international relations

Tehran, April 8: India advised its citizens in Iran on Wednesday to leave as quickly as possible, using only the routes suggested by the embassy, despite the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.In an advisory, the Indian Embassy in Tehran said, "In continuation of the advisory of April...

Jerusalem, April 8 Israel supports US President Donald Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, but said it does not apply to Hezbollah in Lebanon, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday."Israel supports President Trump's decision to suspend...

Jammu, April 8 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah questioned the outcome of the recent US-Iran ceasefire on Wednesday, asking what the United States achieved after nearly 40 days of conflict.Reacting to media reports of the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as...

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...

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...

Washington, April 8 – After announcing a two-week ceasefire with Iran, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that it was a "big day for World Peace". He said that Iran wanted this to happen because "they have had enough", while adding that Tehran can start the reconstruction.In a...

New Delhi, April 8 Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra praised Iranians on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump agreed to a 14-day ceasefire with Iran, saying that hatred, anger, violence, and injustice never win, and courage always prevails.Speaking on the social media platform X, Priyanka...

Washington, April 8 – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who had been kidnapped a week earlier by the Iran-backed Kata'ib Hizballah militia in Baghdad.In a statement issued on Tuesday (local time), Rubio said, "I am pleased to...

New Delhi, April 8 Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday criticized "Western powers" for using "despicable language" in the context of the Iran conflict, saying the world is recognizing the situation as the "moral authority" of the West is waning.The Congress general secretary...

Seoul, April 8 – Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called on South Korea and Japan to work together, such as at the UN level, to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing the deepening supply disruptions caused by the war against Iran that are affecting the global economy.Ishiba...

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 – 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 – 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...

Tehran, April 8 – Iran's Supreme National Security Council said on Wednesday that the two-week ceasefire with the United States does not signal an end to the war, pending negotiations over the details of its 10-point plan.According to Iran's semi-official Mehr News Agency, the 10 points are...

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...

Washington, April 8 The US has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran proposed by Pakistan, President Donald Trump announced hours before his deadline to end the operation.Trump made the dramatic announcement on Truth Social on Tuesday evening (US time) after Democrats called for his removal...