gaps nearly four years into Russia’s invasion. At the same time, the EU’s 27 member states also cleared a new sanctions package against Moscow, marking the 20th round of punitive measures since the war began, with the latest restrictions focusing on Russia’s energy, banking and trade sectors. The sanctions are expected to tighten curbs on the so-called shadow fleet of ageing tankers used by Moscow to bypass oil export restrictions, while also targeting Russian cryptocurrency traders to further restrict financial channels. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the country’s position in the war had stabilised in recent months, describing it as the “most stable” phase in nearly a year, even as he acknowledged the continued strain on Ukrainian forces and ruled out any scope for complacency.

The approval follows Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s electoral defeat, after he had blocked the loan to pressure Ukraine to restore oil transit through the pipeline supplying his landlocked country.

EU approves $105 billion Ukraine loan after Orbán defeat, announces fresh Russia sanctions

Iran has released a dramatic video a day after Iran captured two merchant ships, including one headed for India, in the Strait of Hormuz. The footage appears to show masked commandos chasing the vessels, climbing aboard and eventually seizing them, similar to a Hollywood action thriller movie. The release follows recent US actions where Marines intercepted Iranian-linked cargo ships attempting to breach the blockade.&nbsp;On Wednesday, shortly after Donald Trump extended the ceasefire, Iranian naval forces captured the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca and Liberia-flagged Epaminondas, the latter en route to Mundra Port in Gujarat from Dubai. Both the ships were escorted to Iran's shores, marking Tehran's first such seizure since the outbreak of the war.&nbsp;The video shows Iranian forces in speedboats approaching the ships, countering claims that Iran’s navy had been weakened. US officials attributed the operation to Iran’s so-called “mosquito fleet”, fast, agile boats linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Armed commandos are then seen climbing aboard, conducting searches, and securing control of the vessels.&nbsp;In the next scene, the footage shows masked Iranian soldiers, armed with rifles, scaling a ladder and landing on the MSC Francesca. Aboard the Epaminondas, the masked commandos can also be seen searching the vessels with rifles and entering the engine room. Later, the soldiers are seen climbing on the top deck of the ship.&nbsp;The India-bound Epaminondas sustained damage to its bridge, the vessel’s main control centre, after Iranian forces fired at it and threw grenades from speedboats. Despite the attack, no crew members were injured. The MSC Francesca, located about six miles off Iran’s coast, also came under intense fire.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Exclusive video of the IRGC Navy of Iran seizing container ships MSC-FRANCESCA and EPAMINODES. <a href="https://t.co/oGsrmScszu">pic.twitter.com/oGsrmScszu</a>&mdash; Parwiz Hamidi _🇵🇸 (@Palestine001_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Palestine001_/status/2047193336067289160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>IRGC clarify the seizure of two merchant ships</h3>In response, the IRGC claimed the ships lacked proper authorisation and had tampered with navigation systems, posing risks to maritime safety. It warned that any disruption to order in the Strait of Hormuz would cross a red line.&nbsp;The incident appears to be a retaliatory move following a US operation in which forces seized the Iranian vessel Touska for allegedly attempting to bypass the blockade. Iran has made lifting the blockade a key condition for future talks, but targeting a ship bound for India could strain ties between New Delhi and Tehran.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-exiled-crown-prince-reza-pahlavi-splashed-with-red-liquid-after-berlin-press-conference-1776943072973">Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi splashed with red liquid after Berlin press conference</a>

The IRGC claimed the ships lacked proper authorisation and had tampered with navigation systems, posing risks to maritime safety. It warned that any disruption to order in the Strait of Hormuz would cross a red line.

Iran has released a dramatic video a day after Iran captured two merchant ships, including one headed for India, in the Strait of Hormuz. The footage appears to show masked commandos chasing the vessels, climbing aboard and eventually seizing them, similar to a Hollywood action thriller movie. The release follows recent US actions where Marines intercepted Iranian-linked cargo ships attempting to breach the blockade. On Wednesday, shortly after Donald Trump extended the ceasefire, Iranian naval forces captured the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca and Liberia-flagged Epaminondas, the latter en route to Mundra Port in Gujarat from Dubai. Both the ships were escorted to Iran's shores, marking Tehran's first such seizure since the outbreak of the war. The video shows Iranian forces in speedboats approaching the ships, countering claims that Iran’s navy had been weakened. US officials attributed the operation to Iran’s so-called “mosquito fleet”, fast, agile boats linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Armed commandos are then seen climbing aboard, conducting searches, and securing control of the vessels. In the next scene, the footage shows masked Iranian soldiers, armed with rifles, scaling a ladder and landing on the MSC Francesca. Aboard the Epaminondas, the masked commandos can also be seen searching the vessels with rifles and entering the engine room. Later, the soldiers are seen climbing on the top deck of the ship. The India-bound Epaminondas sustained damage to its bridge, the vessel’s main control centre, after Iranian forces fired at it and threw grenades from speedboats. Despite the attack, no crew members were injured. The MSC Francesca, located about six miles off Iran’s coast, also came under intense fire.

The IRGC claimed the ships lacked proper authorisation and had tampered with navigation systems, posing risks to maritime safety. It warned that any disruption to order in the Strait of Hormuz would cross a red line.

