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Ahead Of Pak Talks, Trump Says Iran Deal Will Be "Far Better" Than Obama Nuke Deal
Donald Trump on Monday escalated his criticism of "The Iran Nuclear Deal", asserting that any new deal under his administration would be "far better" than the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill five, local officials say – as it happened
This blog is now closed. See our latest full report here: JD Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talksThe US has just released some more footage of the encounter with the Iranian flagged vessel, the M/V Touska.In a post on X, US Central Command said US Marines had departed the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli by helicopter and rappelled onto the Iranian-flagged vessel. Continue reading...
Democrats say Trump administration ‘imploding’ after third cabinet member steps down – live
Lori Chavez-DeRemer departs administration just weeks after Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi also exited from their rolesSign up for the Breaking News US emailMy colleague Jeremy Barr has more on the lawsuit filed by Kash Patel against the Atlantic.Patel’s legal team accused the magazine and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick of publishing “a sweeping, malicious, and defamatory hit piece” on 17 April. Continue reading...
"You Are Entering Military Blockade": US' Hormuz Action With Machinegun
In the CENTCOM video, a US soldier is seen pointing a heavy-calibre machinegun at a vessel as the Americans give warnings on radio
Fitness influencer drowns during swimming portion of Ironman Texas
Mara Flavia Souza Araujo drowns early on SaturdayRescue crews locate body after athlete vanishedA Brazilian fitness influencer has died after getting into difficulty during the swimming portion of an ironman event in Texas.Mara Flavia Souza Araujo was reported as a “lost swimmer” around 7.30am at the Ironman Texas in Lake Woodlands near Houston on Saturday. According to KPRC 2 News, safety crews could not immediately locate Araujo. The 38-year-old’s body was discovered around 90 minutes later in 10ft of water by divers. She was pronounced dead on the scene. Continue reading...
Trump's "I'm Winning War By A Lot" Claim As Uncertainty Looms Over Pak Talks
A US delegation is expected to travel to Pakistan in the coming days for a new round of direct negotiations with Iran, despite Tehran not confirming its participation. The talks would mark the second attempt at face-to-face discussions in Islamabad.
Big Quake Strikes Japan Again: What Makes The Nation So Vulnerable
Japan was hit by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake on Monday, Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to three metres (10 feet).
7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan: How Much Damage Can It Cause?
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan, triggering tsunami warnings,Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) said on Monday.
2 Killed As Planned Fight Escalates To Mass Shooting In North Carolina Park
2 Killed As Planned Fight Escalates To Mass Shooting In North Carolina Park
"Pakistanis Have Done Good Job Of Sucking Up To Trump": Mehdi Hasan To NDTV
Pakistan has "done a good job" in cultivating closeness with Trump, Mehdi Hasan told NDTV's Vishnu Som in an exclusive interview.
Tim Cook to step down as Apple chief as John Ternus named replacement
Cook, who will stay on as executive chair, praises head of hardware engineering, who will take over on 1 SeptemberApple announced on Monday that it had named a replacement for Tim Cook as CEO after nearly 15 years, with head of hardware engineering John Ternus succeeding him on 1 September. Cook will stay at the company in the role of executive chair.“It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company. I love Apple with all of my being,” Cook said in a press release. Continue reading...
Canadian woman killed after gunman opens fire at Mexico’s Teotihuacán pyramids
At least four more injured at world heritage site in latest violent incident as country prepares to co-host World CupOne Canadian tourist has been killed and at least four other people have been shot after an armed man opened fire at one of Mexico’s most famous tourist destinations, the Teotihuacán pyramids near Mexico City.The shooting – the latest violent incident to affect Mexico as it prepares to co-host the football World Cup in June – took place on Monday lunchtime and was captured in mobile phone videos shot by visitors to the site. Continue reading...
Apr 21, 2026
Factbox: Who Is John Ternus, Apple's New CEO?
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