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US, Iran talks uncertain before ceasefire ends on April 22

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:31:14 GMT

ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON/CAIRO/: Last-minute ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran appeared increasingly uncertain as the two-week truce neared its end on April 22.

Iran had not yet decided whether to take part, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, while Vice President JD Vance was still in Washington till early afternoon, despite expectations that he would lead the U.S. delegation to Pakistan. Both sides warne

Iranian FM in Pakistan for 2nd visit in a day after Oman trip -- report

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:15:16 GMT

TEHRAN/MUSCAT, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Sunday for a second visit within around 24 hours, returning from a brief stop in Oman as diplomatic activity over the region's fragile ceasefire intensified, Iran's Mehr news agency reported.

In Oman, Araghchi met Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, where he said the 40-day war with the United States and Israel

Press freedom under siege in Pakistan as PECA jails journalist

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:26:57 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 26 (ANI): A local court declined the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency's (NCCIA) plea for physical remand of journalist Fakharur Rehman, instead ordering his transfer to jail under judicial remand, as reported by Dawn.

According to Dawn, Rehman had been detained a day earlier under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), with the agency accusing him of spreading 'false

"Beneficial for Bengaluru:" DK Shivakumar hails successful conduct of TCS World 10K marathon

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:18:44 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 26 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday participated in the TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2026, joining around 32,000 participants in a city-wide celebration of fitness, endurance and sportsmanship.

The Deputy Chief Minister appreciated the successful organisation of the event and said such large-scale international sporting events enhance Bengaluru's glob

Pakistan announce 15-member squad for Zimbabwe ODI series

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:10:46 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI): Pakistan on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe, set to begin on May 4, as part of the ICC Women's Championship 2025-2029 build-up ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in June.

Momina Riasat has earned her maiden call-up to the ODI side for this important assignment, according to the ICC.

The side will be led by Fat

Quetta protests escalate as Pakistani authorities face heat over missing student case

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:40:24 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan], April 26 (ANI): A protest at Bolan Medical College in Quetta entered its third consecutive day, as students continued a sit-in demanding answers over the disappearance of a fellow student, Khadija Baloch.

Demonstrators alleged intimidation and harassment by authorities during the ongoing protest, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

According to The Balochistan Post, Khadija Baloch,

JSMM chairman accused Pakistan of systematic suppression and resource plunder in Sindh

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:19:31 GMT

Frankfurt [Germany], April 26 (ANI): On the anniversary of veteran Sindhi nationalist GM Syed, Shafi Burfat, chairman of Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), issued a strong message asserting Sindh's distinct identity and criticising Pakistan's political structure.

In a post shared on X, Burfat described Sindh as an ancient civilisation with a unique cultural and historical identity that continues to seek national

Raghu Rai dies at 83: Mallikarjun Kharge, Manish Sisodia, others remember icon who "showed courage to capture every truth"

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:12:57 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI): Tributes poured in on Sunday from political leaders and public figures across India following the demise of legendary photographer Raghu Rai, who passed away on April 26, 2026, at the age of 83.

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia, and Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party leader Waheed ur Rehman Para offered their condolen

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya joins "Sundays on Cycle" drive in Srinagar

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:02:25 GMT

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 26 (ANI): Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet Minister Satish Sharma took part in a Fit India cycle rally in Srinagar, aimed at promoting fitness and public participation in physical activities.

Addressing reporters, Mandaviya said the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports recently organised a three-day Chintan Shivir on the banks of Dal Lake,

JK leader Shafiq Mir recalls Haji Tahir Fazal's role in Op Sarp Vinash to stave off militancy in Hill Kaka

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:57:15 GMT

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 26 (ANI): Former Block Development Council (BDC) member and ex-panchayat chairman Shafiq Mir remembered and hailed the courageous role played by late Fazal Hussain Tahir Chaudhary, popularly known as Haji Tahir Fazal, during the peak of militancy in the Hill Kaka area of Rajouri. He said, 'This is the time to honour his sacrifice.'

Speaking to ANI, Shafiq Mir said that H

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah participates in TCS World 10k Bengaluru 2026

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:55:18 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 26 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday participated in the 18th edition of the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) World 10K Bengaluru.

The race is a World Athletics Gold Label Race and is promoted by Procam International.

Speaking to the media following the run, Abdullah lauded the ProCamp, Karnataka and Bengaluru administration for the 'excell

"Shadow fleet" intercepted: US Navy forces sanctioned tanker Sevan to retreat toward Iran

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:31:43 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 26 (ANI): In the ongoing naval blockade, the US Navy intercepted the merchant vessel M/V Sevan in the Arabian Sea on Saturday. The ship, identified as part of Iran's 'shadow fleet,' was forced to abandon its course and is currently being escorted back to Iranian waters.