Hollywood-style raid: Iran releases dramatic seizure video of India-bound ship in Hormuz - WATCH

The Ministry of External Affairs shrugged off US President Donald Trump’s “hellhole” remark for India and China as spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal refrained from giving more weightage to it and just said that “we have seen some reports”. Responding to a question on Trump’s remark during a press briefing on Thursday, Jaiswal said, “We have seen some reports. That’s where I leave it.”&nbsp;Trump had shared an anti-immigration social media post in which a derogatory term was used for both India and China.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VIDEO | On US president Donald Trump&#39;s social media post mentioning India and China as &#39;hellhole&#39;, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (<a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MEAIndia</a>) says, &quot;We have seen some reports. That&#39;s where I leave it.&quot; (Full video available on PTI Videos - <a href="https://t.co/n147TvrpG7">https://t.co/n147TvrpG7</a>)<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Delhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Delhi</a> <a href="https://t.co/I70F7pfCl9">pic.twitter.com/I70F7pfCl9</a>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/2047268978813435931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-blockade-threats-and-breach-of-commitments-main-obstacles-to-talks-pezeshkian-1776884391981">‘US blockade, threats and breach of commitments main obstacles to talks’: Pezeshkian</a>&nbsp;Trump had posted a transcript from a conservative talk show hosted by Michael Savage. In the show, Savage was speaking about US’ birthright citizenship and said that people allegedly arrive in the US late in pregnancy and gain automatic citizenship for their child. Trump said that such people later bring in family members from countries including India and China, which he referred to as “some other hellhole on the planet.”&nbsp;“A baby here becomes an instant citizen, and then they bring the entire family in from China or India or some other hellhole on the planet. You don’t have to go too far to see that. English is not spoken here anymore. That there’s almost no loyalty to this country amongst the immigrant class coming in today, which was not always the case,” it read.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-security-alert-forces-press-evacuation-from-outdoor-positions-by-secret-service-1776878157084">White House security alert forces press evacuation from outdoor positions by Secret Service</a>&nbsp;It further alleges systemic bias in employment and immigration systems. “You have to be from India or China because almost all the internal mechanisms are set up to run by Indians and Chinese.”The post also claims that integration seen in earlier waves of European immigration “is long over,” arguing that the United States has shifted from a “melting pot” to “cash in pot”.&nbsp;He also argued that immigration trends were reshaping American society and criticised the US Constitution as outdated, saying it is not suited for modern realities such as air travel and the internet.&nbsp;<h2>Congress condemns Trump’s remark, targets government</h2>&nbsp;India’s main opposition party, the Congress, reacted strongly as it condemned the remarks and targeted the government, calling the statement “extremely insulting and anti-India” and demanded a firm response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-bound-ship-among-two-vessels-attacked-in-strait-of-hormuz-seized-by-iran-s-irgc-1776859709438">India-bound ship among two vessels attacked in Strait of Hormuz, seized by Iran's IRGC</a>&nbsp;US President Trump has called India a “HELLHOLE,” the Congress said in its reaction, adding that the comment “hurts every Indian” and urging PM Modi to raise the issue with Washington. “However, given his track record so far, it cannot be expected that he will say anything in front of Trump,” it added.&nbsp;<h2>Iran rushes to defend China and India, slams Trump</h2>&nbsp;Iran, which is currently embroiled in a major conflict with the United States, jumped in to defend China and India, saying that both countries are the “cradles of civilisation” and took a potshot at Trump.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-dead-several-injured-after-dangerous-chemical-leak-in-west-virginia-1776889609337">Two dead, several injured after dangerous chemical leak in West Virginia</a>&nbsp;The Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Hyderabad posted on X, “China and India are the cradles of civilisation. In fact, the #hellhole is where its war criminal president threatened to decimate the civilisation in Iran.”Trump had earlier warned that “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran did not agree to his terms to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran, which is currently embroiled in a major conflict with the United States, jumped in to defend China and India, saying that both countries are the “cradles of civilisation” and took a potshot at President Donald Trump without taking his name.

The Ministry of External Affairs shrugged off US President Donald Trump’s “hellhole” remark for India and China as spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal refrained from giving more weightage to it and just said that “we have seen some reports”. Responding to a question on Trump’s remark during a press briefing on Thursday, Jaiswal said, “We have seen some reports. That’s where I leave it.” Trump had shared an anti-immigration social media post in which a derogatory term was used for both India and China.

Iran, which is currently embroiled in a major conflict with the United States, jumped in to defend China and India, saying that both countries are the “cradles of civilisation” and took a potshot at President Donald Trump without taking his name.

