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I'm glad he's dead: Trump on death of ex-FBI chief Robert Mueller
Robert S Mueller III, the former director of the FBI, died on Friday. Reacting to his death, US President Donald Trump said, "Good, I'm glad he's dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people!" Mueller had served as special counsel in an inquiry regarding the alleged illegal coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia to influence the 2016 presidential election.
Ex-FBI chief Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, passes away
Robert S Mueller III, the former director of the FBI and ex-special counsel who investigated ties between US President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign and Russia, passed away on Friday. "With deep sadness, we're sharing...news that Bob passed away," his family said in a statement. Mueller was the second-longest-serving director in FBI history and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021.
IRGC claims striking Israeli F-16, Israel says 'No damage caused'
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday claimed it had struck an Israeli F-16 jet at around 3:45 am during operations over Iranian territory. The Israeli Air Force, however, said a surface-to-air missile was launched at one of its jets, but no damage was caused to the aircraft, adding that the mission was completed as planned.
Poland to recognise same-sex marriages from EU states
Poland's top court ordered local authorities to recognise same-sex marriages performed in other EU states. Poland defines marriage as "union of a man and a woman", hence same-sex marriages are illegal there. The European Court of Justice ruled last year that Poland violated EU law by refusing to recognise marriage of two Polish nationals who registered it in Germany.
India will buy as much Iranian oil as possible: Ex-Indian diplomat
After the US waived sanctions on the purchase of Iranian oil at sea for 30 days amid the Middle East war, former Indian diplomat Veena Sikri said, "We will...buy as much as we can get." "I think the Government of India has done the right thing. In recent years, they have seriously diversified their sources of supply," she added.
Vessel Aqua Titan carrying Russian crude oil reaches Mangaluru
Aqua Titan, the vessel carrying Russian crude oil, reached Mangaluru on Saturday, and the oil onboard will be offloaded Sunday morning, an NDTV report said. The tanker was originally en route to China when it took a U-turn towards the Indian coast. The vessel carries Urals crude from Russian ports, chartered by Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL).
Iran's Araghchi held 5 calls with India, 2 with Russia since Feb 28
According to readouts released by Iran’s foreign ministry, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has spoken to India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar five times since the outbreak of the US-Israel-Iran war on February 28. Meanwhile, Araghchi has spoken to the Russian foreign minister twice. Araghchi has spoken only once to foreign ministers of Pakistan, Turkey, Oman, France and Egypt.
Trump threatens to put ICE agents in airports amid funding standoff with Democrats
US President Donald Trump threatened to put ICE agents in charge of airport security if Democrats do not agree to fund safety measures. He said ICE agents will also immediately arrest all illegal immigrants. Security personnel at US airports have not been paid since mid-February due to a political standoff over funding for Department of Homeland Security.
US launched attack without logic, Ali Khamenei had opposed nukes: Iran Prez tells PM Modi
During a telephonic conversation with PM Narendra Modi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said, "Iran did not start the war." He said, "The aggressor [US], without any logic...launched military attacks during ongoing nuclear negotiations." Rejecting US President Donald Trump's claim, Pezeshkian told PM Modi that "the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had firmly opposed nuclear weapons".
EAM Jaishankar speaks to Iranian counterpart, discusses conflict
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday spoke with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi and conveyed greetings on Nowruz and Eid. The two leaders discussed the latest developments in the ongoing war in West Asia involving Iran, Israel, and the US, as well as its implications for the wider region. Around 1,400 Iranians have been killed in the war.