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Trump shares post calling India, China ‘hellholes’; Iran hits back

US President Donald Trump reposted a video referring to India and China as “hellholes” during the birthright citizenship debate, prompting a response from the the Iranian consulate in Hyderabad, which defended both countries and criticised the remarks.

New Zealand minister’s ‘butter chicken tsunami’ remark on India trade deal sparks backlash

Gujarat-bound ship among two vessels seized by Iran near Strait of Hormuz

Trump extends Iran ceasefire after Pakistan plea, cites divided Tehran

Weeks into power, Balen Shah govt rocked by protests across Nepal

Student union ban row, India goods duty and calls for Home Minister’s exit trigger widening unrest in Kathmandu and beyond.

Chaos at Germany gurdwara: Kirpans drawn, turbans hurled as violent clash leaves 11 injured

Major police operation launched in Moers after over 40 people allegedly armed with pepper spray, knives and firearm storm Sikh place of worship amid bitter management dispute.

Iran denies sending delegation to Pakistan for US talks

Tehran’s state media rejects reports of officials travelling to Islamabad for negotiations with Washington, deepening uncertainty around a possible second round of talks as a fragile ceasefire nears its expiry.

Iran rejects talks under threat, warns US of ‘new battlefield cards’ as ceasefire deadline nears

Tehran accuses Washington of turning diplomacy into surrender terms; fears of renewed conflict rise as fragile truce edges toward April 22 deadline.

Senior Iranian military officials inspect helicopters as the IRGC tightens its grip over defence and diplomatic decision-making | Image source: Reuters

IRGC takes control in Tehran, sidelines diplomats amid rising Gulf tensions

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard tightens grip over military and foreign policy, raising stakes in Strait of Hormuz and clouding prospects for US talks

India, Russia operationalise pact allowing 3,000 troops, warships and aircraft in each other’s territory

The RELOS agreement enables both countries to access military bases, ports and airfields, with provisions for deploying personnel, ships and aircraft for joint operations and logistics support.