‘That’s where…’: MEA shrugs off Trump’s ‘hellhole’ comment on India and China

Iran on Thursday hit back at US President Donald Trump after he shared a post indirectly comparing India and China with a “hellhole”. Trump shared excerpts of a program hosted by conservative author and radio host Michael Savage, who was arguing against birthright citizenship, saying that it was a loophole which allows a baby citizenship just because of being born in the country after coming from countries like “India, China or some other hellhole”. The Iranian consulate in Hyderabad defended the two nations, calling them “Cradle of civilisation”.&nbsp;“China and India are the cradles of civilisation. In fact, the hellhole is where its war-criminal president threatened to decimate civilisation in Iran,” read the post from the Iranian Consulate in Hyderabad.The comment had references to US President Donald Trump's earlier ill-conceived threat to Iran to “destroy an entire civilisation”. In another such post, the consulate called Trump “racist”. “Every day, with a new post, Trump's inhumanity proves to be beyond infinity. This is the racism itself."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapore-hormuz-dry-run-us-china-conflict-balakrishnan-1776843695292">Singapore warns Hormuz crisis was a 'dry run' for US-China conflict</a><h2>MEA's muted reaction to “hellhole” comment</h2>The Ministry of External Affairs, however, gave a muted response, no formal protest, no scathing response, not even a condemnation. The reaction just registered the comment as a passing remark.&nbsp;The MEA spokesperson issued a restrained response on Thursday, &nbsp;"We have seen some reports. That’s where I will leave it,"&nbsp;Reacting to the remarks, Congress on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to register a strong diplomatic protest. It termed the post “deeply insulting” and questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence. In a post, Congress called Narendra Modi a “weak Prime Minister”.“It cannot be expected that he will say anything in front of Trump. Trump has repeatedly made derogatory remarks about India, yet Modi has remained silent,” read the post from Congress.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Iran has criticised Donald Trump for calling India and China “hellhole,” defending both nations as “cradles of civilisation.” MEA issued a muted response while Congress demands action.

Iran on Thursday hit back at US President Donald Trump after he shared a post indirectly comparing India and China with a “hellhole”. Trump shared excerpts of a program hosted by conservative author and radio host Michael Savage, who was arguing against birthright citizenship, saying that it was a loophole which allows a baby citizenship just because of being born in the country after coming from countries like “India, China or some other hellhole”. The Iranian consulate in Hyderabad defended the two nations, calling them “Cradle of civilisation”. “China and India are the cradles of civilisation. In fact, the hellhole is where its war-criminal president threatened to decimate civilisation in Iran,” read the post from the Iranian Consulate in Hyderabad. The comment had references to US President Donald Trump's earlier ill-conceived threat to Iran to “destroy an entire civilisation”. In another such post, the consulate called Trump “racist”. “Every day, with a new post, Trump's inhumanity proves to be beyond infinity. This is the racism itself." Also Read: Singapore warns Hormuz crisis was a 'dry run' for US-China conflict MEA's muted reaction to “hellhole” comment The Ministry of External Affairs, however, gave a muted response, no formal protest, no scathing response, not even a condemnation. The reaction just registered the comment as a passing remark. The MEA spokesperson issued a restrained response on Thursday, "We have seen some reports. That’s where I will leave it," Reacting to the remarks, Congress on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to register a strong diplomatic protest. It termed the post “deeply insulting” and questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence. In a post, Congress called Narendra Modi a “weak Prime Minister”. “It cannot be expected that he will say anything in front of Trump. Trump has repeatedly made derogatory remarks about India, yet Modi has remained silent,” read the post from Congress.

Iran has criticised Donald Trump for calling India and China “hellhole,” defending both nations as “cradles of civilisation.” MEA issued a muted response while Congress demands action.

'Cradle of civilisation'- Iran hits back at Trump over 'hellhole' remark on India and China

Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi was splashed with red liquid on Thursday as he exited a building following a news conference in Berlin. The incident occurred outside the press conference venue shortly after he had addressed journalists. Pahlavi waved to supporters despite the disruption before entering a waiting vehicle that departed the scene. Police detained the alleged perpetrator immediately. The motive behind the act was not officially confirmed, though the event unfolded amid both support and opposition to Pahlavi’s presence in Germany.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-t-shirts-eyeglasses-pens-rugs-how-the-iran-war-could-make-everyday-essentials-more-expensive-1776933937698">'T-shirts, eyeglasses, pens, rugs &amp;..’: How the Iran war could make everyday essentials more expensive</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Criticism of ceasefire and negotiations</h2>&nbsp;During the briefing, Pahlavi sharply criticised ongoing diplomatic approaches towards Iran. Referring to ceasefire efforts and negotiations, he said they were based on flawed assumptions. “The whole narrative of ceasefire and negotiation is still based on thinking that … you’re going to deal with people who all of a sudden have become pragmatists,” he said, adding, “I don’t see that happening.”&nbsp;&nbsp;He described engagement with Iran’s current leadership as ineffective, calling it 'appeasement'. Pahlavi further argued that “no deal will solve this. No negotiations will solve this,” asserting that such expectations misread the nature of the regime.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Crown Prince, got attacked with paint in Berlin. Reza openly supports President Trump&#39;s decisions against the Iranian regime. <a href="https://t.co/Zh3eUpGaVi">pic.twitter.com/Zh3eUpGaVi</a>&mdash; Donald J Trump Posts TruthSocial (@TruthTrumpPost) <a href="https://twitter.com/TruthTrumpPost/status/2047269167598842163?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;He was later confronted by an Iranian demonstrator following the conference, who threw red liquid at him as he exited the building after the press briefing.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-china-s-atlas-drone-swarm-system-and-is-it-emerging-as-a-security-concern-for-india-and-the-world-1776866686936">What is China’s Atlas Drone Swarm System and is it emerging as a security concern for India and the world?</a>&nbsp;<h2>Political positioning and wider message</h2>&nbsp;Pahlavi, 65, is the son of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, who was overthrown during the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Living in exile since then, he has repeatedly positioned himself as a potential figure in any political transition if the Shiite theocracy fall in Iran and has supported the US-Israeli military intervention in the Middle East. During his Berlin visit, which followed trips to Sweden and Italy, he called on European governments to take firmer measures, including expelling Iranian ambassadors and supporting access to uncensored internet within Iran.&nbsp;In the conference the exiled Prince also expressed hope for internal change, stating that “the strategy is ultimately for people to be able to reclaim the streets.” While he pointed to support among younger Iranians, saying “today’s Gen Z in Iran are my biggest supporters,” his leadership claims remain contested among diaspora groups and have not received formal backing from international governments.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/50-of-stockpile-depleted-what-are-us-thaad-missiles-what-makes-them-so-rare-and-critical-1776856670084">'50% of stockpile depleted': What are US THAAD missiles, what makes them so rare and critical?</a>&nbsp;<h2>Divided reception and international context</h2>&nbsp;Pahlavi’s visit drew mixed reactions. Supporters gathered in his favour, while critics protested, reflecting divisions within the Iranian diaspora. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government did not schedule formal meetings with him, though some lawmakers were expected to engage in discussions.&nbsp;The episode underscores both the polarised views surrounding Pahlavi and the broader tensions linked to Iran’s political future, as debates over diplomacy, regime change and international engagement continue.&nbsp;

