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Iran defence ministry says US seeks ‘face-saving’ way out of ‘war quagmire it has become trapped in’
TEHRAN, April 25 — Iran’s defence ministry today said the United States was seeking a “face-saving” way to exit the war, as US envoys travelled to Pakistan for peace negotiations. […]
Latest in Middle East war: US envoys seek Iran talks, Kuwait frees journalist, Spain defends Nato role, six killed in Lebanon
PARIS, April 25 — The latest developments in the Middle East war: US envoys head to Islamabad US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital today in a bid to kickstart […]
Ethnic gun battles in India’s north-east Manipur leave three dead
NEW DELHI, April 25 — Gun battles between rival ethnic groups in India’s troubled north-eastern Manipur state killed three men, police said, the latest unrest in the far-flung region. Manipur […]
Iran executes man accused of carrying out ‘mission’ for Israel’s spy agency during protests
TEHRAN, April 25 — Iran today executed a man for carrying out a “mission” on behalf of Israel’s spy agency during mass protests in January, the judiciary reported. It is […]
Australia rules out repatriation aid for citizens tied to Islamic State in Syria
SYDNEY, April 25 — Australia refused to help repatriate citizens related to suspected Islamic State jihadists today, following a report that some Australian families are trying to return home from […]
Trump’s attendance adds awkward turn to White House Correspondents’ Dinner
WASHINGTON, April 25 — Things could get awkward tonight when US President Donald Trump takes his seat at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, his first time attending the gala while […]
Japan’s Iwate wildfires force over 3,000 to evacuate as firefighters struggle to contain blazes
TOKYO, April 25 — Two forest fires in northern Japan’s Iwate Prefecture burned into a fourth day today as ground and aerial firefighting efforts expanded to more than 1,000 personnel. […]
Trump’s US$10b IRS case delayed as judge questions whether sitting president can sue govt
WASHINGTON, April 25 — A US district judge yesterday ordered a hearing on the whether a sitting president can sue the federal government, after Donald Trump launched a US$10 billion […]
Palestinian local elections give some Gazans a chance to vote for the first time in two decades amid war and occupation
Local elections will only be held in one Gaza city Palestinian Authority hopes vote paves way for its return Israel controls much of Gaza and West Bank RAMALLAH, April 25 […]
US envoys head to Pakistan for uncertain Iran talks amid fragile ceasefire
ISLAMABAD, April 25 — US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital today in a bid to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations with Iran amid a fragile ceasefire, though […]