The operation, led by the guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91), marks a significant escalation in US Central

No talks under shadow of blockades and threats: Iran's President Pezeshkian to Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:27:37 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 26 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has delivered a firm 'no' to direct negotiations with the United States as long as the current naval blockade remains in place.

According to Press TV, in a significant telephone conversation with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday, Pezeshkian asserted that Iran will not be coerced into a deal through 'pressure or threats.'

Iranian FM Araghchi likely to revisit Pakistan after Oman trip

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:21:30 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 26 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to return to Pakistan for a second stopover following his current discussions in Oman and prior to his scheduled visit to Russia, according to Iranian media.

According to Al Jazeera, citing Iranian media, Araghchi will likely visit Pakistan before heading to Russia.

Araghchi's return to Islamabad follows a high-stakes

Offered a lot but not enough: Trump defends canceling envoys trip to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:19:27 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 26 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Saturday defended his decision to cancel the planned visit of US envoys to Pakistan for talks with Iran, asserting that Tehran's proposal fell short of expectations.

Speaking to reporters at Palm Beach International Airport, President Trump said, 'They offered a lot but not enough,' while responding to a question on whether Iran had offered anything

Daily World Briefing, April 26

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:15:56 GMT

Trump says he canceled U.S. representatives' trip to Pakistan for talks

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media Saturday that he just canceled the trip of U.S. representatives going to Islamabad, Pakistan, to meet with the Iranian side.

"Too much time wasted on traveling, too much work! Besides which, there is tremendous infighting and confusion within their 'leadership.' Nobody knows who is i

Political Prisoner Executed In Iran

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:25:00 GMT

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Political Prisoner Executed In Iran

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Amer Ramesh

Amer Ramesh, a political prisoner accused of being a member of a militant group, has been executed in the southeastern Iranian city of Zahedan, the Mizan news agency has reported.

According to Mizan, which is affiliated with Iran's judiciary, the execution took place on April 26. Mizan reported that he was charged

Trump Says DC Shooting Incident Won't Deter Him From Iran War

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:25:00 GMT

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Trump Says DC Shooting Incident Won't Deter Him From Iran War

US President Donald Trump said a shooting at a Washington, DC, event he was attending would not deter him from the war with Iran, although he added that he did not believe incident was connected to the conflict in the Middle East.

"It's not going to deter me from winning the war in Iran," Trump told a news conference

Israel Urges Residents In Southern Lebanon To Evacuate

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:25:00 GMT

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Israel Urges Residents In Southern Lebanon To Evacuate

Israel's military on April 26 urged residents of seven towns north of the Litani River in southern Lebanon to evacuate, saying it would act forcefully against Iran-backed Hezbollah over cease-fire violations.

A militant group and political party that controls much of southern Lebanon, Hezbollah is considered a terrorist org

Trump cancels envoys trip to Pakistan for Iran talks

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:07:46 GMT

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were reportedly set to fly to the country, while Tehran denied plans for any negotiations

US President Donald Trump has abruptly canceled a trip by special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner to Pakistan. Tehran, however, denied that any talks were scheduled in the first place.

This decision comes just a day after the trip was promoted as a p

Trump cancels envoys' trip to Pakistan for Iran talks

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:07:46 GMT

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were reportedly set to fly to the country, while Tehran denied plans for negotiations

"Became possible to lay railway tracks in Jammu and Kashmir:" Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:58:34 GMT

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 26 (ANI): Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the expansion of Indian Railways in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that it is due to the PM's leadership that it has become possible to lay a network of track across the Union Territory in today's times.

Addressing the media, Singh noted that railway expansion in the region had reac

Iran's FM presents framework to "permanently end" war with US, outlines position to Pakistan

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:29:58 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 26 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday said that Tehran has shared a framework aimed at 'permanently ending' the ongoing conflict with the United States in West Asia, outlining its position during discussions with the Pakistani leadership here.

In a post on X, following his departure from Islamabad after a day of high-level meetings with the Pakistani leadership,

Trump cancels his representatives' visit to Islamabad for talks, cites "tremendous infighting, confusion" within Iranian leadership

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:33:45 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 25 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he had cancelled the scheduled trip of Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Senior Adviser Jared Kushner to Islamabad due to 'tremendous infighting and confusion' within Iran's leadership.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that he had called off the trip of his representatives who were scheduled to travel to Islamabad in what would ha

"Corruption of BJP and TMC has devastated Bengal": Rahul Gandhi

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:33:33 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 25 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the ruling dispensation in the state as well as the Centre, making a series of political assertions.