Pahlavi waved to supporters despite the disruption before entering a waiting vehicle that departed the scene. Police detained the alleged perpetrator immediately. 

Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi was splashed with red liquid on Thursday as he exited a building following a news conference in Berlin. The incident occurred outside the press conference venue shortly after he had addressed journalists. Pahlavi waved to supporters despite the disruption before entering a waiting vehicle that departed the scene. Police detained the alleged perpetrator immediately. The motive behind the act was not officially confirmed, though the event unfolded amid both support and opposition to Pahlavi’s presence in Germany. ALSO READ: 'T-shirts, eyeglasses, pens, rugs &..’: How the Iran war could make everyday essentials more expensive Criticism of ceasefire and negotiations During the briefing, Pahlavi sharply criticised ongoing diplomatic approaches towards Iran. Referring to ceasefire efforts and negotiations, he said they were based on flawed assumptions. “The whole narrative of ceasefire and negotiation is still based on thinking that … you’re going to deal with people who all of a sudden have become pragmatists,” he said, adding, “I don’t see that happening.” He described engagement with Iran’s current leadership as ineffective, calling it 'appeasement'. Pahlavi further argued that “no deal will solve this. No negotiations will solve this,” asserting that such expectations misread the nature of the regime.

Pahlavi waved to supporters despite the disruption before entering a waiting vehicle that departed the scene. Police detained the alleged perpetrator immediately.

Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi splashed with red liquid after Berlin press conference

The Telangana weatherman, an Open Source analyst, has alerted that Telangana is likely to face severe heatwaves from 43-45°C in the northern parts from April 24 till April 29. The Weatherman issued a "red alert" for several districts in North and East Telangana, specifically in the 19 districts of Northern Telangana. Districts like Adilabad, Komrambheem Asifabad, Nirmal, Mancherial, Jagtial, Nizamabad, Sircilla, Peddapalli, Karimnagar, Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Mahabubabad, Khammam, Suryapet, Nalgonda, Gadwal, and Wanaparthy will see temperatures above 43 and touching 45 in some places.The weatherman issued three types of alerts: red alerts for districts between 43-45°C, orange alerts for districts between &nbsp;42-44°C, and yellow alerts for districts between 41-43°C. Districts in Kamareddy, Siddipet, Hanamkonda, Warangal, Jangaon, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Narayanpet, Mahabubnagar, and Nagarkurnool will face scorching heat and are under orange alert. The city of Hyderabad has issued several will also be under an intense heatwave with temperatures reaching 43°C in several areas.&nbsp;The Meteorological Department put the temperature at 39 degrees in the morning in Hyderabad, on April 23 (Thursday), even before 12 PM. Adilabad recorded a scorching 42.8 degrees Celsius in the morning itself. Other districts also felt the heat: Nizamabad hit 41.8°C, Ramagundam 41.2°C, Medak 40.9°C, Khammam 40.8°C, Mahabubnagar 40.6°C, Bhadrachalam 40.6°C, and Nalgonda 40°C. Just 24 hours ago, parts of North Hyderabad and districts like Kamareddy and Sircilla faced intense thunder and hailstorms, which gave brief relief. The Weatherman also alerted that there will be some heat-induced storms in some areas.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/tamil-nadu-election-2026-richest-candidates-list-1776928800940">Superstar C Joseph Vijay, Lottery queen Leema Rose Martin: Top 10 richest candidates in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">RED ALERT FOR NORTH TELANGANA ⚠️🟥 Dear people of Telangana, get ready for SEVERE HEATWAVE 2.0 from tomorrow with temperatures to touch 45°C in RED MARKED districts during April 24-29 ⚠️ Orange marked districts temperatures to cross 43-44°C during mentioned period Hyderabad… <a href="https://t.co/6AYdwOyKS7">pic.twitter.com/6AYdwOyKS7</a>&mdash; Telangana Weatherman (@balaji25_t) <a href="https://twitter.com/balaji25_t/status/2047171121603318264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>How to tackle a severe heatwave?</h2>Severe heatwaves have been characteristic of summer in the North, Central and Southern parts of India. Health experts have previously alerted about certain guidelines to prevent heat-related illnesses or stroke, such as avoiding venturing outdoors during the peak daytime between 11 AM and 4 PM, consuming a lot of fluids like water, lime water or coconut water, and being wary of fatigue, weakness and heat strokes.&nbsp;

Telangana faces a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 43–45°C across 19 districts. Red and orange alerts issued. Here’s the full district-wise warning and safety tips.

