Iran demands Lebanon ceasefire, assets release before US talks
Iran on Friday, April 10, set firm preconditions for negotiations with the United States, insisting that Israeli attacks on Lebanon must cease and its frozen assets be released before any dialogue begins, as diplomatic efforts intensify to stabilise the region. In a post on X, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the two conditions must Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
India, Japan discuss Strait of Hormuz security
Good to speak with FM Toshimitsu Motegi of Japan; Discussed developments in West Asia, including international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz Jaishankar said on social media
Officials sandbag Cheboygan Dam as high water nears top of structure
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in West Asian countries during Iran war
This was not about a training mission or exercises, but about support in building a modern air defence system that can actually work, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Aid convoy heads from Turkey to Iran
The Turkish Red Crescent has also sent four trucks carrying 48 tonnes of aid, including emergency shelters for displaced families, hygiene kits and first-aid supplies.
Posts claim photo shows Melania Trump, Ghislaine Maxwell and unknown girls. Here's what we know
Fed's Powell, Scott Bessent warn bank CEOs of Anthropic AI risk: BBG
Iran Turns Strait of Hormuz Into Bitcoin Toll Booth: Will Crypto Hit $100,000 Again?
Ex-University of Kentucky Cheerleader Laken Snelling Accused of Killing Newborn Pleads Not Guilty
Kremlin says Putin envoy's U.S. visit does not mean Ukraine talks have resumed
Kirill Dmitriev is not negotiating a settlement in Ukraine, and this is not a resumption of the negotiations, says Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov
Common Vitamin May Reduce Buildup of Alzheimer's Proteins, Study Finds
UAE: Sharjah Ruler approves 330 municipal jobs, Emirati graduates and high school holders eligible
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has approved the recruitment of 330 Emirati citizens across Sharjah's municipalities. This initiative aims to boost national workforce participation and enhance public services, with a focus on supporting graduates and improving municipal operations. The recruitment drive will strengthen local governance and service delivery throughout the emirate.
RBI proposes 1-hour delay for UPI transfers above 10,000 as safety measure
The RBI has proposed a one-hour delay for digital payments above Rs 10,000 to curb rising frauds, which hit Rs 22,930 crore in 2025. The discussion paper outlines safeguards like trusted-person authentication for seniors, capped credits with verification, and a kill switch to block transactions. The move targets APP fraud driven by social engineering.
World shares mostly higher, oil gains ahead of planned US-Iran ceasefire talks
Deadly Israeli strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday raised questions about whether the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war is still intact, while the Islamic Republic maintained control over the Strait of Hormuz
The report, cited by CRISIL, a company of S&P Global, highlighted that the conflict in West Asia is expanding in scale and is increasingly impacting global shipping, energy supply, trade, and critical infrastructure
U.S., Iran prepare for ceasefire talks as Netanyahu authorises negotiations with Lebanon
In addition to talks in Iran, Israel-Lebanon negotiations are also expected to begin next week at the State Department in Washington a potential boost to West Asia ceasefire efforts
Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68
The rapper and producer is best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's Planet Rock and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective
US, Iran prepare for ceasefire talks as Netanyahu authorises negotiations with Lebanon
Israel-Lebanon negotiations expected to begin next week at State Department in Washington
Iran suspends US talks over Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Iran has suspended talks with the United States (US) on Friday, April 10, as Israeli strikes on Lebanon intensify, placing the fragile two-week ceasefire under growing pressure and raising concerns of wider regional instability. According to The Jerusalem Post, discussions have been put on hold until a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is secured. The Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Vice-President Vance has long been skeptical of foreign military interventions and outspoken about the prospect of sending troops into open-ended conflicts
UAE gold prices drop by Dh4 after hitting weekly highs as Dubai rates slip below Dh570
Gold prices in Dubai have dipped by approximately Dh4 per gram, with 24K gold now trading near Dh569-Dh570. This decline follows a recent surge and is attributed to easing geopolitical tensions and shifting investor sentiment globally. The correction presents a potential opportunity for buyers in the UAE's competitive gold market.
