Shashi Tharoor rebukes Pakistan’s role in US-Iran peace talks: ‘Only they can play that role’
The member of parliament defended New Delhi’s approach at a time when many opposition leaders are criticising the government’s foreign policy. The comments from Tharoor come as high-stakes peace talks between Washington and Tehran are taking place in the Pakistani capital Islamabad.
98 km, 85 minutes, one life saved: Live heart rushed from Rohtak to Delhi for transplant
A donor heart was transported from Haryana’s Rohtak to Delhi in just 85 minutes, covering 98 km through a special green corridor. Know the whole story below.
Andhra Pradesh: BMW car crushed after tanker loses control, falls onto it; High court advocate killed; horrifying videos emerge; watch
In a horrific incident in Andhra Pradesh, a BMW car was flattened and completely crushed after a mixer tanker lost control and fall onto it, killing the driver.
Bihar: 13 killed, 30 injured in multi-vehicle collision in Katihar district, probe underway
At least 13 people died and 30 were injured after a bus, truck and pickup van collided in Katihar district.
Vance says US-Iran talks end without deal after 21 hours of negotiations
Vice President JD Vance said Sunday that high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran ended without a deal after Iranian officials refused to accept American terms. Speaking during a press conference from the Serena Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan, Vance said Iran has “chosen not to accept our terms.” “The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement,” Vance said. “And I think that’s bad news for Iran much more than it’s bad news for the United States of America.” The vice president said talks with Iranian officials lasted 21 hours, describing them as “substantive discussions,” but adding the U.S. was unwilling to compromise on its “red lines.” VANCE WARNS IRAN WILL ‘FIND OUT’ TRUMP IS ‘NOT ONE TO MESS AROUND’ IF CEASEFIRE DEAL FALLS APART “So we go back to the United States, having not come to an agreement. We’ve made very clear what our red lines are, what things we’re willing to accommodate them on and what things we’re not willing to accommodate them on,” Vance added. “And we’ve made that as clear as we possibly could, and they have chosen not to accept our terms.” Fox News Digital’s Preston Mizell asked Vance if he had been in contact with President Donald Trump during the talks, and the vice president said he had been “consistently.” “I don’t know how many times we talked to him — a half dozen times, a dozen times over the past 21 hours,” Vance said, adding that the U.S. team was also communicating with other members of the Trump administration, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. GEN JACK KEANE ‘SKEPTICAL’ THAT IRAN CEASEFIRE WILL HOLD, WARNS TEHRAN WILL ‘DELAY AND OBFUSCATE’ “So, look, we were constantly in communication with the team because we were negotiating in good faith,” Vance said. “And we leave here with a very simple proposal, a method of understanding that is our final and best offer. We’ll see if the Iranians accept it.” Vance arrived in Pakistan early Saturday to lead high-stakes negotiations with Iran aimed at preserving a fragile ceasefire announced by Trump earlier this week and preventing a broader regional war. Vance was joined by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, as part of a senior delegation engaging Iranian officials in Islamabad. TRUMP AGREES TO 2-WEEK CEASEFIRE IF IRAN OPENS STRAIT OF HORMUZ Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf were negotiating for Iran. While Vance declined to elaborate on which terms Iran rejected, he said the U.S. sought assurances that Iran would not develop a nuclear weapon. “The simple fact is that we need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon, and they will not seek the tools that would enable them to quickly achieve a nuclear weapon,” Vance said. “That is the core goal of the president of the United States. And that’s what we’ve tried to achieve through these negotiations.” The talks came over a month after the U.S. launched Operation Epic Fury on Feb. 28. Fox News Digital’s Preston Mizell and Morgan Phillips contributed to this report.
