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
UAE enforces stricter traffic rules with fines reaching Dh50,000 and licence suspension penalties
UAE's new traffic law empowers authorities to suspend or cancel driving licences for medical unfitness, repeated violations, or public safety risks. Beyond penalties, the system includes driver reassessment and rehabilitation. Advanced technology aids real-time violation detection, aiming to prevent repeat offences and enhance long-term road safety across the nation.
Iran rejects US President Trump's Uranium transfer claim
Enriched uranium is as sacred to us as Iranian soil and will not be transferred anywhere under any circumstances, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei
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.
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but threatens to close it again as US maintains blockade
US President Donald Trump, meanwhile, said the American blockade will remain in full force until Tehran reaches a deal with the US, including on its nuclear programme
Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping very happy about reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Trump made his remarks in a post on Truth Social, adding that he is also looking forward to his meeting with the Chinese President, which was rescheduled to May due to the war with Iran
Trump says Iran ceasefire may end if no deal reached by Wednesday
During his return journey to Washington, President Donald Trump conveyed a cautionary message to Iran, emphasizing that the ongoing ceasefire could be revoked by Wednesday if no long-term solution is negotiated. He further reiterated the continuation of the blockade on Iranian ports, hinting at the possibility of escalating military engagement if tensions persist.
US extends waiver allowing Russian oil purchases
Washington: The United States has extended by a month a waiver from sanctions to allow countries to buy petroleum products from Russia, days after it ruled out renewal of the special measure. The US Department of Treasury issued an order late Friday extending the waiver from sanctions on Russian oil that is already at sea 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 .
US delegation meets Cuban officials as tensions rise over Trump threats
Washington: An American delegation recently met with Cuban government officials in the island nation, marking a renewed diplomatic push even as US President Donald Trump has threatened to intervene, and Cubas leader said this week that his country is prepared to fight if that should happen. A senior State Department official met with the grandson 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 .
Indian among second group of migrants deported from U.S. and taken in by Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of a growing number of countries across Africa and the Americas that have signed contentious, often secretive agreements with the U.S. to accept deportees from other countries
Next round of US-Iran talks likely to be held in Pakistan on Monday: Iranian sources
Iranian and American negotiators are set to meet in Islamabad on Monday. This development signals renewed diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in West Asia. Leaders from Qatar and Turkey have also met Pakistan's Prime Minister, discussing de-escalation. Pakistan's Army Chief recently visited Tehran, aiming to prepare for further talks.
Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. extends waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil
The U.S. Treasury Department allowed purchases of the oil loaded on vessels as of Friday (April 17, 2026) through May 16, an extension of an original 30-day waiver that expired on April 11, according to a document posted to the department's website
A Dorset mans routine attic clear-out turned into an unexpected windfall when childhood Pokmon cards proved far more valuable than expected. Three Charizard cards sold for over 32,000 at auction, funding his upcoming wedding. Initially thought worth 500, the collection included a record-breaking sale. The story highlights how forgotten collectibles can carry significant financial and sentimental divergence over time.
U.S. extends waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil
The waivers could complicate the Wests efforts to deprive Russia of revenue for its war in Ukraine and put Washington at odds with its allies
India-flagged vessels start sailing out of Hormuz
Most of these ships are critical to Indias energy needs and are carrying crude oil
Remains found in car ID'd as family who mysteriously vanished in 1958
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have re-entered Spanish football as club owners, reviving echoes of their La Liga rivalry in a new form. Messi has taken full control of fifth-tier UE Cornell, while Ronaldo holds a stake in promotion-chasing UD Almera. Though separated by divisions, both now operate within the same system, keeping open the possibility of a future crossover.
