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Minnesota sues Trump admin over shootings, Alex Pretti, Renee Good killings

The lawsuit claims that the federal government reneged on its promise to cooperate with state investigations after the surge of federal law enforcement in Minneapolis

Lebanon orders Iran's ambassador out, tensions rise over Tehran influence

The decision was the clearest sign yet of deteriorating relations between the two countries and raises tensions within Lebanon over the role of Tehran

Macron demands cessation of attacks in talks with Iranian President

In a post on X, he said, "I met with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian. I reiterated the absolute necessity of putting an end to the unacceptable attacks against the countries of the region"

We have won this, militarily they are 'dead': Trump on West Asia war

Trump said, We're in negotiations right now. I can tell you, they'd like to make a deal. Look, their navy's gone, their air force is gone, their communications are gone

US to send around 1,000 troops from 82nd Airborne Division to West Asia

It's the latest addition of American troops after US officials last week said thousands of Marines aboard several Navy ships will be heading to the region

Never in history, Iran's military been so rapidly obliterated: US war secy

Hegseth, while speaking at the Swearing-In Ceremony for the Secretary of Homeland Security, said that it was the first time in history that Iran's military had been so obliterated

Iran fires missiles at Israel as Trump insists talks are progressing

Israel said it carried out an extensive series of strikes on Iranian "production sites" without providing details

Iran agreed not to have nuclear weapon, sent big present to US: Trump

Trump said the Iranian leadership gave the US a "significant prize" related to the Strait of Hormuz and the flow of oil

BTS world tour may generate $5.3 billion boost across host cities

BTS' world tour will kick off on April 9 in the South Korean city of Goyang and will make stops in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Tokyo, Singapore and other major destinations

Pakistan world's most polluted country, followed by Bangladesh: Report

While China is at the 20th position amongst the most polluted countries in the world, the USA is at the 120th spot and the UK is at the 110th spot

Australia, EU sign free trade pact after eight years of negotiations

The deal follows intensified talks amid sharply higher US tariffs under the Trump administration and growing Western concerns over China's dominant position in rare earths and other critical minerals

Trump administration bans new foreign-made routers over security risks

Although some routers are sold by US hardware companies such as Netgear and eero, their production is almost exclusively handled overseas

Trump speaks to Modi, discusses need to keep Strait of Hormuz open

Trump held a call with PM Modi to discuss the evolving situation in West Asia, emphasising the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open

Iran conflict hits global economy as surveys show rising inflation risks

The ensuing leap in the price of oil, gas and other related products is a potential double whammy for economies around the world, feeding through into wider inflation and stunting growth

Saudi Prince is said to push Trump to continue Iran war in recent calls

Prince Mohammed, the people familiar with the discussions said, has argued that Iran poses a long-term threat to the Gulf that can only be eliminated by getting rid of the government

Iran strikes Israel with fresh wave of missiles, mocks Trump's talks claim

Three senior Israeli officials said Trump appeared determined to reach a deal, but that they thought it highly unlikely Iran would agree to US demands in any new round of negotiations

Xi wants Chinese officials to drink less and it's hurting global wine trade

China's push to curb official drinking and weakening demand are leaving global wine producers with excess inventory, falling prices and shrinking export markets

Iran names ex-IRGC commander as top security official after Larijani death

Iranian state television identified the new secretary as Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr

Who is Mohammad Ghalibaf, the man Trump admin is eyeing for Iran talks?

As the West Asia crisis continues, the Trump administration is eyeing Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as a potential negotiator, though he denies any talks with the US

World Economic Forum postpones meet in Saudi Arabia amid West Asia conflict

The WEF said its decision "reflects a commitment to convening the meeting under conditions that ensure its full strategic impact," adding that it will provide a new date in due course