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Suspicious trades over Trump social media posts spark calls for investigation

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:14:44 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, New York: U.S. lawmakers are calling for investigations into prediction market platform Polymarket after a series of unusually well-timed bets on geopolitical events raised concerns about potential insider trading.

At least 50 newly created accounts placed large bets on a U.S.-Iran ceasefire just hours, and in some cases minutes, before President Donald Trump an

March CPI spikes 0.9% as fuel costs rise, rate cuts in doubt

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:03:27 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.: A sharp rise in fuel costs pushed U.S. inflation higher in March, complicating the Federal Reserve's path on interest rates and raising fresh concerns about pressure on household spending.

The Consumer Price Index jumped 0.9 percent last month, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said on April 10, the largest increase since June 2022, when prices soared in response to the Ru

Americans boost Spain property buys despite overall dip

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:00:05 GMT

MADRID, Spain: American buyers are emerging as a growing force in Spain's property market, with purchases rising even as overall foreign demand softened, driven by a mix of lifestyle appeal, currency strength, and political uncertainty back home.

Home purchases in Spain by U.S. citizens rose three percent last year, even as total foreign purchases dipped, according to data from Spain's Gene

Vance flies to Pakistan, readying for talks between Iran, US

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:55:14 GMT

DUBAI, U.A.E.: U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance departed Washington, D.C., for Pakistan on Friday to meet Iranian negotiators, as Washington prepared for high-level talks on the terms of the ceasefire.

Significant challenges remain that could derail both the fragile ceasefire and efforts to secure a broader, long-term agreement to end the war.

The visit

ACRL: Israel’s Beirut 'massacre' broke ceasefire

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:15:31 GMT

The Arab-American Civil Rights League (ACRL) has issued a fiery condemnation of this week's Israeli airstrikes in Beirut, alleging that Israel committed a "blatant and deliberate violation" of a internationally-brokered ceasefire and calling the attack a "massacre" that demands immediate accountability from the United States government. In a statement released Thursday signed by Acting Executive Director Houda Berri-Harjl

Israeli bombardment of Lebanon threatens ceasefire, talks

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:03:20 GMT

DUBAI, U.A.E.: The ceasefire in the war in Iran staggered on April 9 under the weight of Israel's bombardment of Beirut, Tehran's continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and uncertainty over whether peace talks can happen.

Iran and the U.S. both claimed they had won after the ceasefire, but tensions remained high. Iranian media suggested that Iran had placed mines in the

Airlines brace for months of pain despite Iran ceasefire

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:22:12 GMT

SINGAPORE/HONG KONG: A ceasefire between the United States and Iran has lifted market sentiment but is unlikely to ease the aviation industry's mounting fuel and operational pressures in the near term, industry executives said.

Airline shares rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire, raising hopes of the Strait of Hormuz reopening. But executives warned that supply disruptions and

Israel doubles-down on Lebanon after Trump-Iran deal

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:12:58 GMT

JERUSALEM, Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel backed the U.S. ceasefire with Iran, but tnsisted it does not cover fighting in Lebanon.

Netanyahu came under fire following the announcement of the ceasefire. "Netanyahu led us to a strategic collapse. There was here a disgraceful combination of arrogance, irresponsibility, negligent staff work, lies sold to the Americans that

Crude slides as ceasefire hopes ease supply fears

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:52:56 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Oil prices dropped sharply below US$100 a barrel on April 8 as signs of a temporary de-escalation in the Iran conflict prompted investors to unwind positions built on supply fears.

Markets reacted after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, contingent on the immediate and safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Brent crude futures fell $

Two-week Iran ceasefire announced

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:19:47 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC - In a stunning 11th hour development, former President Donald J. Trump has announced on Truth Social that he has suspended a massive military operation against Iran, citing direct intervention from Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership.

