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New Delhi, April 7 With US President Donald Trump threatening that a whole civilization will die on Tuesday night, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that any language or action that contemplates the end of civilization is unacceptable in the modern world and asserted that the use of nuclear...

United Nations, April 7 – Russia and China vetoed a resolution on Tuesday calling for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the use of defensive measures, as the deadline for US President Donald Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilization approached.Pakistan, a member of the group of...

United Nations, April 7 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “deeply concerned” about US President Donald Trump’s warning to Iran that a “whole civilization will die tonight,” while also appealing for the re-establishment of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.“The...

Washington, April 7 – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of violating international law and destabilizing global trade on Tuesday by targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the situation has impacted the entire world.Speaking briefly to reporters ahead of...

United Nations, April 7 Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint through which a fifth of the global oil passes, which has been blockaded by Iran.The 15-nation UN Security Council voted on the resolution...

April 7, New Delhi – Multiple strikes targeted Iran's civilian and critical infrastructure as the US deadline for Tehran to reach a deal expired. The US military conducted attacks on military targets on Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export terminal, without affecting oil infrastructure. Strikes...

Islamabad, April 7 Pakistan's top civil and military leadership on Tuesday condemned the Iranian attacks on energy facilities in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia, calling it a "dangerous escalation" that undermines regional peace and stability.The attacks came as Pakistan was making...

Tehran, April 7 – With only a few hours remaining before US President Donald Trump's deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Foreign Ministry reiterated its firm stance on Tuesday, asserting that the logic of using "brute force" would ultimately fail."The power of a 'civilized'...

Srinagar, April 7 Srinagar Lok Sabha MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi called US President Donald Trump "worse than Hitler" on Tuesday.He was reacting to a social media post in which the president of the country at war with Iran threatened that "an entire civilization will die tonight.""This is...

Washington, April 7 – The United States warned Iran that it could “inflict much greater pain” if it does not change course, with Vice President J D Vance saying, “the Iranians are now responsible.”Speaking at a joint press conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest...

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), April 7 Lalit won India's first medal at the 2026 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships, claiming a silver in the 55kg Greco Roman category, while Nitesh reached the final of the 97kg competition here on Tuesday.Former champion Sunil Kumar added another bronze medal to his...

Jerusalem, April 7 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that his country was "crushing the regime in Iran with great vigour," while asserting that the Israeli offensive against Tehran was not against its people."I tell you constantly that we are crushing the terrorist...

Given the rapidly changing situation in Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs has advised Indian nationals currently in Iran to remain in their current locations, shelter in place, and avoid further movement. The ministry stated that any movement within Iran or to the borders of Iran should...

New Delhi, April 7 As the West Asia crisis reaches a critical flashpoint following Washington's ultimatum to Tehran, India on Tuesday advised its nationals in Iran to stay put for the next 48 hours.In an urgent advisory, the Indian embassy in Iran urged Indians to remain indoors and strictly...

Singapore, April 7 Singapore will not negotiate for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as doing so would undermine the fundamental principles of international law, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said on Tuesday.Singapore, which has emerged as an Asian financial hub, has been...

London, April 7 The UK is organizing a virtual military planning conference on Tuesday to follow up on discussions held last week to address navigation concerns through the important global shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz.The UK’s Permanent Joint Headquarters at Northwood in northwest...

Washington, April 7 – US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that “an entire civilization will die tonight, and will never be brought back,” as he signaled a “complete and total regime change” in Iran, framing the unfolding crisis as one of the most consequential moments in modern global...

Islamabad, April 7 Top Pakistani civil and military leaders on Tuesday condemned Iran's attacks on energy facilities in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia, calling it a "dangerous escalation" that undermines regional peace and stability.The attack came as Pakistan was making last-ditch efforts...

London, April 7 Chess, often called the "game of kings", proved to be a great equalizer during the medieval era by celebrating intellectual ability regardless of race, according to a study by the University of Cambridge.In "Chess and Race in the Global Middle Ages," historian Dr. Krisztina...

Islamabad, April 7 Pakistan on Tuesday condemned the Iranian attacks on energy facilities in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia, calling it a "dangerous escalation" that undermines regional peace and stability.The attack came as Pakistan was making last-ditch efforts to arrange a ceasefire...