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Netanyahu authorises direct talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible'

Lebanon has spent the last 24 hours advocating for a temporary ceasefire, an official said; U.S. V-P Vance to lead talks in Islamabad

9 Apr 2026 10:13 pm
EU slams Hormuz toll idea, urges unrestricted freedom of navigation

International law provides for the freedom of navigation, which means... basically no payment or toll whatsoever, says European Commission spokesman Anouar El Anouni

9 Apr 2026 9:03 pm
Trump says U.S. military to stay deployed near Iran until 'real agreement' reached

In the meantime our great Military is Loading Up and Resting, looking forward, actually, to its next Conquest. AMERICA IS BACK, says U.S. President Donald Trump in a post on Truth Social

9 Apr 2026 8:52 pm
Watch: Dramatic visuals of high-speed car chase in California

A high-speed police chase through Southern California on Wednesday (April 8) ended when sheriffs deputies deployed a grappler device, sending the vehicle crashing into a home in Jurupa Valley, local media reported. The suspect was pronounced dead at the crash scene, according to ABC affiliate KABC.

9 Apr 2026 7:57 pm
High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami awarded Freedom of the City of London

Vikram Doraiswami described his time in London as a transformative period for the bilateral relationship, including the conclusion of the India-U.K. Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

9 Apr 2026 7:19 pm
At least 4 dead, 38 rescued during attempted channel crossing from France to U.K.

Migrants were carried away by dangerous currents as they were trying to embark on a taxi-boat

9 Apr 2026 6:48 pm
China denies reports of support to Iran's military during war with U.S.

China's position on the Iran issue is above-board and straightforward. We have always upheld an objective and impartial stance, says Defence Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang

9 Apr 2026 6:09 pm
Israels Lebanon strikes kill 203, sparking global calls to extend U.S.-Iran truce

There had been conflicting diplomatic signals about whether the fighting in Lebanon was included in the U.S.-Iran truce but Washington said that it was not and Israel made it clear that it has no intention of holding off

9 Apr 2026 4:53 pm
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species: IUCN

The largest and heaviest of their species, boasting a brilliant golden-orange streak on the neck and chest, emperor penguins have become symbolic of the quest to thrive and survive in Antarcticas harsh climes

9 Apr 2026 3:53 pm
Why the IranU.S. ceasefire is on a shaky ground | Explained

The are serious differences between the American and Iranian versions of the ceasefire agreement

9 Apr 2026 3:27 pm
Greenland: What has Trump said so far?

Donald Trumps post on Truth Social reignites debates on U.S. governments recent plans to takeover Greenland to broaden National Security

9 Apr 2026 3:16 pm
Israels deadly strikes in Lebanon spark outrage, condemnation from rights bodies

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it was outraged by the devastating death and destruction in densely populated areas across Lebanon

9 Apr 2026 12:47 pm
Iran announces alternative routes for ships travelling through Strait of Hormuz

Tehran had effectively blocked the key shipping route since early March, sending global energy prices spiralling

9 Apr 2026 12:37 pm
Philippines unveils new coast guard command in disputed South China Sea

The headquarters of a newly established coast guard district, formerly overseen from neighbouring Palawan, will cover an area of about 68,000 square kilometres

9 Apr 2026 12:24 pm
Donald Trump blasts NATO after closed-door meeting with Mark Rutte

Mr. Trump's outrage at NATO allies over their failure to join in his war against Iran had prompted fears he would seek to pull the United States out of the nearly eight-decade-old alliance

9 Apr 2026 11:43 am
Nepal issues arrest warrant for former PM Deuba in graft probe

Last month, authorities arrested former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak for their alleged roles in the deadly crackdown on the anti-corruption protests in September

9 Apr 2026 11:00 am
Talking peace: why mediation still matters in a world at war

With the war in West Asia in its second month, discussions on mediation have gained prominence. History is replete with instances of mediation, with individuals and states helping conflicting parties reach agreement, alongside the development of international conventions for dispute resolution

9 Apr 2026 10:09 am
Pakistans return: Mediator or West Asia asset?

Across India and among South Asia watchers, Pakistans role has been met with a mix of surprise and unease, with sentiments that are increasingly visible in sections of strategic commentary

9 Apr 2026 8:38 am
When war feels next door

An oil rig worker from West Bengal recounts his life in Kuwait as U.S.-Israel-Iran war draws in, with fear, uncertainty and no clear way home

9 Apr 2026 2:45 am
Trumpweighs punishing certain NATO countries over lack of Iran war support, reports say

The proposal would involve moving U.S. troops out of NATO member countries deemed unhelpful to the Iran war effort

9 Apr 2026 2:21 am
Shippers seek clarity as Iran still controls Strait of Hormuz

Indian vessels await government clearance; more than 25 India-bound ships still stuck

9 Apr 2026 1:59 am
U.S. did not agree that ceasefire would cover Lebanon, Vance says

U.S.Vice-President J.D. Vance said Israel had agreed to show restraint in Lebanon, without providing details

9 Apr 2026 1:47 am
A respite: On the two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire

U.S. should not allow Israel to sabotage the ceasefire with Iran

9 Apr 2026 1:04 am
Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to avoid escalation: China

Representatives from China, Afghanistan and Pakistan held a week of informal meetings in Urumqi, Xinjiang, from April 1 to 7, says Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning

8 Apr 2026 9:31 pm
Vance says Ukraine conflict has been 'hardest' to solve

We've been disappointed by a lot of political leadership in Europe because they don't seem particularly interested in solving this particular conflict, says U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance

8 Apr 2026 9:20 pm
Iran attacked Kuwait, UAE after strikes on its oil facilities: State TV

The Lavan refinery on the small Gulf island processes crude extracted from a nearby oilfield, which supplies Iran's highest quality oil for export, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

8 Apr 2026 8:55 pm
Taiwan Opposition leader says China visit to sow 'seeds of peace'

Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun is the party's first leader to visit China in a decade, but her trip during which she hopes to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping has sparked debate in Taiwan.

