A Thai-flagged cargo vessel came under attack while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting an urgent response from Thailand’s navy and international maritime authorities. According to Thai officials, the bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was struck by Iranian projectiles while sailing in the strategic waterway near the coast of Oman. The incident occurred about 11 nautical miles, or roughly 18 kilometres, north of the Omani shoreline.
A 45-year-old woman allegedly smothered her 13-year-old daughter before taking her own life at their residence in Bengaluru’s Whitefield area on Tuesday, police said. The deceased have been identified as Suvarna, a homemaker, and her daughter Tarunya.
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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday indicated that a second round of talks with Iran could be held in Islamabad “over the next two days,” according to US media reports. The remarks come amid rising tensions, with a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran set to expire on April 22, raising fears of a renewed escalation if negotiations fail to move forward.
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