Speaking at the event, Gandhi alleged corruption in the state and centre, and said, 'The entire Bengal knows that TMC people are involved in corruption...Prime Minist

Trump says he canceled U.S. representatives' trip to Pakistan for talks with Iran

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:15:19 GMT

WASHINGTON, April 25 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media Saturday that he just canceled the trip of U.S. representatives going to Islamabad, Pakistan, to meet with the Iranian side.

"Too much time wasted on traveling, too much work! Besides which, there is tremendous infighting and confusion within their 'leadership.' Nobody knows who is in charge, including them," Trump said in a po

"You're not making an 18 hour flight": Trump cancels US delegation trip to Islamabad for talks with Iran

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:00:22 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 25 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he has cancelled the scheduled visit of the US delegation, led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Senior Adviser and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, to Islamabad for talks with Iran for the second round of peace talks, aimed at achieving a comprehensive resolution to hostilities in West Asia.

The development was shared by Fox News White

'Operation Tral': Jayasurya starrer investigative thriller first look unveiled

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:59:46 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 25 (ANI): The first look of 'Operation Tral', starring Jayasurya and directed by Ratheesh Vega, has been unveiled, setting the stage for an intense investigative thriller inspired by true events.

Written and directed by Ratheesh Vega, and produced by Joby George Thadathil under the banner of Goodwill Entertainments, 'Operation Tral' is around a deadly Kashmir convoy ambush that

'Operation Tral': Jayasurya starrer investigative thriller first loook unveiled

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:33:59 GMT

Written and directed by Ratheesh Vega, and produced by Joby George Thadathil under the banner of Goodwill Entertainments, 'Operation Tral' is around a deadly Kashmir convoy ambush that

Iranian delegation exits Islamabad; derails Pakistan's bid to host US-Iran 2nd round of dialogue

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:33:44 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 25 (ANI): The Iranian delegation, led by Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, departed Islamabad on Saturday evening after a day of high-level meetings with the Pakistan leadership, leaving Pakistan's ambitious claims of brokering a US-Iran peace deal as part of the second round of negotiations in tatters.

As reported by Al Jazeera, the delegation left the Pakistani capital after de

Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot to flag off 18th edition World 10K Bengaluru

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:33:05 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 25 (ANI): A strong line-up of Indian Elite athletes will take to the start line on Sunday for the 18th edition of the World 10K Bengaluru. With a total prize pool of USD 210,000, the Indian men's winner is set to take home Rs 3,00,000, while the Indian women's winner will receive Rs 2,75,000.

Additionally, a bonus of Rs 1,00,000 is on offer for athletes who break the existing

PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-PM-IRAN-FM-TALKS

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:16:00 GMT

(260425) -- ISLAMABAD, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif (L) holds talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 25, 2026.

Pakistani and Iranian officials held a series of meetings on Friday and Saturday following the arrival of the Iranian delegation led by Araghchi, focusing on proposals related to potential talks between Ira

Mandaviya chairs 'Chintan Shivir' of Ministers of Youth Affairs and Sports in Srinagar

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:01:04 GMT

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 25 (ANI): The Chintan Shivir of the Ministers of Youth Affairs & Sports of States and Union Territories commenced in Srinagar on Saturday with focused deliberations on strengthening India's sports ecosystem through coordinated action, systemic reforms, policy convergence, and grassroots execution

Addressing the inaugural session, Union Minister for Youth Affairs an

Islamabad: Pak's Sharif holds talks with Iranian FM Araghchi as Pakistan's bid to host 2nd US-Iran dialogue crumbles

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:55 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 25 (ANI): In a frantic attempt to project regional relevance, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a high-level meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday, even as the highly anticipated second round of US-Iran peace talks in the capital teeter on the brink of total collapse.

According to a statement released by the Office of Pakistan's Prime Minister on X,

(EyesOnSci)CHINA-SHANXI-TAIYUAN-PAKISTANI SATELLITE-LAUNCH (CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:16:25 GMT

(260425) -- TAIYUAN, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-6 carrier rocket carrying a Pakistani satellite blasts off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on April 25, 2026.

The satellite, named PRSC-EO3, was lifted off at 8:15 p.m. (Beijing Time) and successfully entered its planned orbit. (Photo by Guo Jinqi/Xinhua)

Iran vows "decisive response" if US continues its "blockade, piracy, maritime robbery" in Gulf

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:47 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 25 (ANI): Iran on Saturday issued a strong warning to the United States, vowing a 'decisive response' if Washington continues what it described as 'blockade, piracy, and maritime robbery' in the Gulf region, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian State Media Press TV reported.