The Telangana weatherman, an Open Source analyst, has alerted that Telangana is likely to face severe heatwaves from 43-45°C in the northern parts from April 24 till April 29. The Weatherman issued a "red alert" for several districts in North and East Telangana, specifically in the 19 districts of Northern Telangana. Districts like Adilabad, Komrambheem Asifabad, Nirmal, Mancherial, Jagtial, Nizamabad, Sircilla, Peddapalli, Karimnagar, Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Mahabubabad, Khammam, Suryapet, Nalgonda, Gadwal, and Wanaparthy will see temperatures above 43 and touching 45 in some places. The weatherman issued three types of alerts: red alerts for districts between 43-45°C, orange alerts for districts between 42-44°C, and yellow alerts for districts between 41-43°C. Districts in Kamareddy, Siddipet, Hanamkonda, Warangal, Jangaon, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Narayanpet, Mahabubnagar, and Nagarkurnool will face scorching heat and are under orange alert. The city of Hyderabad has issued several will also be under an intense heatwave with temperatures reaching 43°C in several areas. The Meteorological Department put the temperature at 39 degrees in the morning in Hyderabad, on April 23 (Thursday), even before 12 PM. Adilabad recorded a scorching 42.8 degrees Celsius in the morning itself. Other districts also felt the heat: Nizamabad hit 41.8°C, Ramagundam 41.2°C, Medak 40.9°C, Khammam 40.8°C, Mahabubnagar 40.6°C, Bhadrachalam 40.6°C, and Nalgonda 40°C. Just 24 hours ago, parts of North Hyderabad and districts like Kamareddy and Sircilla faced intense thunder and hailstorms, which gave brief relief. The Weatherman also alerted that there will be some heat-induced storms in some areas. Also Read: Superstar C Joseph Vijay, Lottery queen Leema Rose Martin: Top 10 richest candidates in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026

Telangana faces a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 43–45°C across 19 districts. Red and orange alerts issued. Here’s the full district-wise warning and safety tips.

Telangana heatwave alert: Temperatures to hit 45°C, red alert issued in 19 districts

An adorable moment during the Boston Marathon caught the fans' eye with compassion after a runner collapsed a few metres ahead of the finish line, and then two fellow participants helped him to move toward the end point. The captured moment went viral on social media, drawing appreciation for the runners’ quick response to help a fellow participant despite being close to the finish line. During the Boston Marathon, spectators captured a video of Ajay Haridasse repeatedly stumbling in the final stretch. He fell several times, struggling to stay upright as he tried to continue. Just as he seemed close to giving up, two runners, Aaron Beggs and Robson Oliveira, stepped in to help. They lifted him and supported him on their shoulders, guiding him toward the finish line. “After falling down the fourth time, I was getting ready to crawl,” Haridasse told the Boston Herald, and recalled how close he was to the finish line. He lauded the efforts of his fellow participant, adding that without them, he would not have completed in qualifying time for the next edition of the race.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Wholesome moment captured at Boston Marathon 🥹 <a href="https://t.co/9nueNxmTKX">pic.twitter.com/9nueNxmTKX</a>&mdash; OnlyBangers (@OnlyBangersEth) <a href="https://twitter.com/OnlyBangersEth/status/2046423150678757768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Ajay Haridasse lauds effort of both fellow participants</h3>After the race, Haridasse tracked them down and expressed his gratitude, recognising that they had sacrificed their own timing to assist him. Speaking about the performance of Oliveira, he told Boston Herald, “If he didn’t help me, that would have been his fastest race ever.” In a social media post, Oliveira said, “It was a split-second decision. When I entered the final stretch of the marathon, I was just a few meters away from achieving my personal best, but in the distance I saw (Haridasse) collapsing. I knew I wouldn’t have the strength to help him on my own. In that moment, I thought, ‘God, if someone stops, I’ll stop too and help him.’” Reflecting on the race overall, he called it “the greatest experience ever,” adding, “Obviously, the wheels kinda fell off at mile 26.” He also credited volunteers and spectators for helping him through the course, saying, “Throughout the whole course, there were people everywhere.” “I’m running Boston again,” he said, and added, “I’m definitely running again.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/timeline-of-trump-s-shifting-statements-about-how-long-the-iran-war-will-last-four-to-five-weeks-is-now-no-time-frame-1776928107175">Trump finally admits there's no endgame to Iran war: 'Four to five weeks' is now ‘no time frame’</a>

The captured moment went viral on social media, drawing appreciation for the runners’ quick response to help a fellow participant despite being close to the finish line.

An adorable moment during the Boston Marathon caught the fans' eye with compassion after a runner collapsed a few metres ahead of the finish line, and then two fellow participants helped him to move toward the end point. The captured moment went viral on social media, drawing appreciation for the runners’ quick response to help a fellow participant despite being close to the finish line. During the Boston Marathon, spectators captured a video of Ajay Haridasse repeatedly stumbling in the final stretch. He fell several times, struggling to stay upright as he tried to continue. Just as he seemed close to giving up, two runners, Aaron Beggs and Robson Oliveira, stepped in to help. They lifted him and supported him on their shoulders, guiding him toward the finish line. “After falling down the fourth time, I was getting ready to crawl,” Haridasse told the Boston Herald, and recalled how close he was to the finish line. He lauded the efforts of his fellow participant, adding that without them, he would not have completed in qualifying time for the next edition of the race.

