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Srinagar, April 8 – The US and Iran's announcement of a bilateral ceasefire following the 40-day West Asia conflict has been welcomed by a senior religious leader in Jammu and Kashmir, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.After raising tensions to an unexpected high by stating that an entire civilization would...

Gangtok, April 8 French Ambassador Thierry Mathou arrived in Sikkim on Wednesday for a five-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.He was accompanied by his spouse, Cecil Mathou.The ambassador was warmly received at the Rangpo Tourist Facilitation Centre by...

New Delhi, April 8 – The Congress on Wednesday criticized the government, stating that Pakistan's role in bringing about the ceasefire between the US and Iran is a "severe setback" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "highly personalized diplomacy" and that the "self-proclaimed world leader" has...

Srinagar, April 8 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah questioned the justification behind the United States and Israel waging an "unjust war" against Iran, as the ceasefire has led to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, which was freely available to all before the conflict began...

New Delhi, April 8 Congress General Secretary and Rajya Sabha member Jairam Ramesh criticized the Centre’s foreign policy on Wednesday in the wake of the two-week ceasefire agreement involving the US, Israel, and Iran in West Asia, arguing that Pakistan’s reported role "undermines" India's...

Washington, Apr 8 US Ambassador to New Delhi, Sergio Gor, has said that he has discussed with President Donald Trump ways to build a "strong future" for India and the US.Gor met Trump over dinner on Tuesday. His meeting with President Trump coincided with the US and Iran agreeing to a two-week...

New York, April 8 – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement by the US and Iran of a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday and urged all parties involved in the ongoing conflict in West Asia to comply with their obligations under international law and abide by the...

New Delhi, April 8 In a direct attack on the government, the Congress said on Wednesday that Pakistan's role in bringing about the ceasefire between the US and Iran is a "severe setback" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "highly personalized diplomacy" and "the self-proclaimed world leader...

Washington, April 8 – Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has arrived in Washington to review the full scope of India-US relations and promote cooperation across key sectors, including trade, defense, and technology.Misri arrived in the United States late Tuesday (local time) for a three-day visit...

Tel Aviv, April 8 – Israel expressed support for the United States' decision to suspend military action against Iran on Wednesday, while clarifying that the proposed two-week ceasefire arrangement does not apply to Lebanon.US President Donald Trump stepped back from the brink of a major...

Canberra, April 8 – Australia welcomed the ceasefire announcement involving the United States, Iran, and Israel on Wednesday, expressing hope that the agreement would be upheld and lead to a broader resolution of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.US President Donald Trump had stepped back from...

Washington, April 8 – A social media post by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urging US President Donald Trump to delay military action against Iran sparked controversy after users noticed what appeared to be a drafting error suggesting external authorship.The controversy centers around...

Washington, April 8 – The White House has declared the US campaign against Iran a “victory,” saying military gains created leverage for a diplomatic opening after President Donald Trump ordered a pause in strikes.“This is a victory for the United States, made possible by President Trump and...

Washington, April 8 – A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, announced by President Donald Trump, has triggered sharply divided reactions across the US political spectrum, with some lawmakers backing diplomacy and others warning of dangerous escalation and a lack of oversight...

Washington, April 8 – Oil prices plummeted sharply after US President Donald Trump said he would pause planned military strikes against Iran for two weeks, easing fears of a wider conflict in the energy-rich Gulf region.US crude futures fell below $100 a barrel, reversing recent gains driven...

Washington, April 8 – US President Donald Trump has averted a major military escalation with Iran, announcing a two-week conditional pause in planned attacks linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a development that brought relief to people worldwide.The decision came 90 minutes before the...

Islamabad, April 8 Pakistan on Wednesday invited the US and Iran to hold talks in Islamabad on Friday.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a social media post, announced that the US and Iran, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia...

Washington, April 8 The US has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran proposed by Pakistan, announced President Donald Trump, 90 minutes before his deadline to eliminate Iranian civilization ended.Trump made the dramatic announcement on Truth Social on Tuesday evening (US time) as Democrats...

Tehran, April 8 – Iran indicated its willingness to halt its military response on Wednesday, provided that attacks against it are stopped, while also announcing a temporary opening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz for a period of two weeks.In a statement, Iranian Foreign Minister...

Washington, April 8 – US President Donald Trump announced that he had agreed to suspend planned military strikes on Iran for two weeks, linking the pause to Tehran's agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing negotiations toward a broader peace deal.In a statement, Trump said the...