Pope Leo heads to Africa for first major foreign tour
Pope Leo will address a myriad of issues as he covers more than 18,000 kilometres across the African continent
Exiled cartoonists give voice to Iran's silenced millions
Artists have used satire throughout Iran's turbulent history to circumvent the threat of persecution
Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid calls on residents to raise UAE flag across homes, buildings
Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has urged citizens and residents to proudly display the UAE flag on homes and buildings. This initiative, a tradition marking national unity and pride, aims to foster a collective sense of belonging. The widespread visual display reinforces the nation's founding values and shared future, connecting its diverse population.
Britain celebrates late Queen Elizabeth II as style icon to mark her centenary
The exhibition, drawn from some 4,000 items once owned by the queen, explores how fashion became one of her most powerful tools of communication as she evolved from a young princess into Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges Russian oil sanctions to be reimposed after Iran ceasefire
The United States eased some oil sanctions on Russia last month to tackle surging energy costs caused by West Asia war
Trump ramps up threats against Iran on Hormuz before talks
There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait, Trump wrote Thursday on social media. They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now!
Donald Trump's tenuous Iran exit plan isn't healing Republican rifts exposed by the war
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a Mr. Trump supporter-turned-critic, called for the President to be removed from office through the Constitution's 25th Amendment
Myanmar Junta Chief Sworn in as President
As the nation's armed forces chief, Min Aung Hlaing ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021 -- detaining the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and triggering a civil war.
Trump's tenuous Iran exit plan isn't healing Republican rifts exposed by the war
The party already faces fierce headwinds ahead of the November midterms, and some say its best bet is for voters to forget about Iran by then
Israel slams Pakistan Minister Khawaja Asif for outrageous comments
Khawaja Asif, in a social media post, called Israel evil and a curse for humanity
Saudia announces resumption of flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi from April 11
Saudi Arabian Airlines is resuming limited flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Amman from Jeddah starting Saturday, April 11. This marks a cautious return to service after a six-week suspension due to regional tensions. Passengers are urged to confirm flight status as operations may change based on ground conditions.
Vance sets off to Pakistan to lead talks with Iran as wars ceasefire remains shaky
Vance is joined by Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, who took part in three rounds of indirect talks with Iranian negotiators
China's teapots buy Iranian oil at premiums to Brent for first time in years, sources say
Former Iran FM Kamal Kharrazi dies from wounds sustained in US-Israeli attack: Reports
His wife had also died in the same attack earlier this week
Boom after boom: Beirut reels under deadly Israeli bombardment
Beirut: It waes 2:14 in the afternoon when the first bomb fell, and the sudden sound of crashing metal was like a heavy truck had overturned outside our office. The Israeli strike had hit somewhere nearby. Within seconds, plumes of smoke were rising across Beiruts skyline, from the coastal corniche, down to the citys busiest Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Russia's Putin declares ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter
Previous attempts to secure ceasefires have had little or no impact. Putin unilaterally declared a 30-hour ceasefire last Easter, but each side accused the other of breaking it
India, Mauritius boost strategic partnership
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during his visit to Mauritius, reaffirmed Indias commitment to deepening bilateral relations with the island nation. In a message to Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Jaishankar congratulated Mauritius for hosting the 9th Indian Ocean Conference and expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality extended to him and his delegation. Highlighting Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalils appeal to stay in US denied
An immigration appeals board in the US has denied Mahmoud Khalils latest bid to dismiss his deportation case, a largely expected ruling that brings the former Columbia University graduate student and Palestinian activist one step closer to re-arrest and possible expulsion. The Board of Immigration Appeals issued the final order of removal on Thursday, according Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Kuwait accuses Iran, proxies of attack; Saudi says key pipeline damaged
Donald Trump questioned Irans compliance with the ceasefire, highlighting ongoing risks to regional stability, energy supply routes, and global trade flows.
