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Apart from commercial ties, China is also involved in several major projects in Bangladesh, including the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project

The U.S. President tried to justify his remarks, saying Iran has always been calling death to America every other day

The air strike was on a village in Yobe State near the border with Borno State, the epicentre of the jihadi insurgency

The compound in Jerusalems walled Old City is one of the most sensitive sites in West Asia. Known to Jews as Temple Mount, it is the most sacred site in Judaism and is Islams third-holiest site.

2,299 ceasefire violations were recorded. Specifically: 28 enemy assault actions, 479 enemy shellings, 747 strikes by attack drones... and 1,045 strikes by FPV drones, the Ukrainian army said. Russia's Defence Ministry accused Kyiv of nearly 2,000 breaches of its own.

Roshan Pokharel, who ran the YouTube channel Hades, was arrested on Thursday (April 9, 2026) in Panchthar district in eastern Nepal

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying. However, Europe will find a way to buy gas even if Russia does not supply it, says Mr. Peskov

I have also instructed our Navy to seek and interdict every vessel in International Waters that has paid a toll to Iran. No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas, says U.S. President Donald Trump

During his 16 years as Prime Minister, Mr. Orban has launched harsh crackdowns on minority rights and media freedoms, subverted many of Hungary's institutions and been accused of siphoning large sums of money into the coffers of his allied business elite, an allegation he denies.

No deal yet in US-Iran talks. Vice-President J.D. Vance says the U.S. is returning without an agreement after key differences over Irans nuclear programme. Iranian media says talks may continue, with the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of discussions.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, however, said Iran is determined to utilise all tools, including diplomacy, to secure national interests and protect the country's well-being

The unveiling of the statue was held on the occasion of the celebration of ICCR Day and is part of Indias broader cultural diplomacy initiatives

An audit report on the imports had cited irregularities in procedures, such as changing tender deadlines and alleged favour to certain suppliers

The Pakistan-brokered talks, the first direct, high-level engagement between the two sides since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, were watched globally amid increasing expectations of a breakthrough.

Historically, international straits have been flashpoints between littoral states and external powers, often serving as bargaining tools during conflicts

Vance also praised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, terming them incredible hosts

The deployment aimed to enhance joint military coordination, improve operational readiness between the armed forces of the two countries, and support security and stability at regional and international levels

In a break with precedent, Iranian and U.S. officials were meeting directly, alongside Pakistan, and not speaking through mediators who shuttled between rooms

How did the two-week ceasefire come about and how did Pakistan become involved in mediation? Why has Israel reacted negatively to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations? What is happening in Islamabad now, and what are the chances of the talks succeeding?

In his denial, U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell noted that the allegations come ahead of the June primary in the governors race

Iran strongly rejected Washington's claims that U.S. vessels entered the strait, military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari told state TV

He also claimed major achievemnets on other fronts that posed threat to Israel-Syria, Houthis in Yemen, Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza

Swift arrests and rapid policy moves, along with limited communication from the Prime Minister, raise questions over governance style and institutional balance

Despite an October 10 ceasefire, Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as both the Israeli military and Hamas accuse one another of breaching the truce.

Shamim Reza Jahangir, believed to be in his 60s, died from his injuries after hundreds of people stormed his residence in Kushtia district and thrashed him with sticks, says chief administrative official Touhid bin Hasan

The two countries have been engaged in a trade war for months, with Ecuador's right-wing President Daniel Noboa criticising his leftist counterpart Gustavo Petro for failing to crack down on drug trafficking and illegal mining along their shared border.

The move exacerbates domestic divisions at a time when Lebanon most needs solidarity and internal unity to face Israel's aggression and preserve civil peace, says Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah in a statement

Ismail Omar Guelleh faced a single challenger, Mohamed Farah Samatar, a former ruling party member, in a race analysts say offered little genuine competition.

His post came as senior U.S. and Iranian officials began talks on Saturday (April 11, 2026) in Islamabad with Pakistani intermediaries

Artemis programme aims to return humans to the Moon after decades, led by key figures like Amit Kshatriya. An Indian-American scientist, he rose through engineering and leadership roles at NASA, contributing to missions like Artemis I. Now Associate Administrator, he oversees major operations, playing a crucial role in shaping future Moon and Mars exploration efforts.

But both sides had arrived at the venue when the Iranian delegation, led by parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, met Shehbaz Sharif, followed by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance

His post came as senior U.S. and Iranian officials were meeting on Saturday (April 11, 2026) in Islamabad with Pakistani intermediaries

Tehran earlier said any agreement on a permanent end to fighting must include the unfreezing of sanctioned Iranian assets and an end to Israel's war on Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Alnour Mohamed Ali, 27, was charged late on April 10 with endangering another during a journey by sea to the U.K., the National Crime Agency said

Both India and China depend heavily on imported oil and are exposed to shocks in West Asia. But as crude prices surged nearly 67% within a month, the impact on their transport sectors was not the same. While Chinas rapid shift to electric vehicles has reduced its reliance on fossil fuels, Indias transport sector remains overwhelmingly dependent on petrol and diesel. From EV adoption and total vehicle stock to charging infrastructure, the gap is stark.

Under the deal, Britain would retain control of the strategically important military base on Diego Garcia on a 99-year lease that preserves U.S. operations there

Bangladesh FM Khalilur Rahman says more meetings ahead of PM Tarique Rahmans visit, outlooks regional cooperation amidst West Asia crisis

The NASA spacecraft carrying four astronauts splashed down off the California coast, capping the U.S. space agencys successful crewed test mission around the Moon, the first such flyby in more than 50 years

Russia's Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and army chief Valery Gerasimov have been instructed to cease hostilities in all directions during this period, the Kremlin said.

Irans semi-official news agency had reported that negotiations would not begin until the preconditions were met, echoing a message from Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf before leaving for Islamabad

The lawsuit puts the Duke of Sussex in an unaccustomed position as a defendant in the high court

Mr. Kim emphasised North Koreas stance on certain regional and international issues and highlighted the importance of strengthening ties between the two countries in the current geopolitical climate

They have been indicted by a federal grand jury with one count of conspiracy to commit visa fraud in connection with a conspiracy to carry out staged armed robberies at convenience stores

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to have the Strait of Hormuz open with or without Irans cooperation

U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergei Gor said U.S. was ready to cooperate with India on civil nuclear cooperation in addition to other areas, such as coal gasification and U.S. LPG exports

The blockade of the strait by Tehran since the start of the Iran war has caused the worst disruption to global energy supplies in history