According to Press TV, the statement was issued by Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the country

Prospects of US-Iran talks in Islamabad "rapidly fading" as Tehran still "not ready" to meet US delegation, reports Pak's ARY News

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:00:13 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 25 (ANI): In a major development amid rising tensions surrounding diplomatic engagements between Tehran and Washington aimed at achieving a comprehensive resolution to hostilities in West Asia, prospects of peace talks between the two sides in Islamabad are 'rapidly fading' as Tehran is still holding back on meeting the travelling US delegation, as per Kamran Khan, chairman of Pakistan-based

India's Indus Reset: From treaty restraint to strategic leverage after Pahalgam terror attack

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:33:20 GMT

Chandigarh [India], April 25 (ANI): India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) following the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack has reignited debate over water security, sovereignty, and long-term strategic planning, with a recent analysis in Saviours Magazine arguing that New Delhi must convert the move into a lasting hydrological and geopolitical advantage.

In a strongly worded article, former bureaucrat KBS

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH KABADDI(CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:47:24 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Md Mijanur Rahman (L) of Bangladesh competes during the beach kabaddi men's team group A match between Iran and Bangladesh at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Pakistan: Fuel price shock triggers transport fare hikes, deepening public misery

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:00:37 GMT

Lahore [Pakistan], April 25 (ANI): A fresh increase in petroleum prices has pushed transport fares upward across Pakistan, placing an additional burden on commuters already grappling with inflationary pressures, as reported by Samaa TV.

According to Samaa TV, in Lahore, discussions between the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) and transport operators resulted in a modest fare adjustment of 3 per cent to 4 per ce

Iran's 57-day internet blackout becomes world's longest nation-scale shutdown on record: NetBlocks

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:59:56 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 25 (ANI): Citizens in Iran have been subjected to a continuous internet blackout for 57 days, marking exactly eight weeks since the Iranian regime severed the country's digital access, according to the internet monitoring watchdog NetBlocks.

Reporting on the situation this Saturday, the watchdog highlighted the severe impact of the restriction, stating that 'the disruption, now entering its 5

Srinagar Police attach Rs 3.5 crore assets of drug smugglers under NDPS Act crackdown

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:59:28 GMT

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 25 (ANI): Police have intensified their crackdown against drug trafficking under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan and attached immovable properties worth Rs 3.5 crore belonging to narcotics smugglers.

Police Station Sangam, acting under the provisions of Section 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, attached two immovable pr

Pakistan's food crisis deepens amid climate shocks, data gaps

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:32:53 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 25 (ANI): Pakistan continues to rank among the world's most food-insecure nations, with millions struggling to access basic nutrition.

The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises places Pakistan among ten countries where acute hunger is most severe, alongside nations like Afghanistan, Sudan, and Yemen, as reported by Dawn.

According to Dawn, nearly 11 million people in Pakistan faced a

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH KABADDI-MEN'S-GROUP A-PAK VS SYR(CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:19:21 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Muhammad Zohaib Niaz (L) of Pakistan competes during the Beach Kabaddi Men's Team Group A match between Pakistan and Syria at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Pakistan: Outsourcing chaos sparks protest by unpaid workers in Faisalabad

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:01:33 GMT

Faisalabad [Pakistan], April 25 (ANI): Hundreds of sanitation workers and rickshaw drivers took to the streets in Faisalabad, protesting the non-payment of wages for nearly two months under an outsourcing system linked to the Suthra Punjab Authority, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, the demonstrators marched from District Council Chowk to the Deputy Commissioner's Office, led

Pakistani state attempting to "desensitise" society through routine abductions of Baloch women, rights group alleges

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:32:51 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan], April 25 (ANI): The Baloch Students Organization (BSO-Azad) has accused the Pakistani state of deliberately attempting to normalise the enforced disappearance of Baloch women, describing it as a calculated strategy to erode the social fabric of Baloch society, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

According to The Balochistan Post, speaking on behalf of the group, central spokesperson Shola

Islamabad: Iranian FM Araghchi meets Army Chief Munir amidst stalled US peace talks

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:32:32 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 25 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called on Pakistan's Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, as an Iranian delegation reached the Pakistani capital amidst a 'deepening diplomatic deadlock' with the United States.

The high-level meeting took place as the city remains under a 'suffocating security lockdown,' with authorities sealing major arterial roads and placing the hi

Trump Cancels Witkoff And Kushner Trip To Pakistan For Peace Talks

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:13:55 GMT

WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump has canceled a planned trip to Pakistan by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for peace talks with Iran.

"I just cancelled the trip of my representatives going is Islamabad, Pakistan, to meet with the Iranians," Trump said on April 25 after a US official had confirmed to RFE/RL that the trip had been called off.