Trumps big warning to Iran over Hormuz as drone strike hits Kuwait base
On the third day of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran on Friday, April 10, US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Tehran over oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz, as regional tensions continued to escalate. There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
World Bank President Ajay Banga backs jobs push, cites India model
Washington: Underscoring job creation as the core of global development strategy, World Bank President Ajay Banga has pointed to models like Indias cooperative sector as examples of scalable growth solutions. Speaking at the Atlantic Council ahead of the annual Spring meeting of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, Banga said development efforts must shift Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Israel to begin talks with Lebanon as Netanyahu signals push for peace
Talks are expected in Washington with US backing, while Israel continues strikes against Hezbollah
NASAs Artemis II nears earth return after lunar mission
Washington: NASA has announced a major milestone in human spaceflight, on Friday, confirming that its Artemis II mission successfully launched on April 1 and is now nearing the end of its historic journey. In a post on X, the agency stated that the spacecraft flew around the Moon and is on track to return to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
North Korea, China agree to deepen cooperation in talks between Foreign Ministers
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi flew to Pyongyang in his first visit to North Korea in seven years
US economy grows at sluggish 0.5 per cent in fourth quarter after shutdown impact
While consumer spending remained positive, overall growth momentum weakened amid falling government expenditure and mixed labour market signals
Peaky Blinders: Uncovering the truth behind Tommy Shelbys empire; whats real and whats fiction?
Peaky Blinders blends real history with fiction, drawing inspiration from Birmingham's street gangs and figures like Billy Kimber and Oswald Mosley. While the Shelby family is fictional, the show incorporates real elements of early 20th-century crime and political tensions. However, its portrayal of a vast, sophisticated criminal empire departs significantly from the more localized, fragmented reality of the original Peaky Blinders.
Trump has warned Iran against imposing a toll for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz
India finalising agreement to supply oil, gas to Mauritius amid West Asia crisis: Jaishankar
The West Asia war and Irans chokehold of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which a fifth of global oil passes, had halted shipping and sent global oil prices soaring
From the margins to momentum: the BJPs electoral journey in Tamil Nadu
The BJP initially capitalised on Hindutva politics in Kanniyakumari, winning its first Assembly seat in 1996; thereafter it tasted success only in all... From the margins to momentum: the BJPs electoral journey in Tamil Nadu
Why did the Congress withdraw its candidate from Baramati at the last minute?
Despite Congress withdrawal, the election in the Pawar bastion will not be unopposed Why did the Congress withdraw its candidate from Baramati at the last minute?
Dave Chappelle helps keep Ohio radio station rooted in hometown with renovated building
Pakistan prepares for U.S.-Iran talks with anxiety
Rajasthan ACB arrests retired IAS officer Subodh Agarwal in Jal Jeevan Mission scam
The Anti-Corruption Bureaus investigation into the alleged JJM scam, which began in 2024, has led to the arrest of 10 accused, while three others are absconding
Putin declares ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter
Family of mum, 29, 'assaulted on roadside' share heartbreaking update
Scarlett Faulkner, 29, remains critically ill at Cork University Hospital after suffering catastrophic injuries in a roadside attack near Birdhill, Co... Family of mum, 29, 'assaulted on roadside' share heartbreaking update
Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for father killed by US and Israel
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a new message, vowing to take revenge for his father's death in US-Israeli strikes at the start of t... Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for father killed by US and Israel
Vladimir Putin declares Ukraine war ceasefire and expects Zelensky to do same
Vladimir Putin has declared a ceasefire in Ukraine, with Kyiv also proposing a pause in hostilities, which comes ahead of the Orthodox feast of Easter Vladimir Putin declares Ukraine war ceasefire and expects Zelensky to do same
Iran's Supreme Leader says does not seek war in written message
We did not seek war and we do not want it, Irans Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in the message read out on state TV
Melania Trump says she never had a relationship with Epstein
First Lady Melania Trump said she had never had a relationship with Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, with whom she said she had only a casual correspondence
How airlines decide who gets bumped when flights are overbooked
A lawsuit has been filed over the death of Keith McAllister, who was fatally pulled into an MRI machine in New York. His widow alleges staff failed to enforce basic safety protocols, allowing him to enter with a heavy metal chain. The case raises serious questions about negligence, safety compliance, and accountability as it proceeds through the courts.