According to Trump, the operation—described as a "destructive force" already en route to target the Islamic Republic—was halted

Gunfight outside Israeli Consulate in Istanbul; 1 killed, 2 injured

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:10:16 GMT

ISTANBUL, Turkey: Turkish police shot and killed one attacker in a gunfight outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, and injured two others on April 7.

The three assailants had opened fire at the police, sparking a gunfight that left one attacker dead, Turkish officials said. The two other assailants were wounded and captured.

Two police officers were slightly injured during the clash

White House press conference details rescue of fighter jet crew

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:05:41 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Detailing the mission to rescue the two-man fighter jet crew downed deep inside Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump and his top defense aides, on April 6, said the U.S. relied on over a hundred aircraft, hundreds of personnel, secret CIA technology, and a dose of subterfuge.

U.S. forces rescued the pilot just a few hours after the F-15E fighter jet crashed in Iran last week.

According to T

Oil cargo prices surge past futures amid supply crunch

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:03:24 GMT

LONDON, U.K.: A sharp squeeze on immediate oil supplies is pushing physical crude prices close to US$150 a barrel, as refiners compete for available cargoes amid disruptions linked to the Iran conflict.

European and Asian refiners are paying record-high prices for certain crude grades, far exceeding benchmark futures, in a market increasingly driven by near-term scarcity rathe

15 Killed, Synagogue Ruined in Iran Attacks

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:44:21 GMT

TEHRAN, Iran - A historic synagogue in Tehran has been "completely destroyed" by U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed at least 15 people across Iran overnight, according to Iranian media reports.

The Rafi-Nia Synagogue was hit when an adjacent residential building in central Tehran was attacked, Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency reported. Video shows civil defense workers searching rubble as He

2 commanders killed in Israeli bombing of Iranian petrochemical plant

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:32:49 GMT

TEHRAN, Iran: Two Iranian paramilitary Revolutionary Guard commanders were killed on April 6 when Israel struck a key petrochemical plant at Iran's massive South Pars natural gas field, potentially challenging a new 45-day ceasefire proposal for Tehran and the United States.

The attack on the gas field was meant to eliminate a major source of revenue for Iran, Israel said. It is also very important for Iran's el

UAE says use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:32:01 GMT

DUBAI, U.A.E: UAE official Anwar Gargash said any deal in the U.S.-Iran war not guaranteeing access through the Strait of Hormuz and failing to rein in Iran's nuclear program, its missiles, and its drones would just make the Middle East more dangerous and more ‌volatile.

Gargash, an adviser to the UAE president, said in a weekend briefing that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil, must not be

Iranian negotiators fine-tune agenda in Islamabad ahead of high-stakes peace talks with US

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:04:36 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 11 (ANI): Ahead of the highly anticipated diplomatic engagement with the United States, the Iranian negotiating team is currently conducting a strategic meeting in the Pakistani capital. The delegation, which arrived in Islamabad to participate in high-stakes discussions, is fine-tuning its agenda before the formal commencement of the 'peace talks with the US.'

Prior to this engagement

51.5 lakh LPG cylinders delivered, 8.7 lakh Indians return amid West Asia crisis: Govt

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:04:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): India's fuel supplies and maritime operations remain stable despite the ongoing tensions in West Asia, with the government asserting that there is no need for panic as domestic LPG deliveries continue normally and Indian vessels are operating safely.

According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, 'domestic LPG cylinder deliveries remain normal,' with 'more than 51.5 lak

US agrees to unfreeze Iranian funds abroad media

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:03:35 GMT

Assets previously blocked by Washington by various means reportedly total more than $100 billion

Washington has agreed to release frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar and other foreign jurisdictions, a move seen as a sign of "seriousness" in reaching a deal between the US and the Islamic Republic, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing a senior Iranian source. Negotiators from both countries have ar

Ceasefire in Lebanon part of agreement, says Iranian FM Spokesperson for peace talks with US: Iran Media

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:02:23 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 11 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Saturday claimed that the ceasefire in Lebanon was part of agreement in talks with the US US, according to the Iranian state media, Press TV.

