Trump maintains blockade, claims Iran seeks Hormuz reopening to make $500 million a day
The disruption of shipping through the key global energy corridor has heightened geopolitical tensions and impacted international markets
What to know as Trump extends ceasefire in Iran war
Trump says he made the move at Pakistans request as he waits for a unified proposal from Iran
US Navy reviews Ford-class aircraft carriers, future ships may face cancellation
Navy Secretary John Phelan said the review aims to assess whether the systems, capabilities and long-term costs align with operational needs, with findings expected next month
Over 30 nations to meet in London to discuss Strait of Hormuz reopening
On the 15th day of the ceasefire between Iran and the United States on Wednesday, April 22, over 30 nations are set to meet in London to push forward plans for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil trade. More than a dozen countries have signalled countries across Europe, Asia and 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 picks Christopher Phelan to lead White House economic council
If confirmed by the Senate, he will succeed Stephen Miran, who previously moved to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors after serving in senior economic roles
After Tim Cooks era, Apple turns to insider Ternus for next chapter
London: Apples next CEO John Ternus is a company veteran who rose through the iPhone makers hardware engineering ranks but until now has maintained a low profile. Ternus will take over as chief executive in September for Tim Cook, who turned Apple into a USD 4 trillion tech colossus during his 15-year run after 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 .
U.S. military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defences used in Iran war
The Pentagon plans to triple drone spending to over $74 billion and invest more than $30 billion in critical munitions, including missile interceptors, due to low stockpiles during the Iran war
Hezbollah says attacked north Israel in response to Israeli truce violations
It said the move came in defence of Lebanon and its people and in response to the blatant Israeli ceasefire violations, including attacks on civilians and the destruction of their homes and villages
Trump extends Iran ceasefire but keeps blockade
Donald Trump extended the Iran ceasefire at Pakistans request but kept the US naval blockade in place, as talks stalled and uncertainty persisted over Tehrans willingness to join negotiations
The bottom could be falling out in Trumps polls
For the song shoot, Sara Ali Khan wore a metallic bralette-style outfit with a thigh-high slit, flaunting her legs. Her shimmering silver co-ord featured a halter-neck, bralette-style top with cut-out detailing across the front, which accentuated her figure.
Trump extends ceasefire until Iranian proposal is submitted, talks are over
The U.S. President said he was acting at the request of Pakistan to hold off attacks until Iranian leaders and representatives could come up with what he called a unified proposal
US-Iran ceasefire extended even as Vances Pakistan peace trip on hold
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, April 22, posted a statement on Truth Social saying that due to deep divisions within Irans government, and at the request of Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Washington has agreed to hold off on a military strike against Iran while its leadership works toward 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 .
Pregnant Deepika Padukone hides baby bump while shooting for ad; fans say she's 'glowing'
Deepika Padukone has resumed work shortly after announcing her second pregnancy, with her first appearance being an ad shoot for a maternity brand. Filmmaker Punit Malhotra shared photos from the maternity brand shoot, in which Deepika showcased her pregnancy glow and smartly hid her baby bump.
Rex Heuermann told ex-wife he murdered Gilgo Beach victims at family's home, documentary reveals
Shiv Sena builds home for Pahalgam attack victim Adil Shah's family; Shinde fulfils promise
On the eve of the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde handed over a newly constructed house to the family of local victim Adil Shah in south Kashmir. Shah, a ponywallah, was killed while trying to save tourists during the 2025 attack.
Strait of Hormuz: How a threat became a playbook
How the Strait of Hormuz became a system of control, shaping power and the global economy. Strait of Hormuz: How a threat became a playbook
Iran to restart domestic flights; charts phased airspace reopening
Iranian government sources told The Hindu that they plan to first reallow overflight operations that will bring a huge respite to all international airlines connecting Europe with Asia, including Indian carriers
Who is Tatiana Gabriela? Joe Jonas confirms relationship two years after divorce from Sophie Turner
The Jonas Brothers member made his relationship Instagram official by sharing a series of pictures with Gabriela during a trip to Puerto Rico.
