middle east conflict

Islamabad, April 8 Leaders from around the world, including Australia, Germany, Britain, New Zealand, and Malaysia, welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran on Wednesday.The US and Iran agreed on a conditional two-week ceasefire that included the opening of the Strait of Hormuz...

Brussels, April 8 – European leaders on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, while expressing the readiness of the European Union (EU) to support ongoing efforts for peace in the Middle East.European Council President Antonio Costa urged all parties to...

London, April 8 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer begins a visit to the Gulf region on Wednesday to discuss diplomatic efforts to support and uphold the ceasefire agreed between the US and Iran overnight.Downing Street said his visit to the Middle East is aimed at achieving a lasting...

Srinagar, April 8 National Conference (NC) MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Wednesday blamed the Modi government's foreign policy for being "untenable" in mediation efforts, as the US agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran proposed by Pakistan.Speaking to reporters in the Budgam district in central...

United Nations, April 8 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the US and Iran on Wednesday, stating that an end to hostilities is urgently needed to protect civilian lives and alleviate human suffering."He welcomes the announcement of a...

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...

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...

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...

Mumbai, April 8 Indian bond yields eased by around 0.12 percent on Wednesday, following the conditional two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, while the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept policy rates unchanged.The yield on the 10-year benchmark bond, GS 2035 at 6.48 percent, fell to 6.92...

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...

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 – 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...

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...

New Delhi, April 7 – The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has temporarily allowed airlines to extend flight duty time for pilots on long-haul flights, as planes are required to take longer routes on international flights due to the Iran war, a senior official of the Civil Aviation...

April 07, New Delhi: Iran has rejected a 15-point peace plan proposed by the U.S., instead calling for a permanent end to the conflict on Monday.Iran stated that it desired a lasting end to the war with the U.S. and Israel, and pushed back against pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz...

Seoul, April 7 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to hold a meeting with leaders of the ruling and main opposition parties on Tuesday, officials said, as they were expected to discuss measures to mitigate the economic fallout from the war in the Middle East.Lee is scheduled to...

Tehran, April 7 – Iran has rejected a 15-point peace plan proposed by the US, instead calling for a permanent end to the conflict, according to the official news agency IRNA.Iran responded with a 10-point document, citing past experiences as the reason it would not accept a ceasefire, Xinhua...

Washington, April 6 US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to completely destroy Iran within four hours if it did not agree to a deal by Tuesday night, while dismissing allegations of possible war crimes in the event of attacks on power plants and bridges."We have a plan, because of...

Washington, April 6 – US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed a question about whether his actions in the Iran war could constitute a war crime, responding tersely during a discussion with reporters at the White House.Asked directly: "Are you committed to committing a war crime in this...

Islamabad, April 6 Pakistan on Monday refused to comment on reports that it proposed a framework to end the ongoing US-Iran conflict while confirming that the peace process was ongoing."There have been several reports of a 45-day ceasefire offer, or a 15-point exchange. We do not comment on...