Obama meets Mamdani in New York City for first time on Saturday
New York: Former US President Barack Obama met with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani for the first time on Saturday, April 18, at a child care centre where they read to preschoolers and led a singalong. The meeting comes as Mamdani, a democratic socialist, is also trying to build a working relationship with Republican President 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 to highlight Pakistan-sponsored terrorism at exhibition on Capitol Hill
Washington: The Indian embassy in the US will host an exhibition at Capitol Hill on Tuesday to highlight Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and also mark the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack that culminated in Operation Sindoor. Indias Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra will inaugurate The Human Cost of Terrorism exhibition at a time 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 .
Powerful winds, tornadoes leave heavy damage in Midwest US
Wisconsin: A trail of damaged homes and buildings dotted a wide swath of the US on Saturday, April 18, after a burst of destructive winds and reported tornadoes tore off roofs, uprooted trees and rendered rural roads impassable with debris. No deaths were reported following Fridays storms, which barrelled through the Upper Midwest and delivered 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 vs Pope | Two Americans, two paths
The 70-year-old pontiff, leader of 1.4 billion Catholics, has spoken out against the American President over the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, saying that in a world being ravaged by a handful of tyrants, peace is everyones responsibility
Mass shooting in Kyiv leaves 6 dead before police kill gunman
The mass shooting unheard of in wartime Kyiv took place in a busy central district of the city
United Airlines flight makes dramatic diversion after 'bomb scare'
The jet bound for New York has been forced to divert after the airliner sounded the alarm amid reports of a 'bomb scare' United Airlines flight makes dramatic diversion after 'bomb scare'
Major rescue operation off coast of Dun Laoghaire as fire erupts on 'pleasure craft' then sinks
The Coast Guard was alerted to a fire on board the 11-metre pleasure craft with four people rescued Major rescue operation off coast of Dun Laoghaire as fire erupts on 'pleasure craft' then sinks
Turkiye woos investors amid Iran war fallout in Gulf economies
Turkish officials are promoting Istanbul as a regional financial hub amid the war's fallout on the Gulf economies. Turkiye woos investors amid Iran war fallout in Gulf economies
Life jacket worn by passenger who survived Titanic auctioned off for over $900,000
London: A life jacket worn by a passenger on RMS Titanic as she escaped the sinking steamship on a lifeboat sold at auction on Saturday for 670,00 pounds ($906,000). The flotation device was worn by Laura Mabel Francatelli, a first-class passenger on the doomed ocean liner, and is signed by her and other survivors from 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 .
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) describes the meeting as the Ambassador being called in, not summoned
UNICEF outraged over killing of water truck drivers in Gaza
The United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) has condemned the killing of two drivers contracted to deliver clean water in the Gaza Strip, describing the incident as a grave violation and halting its activities in the north. The agency said the men were killed by Israeli fire early on Saturday, April 18, at the Mansoura water 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 military says suspected militant killed in West Bank
Earlier today, a terrorist who infiltrated the community of Negohot in Judea and Samaria was identified and eliminated, the military said, using the biblical term for the West Bank.
Turkiye says Israel using security as a pretext to acquire 'more land'
Israel and Turkiye have been trading nearly-daily diplomatic barbs over a range of regional conflicts, from Israel's war in Gaza to rising tensions linked to Iran.
India summons Iran envoy after firing on Indian-flagged ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday, April 18, summoned Irans ambassador to India, Dr Mohammad Fathali, to lodge a formal protest after two Indian-flagged tankers were fired upon near the Strait of Hormuz. According to the MEA, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri conveyed deep concern over the incident during a meeting with the envoy, 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 .
Iran reviewing new proposals put forward by U.S.; Trump says cannot blackmail with Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Supreme National Security Council said in a statement that Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir, serving as an intermediary, presented the proposals to Iran when he recently visited Tehran
Defiant message came as Iran swiftly reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz
No date set for next round of Iran-U.S. talks: Iran Deputy Foreign Minister
Saeed Khatibzadeh said both sides were currently focused on finalising a framework of understanding before proceeding with further negotiations
Two Indian ships reverse course in Hormuz strait, says vessel tracker
Iran said earlier it was reimposing restrictions on the strait in response to a U.S. blockade on Iranian shipping and ports
Israel army says established 'Yellow Line' in Lebanon, as in Gaza
Israel's military has established a 'Yellow Line' in southern Lebanon. This demarcation is similar to the one in Gaza. IDF forces struck suspected militants who approached them from north of this line. The military stated these actions were taken to eliminate an immediate threat. This marks the first mention of such a line since a ceasefire began.
Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz, British military says
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said the tanker and crew were reported safe
The Foreign Ministers expressed a shared commitment to advancing this partnership, deepening coordination and expanding collaboration across key areas of mutual interest, says Foreign Office
Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal
The deal struck in August anchors Japans push away from its postwar pacifism to forge security ties beyond its alliance with the U.S. to counter China
Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of violating deal to reopen it
The country's joint military command said on Saturday that it control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state ... under strict management and control of the armed forces
Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing U.S. of violating deal to reopen it
Iran warned that it would continue to block transit through the strait as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect
Pakistan Army chief Munir concludes three-day Iran visit
Syed Asim Munir, who was heading a high-level delegation to Iran, landed in Tehran on April 15, becoming the first foreign military leader to visit the country since a two-week ceasefire was agreed between Iran and the U.S. on April 8
U.S., Cuban officials meet in Havana amid new diplomatic push
A senior State Department official met with the grandson of retired Cuban leader Ral Castro last week during the trip
Magnitude 5 earthquake strikes off mountainous Nagano in Japan, says NHK
The quake hit Omachi in northern Nagano around 1:20 p.m., Nippon Hs Kykai said
Russia hits port, power facility in Ukraine overnight
Russian forces also targeted an energy facility in the Chernihiv region in Ukraines north, the regional power distribution operator said on Telegram.
Myanmar release of Suu Kyi top ally spurs small democracy hope
I don't expect much from this release, said one 50-year-old Yangon resident, speaking on condition of anonymity for security reasons. There is no reason to be thankful because he was arrested unjustly in the first place, says Suu Kyi
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
US renews sanctions waiver for purchase of Russian oil
The US Department of Treasury issued an order late Friday extending the waiver from sanctions on Russian oil that is already at sea on or before April 17 through May 16
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.
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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
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
Trump Vows to Keep Iran Blockade Until Negotiations Are '100% Complete'
India-flagged vessels start sailing out of Hormuz
Most of these ships are critical to Indias energy needs and are carrying crude oil
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
Trump's lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president's $10B lawsuit
Monrovia burger shop closes after thieves target owner's home, steal $140,000 in life savings
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
Sunita Williams, NASA astronaut and former US Navy captain, will run the 2026 Boston Marathon, returning to a race she first attempted as a teenager and later completed in space. The 26.2-mile event on April 20 will feature over 30,000 runners under near-ideal conditions. She is set to be honoured with the Patriots Award, presented by the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.).
Ships crossing Hormuz need IRGC OK, unfreezing of assets part of deal, Iran official says
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.
Snooker began in 1875 India, credited to Sir Neville Chamberlains variation of black pool, later recognised after his 1938 letter to The Field and Compton Mackenzies 1939 support. It evolved from a colonial pastime into a structured professional sport, shaped by television exposure and modern champions, and has since grown into a truly global game.
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 .
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
Starmer hopes to reach deal on Strait of Hormuz
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
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.
Trump Flips Out Over Fox News Hosts Polling Comment: GET HER OFF THE AIR'
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
