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April 11, New Delhi — U.S. intelligence suggests that China is preparing to supply new air defense systems to Tehran within weeks, according to a media report citing sources familiar with recent assessments.The report indicates that Beijing may route these shipments through third countries to...

New Delhi, April 11 – The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has created opportunities for India in various ways, ranging from augmenting strategic petroleum reserve capacities at home to diversifying imports, a report highlighted on Saturday.Writing for the non-profit initiative Politeia...

Islamabad/Lahore, April 11 Direct negotiations between the United States and Iran have officially commenced in Islamabad to find a lasting solution to the West Asia conflict, Pakistan's state media and a government official said."Following separate meetings with delegations from the United...

Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh), April 11 – Rehan Kazmi, a resident of Kintoor, the ancestral village of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, stated on Saturday that the US has been "soundly defeated" and that Iran "has won based on its strength and capabilities." He also alleged...

New Delhi, April 11 With the high-stakes peace talks between the US and Iran taking place in Islamabad, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said that he does not see India competing with Pakistan on this issue and asserted that "whoever brings about the peace will matter if peace comes"...

Islamabad, April 11 US Vice President J.D. Vance arrived in Pakistan on Saturday to hold crucial peace talks with an Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia.Vance was received at the airport by Deputy Prime Minister and...

Islamabad, April 11 – The format of talks between the United States and Iran remains uncertain, a source close to the issue told Xinhua on Saturday.The source, in a phone interview with Xinhua, said multiple arrangements have been made for the talks, including both face-to-face negotiations...

Burhanpur, April 11 – In a unique initiative to promote respectful behavior, the village of Borsar in Burhanpur district, Madhya Pradesh, has introduced a rule imposing a fine of Rs 500 or one hour of mandatory cleaning duty for using abusive language.The decision was unanimously approved by...

London, April 11 – Britain will hold talks with allies next week on reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping without paying tolls to Iran.British foreign ministry officials are scheduled to meet next week with counterparts from countries that participated in a virtual meeting on April 2...

Washington, April 11 – US President Donald Trump said that US negotiators will discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz with the Iranians in Pakistan on Saturday, asserting that the crucial global energy waterway will reopen soon and "automatically," with or without Iran's cooperation."It will...

New Delhi, April 10 The Congress urged the BJP-led Centre on Friday to consult with the opposition, and urgently recalibrate and adopt a unified national approach to restore India's historic role as a principled, proactive, and credible voice for peace.The opposition party welcomed the...

Port Louis, April 10 India on Friday emphasized the need for a swift return to peace in West Asia, as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar described the crisis as "deeply" concerning and underscored New Delhi's unwavering stance against the targeting of civilians, infrastructure, and global...

April 10, New Delhi: Uncertainty has surrounded the planned talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan, with no announcements yet regarding the arrival of negotiators. Both sides are accusing each other of failing to properly implement a fragile ceasefire.US President Donald Trump...

London, April 10 – UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper reiterated on Friday Britain's call for freedom of navigation, making it clear that the Strait of Hormuz must be fully reopened, without restrictions or tolls."In my speech at Mansion House, I made it clear: the Strait of Hormuz must be...

Srinagar, April 10 – Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief priest of Kashmir and Chairman of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference, on Friday, advocated for diplomacy in the Middle East peace process and called for a resolution based on justice.Addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jama...

Srinagar, April 10 National Conference supremo Farooq Abdullah said on Friday that it is "unfortunate" that someone is demanding a Nobel Peace Prize for brokering peace between the US and Iran, asserting that the cause of humanity is much bigger.He was asked about the calls within Pakistan for...

Islamabad, April 10 Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reviewed security arrangements in Islamabad on Friday ahead of the arrival of Iranian and US delegations for peace talks aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia.The US and Iran agreed on a two-week conditional ceasefire on...

Lahore, April 9 A PML-N lawmaker submitted a resolution in Pakistan's Punjab Assembly on Thursday, nominating Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Gen Asim Munir, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for the Nobel Peace Prize.The resolution was presented by the ruling...

Srinagar, April 9 PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti welcomed the ceasefire between the US and Iran on Thursday, calling it a significant and positive step towards peace and stability in the region.She recalled the vision of former J-K chief minister and PDP founder Mufti Mohammad Sayeed that solutions...

Islamabad, April 9 Pakistan and France on Thursday expressed "serious concern" over the Israeli aggression against Lebanon.During a "warm and cordial" telephone conversation between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and French President Emmanuel Macron, the latter conveyed his good wishes to the...