House Republican plans motion to oust Swalwell from Congress amid sexual assault allegations
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., announced Saturday she would be filing a motion to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., from Congress after former staffers accused the congressman of sexual assault and misconduct. “I am filing a motion to expel Eric Swalwell from Congress,” she wrote in a tweet Saturday morning. The move comes after at least four female former staffers of Swalwell’s accused him of sexual impropriety. One staffer accused him of sexual assault on multiple occasions. A former staffer told the San Francisco Chronicle that when she was 17 and Swalwell was 38, he began messaging her on the social media platform Snapchat, a messaging platform in which messages between users disappear. ‘USEFUL PUPPET’: ERIC SWALWELL IN THE HOT SEAT AFTER TRAVELING TO DOHA ON SEVERAL QATAR-SPONSORED TRIPS The woman, who the Chronicle did not identify, said Swalwell began sending her inappropriate pictures and requesting pictures of her naked body. She also claimed that, in 2024, she woke up alone in Swalwell’s hotel room after a night she did not remember with “vaginal bleeding,” according to the Chronicle. Swalwell, who is married with children, has denied the sexual assault allegations as “false and outrageous.” His lawyer also sent a cease and desist letter to the woman, the Chronicle reported. Fox News Digital reached out to Swalwell’s and Luna’s offices but did not immediately receive a response. MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS DOG SWALWELL AS DEM RIVALS SEIZE OPENING IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S RACE Running in the open primary to become California’s next governor, Swalwell was ahead of all other registered Democrats, trailing only Republican Steve Hilton in the latest polling average from Real Clear Politics. That may soon change though, as the allegations have prompted a wave of calls from prominent Democrats for Swalwell to bow out. Those calls have come from party bosses like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and from those closest to Swalwell, such as Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., who retracted an earlier message of support to call for Swalwell to step down. Gallego, who Swalwell has referred to as a “dear friend,” initially faced backlash for defending Swalwell. While other party members like former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., pile on to the calls to drop out, few have gone as far as calling for Swalwell to vacate his congressional seat, a fact Luna highlighted in a morning appearance Saturday on “Saturday in America with Kayleigh McEnany.” “It is unacceptable for him to just index his, campaign for governor in California but still sit in the House of Representatives,” she told McEnany. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement Saturday, “As we continue to learn more, these allegations from multiple sources are deeply troubling and must be taken seriously.” Meanwhile, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office in New York City said it was investigating allegations against Swalwell. “We urge survivors and anyone with knowledge of these allegations to contact our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373,” an office spokesperson said. “Our specially trained prosecutors, investigators and counselors are well-equipped to help you in a trauma-informed, survivor-centered manner.” Luna also lambasted the Dems on X, writing, “So the Dems don’t want Swalwell to be governor of California, but he can stay a member of Congress? Are we running a halfway house for sexual predators in Congress now? No. He should not be allowed to stay in Congress.” Luna’s motion to expel Swalwell, should she get it to the House floor, would require a two-thirds majority vote from Congress to pass.
Trump blasts Spanberger ahead of Virginia meetings, says state faces tax base exodus like New York, California
President Donald Trump slammed Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger ahead of meetings in the state Saturday, warning her policies are triggering a tax base exodus similar to New York and California. Trump, in an early morning Truth Social post, said the Democratic governor had imposed a wave of taxes he argued were draining the state’s economic strength. “She is adding so many Taxes, a Food and Beverage Tax, Digital Services Tax, Utilities Tax, and more,” Trump wrote. “It has lost its Energy, Vitality, and Strength. People are leaving that would never have even thought of doing so!” Trump’s comments come as Republicans have criticized Democrats in the state legislature over a slate of tax and revenue proposals, warning the measures