Zelenskiy: Ukraine believes Russia will try again to involve Belarus in the war
Pope condemns use of AI to fuel 'polarisation, conflict, fear and violence'
The AI boom is largely reliant on the extraction of cobalt needed to run energy-hungry data servers, with Africa often bearing the environmental, social and human cost of mining
Pope Leo and Trump, the battle for Americas soul
Mr. Trumps charge that Pope Leo caters to the radical left is incoherent on its face
US to recover uranium from Iran at a'leisurely pace', Trump tells Reuters
Temporary truce: On U.S.-Israel ceasefire with Iran
The U.S.-Israel ceasefire with Iran must hold across all fronts
Monrovia burger shop closes after thieves target owner's home, steal $140,000 in life savings
Judge sides with Arizona election official in ruling that has implications for midterms voting
RFK Jr.: Trump should 'absolutely not' face mental fitness test, is 'a genius' on tariffs, Iran
Truce in effect as Trump says Israel prohibited from bombing Lebanon
Shortly after the truce went into effect at midnight local time, the Army told residents of the south many of whom had to flee their homes following sweeping Israeli evacuation warnings not to return, citing several Israeli acts of aggression.
Australian former soldier gets bail on Afghanistan war crime charges
Australias most decorated living veteran has walked free on bail from a Sydney prison 10 days after he was charged with committing war crimes in Afghanistan
Sri Lanka repatriates survivors of U.S. torpedo attack on Iranian ship
Sri Lanka has sent home 238 Iranian sailors, including 32 who survived a U.S. torpedo attack in the Indian Ocean
Unmanned submarine detects eerie structure under Antarctica, then loses contact
Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' for all commercial vessels, Trump welcomes move
The announcement of the reopening of the vital waterway by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi comes a day after President Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel
Ships crossing Hormuz need IRGC OK, unfreezing of assets part of deal, Iran official says
Iran opens Strait of Hormuz, Trump says blockade remains
Iran on Friday, April 17, said the Strait of Hormuz is completely open to all vessels following the Lebanon ceasefire, signalling a shift towards easing regional tensions. In a post on X, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the vital waterway will remain open throughout the truce period, with ships permitted to transit via designated 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 .
Sri Lankas Energy Minister resigns amid serious corruption allegations
Sri Lankas Energy Minister resigns amid corruption allegations in coal procurement, as a commission investigates potential irregularities.
Destruction, hope in south Beirut as Lebanese return home
Sri Lankas Energy Minister resigns amid corruption allegations, sub-standard coal imports
The indictment triggered sharp criticism from members of the political Opposition and civil society, who reminded the Dissanayake government and the ruling National Peoples Power administration of their key pre-poll promise of wiping out corruption
About 20% of the worlds crude oil supply passed through the Strait of Hormuz, which links the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, before the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran on February 28.
India invited to join UK-France conference on reopening Strait of Hormuz
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday, April 17, said that India has been invited to the conference being hosted by the United Kingdom and France to push forward plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in Iran, a key oil route choked off by the US-Israeli war on Iran. On April 16, Prime Minister 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 .
First loaded Iranian oil tankers exit Gulf since U.S. blockade: Kpler
The Deep Sea, Sonia I and Diona, all under U.S. sanctions, passed the strategic strait on April 15, 2026 after leaving Irans Kharg Island, having loaded on April 2, 8 and 9 respectively
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire opens a window - but Hezbollah still holds the door
New cancer cluster feared in N.J. neighborhood. Locals worry they've been poisoned for decades.
Israel says military operation against Hezbollah still not complete
Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz also warned that if the fighting resumed, displaced residents returning to the countrys war-torn south would have to evacuate again
China calls passage of Japanese warship through Taiwan Strait a 'provocation'
China has strongly protested a Japanese military vessel sailing through the Taiwan Strait. Beijing views this move as a deliberate provocation and a threat to its sovereignty. This incident escalates already strained relations between China and Japan. China maintains its claim over Taiwan and the strait. The Chinese military monitored the vessel's passage.
Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees dead, missing in shipwrecks in 2025: UN
In 2025, nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported missing or dead in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal, the United Nations refugee agency's spokesman Babar Baloch told a press briefing in Geneva
Helicopter crash on Indonesias Borneo island kills eight
The Airbus H130 lost contact on April 16, five minutes after it took off from Melawi district in West Kalimantan province
Myanmar's Suu Kyi sentence reduced under mass amnesty: source
Suu Kyi is currently serving a 27-year sentence
Sri Lanka's Energy Minister resigns on coal import issue days after surviving no trust motion
Along with Mr. Jayakody, Ministry's Secretary Udayanga Hemapala too resigned from the post, President Anura Kumara Dissanayakes office said
First batch of 1,75,025 pilgrims will embark on Hajj pilgrimage
The Additional Secretary (Gulf) at the MEA said that exactly a total of 1,75,025 pilgrims will be embarking on the Hajj pilgrimage
Cruelly hot: Japan devises new term for heatwave days
Last year, Japan sweltered through its hottest summer since records began in 1989 with warmer days on the rise globally due to climate change
Britains Prime Minister Keir Starmer is due to make a statement in Parliament on the issue on April 20, 2026
Indian refiners pay for Iran oil in yuan via ICICI Bank, sources say
Washington unveiled 30-day waivers on US sanctions for the purchase of Russian and Iranian oil at sea in an attempt to ease prices that were driven up by the US-Israeli war on Iran
Watch: Dubai Police seize vehicles, impose Dh50,000 fines for reckless stunts during rain
Dubai Police have cracked down on drivers performing dangerous stunts during recent rainfall, impounding vehicles and issuing hefty fines. Motorists engaged in reckless maneuvers like drifting on wet roads faced severe penalties, highlighting the emirate's zero-tolerance policy for actions endangering public safety. Authorities urge caution, not stunts, during adverse weather.
Gerrymandering: Meaning, history, and usage in politics
While the word was coined in the U.S., it has been frequently used across the globe, including France and the U.K.
Confused Trump, 79, Looks for Someone to Blame After Tripping Up on Simple Phrase
UAE introduces first-ever weight loss pill Foundayo, heres how much it may cost and where to get it
The UAE has approved Foundayo (orforglipron), Eli Lilly's once-daily oral obesity pill, becoming one of the first countries globally to offer a needle-free alternative. This GLP-1 receptor agonist mimics natural hormones to regulate appetite and blood sugar, aiding weight loss and improving metabolic health. Available by prescription from May 2026, it's intended for long-term use alongside lifestyle changes.
House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night revolt sinks GOP plan
Lawmakers scrambled back to the Capitol as Democrats blasted the process, with many members flipping through pages of the bill on the floor as votes began
Venezuela, IMF, World Bank restore relations, paving way for investment
The last formal assessment of the Venezuelan economy by the IMF was in 2004, and Caracas cleared its World Bank tab in 2007
White House works to give US agencies Anthropic Mythos AI
The move signals the US governments continued interest in Anthropics tools despite a public spat and ongoing legal fight between the company and top Trump administration officials
Pakistan starts preparing for next round of U.S.-Iran talks: officials
The U.S. and Iran held rare direct talks in Pakistan over the weekend aimed at ending their conflict, but the talks ended early Sunday (April 12, 2026) without any agreement
U.S. cloud dominance a risk to European security: Report
National security systems in 23 of the 28 countries studied seem to rely on US tech, researchers found after looking at EU member states and Britain
Myanmar frees more than 4,500 prisoners in traditional new year amnesty
The amnesty comes a week after Min Aung Hlaing was sworn into office following an election that critics say was neither free nor fair and was orchestrated to keep the military's iron grip on power
Macron, Starmer hold international summit on reopening Strait of Hormuz
The US is not part of the planning for what has been branded the Strait of Hormuz Maritime Freedom of Navigation Initiative
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan to visit Sri Lanka on April 19 and 20
Colombo-based political sources told The Hindu that the visiting Indian Vice President is also scheduled to meet opposition politicians, including those from political parties representing the Tamils of the north and east, as well as the Malaiyaha Tamils from the islands hill country
Sri Lanka among worst impacted countries in Asia-Pacific due to West Asia conflict: UN report
Sri Lanka is highly exposed, as 80.2% of migrant-worker departures from the island nation in 2025 were to the West Asia
Loss of energy output in West Asia will take about two years to recover, IEA says
