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‘Very close’: Donald Trump says ‘good chance’ for Gaza peace deal; may visit Middle East by end of week

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a peace deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is ‘very close’ and that he may travel to the Middle East toward the end of the week – possibly on Sunday.“I was just dealing with people from the Middle East … on the potential peace deal for […]

‘Real chance’: Donald Trump says Gaza peace deal ‘very close’; talks may reshape wider region

Donald Trump speaking at Oval Office (AP) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said there was a “real chance” of a Gaza peace deal, as indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israeli representatives resumed in Egypt on the second anniversary of the October 7 attack that triggered the ongoing war.“There’s a real chance that we could […]

Gaza peace deal to a close? Donald Trump claims Israel agrees to ‘initial withdrawal line’; hints at immediate ceasefire | World News

Trump says Israel agrees to ‘initial withdrawal line’; hints at immediate ceasefire (Pic Source: Truth Social/@realDonaldTrump) US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that Israel has agreed to an “initial withdrawal line” in Gaza, which has also been shared with Hamas, setting the stage for a potential ceasefire and prisoner exchange in the two-year-old conflict. […]

Char Dham Yatra 2025: Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri Temples to Close for Winter from October 22 | Udaipur Kiran

Dehradun, October 2 (Udaipur Kiran News): The winter closure dates for the sacred Char Dham temples of Uttarakhand have been officially announced. This year, the Kedarnath Temple will close on October 23, while the Badrinath Temple will close on November 25 following traditional rituals. The Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines will close on October 22 and […]

Landmark ruling: BAPS welcomes DOJ decision to close investigation of Akshardham temple in New Jersey; full statement

The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha in the United States has welcomed the decision by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the US Attorney’s Office for New Jersey to close their investigation of BAPS and the creation of BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham.In its statement issued on Thursday, BAPS said that the temple “a place of peace, […]

TikTok ban looms in US: Treasury secretary Scott Bessent claims deal ‘very close’; Donald Trump says it’s ‘up to China’

The US and China are nearing an agreement regarding their TikTok dispute, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s statement on Monday during renewed trade discussions in Madrid.“On the TikTok deal itself, we’re very close to resolving the issue,” Bessent said while talking to journalists as he arrived at Spain’s foreign ministry for day two […]

‘Time to end Democrat hoax’: Trump calls to close Epstein case; accuses opposition of political agenda

US President Donald Trump (ANI) US President Donald Trump on Friday again slammed bipartisan demands for the release of Epstein files, calling the high-profile investigation into the deceased sex offender “a Democrat hoax.” Trump defended his administration’s handling of the documents while criticising Democrats and framing the case as politically motivated.Taking to his Truth Social […]

Amazon tribe: Uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe seen close to Peru village; logging project sparks alarm

An Indigenous tribe that usually avoids outsiders was seen close to a village in Peru’s Amazon rainforest, sparking concern among activists who warn that the group may be under pressure from nearby logging projects.The Mashco Piro, regarded as one of the largest uncontacted tribes in the world, were recently sighted near the Yine village of […]

How close is a cease-fire? Donald Trump holds meeting on Gaza City post-war plan; Food aid, hostages in focus | World News

Donald Trump holds meeting on Gaza City post-war plan; Food aid, hostages in focus (Pic credit: AP) President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) chaired a ‘policy meet’ to hold discussions on the future of Gaza at the White House, which was breifed by former UK prime minister Tony Blair and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, […]

58-year era ends: Corporation for Public Broadcasting to close after Trump pulls funding; $1.1 billion cut by Congress

From ‘Sesame Street’ to silence (Image credits: AP) The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a pillar of American media for nearly six decades, announced Friday that it will begin a formal shutdown process following the complete loss of federal funding by the Trump administration. The decision comes after Congress rescinded $1.1 billion in appropriations for […]