White House says 1st round of U.S.-Iran talks “positive”

Chicago, Apr 13 (UNI) U.S. special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday and had “very positive and constructive” discussions, said the White House. “Special Envoy Witkoff underscored to Dr. Araghchi that he had instructions from President (Donald) Trump to resolve our two nations’ differences through dialogue and…

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U.S. military conducts fresh airstrikes on Yemen

Sanaa, Apr 13 (UNI) The U.S. military carried out 10 airstrikes across northern Yemen late Saturday night, targeting multiple locations, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported. The strikes reportedly hit Al-Salem district in northern Saada province, Al-Munira district in western Hodeidah province, and the Vocational Institute in Al-Sawma’ah district of central Al-Bayda province. No casualties have been…

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Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage

Gaza, Apr 13 (UNI) Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, on Saturday released a video of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023. In the video, Alexander appeared physically and mentally distressed. “Why am I here and not at home with my family and friends?”…

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9 separatist fighters killed in clashes in Cameroon

Yaounde, Apr 13 (UNI) At least nine separatist fighters have been killed in clashes in war-torn Cameroon’s English-speaking region of Northwest, according to local security sources. On Saturday, separatist fighters attempted to attack a military outpost in the region, but soldiers repelled the assault, killing four of them and injuring many others, an army official…

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‘Stranger Things’ actor Finn Wolfhard says he has mixed feelings about his character in upcoming finale

Los Angeles, Apr 13 (UNI) ‘Stranger Things’ actor Finn Wolfhard, teasing about the show’s upcoming final season, has said he has mixed feelings over the conclusion of his character’s storyline. The 22-year-old, who plays one of the show’s lead characters Mike Wheeler, teasing his character’s fate in the finale told People: “I was so happy…

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Punjab counter intelligence police arrest two operatives of Brar-Bishnoi gang, foil terror plot

Chandigarh, Apr 13 (UNI) In a major breakthrough, Counter Intelligence (CI) police, Ferozepur arrested two key operatives of a terror module run by Germany-based Gurpreet Singh alias Goldy Dhillon, a close associate of the Goldy Brar-Lawrence Bishnoi gang, and foiled plans of Pakistan’s ISI to disturb peace and harmony in the region, said DGP Punjab…

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Big breakthrough for Punjab Police, main accused in grenade attack on BJP leader’s house arrested

Chandigarh, Apr 13 (UNI) In a major breakthrough, Jalandhar Commissionerate Police (CP), with the support of Central Agencies and Delhi Police, successfully arrested Uttar Pradesh-based Saidul Ameen, prime accused involved in the grenade attack on BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia’s residence, said DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav here. As per the information, an explosion occurred at the…

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