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Iran Foreign Ministry condemns arrests in UAE as 'baseless'

Iran accuses Gulf states of allowing U.S. forces to carry out attacks from their territory, and launched missile and drone strikes against what it calls U.S. interests in those countries throughout the war

21 Apr 2026 9:05 pm
No delegation from Iran visits Islamabad, state television says, as talks speculation grows

So far, no official has acknowledged that a delegation will be heading to Islamabad, where officials have been on standby for days now for the possible talks

21 Apr 2026 2:39 pm
Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy

The approval by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet of the new guideline clears a final set of hurdles for Japan's postwar arms sales

21 Apr 2026 9:12 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Vance to travel to Pakistan on Tuesday for Iran talks, says reports

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned of targeting any vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without permission.

21 Apr 2026 7:14 am
The Onion launches new bid to take over Alex Jones Infowars and turn it into a parody platform

The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies

21 Apr 2026 7:12 am
Watch: Can Iran and the U.S. find middle ground?

In the latest episode of Above the Fold, we look at the next phase of peace talks between the US and Iran appear to be uncertain ahead of Wednesdays ceasefire deadline. In other news, fresh violence that has gripped Manipur; a powerful earthquake that jolted Japan; the deadliest mass shooting in Louisiana; updates from the fireworks factory explosion in Virudhunagar, and more.

20 Apr 2026 11:11 pm
IPL 2026: SRH vs DC | A clash of styles as Sunrisers take on Capitals

If Sunrisers modus operandi with the willow gravitates towards belligerence from the very outset, Capitals approach tends to be more measured and in sync with the situation

20 Apr 2026 7:25 pm
Biggest party in Romanian coalition set to demand PM's resignation, political crisis looms

Mr. Bolojan's coalition government of four pro-European parties came together 10 months ago after a polarizing presidential election in an attempt to keep the surging far right from power but they have constantly clashed over reform measures

20 Apr 2026 4:07 pm
Sri Lankas Tamil parties seek sustained Indian push to realise spirit of Indo-Lanka Accord

Vice-President assures them that Indias position on devolution stands; provincial polls discussed with Sri Lankan side

20 Apr 2026 1:18 pm
U.S., allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines despite Washington's focus on Iran

The large-scale combat drills between the U.S. and Philippines will expand this year to include other militaries, including from Japan, France and Canada, which have signed visiting forces agreements with Manila

20 Apr 2026 1:05 pm
Iran executes two men accused of involvement in spy network linked to Israel, judiciary news outlet reports

The two, identified as Mohammad Masoum Shahi and Hamed Validi, were accused of belonging to a spy network linked to Mossad and had received training abroad, including in Iraqs Kurdistan region

20 Apr 2026 12:12 pm
U.S. military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea

The U.S. military says its launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea

20 Apr 2026 8:05 am
France and Greece to renew defence pact for another five years

Mr. Macron and the Greek Government will also discuss maritime security and the Strait of Hormuz, a Greek government official added

19 Apr 2026 10:18 pm
Russian attacks kill at least two as Ukraine strikes a Russian drone factory

A massive nighttime drone strike on Chernihiv in northern Ukraine killed a 16-year-old boy and wounded four others, according to the head of the city's military administration.

19 Apr 2026 10:11 pm
IPL 2026: In difficult situations, you have to take responsibility and be mature, says Heinrich Klaasen

After steering SRH to a narrow 10-run win, Klaasen emphasised that his priority was navigating difficult situations rather than focusing on strike rate

19 Apr 2026 2:04 pm
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon meets Akal Takht Jathedar, discusses Sikh community contributions

During the meeting, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj discussed ways to promote mutual harmony, understanding, and inclusivity among the Sikh community and other communities residing in New Zealand

19 Apr 2026 11:33 am
Bangladesh raises fuel prices as conflict in West Asia drives up costs

Officials said the increase was unavoidable as rising crude prices, supply chain disruptions and higher freight and insurance costs pushed up import expenses in recent weeks, particularly after oil prices have jumped during the seven-week-old war on Iran.

19 Apr 2026 8:45 am
No date set for next round of Iran-U.S. talks: Iran Deputy Foreign Minister

Saeed Khatibzadeh said both sides were currently focused on finalising a framework of understanding before proceeding with further negotiations

18 Apr 2026 6:10 pm
Two Indian ships reverse course in Hormuz strait, says vessel tracker

Iran said earlier it was reimposing restrictions on the strait in response to a U.S. blockade on Iranian shipping and ports

18 Apr 2026 5:36 pm
Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz, British military says

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said the tanker and crew were reported safe

18 Apr 2026 5:01 pm
Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt hold third consultative meeting in Antalya

The Foreign Ministers expressed a shared commitment to advancing this partnership, deepening coordination and expanding collaboration across key areas of mutual interest, says Foreign Office