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
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A Man Was Renting a Ferrari 812 Superfast for Months, Then Police Seized It as Stolen Property
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
Worried by hits on Iran nuclear sites, must never happen again: IAEA D-G Rafael Grossi
Rafael Grossi, who is running for the UN Secretary General this year, says war has returned in a furious way to different parts of the world; he says the UN is still relevant in todays world
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.
The real hero: 20-year-old man saves 7 lives after climbing into a burning building in Vietnam
A 20-year-old student, Nguyen Le Tu, bravely rescued seven people from a burning building in Hanoi. Without protective gear, he navigated thick smoke, using a wet shirt as a filter to guide residents to safety. Despite suffering smoke inhalation, Tu downplayed his heroic actions, only for his courage to be revealed and celebrated nationwide.
Oil prices near $100 again as Strait of Hormuz remains backed up
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)
Between 1919 and 1920, John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayner conducted a controversial experiment at Johns Hopkins, conditioning fear in an infant who could not consent. Exposed to a white rat and loud noises, the child developed lasting fear responses that spread to other objects. By todays ethical standards, the study is condemned as one of psychologys darkest episodes, highlighting the dangers of harming vulnerable participants.
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
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
Trump officials threatened the Pope to side with the US in Pentagon meeting
Washington: American officials allegedly threatened Pope Leo XIVs US ambassador by invoking the Avignon Papacy, the period when the French Monarchy used military force to bend the Bishop of Rome to its will, according to a report from Letters from Leo. In a closed-door meeting at the Pentagon, the Under Secretary of Defence for Policy Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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
The Latest: Ceasefire at risk over Israels attacks in Lebanon, possible mines in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran maintains right to enrich uranium is necessary for any ceasefire talks with the US
British pastor charged with manslaughter after man drowns during his own born again baptism
The drowning of 61-year-old Robert Smith during a livestreamed baptism in Birmingham has led to a criminal case against pastor Cheryl Bartley, who faces a charge of gross negligence manslaughter. Smith, a long-time church member living with Parkinsons disease, had travelled for the ceremony. Bartley is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court on 14 May as the case moves forward.
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
Israel will achieve its objectives by agreement or fighting: Netanyahu
We still have objectives to complete - and we will achieve them either by agreement or by resuming the fighting, Netanyahu
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
Dubai Humanitarian has facilitated the airlift of 96 metric tonnes of critical medical supplies to Afghanistan, supporting over 250,000 people. This coordinated effort, involving leading international agencies, highlights Dubai's role as a global humanitarian hub and a key enabler of rapid relief operations in complex environments.
Israel claims Hezbollah chiefs aide killed in Beirut strike
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday, April 9, claimed that it has killed Ali Yusuf Harshi, the personal secretary and nephew of Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem, in a strike in Beirut. In a post on X, the IDF said Harshi played a key role in managing and securing Qassems office, adding that Israeli forces Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Trump rebukes NATO over Iran after meeting with alliances chief
Rutte left the White House without a word to reporters after a meeting of about two hours
Israeli Military Says It Has Killed Nephew Of Hezbollah Chief Naim Qassem
DUBAI, Apr 9: Israel said on Thursday it had killed the nephew of Naim Qassem, the leader of the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah, in a strike on Beirut overnight. The IDF struck in the Beirut area and eliminated Ali Yusuf Harshi, the personal secretary and nephew of Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem, the military said. (Agencies) The post Israeli Military Says It Has Killed Nephew Of Hezbollah Chief Naim Qassem appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