Press TV also said that the statement of the spokesperson was confirmed by the Pakistani side. Moreover, the Iranian delegation is in touch with Hezbollah to make necessary decisions, a

"People in Iran not very optimistic, but still giving it a hope to go on": University of Tehran professor Elham on peace talks

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:01:53 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 11 (ANI): Amid the ongoing peace talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Elham Kadkhodaee, Assistant Professor, West Asian Studies at the University of Tehran on Saturday said that the people 'are not very much optimistic about the outcome of these talks, but still we're giving it a hope to go on.'

Speaking to ANI, she said, ' Well I think what we see, from what we see in Iran

"Fingers on the trigger": Tehran maintains defiant posture ahead of peace talks

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:01:47 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 11 (ANI): The dispatch of a high-level Iranian delegation to Pakistan reflects Tehran's determination to engage in dialogue with Washington, an Iranian government spokesperson stated, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

Fatemeh Mohajerani, however, maintained a defiant posture regarding the diplomatic engagement, cautioning that their 'fingers would remain on the trigger'. She further

"Waiting for you": Trump flaunts US oil supremacy as tankers head for "sweetest" crude

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:01:39 GMT

Washington, DC [US], April 11 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Saturday highlighted the energy prowess of the United States, asserting that the nation possesses petroleum reserves exceeding those of the subsequent two major oil-producing nations combined.

In a statement shared on Truth Social, the President claimed that a significant fleet of vessels is currently en route to American shores to procure what he

Photo Flash | Iranian team meets Pakistani PM, preconditions discussed: source

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:46:46 GMT

(260411) -- ISLAMABAD, April 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (R) meets with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 11, 2026. (Xinhua)

(SpotNews) PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-U.S.-IRAN-TALKS

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:16:22 GMT

(260411) -- ISLAMABAD, April 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 11, 2026 shows an exterior view of the Serena Hotel for the talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan. The talks between the United States and Iran to end hostilities kicked off in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Saturday, according to media reports. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

"People of India demonstrated that they are reliable, compassionate partners": Iranian envoy Fathali on India sending 2nd shipment to medical aid

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:02:23 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): The second consignment of medical supplies donated by the people of India has been dispatched on Saturday to the Red Crescent Society of the Iran, reaffirming growing humanitarian cooperation between the two nations during the ongoing conflict.

According to Iranian ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, the aid shipment was facilitated by the Embassy of Iran in New Delhi using

White House rejects report of releasing blocked Iranian funds amid Islamabad peace talks

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:01:46 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 11 (ANI): The White House on Saturday dismissed a report suggesting that the United States had consented to the 'release of Iranian capital' previously 'blocked in Qatari and various international financial institutions.'

This official denial arrives as American and Iranian representatives convene in Islamabad for high-stakes negotiations aimed at brokering a ceasefire, reported CBS.

"Don't see how there can be any credible deal between these two parties": Political commentator David Vance on peace talks

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:01:41 GMT

Belfast (Northern Ireland) [UK], April 11 (ANI): British political commentator and writer David Vance on Saturday has expressed deep skepticism over the ongoing high-level talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, warning that a meaningful breakthrough is unlikely given the two parties seem 'so far apart'.

Speaking to ANI, Vance said the world is closely monitoring the negotiations due to their pote

US Vice President JD Vance meets Pakistan PM Sharif in Islamabad

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:01:37 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 11 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance is currently engaged in a high-level meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to a statement from the White House. The dialogue between the two leaders was confirmed by Al Jazeera, which reported that the discussions are part of the broader diplomatic engagement taking place in the Pakistani capital.

The meeting coincides with

Islamabad becomes focal point of global diplomacy as US-Iran peace talks kick off under high security

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:01:27 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 11 (ANI): The Pakistani capital of Islamabad has taken centre stage as it hosts high-stakes peace talks between the United States and Iran on Saturday.

