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Israel says troops fighting Hezbollah surrounded key Lebanon town

The forces of the 98th Division have completed the encirclement of the town of Bint Jbeil and have begun an assault on it, the military's Arabic-language spokesman Colonel Avichay Adraee said on X.

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 11:16 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

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 10:59 pm

Iran executed at least 1,639 in 2025, more hangings feared: NGOs

The number of executions represented an increase of 6% on the 975 people Iran put to death in 2024, and also included 48 women, Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) and Paris-based Together Against the Death Penalty (ECPM) said in their joint annual report

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 10:48 pm

Donald Trump vows U.S. will sink any Iran boats that challenge blockade

The U.S. military said the blockade would begin at 1930 hours IST and apply to all ships leaving or seeking to dock at Iranian harbours, but as the deadline passed there was no announcement that the measure had come into effect, nor sign of any interceptions

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 9:25 pm

US naval blockade on Iran begins; UKMTO confirms maritime restrictions

The move raises concerns over global oil supply disruptions and security risks in one of the worlds most critical shipping corridors

The Hindu Businessline 13 Apr 2026 8:28 pm

I am not afraid of you, will continue to talk on peace: Pope Leo to Trump

Washington: US-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday, April 13, on President Donald Trumps broadside against him over the US-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vaticans appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel, and that he doesnt fear the Trump administration. To put my message on the same plane as 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 .

The Siasat Daily 13 Apr 2026 7:21 pm

Was the Odyssey real? 3,000-year-old sanctuary of legendary Trojan War hero Odysseus discovered in Greece

A significant archaeological find on Ithaca, Greece, suggests centuries of worship for the legendary Odysseus. Researchers unearthed a sanctuary with inscribed artifacts, ritual offerings, and ceramics dating back to the Mycenaean era. This discovery strengthens the link between the epic hero and tangible history, fueling renewed interest in his enduring tale, especially with a major film adaptation planned.

The Times of India 13 Apr 2026 6:37 pm

U.S. aware of Irans capabilities, says Iran Envoy Mohammad Fathali

The Envoy said the U.S. side made unlawful demands during the talks that led to the negotiations ending without results

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 6:04 pm

India, Oman discuss ways to boost trade, investments

India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met with Oman's Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion. They discussed ways to enhance trade and investment ties. This follows recent discussions with other Gulf nations. The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement aims to boost mutual growth.

The Economic Times 13 Apr 2026 4:57 pm

Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack

Pope Leo kicks off African tour under shadow of Trumps ire

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 4:56 pm

Japan volcano erupts sending plumes of ash 3.4 km high

The eruption of Sakurajima was the first major eruption since December 13

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 4:24 pm

Morning Bid: Blockade takes its toll

Yahoo 13 Apr 2026 4:20 pm

U.K. will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, says PM Starmer

Britain had minesweepers in the region, Starmer said, and while he could not discuss operational matters, the military capability was focused from our point of view on getting the Strait full open

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 3:43 pm

IDF continues strikes on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, launches ground ops in Bint Jbeil

Reaffirming its stance, the IDF said it would continue operations against Hezbollah to protect Israeli civilians and prevent further attacks

The Hindu Businessline 13 Apr 2026 3:41 pm

Israelis oppose Iran ceasefire, divided over whether to respect it, poll says

The poll was the first national survey of Israelis conductedc after the US and Iran agreed last week to a ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, the survey's authors said

The Hindu Businessline 13 Apr 2026 3:34 pm

Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war

The Pope said the Vatican's appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel, and that he didn't fear the Trump administration

The Hindu Businessline 13 Apr 2026 3:33 pm

Iran threatens ports in West Asia as US military set to impose shipping blockade

US Central Command announced the blockade would begin on Monday at 10 am EDT or 5:30 pm in Iran, and would be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas

The Hindu Businessline 13 Apr 2026 3:05 pm

Israel prepares for possible war return after USIran talks fail

Israels military is preparing for a potential return to war with Iran following the collapse of ceasefire negotiations between Washington and Tehran in Islamabad. The reports, cited by The Times of Israel, suggest a coordinated briefing by defence officials, signalling heightened readiness amid concerns that the fragile ceasefire may not hold. Hospital data reflects conflict 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 .

The Siasat Daily 13 Apr 2026 2:04 pm

4 policemen injured in militant attack on polio team in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, officials said

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 1:53 pm

EXPLAINED: What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows?