"Too much time wasted on traveling, too much

Trump Cancels Witkoff And Kushner Trip To Pakistan For Iran Talks

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:13:55 GMT

WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump has canceled a planned trip to Pakistan by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for peace talks with Iran.

"Too much time wasted on traveling, too much

Roundup: Iran says no direct talks with U.S. as both sides head to Pakistan

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:15:25 GMT

The Iranian and U.S. delegations were reportedly expected to hold another round of peace talks in Pakistan this week, but Iran refrained from attending negotiations, citing the U.S. continued naval blockade and "excessive" demands as the main reasons.

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will not hold any negotiations with U.S. officials during his

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth calls Iran conflict "a gift to the world"

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:59:50 GMT

Washington, DC [US], April 25 (ANI): US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has characterised the ongoing conflict in Iran as 'a gift to the world', asserting that the American blockade of Iranian maritime traffic will persist 'as long as it takes.'

Addressing journalists at the Pentagon on Friday, Hegseth stated that the naval restrictions are essential to fulfilling what he described as a 'bold and dangerous' mission

As Iranian FM reaches Islamabad, Army talks tough says "missile capability not been used"

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:11 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 25 (ANI): Even as Iran's Foreign Minister Syed Aragchi arrived in Islamabad for bilateral talks and a possible meeting with US Negotaitors Steve Wirkoff and Jared Kushner, Iran's military sent out a tough message of its capabilities. Ministry of Defence spokesperson, Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik to Iranian state media that a significant portion of Iran's 'missile capability has not been used'

Iranian lawmaker says FM visit to Pak does not cover nuclear talks

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:32:22 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 25 (ANI): The Head of the national security commission of the Iranian parliament, Ebrahim Azizi, said that their Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has traveled to Pakistan to discuss bilateral relations only.

Azizi said that nuclear negotiations remain Iran's red line, and will not be under discussion in Pakistan.

In a post on X, he said, 'In the meeting with foreign journalists, I menti

HRFP-TFD Organized Event on Human Rights Documentation, Fact-Finding and Advocacy for the Marginalized-II

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:32:17 GMT

Faisalabad [Pakistan], April 25 (ANI): Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP), in partnership with the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD), has initiated a project's activities aimed at strengthening human rights advocacy across Pakistan. Titled 'Human Rights Documentation, Fact-Finding, and Advocacy for the Marginalised-II,' the initiative seeks to advance human rights, democratic values, and the rule of law, according

Tehran denies new talks with Trumps envoys

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:04:07 GMT

The Iranian foreign minister is on a tour to coordinate with partners in Pakistan, Oman, and Russia

Iran has denied that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's trip to Islamabad will include new talks with Washington, pushing back on reports that President Donald Trump is dispatching envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to restart negotiations.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Es

US military interventions in Iran, Venezuela driven by oil, "doctrine of dominance": Russian FM

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:59:55 GMT

Moscow [Russia], April 25 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has asserted that the United States has openly acknowledged that its military involvement in various nations, including Iran and Venezuela, is driven primarily by an interest in oil.

According to a report by Al Jazeera, Lavrov noted that 'The United States has officially stated that no one can dictate to it. They only care about their own wel

Negotiators in Islamabad, divide in Tehran; Analysts flag fractured Iran top brass

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:58:59 GMT

Washington, DC [US], April 25 (ANI): A new assessment by the US-based think tank, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), has revealed that Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Commander Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi and his 'inner circle' have 'repeatedly blocked attempts' by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and other 'pragmatist' officials to push the Iranian regime toward a 'more flexible negotiat

Iran Executes Another Protester

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:25:00 GMT

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Iran Executes Another Protester

Erfan Kiani, who was reportedly arrested during the nationwide anti-government protests in January in the central city of Isfahan, was executed on April 25, according to Mizan, the news agency affiliated with Iran's judiciary.

Mizan reported that the protester, whose age was not reported, was executed after the Supreme Court upheld the verdict. A

Iranian Foreign Minister Meets Pakistani Army Chief

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:25:00 GMT

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Abbas Araqchi

Abbas Araqchi met with Pakistani Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and separately with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, though no details of the latter meeting have emerged.

In his talks with Munir, Araqchi conveyed Iran's "views and considerations for ending the war" as well as its reservations about US de

Macron Continues To Push Goal Of Reopening Strait Of Hormuz

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:25:00 GMT

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Macron Continues To Push Goal Of Reopening Strait Of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated that his focus is on efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking at a news conference in Athens alongside Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Macron said that panic caused by geopolitical uncertainties could itself lead to

Trump Cancels Witkoff, Kushner Trip To Islamabad

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:25:00 GMT

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Trump Cancels Witkoff, Kushner Trip To Islamabad

A senior US official has confirmed to RFE\RL that a planned trip by special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trumps son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran has been called off. The comments come after Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi held what hecalleda "timely tour" to the Pakistani capital on Ap

US-Iran Peace Talks In Pakistan On Hold

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:25:00 GMT

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Tehran's Imam Khomeini Airport Resumes International Flights

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:25:00 GMT

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Tehran's Imam Khomeini Airport Resumes International Flights

The Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran resumed international passenger flights on April 25, with several departures operating, according to Iranian state media.