The Iranian and American delegations have both arrived in the city to participate in the discussions, marking a significant moment in regional diplomacy.

The Serena Hotel has emerged as the focal point of the diplomatic activity.

"Tail wags the dog": Former diplomat KP Fabian on fragile US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:00:42 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): As high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran unfold in Islamabad, veteran diplomat KP Fabian has offered a searing critique of the current geopolitical landscape.

Speaking to ANI, Fabian suggested that the relationship between Washington and Tel Aviv remains the primary obstacle to a lasting peace, famously remarking that in this alliance, 'the tail wags the d

Pakistani PM meets U.S. JD Vance: statement

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:45:18 GMT

ISLAMABAD, April 11 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office.

Vance arrived here on Saturday for talks with the Iranian team to end the recent hostilities in the Middle East region.

Commending the commitment of both delegations to engage constructively, Sharif expressed the hope that these

Iranian team meets Pakistani PM, preconditions discussed: source

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:15:16 GMT

ISLAMABAD, April 11 (Xinhua) -- The Iranian team for talks with the United States on Saturday met with the Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday ahead of their talks with U.S. counterparts, according to media reports.

The meeting lasted about 40 minutes and both sides discussed the preconditions of the talks, according to Pakistani sources.

According to separate Pakistani sources, the pace of

312 stranded fishermen in Iran returned to India via Armenia: EAM

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:01:25 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday announced that 312 Indian fishermen were safely evacuated from Iran to India through Armenia.

Jaishankar thanked Armenian officials for making the safe evacuation possible.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said, 'Another 312 Indian fishermen safely evacuated from Iran to India through Armenia. Thank the Government of Arme

"America First" or "Israel First"?: Iran, US enter high-stakes talks in Pakistan

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:32:58 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 11 (ANI): A high-level delegations from Iran and the United States arrived for what Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has termed 'make or break' negotiations.

The summit, held under intense security, aims to stabilize a fragile ceasefire and navigate the future of regional security.

On Saturday morning, the Iranian delegation departed their residence for the Prime Minister's Office

"Serious questions about style of self-declared Vishwaguru's huglomacy arise": Jairam Ramesh targets Centre over US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:31:48 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Saturday launched a sharp critique of the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as US-Iran peace talks are being held in Islamabad.

In an 'X' post, Ramesh raised concerns about the Union Government's handling of the situation, while questioning the role of Pakistan as a mediator, despite being involved in the 2025 Pahalgam terror at

PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-U.S.-IRAN-TALKS-PRESS CENTER

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:15:31 GMT

(260411) -- ISLAMABAD, April 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 11, 2026 shows an exterior view of the press center for the talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan. The United States and Iran are expected to have a negotiation in Islamabad to end recent hostilities in the Middle East. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

High-stakes diplomacy: What makes U.S.-Iran Islamabad talks distinct, difficult

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:45:10 GMT

ISLAMABAD/TEHRAN, April 11 (Xinhua) -- The Iranian and U.S. delegations for peace talks arrived here Saturday and would hold negotiations later.

After more than 40 days of intense hostilities, the two rivals are finally coming to the negotiating table. While U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the outcome of the talks would become clear "within 24 hours," analysts believe that, given the hardline stances of b

Trapped and Blackmailed: Ex Israeli Spox warns US-Iran ceasefire hinges on Hormuz blockade

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:32:51 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 11 (ANI): Former Israeli government spokesman Eylon Levy has warned that the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is on the verge of collapse due to Tehran's refusal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking with ANI, Levy characterized Iran's actions as 'maritime piracy,' accusing the Islamic Republic of holding the global economy hostage to blackmail the international com

UP: Inside Kintoor, ancestral village of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:41 GMT

Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 11 (ANI): Iran and India have had civilizational ties and a spiritual and cultural connection among the Shia community.

