Finance ministers and bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
US backs South Africa project to extract rare earths despite diplomatic clash
The Phalaborwa project aims to start extracting rare earths from the two huge dunes in 2028
Saudi Arabia arrests over 14,000 illegal residents in week-long crackdown, thousands deported
Saudi Arabia's nationwide crackdown resulted in the arrest of 14,487 illegal residents between April 9 and April 15. Violations included residency, border security, and labor laws, with thousands now undergoing legal procedures or deportation. The Ministry of Interior also warned of severe penalties for those aiding illegal entry.
Two Indian men shot dead in Italy while leaving gurdwara
The attack occurred on April 17, a few minutes before midnight in the square in front of the Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur Ji in the industrial area of the town
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon meets Akal Takht Jathedar, discusses Sikh community contributions
During the meeting, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj discussed ways to promote mutual harmony, understanding, and inclusivity among the Sikh community and other communities residing in New Zealand
Ahead of US-Iran talks, Pak authorities take stringent security measures
More than 10,000 police personnel and over 600 checkpoints have been deployed across Rawalpindi, near Islamabad, the Express Tribune newspaper reported
Iran-Israel war LIVE: 'Bold and loyal', Trump praises Israel as 'great ally' of U.S.
In a significant show of diplomatic support, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a robust endorsement of Israel, characterising the nation as a premier strategic partner during periods of heightened regional instability
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'fully closed'
In a statement late Saturday carried by Iran's state media, the navy warned that any violating vessel would be targeted
Bangladesh raises fuel prices as conflict in West Asia drives up costs
Officials said the increase was unavoidable as rising crude prices, supply chain disruptions and higher freight and insurance costs pushed up import expenses in recent weeks, particularly after oil prices have jumped during the seven-week-old war on Iran.
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 .
Bangladesh raises fuel prices as Iran war drives up costs
Bangladesh has made a tough choice to raise fuel prices by up to 15 percent, a direct response to rising crude oil costs and supply interruptions stemming from conflicts in the Middle East. This price hike affects petrol, diesel, and kerosene, reflecting the harsh realities of the global market.
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
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'
US army prepares to move in on Strait of Hormuz as Iran war ceasefire hangs on knife-edge
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said: 'We are at a critical diplomatic moment with a ceasefire now in place... but we don't yet have normal passag... US army prepares to move in on Strait of Hormuz as Iran war ceasefire hangs on knife-edge
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 .
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.
Trump slams Iran after Strait of Hormuz closure, warns against blackmail
The short-lived opening had allowed several commercial tankers, including sanctioned vessels, to pass through before maritime conditions deteriorated again
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.
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
French film star Nathalie Baye dead at 77, says family
Nathalie Baye, a stalwart of French cinema, starred in some 80 films and took home the best actress Cesar Frances equivalent of the Oscars four times, including three years running from 1981 to 1983
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
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
Trump says he has good news on Iran, offers no clarity on peace deal
Iran, hours earlier, had temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz following a separate U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement by Israel and Lebanon
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 .
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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
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
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
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