Iranian airports had been largely closed since late February due to the war with Israel and the United States. Limited domestic and some regional o

Pakistan's Dy PM Mohammad Ishaq Dar welcomes Iran FM Araghchi to Islamabad

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:58:40 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 25 (ANI): Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday (local time) welcomed Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to Islamabad, expressing hope for talks focused on regional peace and stability.

Dar said he received Araghchi along with Army Chief Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, and looked forward to meaningful discussions during

No Iran-US talks planned in Islamabad during Araghchi visit: Iran's Foreign Ministry

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:30:41 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 25 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Ministry on Saturday (local time) stated that no talks are scheduled with the United States in Islamabad during the ongoing visit of a delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said that a delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Islamabad for talks with Pakistani leaders, amid effort

Iran's FM not to hold talks with U.S. officials in Pakistan visit -- media

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:15:11 GMT

TEHRAN, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will not hold any negotiation with U.S. officials during his visit to Pakistan's capital Islamabad, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Friday.

The report added that during his visit to Islamabad, Araghchi will hold talks solely with the Pakistani side on Iran's considerations about the end of the war with the United States and

Iran FM arrives in Pakistan, raises hopes for US peace talks

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:30:33 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 25 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad in Pakistan on Friday (local time), raising prospects of renewed peace talks between Tehran and the United States, ARY News reported.

The visit comes after the White House announced that US President Donald Trump will send Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner to Pakistan to engage in talks lin

US To Send Witkoff, Kushner To Pakistan For New Iran Talks

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:21:06 GMT

WASHINGTON -- The United States will send a delegation to Pakistan this weekend for a new round of talks with Iranian officials, the White House said, as Washington tests whether a fragile cease-fire can translate into diplomatic progress.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on April 24 that the delegation would include President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Ja

"Steve and Jared will be heading to Pakistan tomorrow to hear Iranians out": White House

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:58:18 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 25 (ANI): The White House on Friday (local time) said that US President Donald Trump has decided to dispatch Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner to Pakistan to engage in discussions linked to Iran, as Washington signalled potential diplomatic engagement with Tehran.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that 'the Iranians want to talk in per

Vande Bharat Express from Srinagar to Vaishno Devi to be extended up to Jammu Tawi

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:57:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced that the Vande Bharat Express currently running between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra in Jammu and Kashmir will be extended up to Jammu Tawi from April 30.

Taking it to X, he shared that the number of coaches has been increased to 20 from the previous 8 coaches, increasing the capacity of the train significantly.

'Good n

Trump sending envoys Witkoff, Kushner to Pakistan for fresh Iran talks: Report

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:02:39 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 24 (ANI): US President Donald Trump is sending senior envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to participate in talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi this weekend, CNN reported on Friday citing administration officials.

The move signals a renewed attempt at diplomacy between Washington and Tehran. The report said that Iran has not yet confirmed whether it will mee

Iranian delegation led by FM arrives in Pakistan

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:45:18 GMT

ISLAMABAD, April 24 (Xinhua) -- An Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Friday, official sources said.

Earlier in the day, Araghchi confirmed in a post on social media platform X that he was embarking on a tour of Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow.

J-K: IAF dismisses aircraft crash reports near Kishtwar, terms it false

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:33:23 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday dismissed reports circulating on social media regarding an aircraft crash near Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir and termed it false.

'There are certain media outlets and social media handles claiming an IAF aircraft has crashed near Kishtwar, an IAF spokesperson said in a statement.

'This report is false. All media outlets are requested to

Iranian FM Araghchi to visit Moscow, Muscat, Islamabad to consult on regional developments

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:33:18 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 24 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that he would embark on a three-country tour to hold consultations on the regional developments and bilateral ties.

In a post on X, Araghchi said that he would visit Russia, Oman and Pakistan.

Araghchi said, 'Embarking on timely tour of Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow. Purpose of my visits is to closely coordinate with our

Iran delegates to arrive in Islamabad tonight, reports Pakistan's ARY News

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:33:10 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 24 (ANI): Amid the developing security situation in West Asia, an Iranian delegation is set to arrive in Islamabad tonight following telephone conversation with Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir, according to Kamran Khan, chairman of Pakistan-based news outlet ARY News.