The quiet village of Kintoor in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district holds a surprising historical distinction: it is the ancestral home of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the leader of the 1979 Iranian Revolution.

Ayatollah Khomenei's grandfather, Syed

Photo Flash | U.S. delegates for talks with Iran land in Pakistan

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:45:21 GMT

(260411) -- ISLAMABAD, April 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrives at the Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on April 11, 2026. U.S. delegates led by Vice President JD Vance arrived in Pakistan on Saturday morning for talks with Iran, according to sources. (Xinhua)

Pakistan reiterates support for constructive U.S.-Iran engagement

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:45:05 GMT

ISLAMABAD, April 11 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar expressed hope on Saturday that all parties involved in the ongoing conflict would engage constructively to advance efforts toward a peaceful resolution, the Foreign Ministry said.

In a statement, the deputy prime minister reiterated Pakistan's willingness to continue facilitating the parties in achieving a la

Oil and water: US team lands in Pak for truce, Hormuz talks with Iran

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:31:58 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 11 (ANI): As the world watches with bated breath the slippery ceasefire talks, a US aircraft carrying a team for negotiations with Iran has landed in Pakistan's Islamabad, Al Jazeera reported, citing its sources.

The Iranian delegation arrived after midnight, led by Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf. The US team comprises lead negotiator Vice President JD Vance with Special Envoy Steve Wi

"Pak systematically supports terrorism," says Ex-Israeli Spokesperson

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:31:43 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 11 (ANI): Eylon Levy, Former Spokesman for Israel, said that Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's statement calling Israel 'evil and a curse for humanity' was unacceptable.

Levy, in conversation with ANI on Friday, said that Pakistan is an aggressive state that systematically supports terrorism.

'The Pakistani Defence Minister's statement is outrageous and completely unaccepta

US, Iranian Delegations Preparing For Peace Talks In Islamabad

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:10:00 GMT

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Talks Beginning In Islamabad, Iranian State TV Reports

The Iranian delegation has begun a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to Iranian state TV.

The report said negotiators were initially scheduled to discuss the United States' "breach of promise," an apparent reference to Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon against Hezbollah, which Israel and the

Vance Arrives In Pakistan For Crucial Iran Talks

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:10:00 GMT

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US Delegation, Led by JD Vance, Arrives In Islamabad

A delegation of US officials led by Vice President JD Vance and including President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner landed on the morning of April 11 at an air base in Islamabad.

They were received by Pakistani army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

Talks Beginning In Islamabad, Iranian State TV Reports

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:10:00 GMT

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Talks Beginning In Islamabad, Iranian State TV Reports

The Iranian delegation has begun a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to Iranian state TV.

Pakistani Prime Minister Holds Separate Talks With Iranian, US Teams

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:10:00 GMT

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Pakistani Prime Minister Holds Separate Talks With Iranian, US Teams

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has begun a meeting with US Vice President JD Vance, following talks with the Iranian delegation, kicking off a day of diplomacy in Islamabad aimed at ending the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

There were no immediate details about the talks with Vance, who is leading a d

US-Iran Talks Begin In Pakistan

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:10:00 GMT

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US-Iran Talks Begin In Pakistan

Talks between US and Iranian negotiators have begun in Islamabad, according to media reports.

It's not immediately clear if the talks are face-to-face or if the US and Iranian teams are in separate rooms, with Pakistani mediators relaying messages between them.

Either way, these are the highest-level negotiations between the two countries s

U.S. delegates for talks with Iran land in Pakistan

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:15:23 GMT

ISLAMABAD, April 11 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner arrived in Islamabad on Saturday for talks with Iran, according to sources.

The delegation was received by Pakistani senior officials at the Nur Khan airbase.

Trump's "Political Warrior" James Blair departs White House to lead midterm charge

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:00:39 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 11 (ANI): In a high-stakes personnel shift ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) announced that James Blair, the White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative, Political, and Public Affairs, will take a temporary leave of absence to helm the administration's outside political operations.

