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Islamabad, April 8 Leaders from around the world, including Australia, Germany, Britain, New Zealand, and Malaysia, welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran on Wednesday.The US and Iran agreed on a conditional two-week ceasefire that included the opening of the Strait of Hormuz...

Brussels, April 8 – European leaders on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, while expressing the readiness of the European Union (EU) to support ongoing efforts for peace in the Middle East.European Council President Antonio Costa urged all parties to...

April 08, New Delhi: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated on Wednesday that it does not trust U.S. assurances, despite a two-week ceasefire, warning that it remains prepared for further action.This statement came after Iran carried out strikes targeting multiple locations in...

Beijing, April 8 Iran will allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz during the two-week ceasefire, but any decision to open the Strait entirely in the future will depend on the results of peace talks with the US, a senior Iranian diplomat said on Wednesday.So far, 3,000 ships are...

Washington, April 8 – The United States said that a shift in Iran’s leadership has altered its negotiating posture, with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth asserting that a “new regime” in Tehran has been forced to rethink its approach after sustained US military pressure.“This new regime… has a...

Mumbai, April 8 Indian bond yields ended nearly 0.15 per cent lower on Wednesday, taking comfort from the conditional ceasefire in the West Asia conflict, and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintaining the status quo on policy rates.According to the Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL), the...

Washington, April 8 – The United States has made it clear that Iran will never be allowed to possess nuclear weapons, with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth calling it a “non-negotiable” condition under the emerging ceasefire framework.“It has always been non-negotiable that they will not have...

Washington, April 8 – The Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen to commercial shipping after Iran agreed to allow safe passage under a ceasefire framework reached with the United States, Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, said on Wednesday.“You saw the initial agreement that we struck, which is Iran...

New Delhi, April 8 As the US and Israel, and Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire, the Congress on Wednesday criticized the government for its "missteps" since the outbreak of the conflict and said that it must consult with the opposition for a unified approach to restore India's role as a...

Washington, April 8 – The United States has “devastated” Iran’s military capabilities and forced it to accept a ceasefire under overwhelming pressure, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, describing the outcome of Operation 'Epic Fury' as a “historic and overwhelming victory on...

Islamabad, April 8 Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Wednesday that Pakistan is now being recognized as a "credible and trusted" mediator, both in the region and globally, hours after the US and Iran agreed on a conditional two-week ceasefire facilitated by Islamabad."This (ceasefire) is a...

April 08, New Delhi: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the country supports U.S. President Trump's decision to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks, but clarified that the ceasefire does not extend to Lebanon.Netanyahu's office added that Israel backs the U.S. move on the...

New Delhi, April 8 – In a sharp criticism of the government, the Congress said on Wednesday that Pakistan's role in bringing about the ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran is a "major setback" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "highly personalized diplomacy," and asked what happened to...

April 08, New Delhi: The Indian Government held its regular media briefing on Wednesday, providing updates on the evolving situation in West Asia. Officials from key ministries shared information on fuel supply, maritime operations, and support for Indian nationals.The government stated that...

London, April 8 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer begins a visit to the Gulf region on Wednesday to discuss diplomatic efforts to support and uphold the ceasefire agreed between the US and Iran overnight.Downing Street said his visit to the Middle East is aimed at achieving a lasting...

Srinagar, April 8 – Spontaneous celebrations erupted in the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday as Kashmiris hailed the US and Iran's announced bilateral ceasefire as a victory for the Muslim 'Ummah' (community).People burst firecrackers and took to the streets in jubilation in the districts of...

Global crude oil prices experienced a significant drop today following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which includes a commitment to resume navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude was trading at almost 15.1% lower at $92.79 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate...

Dubai, April 8 At least 375 people of various nationalities have been arrested in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on suspicion of sharing "misleading" information on social media related to the conflict in West Asia, police said on Wednesday.Abu Dhabi police announced that the suspects have...

Washington, April 8 – US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday what he called a “very productive” change in Iran, saying the US would eliminate uranium enrichment and work to remove nuclear material that had been deeply buried.In a series of posts, Trump outlined a framework that...

Washington, April 8 – A newly-signed ceasefire between the United States and Iran is already under strain, Vice President J.D. Vance said, calling it a “fragile truce” threatened by internal discord in Tehran.Speaking at an event in Budapest, Vance said the agreement, reached hours earlier...