could hurt Virginia’s business climate, though the governor has not publicly supported or signed the measures referenced by Trump. GLENN YOUNGKIN ACCUSES GOV SPANBERGER OF ‘ILLEGAL AND UNCONSTITUTIONAL’ GERRYMANDERING IN VIRGINIA MAP FIGHT “New companies that signed to come into the Commonwealth under Governor Youngkin are now looking for ways to get out — Break their Deal,” he said. The president, who said he was heading to Virginia for meetings at Trump National Golf Club, drew comparisons to high-tax states like New York and California, which he has frequently criticized. “We have a similar situation in New York and, most of all, in California, where Rich, Job Producing people and companies are being forced to FLEE at levels never seen before,” Trump wrote. He added that California’s tax base was “literally disappearing” as wealthy individuals and corporations relocate, warning Virginia could face a similar trajectory. VA DEM REJECTS ‘POWER GRAB’ CLAIMS ON SPANBERGER REDISTRICTING AS GOP WARNS 10–1 MAP WOULD SPLIT RURAL VOTE “Remember, once people and companies leave, they are never coming back!” Trump said. Spanberger pushed back on the criticism in a post on X, arguing Trump and his allies were mischaracterizing her policies. “The president and his allies are talking about taxes that our state legislature never even voted on and I certainly didn’t sign,” she wrote. “Why? Because if they don’t flood the zone with fake news about fake taxes, people might hear about the bills I am signing to lower energy costs, strengthen our schools, make housing more affordable, and bring billions of dollars of business investment to Virginia.” Spanberger has supported a broader set of revenue measures since taking office, including proposals targeting digital services and business activity, as part of an effort to fund priorities such as education and health care. A spokesperson for Spanberger’s office also issued a statement criticizing Trump’s claims. “Virginians are tired of Donald Trump’s lies,” the spokesperson told Fox News Digital. “Governor Spanberger has signed dozens of bipartisan bills to contend with high housing, healthcare and energy costs for Virginians — and not any of the taxes President Trump and his allies are lying about.” The spokesperson added that businesses have announced “more than $500 million in new investment in the commonwealth since Governor Spanberger took office in January,” while accusing Trump of focusing on politics instead of economic stability. “The ballgame changed when the President — whose been busy raising costs for Virginians by starting a reckless war that has skyrocketed inflation and driven gas prices up to $4 — strong-armed states into drawing more Republican congressional seats that he asserted he was ‘entitled’ to before the midterms,” the governor’s spokesperson added. “As prices rise in Trump’s economy, Governor Spanberger will continue her work with both parties to address the high housing, healthcare, and energy costs that Virginians are feeling.” On Saturday, House Speaker Mike Johnson and former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin also took aim at Spanberger as a state vote on redistricting approaches during a rally in Rockingham County opposing Democrats’ proposed 10-1 gerrymander ahead of the April 21 referendum election. “She talks like a moderate, and she governs like a Marxist,” Johnson said. “I mean, this is serious stuff.” Johnson also warned that the outcome in Virginia could have national implications, citing the GOP’s narrow House majority. Youngkin, meanwhile, accused Spanberger of weakening public safety policies in the state. “She says she’s going to stand for public safety, and she makes Virginia a sanctuary state after one of the most successful federal-state collaborations in the entire country,” Youngkin said. “We arrested thousands of violent criminals who are here illegally, and she put a stop to it.” Spanberger defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in the 2025 gubernatorial race, securing a Democratic win. Youngkin was not eligible for re-election under state law. Spanberger campaigned on issues including health care and abortion rights, while positioning herself as a more moderate alternative despite GOP criticism of her voting record. Fox News Digital’s Preston Mizell contributed to this report.
Christians return to Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre as Israel eases restriction
NewsFeed Orthodox Christians celebrated Easter’s Holy Fire ceremony at Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre after Israel eased restrictions on worshippers accessing holy sites in occupied East Jerusalem. Published On 11 Apr 202611 Apr 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Adblock test (Why?)