HDFC Life reappoints Vibha Padalkar as MD & CEO for 5-year term
The decision, cleared by the Board on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, ensures leadership continuity at one of India's largest private life insurers. Padalkar, who has led the company since 2018, has been instrumental in key milestones including its stock market listing
Donating clothes seems eco-friendly, but vast amounts of low-quality fast fashion end up as waste in places like Chile's deserts and Indonesia's shorelines. While second-hand markets offer benefits, the sheer volume overwhelms reuse and recycling systems. True solutions lie in reducing production and extending garment life, not just donation bins.
Magyar says Netanyahu will face arrest in Hungary
In 2024, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu over allegations of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including starvation as a method of warfare, in Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.
Ex-official describes pressure from U.K. PM's office, deepening Mandelson row
Starmer has said he was wrong to appoint Mandelson to the role and has expressed regret
Cuba confirms recent talks with visiting U.S. delegation
The U.S. negotiators laid out several conditions for negotiations with Cuba to continue, including the release of prominent political prisoners
Watch: Several killed in fireworks unit blast in Kerala | Above the Fold | 21.04.2026
Todays Above the Fold episode, take a closer look at the tragic blast in Thrissur, Kerala. We begin with Indias outreach to West Asia, including a key visit to Saudi Arabia, followed by the end of campaigning ahead of the Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Assembly polls. In global news, Apple is set for a leadership change, and more.
Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram
A lawsuit from the Consumer Federation of America accuses Meta of misleading consumers about its efforts to combat scams advertisements on its platforms.
Trumps cryptic post adds uncertainty as US-Iran ceasefire talks hang in balance
Iran Foreign Ministry condemns arrests in UAE as 'baseless'
Iran accuses Gulf states of allowing U.S. forces to carry out attacks from their territory, and launched missile and drone strikes against what it calls U.S. interests in those countries throughout the war
U.S., Iran signal they will return to Pakistan for ceasefire talks, officials say
President Donald Trump on April 21 accused Iran of repeatedly violating the ceasefire with the U.S. in the war in West Asia
Donald Trump says administration weighing currency swap with UAE
U.S. President expressed surprise that the nation needs assistance, but made clear he was open to the prospect of making the move to help meet his ally's concerns
Astronauts for America Founders Share Mission Behind Nonprofit
Mass trial for nearly 500 alleged gang members in El Salvador
Mass trial for nearly 500 alleged gang members in El Salvador Mass trial for nearly 500 alleged gang members in El Salvador
What was the Iran nuclear deal Trump dumped in search of better terms?
Trump withdrew the US from the JCPOA in 2018, branding it 'the worst deal ever' and seeking stronger terms. What was the Iran nuclear deal Trump dumped in search of better terms?
Are we heading into a world divided by AI tribes?
Four thinkers join Mohamed Hassan to explore how AI is reshaping our politics, culture and collective thinking. Are we heading into a world divided by AI tribes?
Iran-US war: Four scenarios for whats next as talks stumble
Between an expiring ceasefire and a possible deal lies a range of ways in which the war could proceed, analysts say. Iran-US war: Four scenarios for whats next as talks stumble
Donald Trump says U.S. in very, very strong position for Iran talks
Trump accused Iran of repeatedly violating the ceasefire with the U.S. in the war in West Asia, as both countries deliberate over a possible new round of peace negotiations
Nearly 1,000 killed in road accidents in J&K in 2025; Jammu worst affected
Despite a declining trend in road accidents over the past three years, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir recorded 972 deaths and over 7,500 injuries in 5,258 accidents in 2025. Jammu district emerged as the worst affected.