The market is underestimating the consequences of a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz: Birol
EU in talks with Anthropic over risks of AI model Mythos
Anthropic's announcement has encountered a mix of alarm and scepticism, with some pointing out the firm, one of several contenders in a fierce artificial intelligence race, stood to gain from the hype
Pakistan-based LeT's co-founder injured in attack in Lahore
Two unidentified armed men riding a motorcycle opened fire on the white car in which Ghazi and Hamza were travelling at Peco Road in Lahore near the TV channel's office. In the attack, Hamza suffered bullet injuries while Ghazi remained unhurt, says police
Trump says it is important for Pope to understand Iran is a global threat
The Pope has to understand it's very simple Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. The world would be in great danger, says Mr. Trump
Hopes for deal to end Iran war grow, but nuclear issues unresolved
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Pakistan army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munirs trip to Tehran had led to greater hopes for a second round of talks and an extension of the two-week ceasefire
Trump claims Iran agreed to give nuclear dust back to US
The remarks come amid diplomatic engagements between Tehran and Washington in order to achieve a complete halt to the hostilities in West Asia, as the fragileceasefire continues between the two sides
Countries to discuss Hormuz mission for when conflict ends
A note to invited nations states that the meeting is intended to reaffirm full diplomatic support for unfettered freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and the need to respect international law
Prez Macron dials PM Modi; leaders call for restoring freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz
The conflict in West Asia has now stretched to nearly 50 days
U.S. immigration agency interim head Todd Lyons to step down
Todd Lyons has been a great leader of ICE, said Markwayne Mullin in a statement, adding that his last day would be May 31 and wishing him luck in his ext opportunity in the private sector.
US President Trump hails productive discussion with Modi
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday, April 17, said he had a very good conversation with his friend Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He was referring to the talks the two leaders had on Tuesday. I had a very good talk with him, and hes a friend of mine from India, and hes doing great. 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 .
Mamdanis wife apologises for harmful social media posts she made as teen
New York: Rama Duwaji, the wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has apologised for harmful social media posts she made as a teenager, responding publicly after a conservative news outlet combed through her online profiles and resurfaced material, including a post in which she used an anti-gay slur. In an interview with 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 .
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect as Trump says Iran war going swimmingly
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into force on Friday, April 17, coinciding with the tenth day of a separate truce between the United States (US) and Iran, as diplomatic momentum builds across the region. This follows remarks by US President Donald Trump, who said the Iran war is going swimmingly and indicating 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 says progress made in Iran talks, may visit Pakistan for deal
Trump praised Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir for their role in mediating the negotiations.
10-day ceasefire begins in Lebanon amid Israel-Hezbollah conflict
Announced by Donald Trump, the truce has sparked cautious optimism, though uncertainties remain as Israel plans to retain troops in southern Lebanon and Hezbollah signals possible retaliation
10-Day Ceasefire Deal Between Israel, Lebanon Takes Effect
A 10-day ceasefire deal agreed between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Thursday, as US President Donald Trump said he was trying to set up the first-ever meeting between the leaders of the two countries.
Bald eaglets euthanized after being swept from nest during storm
Trump Smears Epstein Victims After Melanias Demand
Trump says Iran deal 'very close,' may go to Pakistan to sign
The U.S. leader praised Pakistan's eally great Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and powerful army chief Asim Munir for their role in brokering the talks with Iran
With Vance in the spotlight, Trump queries allies and advisers on how hes doing
China tells citizens not to enter U.S. through Sea-Tac Airport after scholars were denied entry
New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers
Who is Roelf Meyer, South Africas new ambassador to the US?
So who is Meyer and will his appointment help improve ties between the two countries? Who is Roelf Meyer, South Africas new ambassador to the US?
Starmer faces calls to resign as UK government admits ambassador to US failed vetting process