Hungry Fury ‘light and lean’ for heavyweight comeback fight with Makhmudov
Tyson Fury returns lighter than his last fight but still weighs in three pounds heavier than Arslanbek Makhmudov. By Reuters Published On 11 Apr 202611 Apr 2026 Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury hit the scales considerably lighter than last time he fought in 2024, but still carrying a few pounds more than Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov. The 37-year-old registered 267.9 pounds in his underwear after his Canada-based opponent had stepped up at 264.9 in Friday’s weigh-in. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list Fury’s weight compared to the 281 pounds he recorded, albeit fully clothed, for his rematch with world champion Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024 and 262 pounds against the Ukrainian in May that year. The Briton said he still had “a bit left in the tank” as he came out of retirement for the fifth time. “After another four or five retirements, I should be good,” he said. “My priority is to beat this fella, I’ve got loads of Easter eggs in the fridge ready for me. Whoever has these belts, I want them back. “I want to make a statement, so I’ve come in nice and light and lean.” Fury, who has spent 16 weeks training in Thailand, has promised fans a knockout win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night. “I’ll knock his head right off his two shoulders,” he told reporters on Thursday. “I’ll be like the gamecock on top of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and he’ll be like the knocked-out man sparked out on the floor.” The Briton has not fought since losing by unanimous decision to Usyk, but believes he remains the division’s top draw. “I actually feel sorry for Makhmudov because he’s got to face me – an injury-free Tyson Fury, on good form,” he said. “Sooner or later, these so-called alphabetical world champions are going to have to fight me. Whoever’s got belts will be begging me to fight by the end of the year – on their hands and knees, begging the Gypsy King to fight them.” Advertisement The bout against Makhmudov will be broadcast exclusively on Netflix, underlining Fury’s continued commercial appeal even after a 16-month absence from the ring. “I’m the money man. When you mention Tyson Fury in heavyweight boxing, you know you’re getting paid,” he said. Adblock test (Why?)
Peru holds presidential election amid a decade of political tumult
Congress versus the presidency Experts like Tuesta argue that the last decade of political instability has all but rendered Peru’s executive branch a secondary power. By contrast, its unicameral Congress has expanded its might, though its members are largely unpopular among Peruvians. Part of its influence comes from its impeachment powers. Peru’s Congress can remove presidents for “moral incapacity”, a catch-all term that has been used to denounce anything from undisclosed meetings to security crises. Paulo Vilca, a researcher at the Institute of Peruvian Studies, explained that the shifting power dynamics have made it difficult for presidents to remain in office. “In the past, we used to elect presidents for five years. Now, what’s more likely is that they will not last five years,” said Vilca. But Peru’s unicameral Congress will come to an end this year. On Sunday, Peruvians will vote for a second congressional chamber, a Senate, for the first time since 1990. Vilca argues that the congressional election may be even more important than this year’s presidential race. But it will also likely deepen Peru’s ongoing political crisis, he added. He predicts that Congress’s chambers will soon be in conflict with each other, as well as with the president, in a three-way battle for power. “It is very likely that those who are elected deputies, for example, will not be very satisfied with having a subordinate position in front of the Senate,” Vilca said. “So we’re going to move from a crisis of two to a crisis of three.” Pedestrians in Cuzco, Peru, pass campaign signs on April 8 [Martin Mejia/AP Photo] The Senate was eliminated in 1992 by the late President Fujimori, Keiko Fujimori’s father, after he dissolved Peru’s bicameral Congress and implemented military rule. The younger Fujimori has sought to build on her father’s legacy, and her right-wing party, Fuerza Popular, has become a deciding force in the unicameral legislature. Keiko Fujimori even pledged to use her party’s power to “govern from Congress” after her defeat in the 2016 presidential race. Since then, analysts have argued that Fuerza Popular has led efforts to change governmental processes to maintain or expand its power, even at the expense of democratic participation. One change that it championed and passed in 2025 requires parties to earn at least 5 percent of the overall vote and a minimum of seven seats in the lower chamber to maintain their official political registration. For the Senate, parties must get at least three seats and 5 percent of votes. Critics have said the measure creates a nearly insurmountable threshold. “This whole system has been designed by the parties that are currently in Congress. And in particular, the one that has controlled the Constitutional Committee all these years has been Fuerza Popular,” said Vilca. “I think the purpose of designing this whole model has been to maintain a status quo, which the Fujimori wing has also created in the last five years.” Vilca is not optimistic that a new Senate will resolve the erosion of power away from the presidency. If anything, he anticipates more conflicts to come. “My most likely scenario is that the crisis continues,” he said, “that whoever is elected president will enter into confrontation with the Senate”. Adblock test (Why?)