U.S. forces board oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil
Ship-tracking data showed the Tifani in the Indian Ocean between Sri Lanka and Indonesia
Fired former U.K. official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as U.S. Ambassador
European Union expects positive decisions on 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine on April 22
We expect some positive decisions tomorrow on the 90 billion loan, says European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas
3 reasons war between US, Israel and Iran is headed for frozen conflict
Sydney: With a shaky ceasefire in place between the US, Israel and Iran and little progress on talks to resolve the complex issues at the heart of the war where is this conflict going? The most likely scenario is a frozen conflict. A frozen conflict is not static, but is an unresolved war 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 .
Apple CEO Tim Cook on What Advice Hed Give His Successor
Myanmar President seeks peace talks within 100 days, rebels reject offer
For groups that have not yet engaged in dialogue and negotiation, we also invite them to come participate in discussions by the final deadline of July 31, says President Min Aung Hlaing
No delegation from Iran visits Islamabad, state television says, as talks speculation grows
So far, no official has acknowledged that a delegation will be heading to Islamabad, where officials have been on standby for days now for the possible talks
Pak receives second tranche of USD 1 bn loan from Saudi Arabia
Karachi: Pakistan has received the second and final tranche of USD 1 billion from Saudi Arabia, as part of a USD 3 billion aid package aimed at boosting its foreign reserves, the state bank said on Tuesday. Last week, Saudi Arabia pledged USD 3 billion in deposits for Pakistan and extended its existing USD 5 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 .
Kuwaiti actress Hayat Al-Fahad, a pioneering force in Gulf television and theatre, has passed away at 78 after a prolonged illness. Her death marks the end of an era for the region's entertainment industry, where she was a defining cultural voice for over five decades. Al-Fahad's career spanned acting, writing, and producing, leaving an indelible mark on Arab drama.
UK electricity price shake-up: Will your bills rise or fall under the new clean energy plan?
The UK government is overhauling its electricity pricing to decouple household bills from volatile gas markets, aiming to leverage cheaper renewable energy. This once-in-a-generation opportunity seeks to deliver cleaner, more secure, and ultimately cheaper power by giving renewables a greater role in price setting.
War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says
The war in West Asia has choked up maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which is a conduit for a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas flows
Iranian supertanker breaches lockade line after offloading 2 million barrels of crude oil
The successful transit comes amid heightened monitoring of Iranian maritime activities and commercial shipping lanes in the region
Scam alert: Ships stranded near Hormuz receive fake messages offering safe transit
Fake messages ask for payments in cryptocurrency for safe passage through the strait as ships continue to remain stranded amid tensions
Trumps Board of Peace holds talks with DP World on rebuilding Gaza, FT says
Rehabilitation of Gaza, where two years of Israeli bombardment have destroyed four-fifths of buildings, has been projected by global institutions to cost around $70 billion
Donald Trumps Board of Peace held talks with DP World over Gaza reconstruction: report
Rehabilitation of Gaza, where two years of Israeli bombardment have destroyed four-fifths of buildings, has been projected by global institutions to cost around $70 billion
Russian forces took 1,700 square km of Ukraine so far this year, Gerasimov says
Gunman kills Canadian, wounds other tourists at Mexicos Teotihuacan pyramids
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO after nearly 15 years
San Francisco: Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a nearly 15-year reign that saw the companys market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an iPhone-fueled era of prosperity. Cook, 65, will turn the CEO duties to Apples head of hardware 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 .
Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy
The approval by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet of the new guideline clears a final set of hurdles for Japan's postwar arms sales
Archaeologists find a 1,500-year-old church next to a Zoroastrian site of worship in Iraq
Japan approves scrapping ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy
The approval by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet of the new guideline clears a final set of hurdles for Japan's postwar arms sales
Who is the new Apple CEO, John Ternus and whats next for Tim Cook?
John Ternuss appointment comes at a time when the tech industry at large is tinkering with the advancements in artificial intelligence.
