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Washington, April 9 – The White House strongly defended President Donald Trump’s aggressive rhetoric during the Iran conflict on Wednesday, arguing that it directly contributed to forcing Tehran into a ceasefire and reopening negotiations after weeks of intense military confrontation.The...

Washington, April 8 – The White House confirmed on Wednesday high-level engagement with China during the Iran crisis, signaling a broader geopolitical dimension to the ceasefire and upcoming negotiations with Tehran.The White House said that conversations took place between Washington and...

Washington, April 8 – A fragile ceasefire with Iran hinges on the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the White House asserted Wednesday, even as it claimed sweeping military gains that forced Tehran to agree to negotiations after weeks of sustained strikes.White House Press Secretary...

New Delhi, April 8 India stands for peace, harmony, and universal brotherhood, K Nandini Singla, Director General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), said on Wednesday, asserting that in times of wars, conflicts, and growing anxiety, Indian values and its ideas as a civilization...

Islamabad, April 8 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday urged all parties to exercise restraint and respect the US-Iran ceasefire, amid reports of violations of the truce across the conflict zone.The US and Iran had earlier agreed on a conditional two-week ceasefire that...

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...

New Delhi, April 8 The Ministry of Steel announced on Wednesday that the international steel conference, scheduled for April 16-17 in the national capital, has been postponed due to disruptions in international participation caused by the West Asia crisis.In a statement, the Ministry of Steel...

Officials across the Gulf say the immediate relief comes from the reduced threat to civilian infrastructure, particularly desalination plants, power grids, and energy facilities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. However, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz remains operationally complex despite the...

Mumbai, April 8 The rupee appreciated by 52 paise to close at 92.54 against the US dollar on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced the suspension of military strikes against Iran for two weeks, and the Reserve Bank kept the key benchmark rate unchanged with a neutral stance.Forex...

Beijing, April 8 Iran will allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz during the two-week ceasefire, but any decision to open the Strait entirely in the future will depend on the results of peace talks with the US, a senior Iranian diplomat said on Wednesday.So far, 3,000 ships are...

Mumbai, April 8 Indian bond yields ended nearly 0.15 per cent lower on Wednesday, taking comfort from the conditional ceasefire in the West Asia conflict, and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintaining the status quo on policy rates.According to the Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL), the...

Washington, April 8 – The Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen to commercial shipping after Iran agreed to allow safe passage under a ceasefire framework reached with the United States, Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, said on Wednesday.“You saw the initial agreement that we struck, which is Iran...

New Delhi, April 8 As the US and Israel, and Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire, the Congress on Wednesday criticized the government for its "missteps" since the outbreak of the conflict and said that it must consult with the opposition for a unified approach to restore India's role as a...

Washington, April 8 – The United States has “devastated” Iran’s military capabilities and forced it to accept a ceasefire under overwhelming pressure, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, describing the outcome of Operation 'Epic Fury' as a “historic and overwhelming victory on...

April 08, New Delhi: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the country supports U.S. President Trump's decision to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks, but clarified that the ceasefire does not extend to Lebanon.Netanyahu's office added that Israel backs the U.S. move on the...

New Delhi, April 8 – In a sharp criticism of the government, the Congress said on Wednesday that Pakistan's role in bringing about the ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran is a "major setback" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "highly personalized diplomacy," and asked what happened to...

New Delhi, April 8 – The shortfall in the Pakistani government's revenues has emerged as a major weakness in the IMF program.These revenues are the cornerstone of Pakistan's IMF loan agreements, focusing on aggressive tax expansion to meet revenue targets and secure funds. To align with the...

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...

New Delhi, April 8 Silver prices surged by Rs 11,000 to Rs 2.51 lakh per kilogram in the national capital on Wednesday, while gold advanced to Rs 1.56 lakh per 10 grams amid strong global cues following an agreement between the US and Iran for a two-week ceasefire.According to the All India...