The captured moment went viral on social media, drawing appreciation for the runners’ quick response to help a fellow participant despite being close to the finish line.

WATCH: Collapsed near finish line, two participants carry runner to complete Boston Marathon

US President Donald Trump shared a letter on birthright citizenship in a post on social media, Truth Social, arguing against the hiring practices in the tech sector in America. In the strongly worded letter, Trump stated that these immigrants are not loyal to America. He criticised that anyone born in the US gets citizenship, which is 'ludicrous'. “A baby here becomes an instant citizen, and then they bring the entire family in from China or India or some other hellhole on the planet. You don't have to go too far to see that. English is not spoken here anymore. That there's almost no loyalty to this country amongst the immigrant class coming in today, which was not always the case,” the letter stated.

The letter argued that groups such as the Irish, Italians, Polish, Lithuanians, Romanians and Russians successfully assimilated into American society, but claimed the traditional “melting pot” no longer functions as intended. It described birthright citizenship, the idea that anyone born in the US automatically becomes a citizen regardless of their parents’ background, as unreasonable. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) was criticised, with the letter alleging it has “done more damage to this nation than all the mafia families put together”.&nbsp;It also accused immigrants of placing a strain on public services like healthcare, claiming taxpayers cover costs for undocumented individuals, and pointed to states such as California over alleged welfare misuse and cultural impacts. It focused on states like California and the alleged welfare frauds, along with the cultural and linguistic impact of immigration on their society. “Our nation is being overrun with Chinese coming here just to drop a baby on our shores to then bring in the entire family. How about some common sense in a bankrupt nation? ACLU Attorney Wang is pushing to destroy our national identity, turn us into a colony of China, but it's not limited to China; it's also India,” the letter added.

<h3>Consulate General of Iran react to Trump's post</h3>The Consulate General of Iran said in a post on X that both China and India are cradles of civilisation. Its response came after Trump shared a letter in a post on Truth Social on birthright citizenship, calling India &amp; China ‘hellhole’. The Consulate General indirectly used this term targeting Trump, calling him a war criminal president who threatened to decimate the civilisation in Iran.&nbsp;“China and India are the cradles of Civilization. In fact, the #hellhole is where its war-criminal president threatened to decimate the civilization in Iran,” The Consulate General of Iran said on X.<h3>MEA responds to Trump's post</h3>The Ministry of External Affairs avoided US President Donald Trump’s “hellhole” remark about India and China, with spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal merely stating that they had “seen some reports.” “We have seen some reports. That's where I leave it,” Jaiswal said while responding to a question on Trump's repost during the MEA press briefing. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fact-check-will-petrol-diesel-get-25-28-more-expensive-govt-breaks-silence-on-fuel-price-hike-reports-1776927218947">FACT CHECK: Will petrol, diesel get ₹25-28 more expensive? Govt breaks silence on fuel price hike reports</a> &nbsp;

The letter argued that groups such as the Irish, Italians, Polish, Lithuanians, Romanians and Russians successfully assimilated into American society, but claimed the traditional “melting pot” no longer functions as intended.

US President Donald Trump shared a letter on birthright citizenship in a post on social media, Truth Social, arguing against the hiring practices in the tech sector in America. In the strongly worded letter, Trump stated that these immigrants are not loyal to America. He criticised that anyone born in the US gets citizenship, which is 'ludicrous'. “A baby here becomes an instant citizen, and then they bring the entire family in from China or India or some other hellhole on the planet. You don't have to go too far to see that. English is not spoken here anymore. That there's almost no loyalty to this country amongst the immigrant class coming in today, which was not always the case,” the letter stated.

The letter argued that groups such as the Irish, Italians, Polish, Lithuanians, Romanians and Russians successfully assimilated into American society, but claimed the traditional “melting pot” no longer functions as intended.

'Hellhole on planet': Trump targets India, China over birthright citizenship, calls policy ‘ludicrous’; MEA responds

