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Iran says it turns back US warship from Strait of Hormuz, US official denies missile strike

May 4, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Iran said it had forced a U.S. warship to turn back from entering the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, but a U.S. official denied a report that it had been struck by Iranian missiles, according to an Axios journalist. Iran’s navy said it had prevented “American-Zionist” warships entering the Strait of Hormuz area […]

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Defence

Lebanon sees fresh strikes as fragile truce faces violations

May 2, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Tensions remain elevated across West Asia, with a fragile ceasefire in southern Lebanon under pressure and diplomatic strains deepening between Washington and Tehran. Israeli operations have continued in parts of southern Lebanon, while regional actors remain on high alert amid sporadic violence and strategic uncertainty. Lebanese officials report multiple Israeli strikes in the […]

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Trump says he’s dissatisfied with Iranian proposal as rift with allies deepens

May 2, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was not satisfied with the latest Iranian proposal for talks on the Iran war, while Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran was ready for diplomacy if the United States changes its approach. Trump’s comments indicated the deadlock over the two-month-old war is likely to persist, even […]

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US Supreme Court guts key provision of Voting Rights Act

April 30, 2026 revoi editor

Washington D.C.: The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday gutted a key provision of the Voting Rights Act – making it harder for minorities to challenge electoral maps as racially discriminatory under the landmark civil rights law – in a victory for Louisiana Republicans and President Donald Trump’s administration. The court, in a 6-3 ruling powered […]

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Kimmel says his joke was misconstrued, Trump says ABC should fire late-night host

April 28, 2026 revoi editor

Washington D.C.: Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel said on Monday his joke about U.S. first lady Melania Trump had been misconstrued and was not a “call to assassination.” Kimmel used the opening monologue of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to address comments made last Thursday in a parody segment on the White House correspondents’ dinner. He said his […]

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Trump safe after shooting at White House correspondents dinner, suspect in custody

April 26, 2026 revoi editor

Washington D.C.: President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner by Secret Service agents on Saturday night after a man opened fire with a shotgun on security personnel, officials said. The armed man fired at a Secret Service agent, an FBI official told Reuters. About […]

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Defence

US negotiators to go to Islamabad, but Iran says no direct talks

April 25, 2026 revoi editor

Washington D.C.: U.S. negotiators are scheduled to leave for Pakistan on Saturday, but Iran said its officials did not plan to meet the Americans to discuss ending the war that has killed thousands and roiled global markets. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner are due to depart on Saturday morning […]

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Business

The US: President Donald Trump ends teen gender transition funding

January 31, 2025 revoi editor

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order ending the teen transition funding procedures for minors under 19, which raised questions about transgender rights and healthcare, the media reported. Business tycoon Elon Musk, who criticized gender-affirming care for minors, supported Trump’s decision, which added a new layer of controversy as his […]

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