Day 14 ceasefire: US-Iran talks in doubt as ship seizure heightens tensions
On the 14th day of the ceasefire on Tuesday, April 21, uncertainty surrounds a planned second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, with Tehran yet to confirm its participation ahead of the Wednesday, April 22 deadline. Pakistani officials said diplomatic contacts with Washington and Tehran intensified over the past 24 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 .
New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon survives party leadership vote
Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Tuesday, April 21, that he had survived a vote on his leadership among his own partys lawmakers, after recent slumps in the polls prompted speculation he might be ousted. The vote, during a routine meeting of Luxons center-right National Party lawmakers, was held privately. Luxon emerged afterward, 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 Onion launches new bid to take over Alex Jones Infowars and turn it into a parody platform
The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies
Government to propose electricity price changes in clean power push
Trump claims US is winning against Iran ahead of crucial Islamabad talks
His remarks, made on Truth Social, also included sharp criticism of sections of the American media
High school principal crowned prom king after stopping gunman
A deal to end the Iran war seemed close. Then Trump started posting on social media
White House: Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will leave job
Fears Iran war will explode again as defiant Tehran shuns peace talks despite Trump's threats
President Donald Trump makes explosives threats again towards Iran which has refused to attend further peace talks and the world awaits what Iran will... Fears Iran war will explode again as defiant Tehran shuns peace talks despite Trump's threats
Donald Trump 'planning shock nuclear retreat' to end conflict with Iran
Iran could be allowed to resume uranium enrichment in a decade in a new deal that is being weighed up by Donald Trump in a bid to reach a compromise i... Donald Trump 'planning shock nuclear retreat' to end conflict with Iran
California says Amazon pressured retailers to boost prices on their websites to not undercut it
A 2,000-year-old underwater city found in Turkey shows advanced urban planning
6 missing after U.S.-flagged ship found overturned following typhoon
Woman charged in US with trafficking arms to Sudan for Iranian government
US accuses Iranian citizen of brokering arms deals, including for drones and ammunition, with Sudan Ministry of Defence. Woman charged in US with trafficking arms to Sudan for Iranian government
Germany summons Russian ambassador citing direct threats
Berlin calls undefined threats 'an attempt to undermine support for Ukraine and test our unity'. Germany summons Russian ambassador citing direct threats
UAE reports dismantling of Iran-linked terror cell
Arrests come after United Arab Emirates bore the brunt of Iranian attacks on Gulf neighbours. UAE reports dismantling of Iran-linked terror cell
Ukrainian drone attack hits Russias Tuapse port
Plumes of black smoke were seen after Ukrainian drones targeted Russias Black Sea port of Tuapse. Ukrainian drone attack hits Russias Tuapse port
Watch: Can Iran and the U.S. find middle ground?
In the latest episode of Above the Fold, we look at the next phase of peace talks between the US and Iran appear to be uncertain ahead of Wednesdays ceasefire deadline. In other news, fresh violence that has gripped Manipur; a powerful earthquake that jolted Japan; the deadliest mass shooting in Louisiana; updates from the fireworks factory explosion in Virudhunagar, and more.
Biggest party in Romanian coalition withdraws support for PM, political crisis looms
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Trump says Iran must never have nuclear weapon, dismisses critics as fake
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his hardline stance on Iran, declaring that Tehran can never have a nuclear weapon while dismissing media reports and opinion polls as fake and rigged. In a post on Truth Social on Monday, April 20, Trump insisted he was not influenced by Israel in escalating the conflict, instead citing 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 .
Seized Iranian ship likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use by US, sources say
Russian blogger whose angry appeal to Putin went viral hits back after state TV attack
Adobe launches AI suite for corporate clients as competition heats up
What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 20, 2026?
FBI Director Kash Patel sues the Atlantic claiming false reporting about drinking, absences
US Supreme Court rejects Massachusetts school gender-identity policy challenge
U.K.'s Starmer to face grilling from MPs over Mandelson scandal
Mr. Starmer has insisted that he and other ministers were not told until last week that Mr. Mandelson had failed the independent vetting process, which he has branded unforgivable