8 Apr 2026 8:40 pm
Israel Opposition leaders slam Netanyahu over ceasefire with Iran

There has never been a political disaster like this in our entire history. Israel was not even close to the table when decisions were made concerning the core of our national security, says Opposition leader Yair Lapid

8 Apr 2026 8:34 pm
European leaders welcome ceasefire, say it should include Lebanon

Britain and France have both sought to lead the political process to open the Strait after Trump lashed out at European countries for not supporting the war

8 Apr 2026 7:26 pm
Trump says U.S. will 'dig up' uranium buried in Iran; Tehran does not confirm

The U.S. President said on social media that There will be no enrichment of Uranium and that none of the material had been touched since the June attacks

8 Apr 2026 6:23 pm
In Iran, Trump faces the limits of American power | Analysis

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has not just failed to achieve its declared objectives but also reinforced Irans standing as a major regional power in West Asia, particularly in the Persian Gulf

8 Apr 2026 5:11 pm
India welcomes ceasefire, stresses dialogue and diplomacy

Government calls for de-escalation and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, does not acknowledge Pakistans role in U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks

8 Apr 2026 5:01 pm
Thailand confirms three deaths from vessel attacked in Straitof Hormuz

Thailand said 20 crew members were rescued by the Omani navy after the attack

8 Apr 2026 4:50 pm
Russia says it welcomes Iran ceasefire, hopes U.S. will now resume Ukraine talks

We welcome the decision not to proceed further down the path of armed escalation, says Kremlin spokesman

8 Apr 2026 4:48 pm
China's Foreign Minister to visit North Korea between April 9 and 10

Beijing has worked to draw Pyongyang back into its orbit, after the COVID-19 pandemic froze exchanges and as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shored up relations with Moscow, sending troops and weapons in support of Russias war efforts in Ukraine

8 Apr 2026 4:14 pm
West Asia conflict: India welcomes ceasefire between Iran and U.S.

We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to lasting peace in West Asia says Ministry of External Affairs

8 Apr 2026 3:41 pm
Discussed ways to build strong future of India-U.S. ties: U.S. envoy Gor on meeting with Trump

We discussed President Donald Trump's unwavering determination to bring global stability said the U.S. Ambassador

8 Apr 2026 3:08 pm
ICE officers shoot, wound man during immigration arrest in California

The Department of Homeland Security said agents fired defensive shots at the suspect after he tried to run over one of the agents with his car

8 Apr 2026 2:55 pm
Indian embassy in Iran asks citizens to expeditiously exit, hours after ceasefire announcement

The Indian embassy also said that citizens exit must be in coordination with the embassy, and shared emergency numbers

8 Apr 2026 1:25 pm
Trump says U.S. will help with 'traffic buildup' in Hormuz Strait

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had said hours earlier that safe passage through the Strait will be possible via coordination with Irans Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations

8 Apr 2026 12:29 pm
What is Irans 10-point conditions for ceasefire and negotiations

Iran said that the plan called for continued Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz, acceptance of enrichment, lifting of all primary and secondary sanctions against the Islamic Republic

8 Apr 2026 11:48 am
Iranian hackers' targeting of US critical infrastructure has escalated since start of war, U.S. says

In some cases the hackers interacted with data files in the systems to alter display data, while also extracting device project data, according to the advisory

8 Apr 2026 11:22 am
Israel backs Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded

Israel also said it supports U.S. efforts to ensure Iran no longer poses a nuclear, missile or terror threat to U.S., Israel and Irans Arab neighbours

8 Apr 2026 11:02 am
Iran thanks Pakistan for its efforts in reaching talks with U.S.

Pakistan PM Sharif invites Iran, U.S. to Islamabad for further talks on diplomacy

8 Apr 2026 9:21 am
Google adds Gemini crisis features amid lawsuit over user's death

The tech giant said Gemini would now show a redesigned Help is available feature when conversations signal potential mental health distress

8 Apr 2026 9:20 am
The good, the bad, and the ugly: Inside the world of shadow libraries in 2026

The preservationand sharingof knowledge onlineisa commongoalfornumerousacademics, activists,pirates, hackers,and technologists. However, these efforts arebothcomplicatedand enrichedby clashing beliefs

8 Apr 2026 8:42 am
North Korea fires suspected missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seouls diplomacy hopes

The projectile flew eastward before showing signs of an abnormality in the early stage of flight and disappearing, reports said

8 Apr 2026 7:52 am
Israel says missiles fired by Iran as Trump pauses attack

The warnings came after Donald Trump said he had agreed to suspend an attack on Iranian infrastructure for two weeks and was ready for a ceasefire in the war if Tehran completely reopens the vital Strait of Hormuz

8 Apr 2026 7:45 am
Trump says he has agreed to suspend 'bombing and attack of Iran' for two weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. has received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate

8 Apr 2026 4:24 am
Madagascar declares state of emergency over energy situation due to Iran war

Local media in Madagascar reported widespread fuel shortages

8 Apr 2026 3:45 am