Kamran Khan said in a post on X that following an in-depth telephone conversation with Asim Munir, 'an Iranian delegatio

Iranian delegation likely to arrive in Pakistan, talks with U.S. expected: sources

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:15:31 GMT

ISLAMABAD, April 24 (Xinhua) -- An Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive in Pakistan on Friday, Pakistani government sources told Xinhua.

Araghchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad on Friday night with a small delegation, according to the government sources.

Following important discussions with the Pakistani mediation team, sources said that a second round of

Update: Two Pakistani astronauts arrive in China for space mission training

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:48:34 GMT

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Two Pakistani astronauts have arrived in China and entered the Astronaut Center of China in Beijing on Friday to join training alongside their Chinese peers, the China Manned Space Agency announced.

Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud were selected as the final candidates following the completion of the first selection of foreign astronauts for China's manned space program in early

Pakistani forces accused of targeting Baloch women as enforced disappearances surge in Balochistan

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:00:58 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan], April 24 (ANI): Reports of enforced disappearances in Balochistan continue to raise serious human rights concerns, with two more Baloch women allegedly taken during separate security operations in Khuzdar and Kech districts, according to families and advocacy groups, as reported by The Balochistan Post

According to The Balochistan Post, Pakistani forces raided a home in the Istakhli area o

Trumps hellholes post on India in poor taste New Delhi

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:47:06 GMT

New Delhi has reacted to the US president reposting an anti-immigrant message by conservative radio host Michael Savage

New Delhi has hit back at US President Donald Trump's controversial social media repost of a commentary that called India and China "hellholes."

The US president on Thursday reposted a letter from American conservative political commentator and radio host Michael Savage de

Early market shutdowns cost Pakistan PKR 200bn in just two weeks, retailers sound alarm

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:04:34 GMT

Lahore [Pakistan], April 24 (ANI): Pakistan's retail industry has reportedly taken a massive financial hit, losing around Rs 200 billion in economic activity within a fortnight of enforcing early market closures. Industry leaders warn that the measure is disproportionately damaging formal businesses while offering limited relief on energy savings, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribu

"History full of wars expanded due to miscalculations": Former Diplomat Mahesh Sachdev on West Asia crisis

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:04:25 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): Former Diplomat Mahesh Sachdev on Friday said that the US and Israel miscalculated Iran's situation and thought the war would finish quickly.

Sachdev, in a conversation with ANI, said that as the red lines are clear now, further miscalculations can be avoided.

'Human history is full of wars being caused and expanded due to miscalculations. Most of the aggressions take plac

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH KABADDI-MEN'S-GROUP A(CN)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:19:58 GMT

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Md Hasibul Hossain (front) of Bangladesh competes during the Beach Kabaddi Men's Team Group A match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH HANDBALL-MEN'S PRELIMINARY ROUND-GROUP B (CN)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:18:06 GMT

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sudthawee Prueprak (C) of Thailand competes during the beach handball men's preliminary round group B match between Thailand and Pakistan at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

Enforced disappearances and custodial killings raise alarm in Balochistan

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:31:40 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan], April 24 (ANI): Four men who had earlier gone missing in separate incidents across Balochistan have resurfaced after being held in what sources describe as unofficial 'custody,' intensifying scrutiny over alleged enforced disappearances in the province. Reports indicate that the individuals were detained without due legal process in the Kech and Noshki districts, as reported by The Balochistan P

UN experts flag systemic forced conversions in Pakistan

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:59:55 GMT

Geneva [Switzerland], April 24 (ANI): Pakistan is facing renewed international scrutiny after United Nations human rights experts raised alarm over the persistent abduction and forced religious conversion of minority women and girls, describing the pattern as widespread and deeply entrenched.

In a press release issued by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, experts said that coerci

Gauhati High Court rejects anticipatory bail plea of Congress leader Pawan Khera

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:51 GMT

Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 24 (ANI): The Gauhati High Court on Friday has rejected an anticipatory bail petition filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera in connection with an FIR lodged by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Earlier, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Congress leader Pawan Khera should surrender before the law and appear in Guwahati, after the S

US Poised For Potential Iran Talks As Araqchi Heads To Pakistan

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:25:00 GMT

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WASHINGTON -- The prospect of a new round of face-to-face talks between the United States and Iran emerged as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi headed to Islamabad and a US official suggested the United States could potentially send a delegation this weekend.

Iran Rights Group Says 3 Teenage Protesters Could Face Execution

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:25:00 GMT

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White House Says US Delegation Will Head To Pakistan For Iran Peace Talks

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WASHINGTON -- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the United States would send a delegation to Pakistan this weekend, as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is also expected

Israel, Lebanon Cease-Fire Extended 3 Weeks, Even As Violence Flares

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:25:00 GMT

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Iranian FM Araqchi En Route To Pakistan

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi was expected to arrive in Islamabad on April 24 for talks that would reportedly include consultations on proposals for reviving peace negotiations with the United States.

