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Ceasefire violations reported in Lebanon as Israeli artillery shelling, aerial surveillance continue
Beirut : Fresh shelling was reported in southern Lebanon shortly after the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect, raising concerns over the fragile truce, Al Jazeera reported. According to Al Jazeera, citing Lebanon's…
UK PM Starmer, French President Macron to host global meet on reopening Strait of Hormuz
London : British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to host a virtual meeting of world leaders to discuss efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and secure vital shipping routes, reported.
Leaders…
Araghchi warns of “dangerous consequences” against US blockade on Iranian ports
Tehran : Iranian Foriegn Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has warned of "dangerous consequences" in response to what he described as provocative actions by the United States in the Persian Gulf, referring to the imposition of the US blockade…
Iran and Pakistan to meet on Thursday to discuss messages exchanged with US: Iran Media
Tehran : Iranian officials and Pakistan's Army chief Asim Munir on Thursday will hold talks in the capital to discuss the messages that have been exchanged between Iran and the US since negotiations in Islamabad fell apart on April 12,…
“Trying to get a little breathing room”: Trump announces historic Israel-Lebanon talks…
Washington DC : US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that Israel and Lebanon are set to hold "historic" talks, marking the first high-level engagement between the two sides in over three decades.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump…
Pak PM reiterates push for US-Iran peace talks during meeting with Saudi Crown Prince
Jeddah : Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reiterated Islamabad's stance in promoting dialogue between the United States and Iran for a deal to achieve a complete end to the hostilities in West Asia, during his meeting with…
Hezbollah claims drone strikes on Israeli army positions near Nahariya
Beirut : The Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for two drone attacks targeting Israeli military positions in northern Israel, according to Al Jazeera.
Hezbollah claims drone strikes on Israeli army positions near…
India-Uzbekistan bilateral military exercise ‘Dustlik 2026’ begins in Namangan
Namangan : The seventh edition of the annual India-Uzbekistan bilateral military exercise "Dustlik" commenced on Wednesday with an opening ceremony held at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area in Namangan, Uzbekistan, according to the Indian…
10 countries issue statement condeming killing of aid workers in Lebanon, call for end to…
Ottawa : Ten countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Sierra Leone, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, expressed deep concern over the worsening humanitarian and displacement crisis in Lebanon and…
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 strikes Afghanistan
Kabul : An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 struck Afghanistan on Wednesday, as per a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 140km. In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 4.6, On: 15/04/2026…
Austrian Federal Chancellor arrives in India to boost ‘Enhanced India-Austria…
New Delhi: Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker on Wednesday arrived in New Delhi for his first official visit to India. Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, said that Stocker's visit will…
Iran cannot have nuclear weapon, talks underway to ensure it: US VP Vance
Washington DC : US Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday (local time) that President Donald Trump has made it clear that Iran cannot possess a nuclear weapon and that the administration is working to ensure this policy is enforced.…
India commemorates 135th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar at UN HQ in New York
New York : The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations organised a commemorative event at the UN Headquarters in New York to mark the 135th birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar. According to a release by the mission, the event was…
Middle East, Persian Gulf “a crisis knot that will be very difficult to untie,” says…
Beijing : Even as the world watches a tenous ceaefire between Iran and the US playout a key meeting was held on Wednesday in Beijning between Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Speaking after the…
Trump not considering extending ceasefire with Iran, says “deal is preferable”
Washington DC : US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said that he is not considering extending the ongoing two-week ceasefire with Iran; however, he indicated that a negotiated deal would be the preferred outcome to end the…
Iran Consulate in Mumbai responds to Trump’s threats with Shah Rukh Khan’s dialogue
Mumbai : Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai on Tuesday quoted a famous dialogue by Actor Shah Rukh Khan "Abhi toh sirf trailer hai, picture abhi baaki hai" (meaning that only a glimpse has been shown, the real fight or the story is yet to…
“Iran willing to engage in economic terrorism,” says JD Vance as US blocks Hormuz
Washington DC : US Vice President JD Vance in an interview with Fox News said on Monday (local time) that Iran was willing to engage in economic terrorism around the world.
Vance said he seconds US President Donald Trump and said Iran…
Russian FM Sergey Lavrov arrives in China for talks amidst West Asia tensions
Beijing : Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday arrived in China on an official visit. Russian Foreign Ministry said that Lavrov will be in China from April 14-15. The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Monday in a post on X,…
Indian Consulates in Houston, Seattle extend Baisakhi greetings
Houston : Indian Consulate General in Houston and Seattle on Tuesday extended Baisakhi greetings. The Consulate in Houston said in a post on X, "Greetings on the joyous occasions of Baisakhi, Vishu, Vishuv, Bohag Bihu, Poila Boishakh,…
Iran calls US naval blockade ‘gross violation’ of sovereignty, urges UN action
Tehran : Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Amir Saeid Iravani has strongly condemned the United Nations over a naval blockade on Iranian ports, calling it a " gross violation" of Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity,…