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Antananarivo, April 8 – The Malagasy government has declared a state of energy emergency across the entire territory for a period of 15 days to address a major energy supply crisis currently affecting the country.According to a presidential communique, this situation is primarily due to the...

Mumbai, April 8 The rupee appreciated by 50 paise to 92.56 against the US dollar in early trading on Wednesday, following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a two-week suspension of military strikes against Iran.Forex traders said the announcement of a two-week ceasefire triggered 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...

New Delhi, April 8 Crude oil prices plunged sharply on Wednesday, falling by 6 per cent to hit their lower circuit level in futures trading, as global benchmarks weakened following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), futures...

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...

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...

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...

Washington, April 8 President Donald Trump's threats to "wipe out" an entire civilization in Iran drew strong condemnation from Democratic leaders, who called for his "immediate removal" and urged a response from some Republicans who hoped the remarks were merely "bluster".Democrat leaders...

Islamabad, April 8 Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged US President Donald Trump to extend the deadline set for Iran amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, as it called for a two-week ceasefire to allow diplomatic efforts to progress.In a social media post on Tuesday, Sharif also...