The move signals the President Trump's aggressive

Opinion: A fragile truce, an urgent call for peace

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:45:16 GMT

As high-stakes talks begin in Islamabad on Saturday, U.S. and Iranian diplomats are trying to reach a ceasefire that's already gasping for air. On paper, there's a two-week truce; on the ground, the floor is falling out from under everyone.

Now is the time to seize this fleeting moment of sanity before the glass finally shatters. In a world of rising fire, the truth remains: there is no path to peace; peace is th

Interview: No rebound in Hormuz traffic after ceasefire, transit rules to be key focus of U.S.-Iran talks, maritime analyst says

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:15:13 GMT

Approximately 600 large ocean-going vessels remain stranded inside the Gulf, most are unwilling to move without clearer assurances, a maritime analyst has said.

by Xinhua writers Gao Wencheng, Zhao Jiasong

LONDON, April 11 (Xinhua) -- Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has not materially improved following the ceasefire announced by the United States and Iran, as Iran continues

US will not allow Iran to impose tolls on Strait of Hormuz: Trump

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:31:21 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 11 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) asserted that Washington would not allow any attempt by Iran to impose tolls on vessels passing through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, describing it as an international waterway amid rising tensions with Tehran.

Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews ahead of US Vice President JD Vance's departure, Trump dism

Iranian delegates arrive in Pakistan, while distrust keeps weighing on talks with U.S.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:15:08 GMT

ISLAMABAD, April 11 (Xinhua) -- The Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf arrived here early Saturday for talks with the United States to end the hostilities in the Middle East. However, distrust between the two adversaries still shadows their peace talks scheduled for later on the day.

Speaking to reporters upon arrival at Islamabad, Qalibaf told reporters that "twice within less th

Iran and US to face off in Pakistan as Trump warns there is 'no back-up plan' (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:10:46 GMT

Tehran and Washington have exchanged mutual warnings and mistrust ahead of crucial negotiations in Islamabad

Iranian and US delegations are converging on Islamabad for what Pakistan's prime minister has called a "make-or-break moment" in efforts to turn a fragile ceasefire into a broader agr

Iran and US to face off in Pakistan as Trump warns there is 'no back-up plan'

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:10:46 GMT

Tehran and Washington have exchanged mutual warnings and mistrust ahead of crucial negotiations in Islamabad

Iranian and US delegations are converging on Islamabad for what Pakistan's prime minister has called a "make-or-break moment" in efforts to turn a fragile ceasefire into a broader agr

Vance and Iranian officials arrive in Islamabad for high-stakes talks (PHOTOS/VIDEOS)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:10:46 GMT

Despite the air of mistrust, Pakistani officials hope that if the talks yield progress, they could continue into Sunday and Monday

High-level Iranian and US delegations have arrived in Islamabad for what the Pakistani prime minister has called a "make-or-break moment" in efforts to turn a fragile ceasefire in

Uttar Pradesh: Merchant navy sailor returns home, shares experience of West Asia conflict

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:58:58 GMT

Unnao (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 11 (ANI): A merchant navy sailor from Unnao, Shivendra Kumar Chaurasia, on Friday shared his experience of being caught in the crossfire amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, describing repeated explosions, fear at sea, and uncertainty during his return journey.

Speaking to ANI, Chaurasia said he has been working on ships since 2014 and had recently joined a vessel in December

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-TRUMP-IRAN

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:18:25 GMT

(260411) -- WASHINGTON, April 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump walks toward Marine One at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 10, 2026. Trump said Friday U.S. negotiators will discuss the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with the Iranians in Pakistan on Saturday, asserting the crucial global energy waterway will reopen soon and "automatically," with or without Iran's cooper

PhotoFlash | Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz to open no matter if Iran cooperates

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:15:17 GMT

(260411) -- WASHINGTON, April 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump (R) walks to board Marine One at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 10, 2026. Trump said Friday U.S. negotiators will discuss the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with the Iranians in Pakistan on Saturday, asserting the crucial global energy waterway will reopen soon and "automatically," with or without Iran's

"Goodwill but no trust": Iranian delegates in Islamabad for peace talks with US

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:58:44 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 11 (ANI): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf late on Friday reiterated Tehran's deep distrust of the United States, stating that past negotiations have consistently ended in 'failure and breach of promise,' even as he signalled that Iran continues to maintain a posture of goodwill.