US President Donald Trump started a war in Iran on Feb 28, 2026 along with Israel. Prior to the war, he made several statements hinting that it would be a cakewalk for America to attack the Islamic Republic and come out victorious. Though, he never specified his goals, the attack came in midst of nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington. Trump hinted that his objective was regime change and declared that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. On several occasions after the war began, he insisted that it would end soon. It's been 54 days now. Trump, the oldest person to hold the post of US president, has on Apr 22 said that there is “no time frame” for the Iran war to wind up.&nbsp;<h2>A timeline of Trump's shifting statements about how long the Iran war will last</h2>Talking to&nbsp;Fox News, Trump said that there is “no time pressure” on the extended ceasefire. “People say I want to get it over because of the midterms, not true,” adding that the administration wanted to “get a good deal for the American people.” He added, with no remorse, that there is “no time frame” for the war to end. This comes from the same president who on Mar 1, a day after war began, said it would take "four to five weeks." For a week, he insisted that America is “far ahead of schedule and time projections.” On Mar 9, Trump said that the “war is very complete” and then tweaked his statement a bit and said: “We've already won in many ways.” On Mar 11, he again declared victory at a rally in Kentucky. By Mar 20, he said that he “thinks” US has won.&nbsp;&nbsp;Post Mar 20, Trump's narrative shifted to opening of Strait of Hormuz. While he kept beating his trumpet of winning the war and achieving huge success, he repeated that US will end the war “soon.” By the end of the month, Trump claimed that it is Iran who wants a deal. In his big address on Apr 1, his first since the beginning of the war, the POTUS told the world that America's military objectives will be completed “very shortly.” He then spent the entire Easter weekend hurling F-word at Iran for blocking the strait and warning to “blow up the country" if Hormuz is not opened.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/trump-wants-iran-in-stone-age-but-forgets-to-make-iran-great-again-a-look-at-buzzwords-misses-takeaways-from-potus-speech-1775104297198">Trump wants Iran in 'stone age' but forgets to 'Make Iran Great Again': A look at buzzwords, misses, takeaways from POTUS speech</a>&nbsp;On the last day in the first week of April, Trump negotiated with the Iranians despite claiming he has won the war and declared a 14-day ceasefire. Threats and violations at Hormuz continued up until April 22, with Iran not agreeing for second round of talks. And then, Trump decided to reveal to the world that there's no endgame to this war.&nbsp;<h2>What now?</h2>Trump had already walked back on his claims of regime change despite American and Israeli strikes killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. The only point that he sticks on is: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. There's been a major shift in narrative from the US that claimed to attack Iran to ‘make it great again’. But, as the war progressed, the entire Trump administration and the president himself seemingly gave up on the idea. Trump ultimately chose a new one: to send Iran back to stone age. Here too, he declared that Iran's nuclear sites are obliterated - exactly the same claim that he made in June 2025 after the 12-day war.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-we-ll-start-shooting-to-they-want-to-negotiate-what-trump-said-on-iran-protest-and-will-he-strike-tehran-1768187628395">From 'we'll start shooting' to 'they want to negotiate': What Trump said on Iran protest and will he strike Tehran</a>&nbsp;Currently, the negotiations between Iran and US are on hold. The first round of the peace talks that was held in Pakistan yielded no result, with Tehran blaming US administration's “excessive demands” for inconclusive talks. While the US is ready to go to Pakistan and hold second round of negotiations despite Vice President JD Vance stating that America has given it “best offer”, Iran doubts America's intent and claims it to be a ploy for a surprise attack on Iran. On the other side, the Hormuz remains a tense area. The US has refused to remove the naval blockade and Iran Revolutionary Guards are stepping up attack on ships in the region. Trump, predictably so, has resorted to threats again. However, this time he has agreed that he isn't aware of at least one thing in the world - the end of war.&nbsp;&nbsp;(Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.)

Donald Trump has shifted from predicting a quick victory in the Iran war to saying there’s no timeline for its end. With tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and stalled talks, US strategy remains uncertain.

US President Donald Trump started a war in Iran on Feb 28, 2026 along with Israel. Prior to the war, he made several statements hinting that it would be a cakewalk for America to attack the Islamic Republic and come out victorious. Though, he never specified his goals, the attack came in midst of nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington. Trump hinted that his objective was regime change and declared that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. On several occasions after the war began, he insisted that it would end soon. It's been 54 days now. Trump, the oldest person to hold the post of US president, has on Apr 22 said that there is “no time frame” for the Iran war to wind up. A timeline of Trump's shifting statements about how long the Iran war will last Talking to Fox News, Trump said that there is “no time pressure” on the extended ceasefire. “People say I want to get it over because of the midterms, not true,” adding that the administration wanted to “get a good deal for the American people.” He added, with no remorse, that there is “no time frame” for the war to end. This comes from the same president who on Mar 1, a day after war began, said it would take "four to five weeks." For a week, he insisted that America is “far ahead of schedule and time projections.” On Mar 9, Trump said that the “war is very complete” and then tweaked his statement a bit and said: “We've already won in many ways.” On Mar 11, he again declared victory at a rally in Kentucky. By Mar 20, he said that he “thinks” US has won. Post Mar 20, Trump's narrative shifted to opening of Strait of Hormuz. While he kept beating his trumpet of winning the war and achieving huge success, he repeated that US will end the war “soon.” By the end of the month, Trump claimed that it is Iran who wants a deal. In his big address on Apr 1, his first since the beginning of the war, the POTUS told the world that America's military objectives will be completed “very shortly.” He then spent the entire Easter weekend hurling F-word at Iran for blocking the strait and warning to “blow up the country" if Hormuz is not opened. Also Read: Trump wants Iran in 'stone age' but forgets to 'Make Iran Great Again': A look at buzzwords, misses, takeaways from POTUS speech On the last day in the first week of April, Trump negotiated with the Iranians despite claiming he has won the war and declared a 14-day ceasefire. Threats and violations at Hormuz continued up until April 22, with Iran not agreeing for second round of talks. And then, Trump decided to reveal to the world that there's no endgame to this war. What now? Trump had already walked back on his claims of regime change despite American and Israeli strikes killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. The only point that he sticks on is: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. There's been a major shift in narrative from the US that claimed to attack Iran to ‘make it great again’. But, as the war progressed, the entire Trump administration and the president himself seemingly gave up on the idea. Trump ultimately chose a new one: to send Iran back to stone age. Here too, he declared that Iran's nuclear sites are obliterated - exactly the same claim that he made in June 2025 after the 12-day war. Also Read: From 'we'll start shooting' to 'they want to negotiate': What Trump said on Iran protest and will he strike Tehran Currently, the negotiations between Iran and US are on hold. The first round of the peace talks that was held in Pakistan yielded no result, with Tehran blaming US administration's “excessive demands” for inconclusive talks. While the US is ready to go to Pakistan and hold second round of negotiations despite Vice President JD Vance stating that America has given it “best offer”, Iran doubts America's intent and claims it to be a ploy for a surprise attack on Iran. On the other side, the Hormuz remains a tense area. The US has refused to remove the naval blockade and Iran Revolutionary Guards are stepping up attack on ships in the region. Trump, predictably so, has resorted to threats again. However, this time he has agreed that he isn't aware of at least one thing in the world - the end of war. (Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.)