The US military will block ships entering or leaving Iran's ports. This action will stop about two million barrels of Iranian oil daily from reaching global markets. This move will further reduce the world's oil supply. Peace talks between the US and Iran ended without a deal. Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned of a harsh response to any approaching military vessels.

The Economic Times 13 Apr 2026 12:59 pm

Philippines accuses China of poisoning disputed waters

The Philippines' National Security Council alleged the poisoning began last year around Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly chain, which sits near vital shipping lanes and is reputedly rich in minerals

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 12:54 pm

Kuwait Citizenship Law Amendments 2026: Decree expands revocation powers; naturalisation rules tighten

Kuwait has enacted significant changes to its citizenship law, empowering the government to grant and revoke nationality with greater authority. The new decree tightens eligibility criteria, particularly for naturalisation and marriage-based applications, while reinforcing strict rules against dual nationality. These reforms aim to safeguard national identity and address past irregularities, ensuring citizenship is granted strictly by law.

The Times of India 13 Apr 2026 12:53 pm

Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia halts Makkah entry, suspends Umrah visas and sets strict rules for pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has implemented strict entry restrictions into Makkah ahead of Hajj 2026, suspending Umrah visas to manage crowds and ensure safety. Only those with valid Hajj permits or official work/residency documents will be allowed entry from April 13. This move aims to prevent overcrowding and unauthorized participation during the pilgrimage.

The Times of India 13 Apr 2026 12:07 pm

Luxury brands face profits squeeze as Iran conflict shrinks Dubai Mall sales

Luxury brands in March reported sales drops of 30-50% at the Mall of the Emirates

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 12:05 pm

'Stop hiring humans'? Silicon Valley confronts AI job panic

The anxiety is well-founded. More and more companies are directly citing AI in announcing job cuts

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 12:03 pm

South Korea, Poland to upgrade ties as Donald Tusk calls Seoul key ally after U.S.

South Korean President Lee said the countries would further expand defence industry cooperation under a $44.2 billion framework pact signed in 2022

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 11:29 am

Poland withdraws from treaty banning antipersonnel mines, will use them to defend against Russia

Poland, which ratified the document in 2012 and completed the destruction of its domestic anti-personnel mine stockpile in 2016, withdrew from the treaty on February 20, 2026 and says it plans to renew manufacturing weapons

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 11:24 am

Australia appoints Lt. Gen. Susan Coyle as first woman to lead its Army

Lt. Gen. Susan Coyle, the current chief of joint capabilities, will become Chief of Army in July, the Australian government said

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 11:10 am

UK seeks jail terms for tech bosses over non-consensual sex images

The Labour government, which holds a working majority in the House of Commons, has tabled an amendment to the Crime and Policing bill currently before parliament

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 11:04 am

At 100 days rally, Mamdani charts course toward city-run grocery stores

New York: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani rallied Sunday, April 12, to celebrate 100 days in office, touting his early accomplishments and charting future goals as he pledged to lead with a relentless focus on the citys working class. In front of a crowd just days after reaching an early milestone of his first 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 .

The Siasat Daily 13 Apr 2026 11:01 am

Iran war's global energy crisis sharpens China's advantage in clean tech

The Iran war and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are accelerating a global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy, positioning China to benefit due to its dominance in clean technologies like batteries, solar and electric vehicles.

The Economic Times 13 Apr 2026 10:56 am

Israel approves appointment of new intelligence agency chief

Roman Gofman will start his role in June 2026, replacing the agency's current director David Barnea

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 10:40 am

2 oil tankers attempt Hormuz exit after US announces blockade

The medium-range tankers appear to be taking a route just south of Irans Larak island, a passage that Tehran has in recent days said vessels attempting an eastward transit should follow

The Hindu Businessline 13 Apr 2026 9:45 am

UK regulators rush to assess risks of latest Anthropic AI model: Report

Anthropic has said the model is being deployed as part of Project Glasswing, a controlled initiative under which select organisations are permitted to use the unreleased Claude Mythos Preview model

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 9:12 am

Chinese yuan pressured by safe-haven dollar as US-Iran peace talks break down

The yuan weakened as far as 6.8380 against the U.S. dollar, before last trading 0.05% weaker on the day at 6.8340; Its offshore counterpart traded at 6.8323 yuan per dollar , down about 0.09%

