Iran Floats Two-Stage Plan To End War And Reopen Hormuz, Defers Nuclear Talks

Iran has reportedly advanced a new diplomatic initiative, offering the United States a framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring an end to the war, while deferring nuclear negotiations to a later stage.Axios cited a US official and sources familiar with the matter in confirming that Washington has received the proposal. The plan is presented as a potential breakthrough in a conflict that

April 27, 2026
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India Diversifies Oil Imports, Leans On Russia And Africa As Middle East Flows Falter

India has intensified efforts to secure crude oil supplies as Middle Eastern flows have dwindled following the crisis triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran.Traditionally reliant on the Strait of Hormuz for nearly half of its imports, India has faced a sharp disruption in traffic through the waterway since late February.Analysts have warned that India’s modest reserves, compared with larger

April 27, 2026
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Iranian President Pezeshkian Rejects US Talks, Demands End To Blockade Before Dialogue

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has firmly rejected direct negotiations with the United States, declaring that Tehran will not enter talks under the shadow of pressure, threats, or blockades.In a significant telephone conversation with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pezeshkian stressed that the naval blockade and hostile American actions remain the primary obstacles to peace.He

April 27, 2026
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Caltech Graduate Cole Tomas Allen Identified As Suspect In White House Dinner Shooting

Cole Tomas Allen, aged thirty-one and hailing from Torrance, California, has been identified by law enforcement as the armed man subdued near the White House press dinner attended by President Trump and senior officials.According to sources, Allen was apprehended after triggering chaos at the high-profile event, where swift intervention by security forces prevented further harm.Public records and

April 27, 2026
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Ajit Doval Meets UAE President In Abu Dhabi Amid Gulf Tensions, Focuses On Regional Stability And Strategic Ties

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, where the two leaders held wide-ranging discussions on regional stability and the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia.According to Al Jazeera, the meeting centred on pressing security concerns, economic interests, and coordination amid heightened tensions in the

April 26, 2026
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US Navy Intercepts Iranian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Sevan Amid Expanding Blockade

The United States Navy has intercepted the merchant vessel M/V Sevan in the Arabian Sea as part of its expanding blockade against Iranian-linked shipping. The ship, identified as belonging to Iran’s so-called “shadow fleet,” was forced to abandon its course and is now being escorted back to Iranian waters.The operation was conducted by the guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91), marking a

April 26, 2026
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Trump Cancels Pakistan Visit As Iran Talks Falter Since Tehran Rules Out Direct Meeting With American Team

President Donald Trump has announced that the planned US delegation visit to Pakistan has been cancelled, citing Iran’s refusal to meet directly with American negotiators in Islamabad. Instead, Trump said talks would continue remotely, noting that Tehran has submitted a new proposal which he described as offering “a lot but not enough,” though he withheld specifics.The peace effort remains

April 26, 2026
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Gunfire Erupts At White House Press Dinner As Trump Escorted To Safety By Secret Service Agents

Shots were fired during a White House press dinner, causing immediate chaos as Donald Trump was swiftly rushed to safety by the Secret Service.The incident unfolded when a heavily armed suspect managed to breach security and charged toward the venue, prompting a rapid response from protective personnel. Authorities confirmed that the attacker was subdued and arrested at the scene, with

April 26, 2026
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India And US Bolster Defence Partnership With Senior-Level Talks In New Delhi

US Indo-Pacific Command General Kevin Schneider Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar SinghCommander of the Pacific Air Forces and Air Component Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, General Kevin B Schneider, met Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi on Friday to advance bilateral defence initiatives and deepen military-to-military cooperation between India and the United States. The

April 25, 2026
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US Ramps Up Rhetoric As Naval Blockade Tightens Against Iran

The United States has intensified its rhetoric against Iran while pressing ahead with an expanding naval blockade. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth accused Tehran’s military forces of undermining maritime security and targeting civilian vessels, signalling a hardening of Washington’s stance amid continuing disputes over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional activities.In a strongly worded statement,

April 25, 2026
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