Donald Trump has shifted from predicting a quick victory in the Iran war to saying there’s no timeline for its end. With tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and stalled talks, US strategy remains uncertain.

Trump finally admits there's no endgame to Iran war: 'Four to five weeks' is now 'no time frame'

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defence Minister Dong Jun met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Wednesday (Apr 21) to inaugurate the first-ever China-Cambodia "2+2" Strategic Dialogue. The high-level meeting underscores a deepening friendship and a shared commitment to regional security amid shifting geopolitical tides.The "2+2" mechanism, involving both diplomatic and defence chiefs, marks a transition toward more structured security coordination. Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed the Chinese delegation, reaffirming Cambodia’s steadfast adherence to the One-China principle. He emphasised that the dialogue serves as a vital platform to implement the consensus reached during President Xi Jinping’s state visit last year.&nbsp;As reported by Chinese state media, Xinhua reported that “Wang said Beijing is willing to work with Cambodia to develop the mechanism into a strategic platform for enhancing political and defence security cooperation, a key instrument for cementing mutual assistance and solidarity between China and Cambodia, and to make new contributions to building a China-Cambodia community with a shared future.” &nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tensions-reignite-as-thailand-holds-ceremony-at-disputed-temple-near-cambodia-border-1776865765930">Tensions reignite as Thailand holds ceremony at disputed temple near Cambodia border</a> Significantly, the meeting addressed the ongoing Cambodia-Thailand border tensions. Prime Minister Hun Manet briefed the Chinese officials on the situation, expressing hope that Beijing would continue its role as a "bridge for peace." Wang Yi responded by reaffirming China’s willingness to facilitate direct dialogue and build platforms for de-escalation, building on the momentum of previous informal peace talks held in Yunnan.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thailand-cambodia-agree-to-immediate-ceasefire-ending-weeks-of-deadly-border-clashes-1766807921165">Thailand, Cambodia agree to ‘immediate’ ceasefire, ending weeks of deadly border clashes</a>&nbsp;Beyond traditional defence, the two sides pledged a "resolute crackdown" on the growing menace of online gambling and telecom fraud. These issues have hampered investor confidence and public safety across Southeast Asia. Both nations agreed to strengthen law enforcement cooperation to "completely eradicate" these cross-border syndicates.On the economic front, Wang Yi highlighted the continued development of the "Industrial Development Corridor" and the "Fish and Rice Corridor." These strategic projects aim to enhance Cambodia’s independent development capacity and integrate its economy more closely with global supply chains.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defence Minister Dong Jun in Phnom Penh to launch the inaugural 2+2 Strategic Dialogue.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defence Minister Dong Jun met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Wednesday (Apr 21) to inaugurate the first-ever China-Cambodia "2+2" Strategic Dialogue. The high-level meeting underscores a deepening friendship and a shared commitment to regional security amid shifting geopolitical tides. The "2+2" mechanism, involving both diplomatic and defence chiefs, marks a transition toward more structured security coordination. Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed the Chinese delegation, reaffirming Cambodia’s steadfast adherence to the One-China principle. He emphasised that the dialogue serves as a vital platform to implement the consensus reached during President Xi Jinping’s state visit last year. As reported by Chinese state media, Xinhua reported that “Wang said Beijing is willing to work with Cambodia to develop the mechanism into a strategic platform for enhancing political and defence security cooperation, a key instrument for cementing mutual assistance and solidarity between China and Cambodia, and to make new contributions to building a China-Cambodia community with a shared future.” Also read: Tensions reignite as Thailand holds ceremony at disputed temple near Cambodia border Significantly, the meeting addressed the ongoing Cambodia-Thailand border tensions. Prime Minister Hun Manet briefed the Chinese officials on the situation, expressing hope that Beijing would continue its role as a "bridge for peace." Wang Yi responded by reaffirming China’s willingness to facilitate direct dialogue and build platforms for de-escalation, building on the momentum of previous informal peace talks held in Yunnan. Also read: Thailand, Cambodia agree to ‘immediate’ ceasefire, ending weeks of deadly border clashes Beyond traditional defence, the two sides pledged a "resolute crackdown" on the growing menace of online gambling and telecom fraud. These issues have hampered investor confidence and public safety across Southeast Asia. Both nations agreed to strengthen law enforcement cooperation to "completely eradicate" these cross-border syndicates. On the economic front, Wang Yi highlighted the continued development of the "Industrial Development Corridor" and the "Fish and Rice Corridor." These strategic projects aim to enhance Cambodia’s independent development capacity and integrate its economy more closely with global supply chains.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defence Minister Dong Jun in Phnom Penh to launch the inaugural 2+2 Strategic Dialogue.

China and Cambodia launch historic ‘2+2’ Strategic Dialogue to deepen security ties

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