The Hindu Businessline 13 Apr 2026 9:04 am

MoS Margherita attends mourning ceremony for late Iranian leader Ayatollah Khamenei

NEW DELHI:Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita has attended a mourning ceremony for Irans late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The ceremony was organised by the Iranian embassy on Sunday to pay respect to the departed leader on the 40th day (Chehelum) of his demise. Khamenei was killed in an Israel-US strike on []

Kashmir Reader 13 Apr 2026 8:52 am

US to block Iranian port access in Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire

The United States (US) will begin blocking all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports from Monday, April 13, as a fragile ceasefire with Iran enters its sixth day. The US militarys Central Command (CENTCOM) said the blockade will take effect at 10 a.m. ET (7:30 pm IST), covering all Iranian ports along the Arabian 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 .

The Siasat Daily 13 Apr 2026 8:36 am

Japans benchmark bond yield jumps to 29-year high as US-Iran talks collapse

The benchmark 10-year JGB yield rose 5.5 bps to 2.490%, the highest since early June 1997, while the five-year yield rose 4 bps to a record high of 1.900%

The Hindu Businessline 13 Apr 2026 8:21 am

Crude oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade

Move follows an announcement that U.S. forces would begin implementing the blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on Monday.

The Hindu Businessline 13 Apr 2026 8:15 am

Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent's needs

The first U.S. pope heads to Algeria for two days before continuing to Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea in a whirlwind tour to 11 cities and towns, traversing nearly 18,000 km (11,185 miles) over 18 flights

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 8:01 am

US announces maritime blockade of Iranian ports after talks fail

Iran warns of harsh response to blockade, accuses US of maximalism in talks

The Hindu Businessline 13 Apr 2026 7:55 am

Trump attacks Pope Leo, calls him terrible and weak

Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime and terrible for Foreign Policy, Trump wrote in a lengthy post on Truth Social.

The Hindu Businessline 13 Apr 2026 7:47 am

Easter truce between Ukraine and Russia ends

The truce lasted 32 hours, from 4:00 p.m. (1300 GMT) on April 11 until the end of the day on April 12

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 7:39 am

Cubas President warns U.S. against attacking island or trying to depose him

Tensions between Cuba and the U.S. remain high despite both sides acknowledging talks, although no details have been shared

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 7:24 am

Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him weak on crime and terrible

Pope Leo, who is known for choosing his words carefully, has emerged as an outspoken critic of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran that began on February 28

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 7:13 am

Israel-Iran war LIVE updates: U.S. announces to block Hormuz today

U.S. Central Command said it would still allow ships travelling between non-Iranian ports to transit the Strait of Hormuz

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 7:13 am

Who is Peter Magyar?: Former Govt insider promising system change in Hungary

A skilful communicator on social media but also on the campaign trail the 45-year-old conservative has promised change, vowing to dismantle rick by brick Mr. Orban's whole political system

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 6:54 am

U.S. military says it will start blockade of all ships going to and from Iran on Monday

The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, according to CENTCOM

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 3:14 am

Elusive deal: On the Iran-U.S. ceasefire talks

U.S. and Iran must continue diplomatic efforts to end the war

The Hindu 13 Apr 2026 12:49 am

Bangladesh government starts China outreach, to send 20-member delegation this week

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

The Hindu 12 Apr 2026 10:52 pm

'Civilisation will die' remarks brought Iran to bargaining table: Trump

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

The Hindu 12 Apr 2026 10:38 pm

Israel's Ben-Gvir visits flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

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.

The Hindu 12 Apr 2026 9:35 pm

Trump says US will blockade Strait of Hormuz immediately

US President Donald Trump on Sunday, April 12, said the US Navy will immediately begin the process of blockading the Strait of Hormuz, hours after talks with Iran in Islamabad ended without agreement. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the US Navy would start the process of BLOCKADING any and all 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 .

The Siasat Daily 12 Apr 2026 9:29 pm

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of Easter truce violations

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.

The Hindu 12 Apr 2026 9:06 pm

Global Sumud Flotilla sails again from Barcelona with 70 vessels bound for Gaza

The Global Sumud Flotilla, described by organisers as the largest civilian-led maritime mission to date, departed from Barcelona on Sunday, April 12, for the second time in less than a year, aiming to challenge Israels blockade on Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid to the besieged territory. The convoy comprises around 70 vessels carrying more than 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 .

The Siasat Daily 12 Apr 2026 9:00 pm