According to the Iranian news agency Tasnim News Agency, Ghalibaf made the remarks while

Iran's delegation travels with "Angels of Minab" to Pakistan for talks with U.S.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:45:09 GMT

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan to participate in talks with the United States. The Iranian "delegation" also includes the "Angels of Minab."

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"Pakistan is not a good-faith actor...": Former Israeli Spokesperson on Pak Defence Minister's remarks

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:30:45 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 11 (ANI): Former Israeli spokesperson Eylon Levy strongly criticised Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's now-deleted social media post, calling it 'outrageous and completely unacceptable' and interpreting it as a call for the annihilation of Israel by a nuclear-armed state.

In an interview with ANI, Levy said the remarks have alarmed many in Israel, while also reflecting what he cl

PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-IRAN-DELEGATION-ARRIVAL

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:15:09 GMT

(260411) -- ISLAMABAD, April 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A high-level Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf (C) arrives in Islamabad of Pakistan to participate in the upcoming talks with the United States, on the early morning of April 11, 2026. (Xinhua)

"Iran didn't start this war": Representative of Supreme Leader Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:58:22 GMT

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 11 (ANI): Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, on Friday said that the United States and Israel are not serious about negotiations, while asserting that 'Iran did not start this war' and continues to seek peace and stability in the region.

Speaking to the media, he said, 'They (US, Israel) are not serious about negotiations...Iran did

Trump to Vance: "I wish them luck," says US will open Hormuz "with or without" Iran

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:58:18 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 11 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) indicated plans to reopen the Gulf region amid ongoing hostilities in West Asia, asserting that the United States would move ahead 'with or without', even as Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakistan for crucial talks with Iran.

Speaking at Joint Base Andrews (JBA) before Vance's departure, Trump asserted that Iranian forces ha

Over 8.4 lakh Indians returned from Gulf since February 28, says MEA; Airspace disruptions continue across region

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:58:13 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that large-scale coordination efforts are underway to ensure the safety and movement of Indian nationals across the Gulf and West Asia region amid ongoing airspace restrictions and operational disruptions.

Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing, Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R Mahajan said that 'Since February 28, aroun

Multiple Hurdles To Peace As US, Iranian Delegations Gather

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:51:11 GMT

WASHINGTON -- US Vice President JD Vance has stepped into the most consequential diplomatic challenge of his tenure, arriving in Islamabad to lead high-stakes negotiations with Iran.

These talks may ultimately determine whether a fragile, two-week cease-fire holds, or the region collapses back into renewed conflict.

The American delegation includes special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, as well as

PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-U.S.-IRAN-TALK-HOTEL

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:45:27 GMT

(260410) -- ISLAMABAD, April 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 10, 2026 shows the Serena Hotel, a five-star property in the Red Zone, which has been reserved exclusively for the delegations from the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

Update: Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad for talks

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:45:18 GMT

ISLAMABAD, April 11 (Xinhua) -- A high-level Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf arrived in Islamabad on Saturday to participate in the upcoming talks with the United States, Pakistan's foreign ministry said in a statement.

The delegation also includes Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.

According to the statement, the Iranian delegation was received upon arrival b

PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-PM-SPEECH-U.S.-IRAN-TALKS

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:46:16 GMT

(260410) -- ISLAMABAD, April 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivers a speech on TV in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 10, 2026. Sharif said on Friday that the negotiation delegations from the United States and Iran would hold talks on Saturday to find a peaceful solution to the Middle East conflict. (Xinhua)

Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Qalibaf arrives in Islamabad for talks with US

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:30:13 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 11 (ANI): The Iranian delegation led by Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has arrived in Pakistan's Islamabad late on Friday to attend peace talks with the United States, as reported by Iranian State Media Press TV, aimed at achieving a comprehensive end to hostilities in West Asia.

