- Middle East
US says Iran must hand over uranium as truce hangs in balance
The ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran entered its 16th day on Thursday, April 23, as Washington demanded Tehran surrender enriched uranium while uncertainty persisted over the future of the…
- Middle East
Iran says ceasefire cannot hold without full compliance, Hormuz reopening at risk
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said any ceasefire can only survive if it is fully respected, warning that maritime restrictions, economic pressure and continuing regional hostilities are undermining the truce and…
- Middle East
USD 71.4bn needed to rebuild Gaza over next decade
Gaza Strip: Gaza will need USD 71.4 billion over the next decade for recovery and reconstruction after a war that caused widespread destruction, according to a joint assessment by the European Union…
- Middle East
India-bound ship among two vessels seized after Iran fires on 3 in Hormuz
Iran said it has seized two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz after opening fire on three commercial vessels on Wednesday, April 22, escalating tensions in the vital shipping lane and…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
No delegation from Iran visits Islamabad, uncertainty over talks with US
Iranian state television on Tuesday, April 21, issued an on-screen alert saying that “no delegation from Iran has visited Islamabad … so far” as speculation about possible talks with the United States…
- Middle East
Trump says ‘no pressure’ over Iran deal, defends strategy
US President Donald Trump said he is facing no pressure to reach an agreement with Iran, pushing back against what he described as “fake news” reports suggesting urgency in negotiations. In a…
- Middle East
Israeli soldier’s photo smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon goes viral
Beirut: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed the authenticity of a viral image showing an Israeli soldier smashing a statue of Jesus Christ with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon, triggering widespread…
- Middle East
Trump ‘screamed at aides’, kept out of the room after jet downed in Iran: WSJ
A US F-15 fighter jet shot down over Iran triggered turmoil inside the White House, with Donald Trump having “screamed at aides for hours” before being kept out of the room during…
- Middle East
Iran says no plans for US talks as tensions rise after Hormuz incident
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said there are currently no plans for a second round of negotiations with the United States. Baghaei said on Monday, April 20, that Washington had demonstrated…
- Middle East
Iran says it hit US ships after American forces seize ship near Hormuz
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated on Monday, April 20, as Tehran said it launched drone attacks on US military vessels after American forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near…
- Middle East
US officials to visit Pak on Mon, Trump says Iran could be ‘blown up’ if no deal
The United States (US) will send a delegation to Pakistan on Monday, April 20, for a second round of negotiations with Iran, as President Donald Trump warned of severe consequences if Tehran…
- Middle East
Watch: Kaaba’s Kiswah raised ahead of Haj 2026
Makkah: As part of the preparations for the 1447 AH (2026) Haj season, authorities in Makkah have raised the lower portion of the Kiswah — the black silk covering of the Kaaba…
- Middle East
US–Iran ceasefire deadline looms amid rising tensions
The ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran, which began on Wednesday, April 8, is set to expire on Wesnesday, April 22, with no indication of an extension. Donald Trump has…
- India
Telangana pilgrims among 250 Indians stranded in Kuwait for Haj
Hyderabad: More than 250 Indian pilgrims selected for Haj 2026 are stranded in Kuwait amid travel disruptions, prompting urgent appeals for government intervention. A large number of those affected are from Telangana,…