18 Apr 2026 4:44 pm
French film star Nathalie Baye dead at 77, says family

Nathalie Baye, a stalwart of French cinema, starred in some 80 films and took home the best actress Cesar Frances equivalent of the Oscars four times, including three years running from 1981 to 1983

18 Apr 2026 4:10 pm
U.S., Cuban officials meet in Havana amid new diplomatic push

A senior State Department official met with the grandson of retired Cuban leader Ral Castro last week during the trip

18 Apr 2026 1:12 pm
Magnitude 5 earthquake strikes off mountainous Nagano in Japan, says NHK

The quake hit Omachi in northern Nagano around 1:20 p.m., Nippon Hs Kykai said

18 Apr 2026 1:04 pm
Iran threatens to again close Strait of Hormuz, if U.S. blockade continues

Iran, however, pushed back on Trumps claim that Tehran had agreed to hand over its enriched uranium, saying its stockpile of enriched uranium was not going anywhere

18 Apr 2026 11:10 am
Trump says U.S. blockade of Iranian ports will remain if no deal reached

Mr. Trump told reporters there were ot going to be tolls imposed by Iran on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, something that the Islamic republic put forward during previous peace deal plans.

18 Apr 2026 10:17 am
IPL 2026: SRH vs CSK | BuoyantSunrisers Hyderabadruns into a resurgentChennai Super Kings

Both teams are seeking to turn promise into something more permanent. Its a meeting that could change the shape of both campaigns

17 Apr 2026 9:15 pm
IPL 2026: SRH vs CSK | Sunrisers all for making tactical changes, says head coach Vettori

Vettori also confirmed that Pat Cummins could make his first appearance of the season against Rajasthan Royals on April 25

17 Apr 2026 6:31 pm
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping trailer: Joseph Zada debuts as young Haymitch in deadly Quarter Quell

Directed by Francis Lawrence, the film is set 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games and centers on the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell

14 Apr 2026 12:21 pm
Russia offers to take in Iran's enriched uranium

Failed talks between Iran and the United States over the weekend dashed hopes of a swift deal to permanently end the war that has killed thousands and thrown the global economy into turmoil since it began in late February

13 Apr 2026 10:59 pm
IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals opts to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad

RR rested Shimron Hetmyer and Brijesh Sharma while SRH roped in Praful HInge naming Harshal Patel among impact subs

13 Apr 2026 7:21 pm
IPL 2026 PBKS vs SRH preview | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad face off in a battle of big-hitters

A glance at the scorecard of their last meeting in Hyderabad on April 12, 2025 provides context. Sunrisers, coming off a four-match losing streak, hunted down the 246-run target with eight wickets and nine balls to spare, thanks to a 55-ball 141 from Abhishek Sharma

10 Apr 2026 7:00 pm
Iran rules out restrictions on enrichment programme: nuclear energy chief

All the conspiracies and actions of our enemies, including this brutal war, have yielded no results. Now they seek to achieve something through negotiations, Mohammad Eslami said

9 Apr 2026 7:00 pm
Irans nuclear agency chief says its right to enrich uranium is necessary for U.S. talks

The U.S and Iran are due to meet in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, for talks this weekend

9 Apr 2026 3:19 pm
Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Trump suspends Iran bombing for two weeks; Iran says U.S. must accept uranium enrichment

Iran agrees to safe passage through Hormuz Strait for two weeks 'if attacks are halted'

8 Apr 2026 7:01 am
IPL 2026 SRH vs LSG | Can the Super Giants score over the Sunrisers?

The Hyderabad outfit is coming off a comprehensive victory over Kolkata Knight Riders; the visitor will be keen on bouncing back after a disappointing loss to Delhi Capitals

4 Apr 2026 7:58 pm
IPL 2026: Sunrisers open account with a clinical win over Knight Riders

Head, Abhishek, Klaasen and Nitish take the visiting side to 226 for eight; the host loses its way after Raghuvanshis run out

3 Apr 2026 12:22 am
Enriching life will enrich language, says Siddanagouda Patil

Activist and journalist Siddanagouda Patil has said that if the life of people speaking a language is enriched, it will automatically enrich that language

1 Apr 2026 6:54 pm
IPL 2026 RCB vs SRH LIVE: Royal Challengers Bengaluru meet Sunrisers Hyderabad in high-octane opener; Kishan to lead SRH

While the defending champion RCB is vying to lift the IPL trophy for the second time, SRH, too, is eyeing a big season this year.

28 Mar 2026 5:54 pm
IPL 2026 Countdown | Batting-heavy Sunrisers Hyderabad hopes to bowl rivals over

The franchise boasts some of the worlds best T20 batters; in the absence of regular skipper Cummins, medium-pacers Harshal and Unadkat must do the heavy lifting among bowlers

23 Mar 2026 12:12 am