US and Iranian teams held peace talks in Pakistan's capital on April 11-12, but those ended without an agreement and a second roun

Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi En Route To Pakistan

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:25:00 GMT

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US and Iranian teams held peace talks in Pakistan's capital on April 11-12, but those ended without an agreement and a second roun

UP ATS thwarts terror plot: Arrests two for inciting youth under influence of Pakistani gangsters and ISI

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:47 GMT

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 24 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad on Thursday arrested two gangsters operating under the direct influence of Pakistan-based handlers and the ISI in Noida.

The suspects, identified as twenty-year-olds Tushar Chauhan, alias Hizbullah Ali Khan, and Samir Khan, were caught with a pistol, live ammunition, and a knife.

The action followed intelligence that these g

BCB withdraws Mustafizur's NOC, Nahid Rana held back from PSL ahead of Pakistan Tests

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:59:35 GMT

Chattogram [Bangladesh], April 24 (ANI): The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has withdrawn the No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued to Mustafizur Rahman for participation in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after the left-arm pacer was advised to undergo further medical evaluation following the third ODI against New Zealand.

In an official media release, the BCB said the team's medical staff had reviewed Mustafizu

"Pak talks with US was strategic mistake": Iranian lawmaker

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:59:07 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 24 (ANI): A member of Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, Mahmoud Nabavian, has said that the negotiation talks held with the US in Pakistan was a mistake.

Nabavian posted a snippet of his interview to SNN TV, where he noted that discussing its nuclear issue in Pakistan was a 'strategic mistake'.

In a post on X, he said, 'Putting the nuclear issue on the

UP Anti-Terror Squad arrests two linked to Pakistan-based ISI

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:59:04 GMT

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 24 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad (UPATS) has arrested two individuals for their involvement in anti-national activities and their collaboration with ISI-backed Pakistani gangsters to plot attacks against India, UPATS said in a press note.

The accused have been identified as Tushar Chauhan alias Hizbullah Ali Khan (20), resident of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh and Same

Pakistan-US thaw may influence India's response to future terror attacks, says ex-US envoy Juster

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:34:16 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 23 (ANI): Former US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster on Thursday suggested that Pakistan's improving ties with the United States could have implications for India's strategic decision-making in the event of a future major terrorist attack originating from across the border.

Speaking at the Hudson Institute's The New India Conference, Juster pointed to what he described as Pakistan's 's

BCB withdraws NOC for Mustafizur Rahman for PSL 2026

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:34:06 GMT

Chhatogram [Bangladesh], April 23 (ANI): The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday announced key updates regarding pace bowlers Mustafizur Rahman and Nahid Rana following the conclusion of the third ODI against New Zealand.

According to a press release, the board said Mustafizur Rahman has been advised to undergo an immediate medical scan after the team's medical staff reviewed his condition. He will subsequ

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals sign Rehan Ahmed as replacement for Ben Duckett

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:32:59 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) have picked England's leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed as a replacement for Ben Duckett for the remainder of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Thursday.

Rehan, a right-arm leg-spinner, has played five Tests, nine ODIs and 13 T20Is for England and has scalped 49 international wickets. He will join Delhi Capitals for Rs 75 Lakh, according to the IPL statement.

IFL: Rajasthan United FC, Sreenidi Deccan FC face off in Championship phase opener

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:59:43 GMT

Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], April 23 (ANI): Rajasthan United FC will face Sreenidi Deccan FC in the opening fixture of the Championship phase of Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Namdhari Football Stadium in Sri Bhaini Sahib on Friday,

The kick-off is scheduled for 18:30 IST. With the group stage concluded, the Championship phase will see the top six teams compete in a decisive round-robin format. Each

Is The US Naval Blockade On Iran Working Yes And No.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:55:43 GMT

To pressure Iran into a peace deal, the United States has imposed a naval blockade on the Middle Eastern countrys ports and vessels since April 13.

While it has intensified pressure on Irans already battered economy, the US blockade has yet to force Tehran into making concessions to end the nearly two-month-long war, experts say.

Iran has refused to come to the negotiating table unless the United States lif

China's lunar exploration program benefits the world

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:50:25 GMT

BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- China will celebrate its 11th Space Day on Friday, while its Chang'e-7 spacecraft is undergoing final preparations at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province before its planned launch in the second half of 2026. It will head to the moon to conduct environmental and resource surveys of the lunar south pole.

Over the past decade, China's Chang'e lunar exploratio