As reported by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), the Iranian dele

What is fueling unrest across the EU

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:24:46 GMT

The bloc is facing an energy crisis due to the Strait of Hormuz disruption, with soaring diesel prices triggering protests

The EU is sliding into a fuel crisis driven by a global supply shock caused by the US-Israeli attack on Iran. It has already triggered protests, early signs of shortages, and warnings of the wider economic impact.

This has resulted from the disruption of the Strait of H

Iranian delegation arrives in Pakistan for talks with U.S.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:15:11 GMT

ISLAMABAD, April 11 (Xinhua) -- An Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf arrived here early Saturday for talks with the U.S. side, according to the semi-official Fars news agency.

Middle East war triggering global energy shock IMF

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:09:05 GMT

Disruptions to oil and gas supplies will leave lasting scars on the world economy, managing director Kristalina Georgieva has said

The war in the Middle East has delivered a major global energy supply "shock" that will push up prices further and leave the world economy facing weaker growth, the IMF has warned.

The US-Israeli attack on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliatory strikes across t

Trump warns of US strike on Iran with "best weapons" if talks fail

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:58:07 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 11 (ANI): Amid diplomatic efforts to achieve a comprehensive solution to the hostilities in West Asia, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) warned that the United States is prepared to launch an intense military strike on Iran using its 'best ammunition' if peace negotiations in Islamabad fail.

In a phone interview with the New York Post, Trump indicated that clarity regardin

David Schenker: US And Iran 'Very Far' Apart Before Pakistan Talks

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:33:44 GMT

David Schenker, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near Eastern Affairs, told Current Time that all options are on the table for President Donald Trump as the US and Iran remain "very far" apart as they head into negotiations in Pakistan.

In an interview on April 10, Schenker, who served as Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs from 2019 to 2021, said he viewed the US operation in Ira

US Congressman slams Pak Defence Minister's remarks on Israel

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:00:51 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 10 (ANI): US Congressman Josh Gottheimer slammed Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif over his statement concerning Israel, calling the rhetoric 'unacceptable' and counterproductive amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to find a complete end to the conflict in West Asia.

In a post on X, Gottheimer stated that such remarks from a top Pakistani official amid such times, when Islamabad is tr

US VP Vance departs for Islamabad for talks with Iran, says would not be "receptive" if Tehran tries "to play"

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:59:23 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 10 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance on Friday departed for Pakistan's capital of Islamabad to take part in talks with Iran, expressing optimism about the negotiations while warning against any lack of sincerity from Tehran.

Addressing reporters before departure, Vance said the United States is open to constructive engagement if Iran approaches the discussions in good faith.

'We're

Iran embassy in India deactivates accounts designated for donation,appreciates "commendable" support

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:59:11 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 10 (ANI): The Iranian Embassy in India on Friday deactivated the accounts previously designated for receiving monetary contributions in appreciation of the 'commendable' support and solidarity of the Indian citizens.

The Embassy further requested to refrain from transferring any funds to the accounts or to any other accounts presented as belonging to it.

In a post on X, the Irania

IRAQ-BAGHDAD-ALI KHAMENEI-MOURNING

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:45:25 GMT

(260410) -- BAGHDAD, April 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People gather to mourn the death of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Baghdad, Iraq, April 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)

Trump says outcomes of talks with Iran will be clear in about 24 hours: report

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:15:42 GMT

WASHINGTON, April 10 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said the outcomes of negotiations with Iran will be clear "in about 24 hours," the New York Post reported Friday.

Trump made the remarks in a phone interview with the news outlet shortly after Vice President JD Vance left Washington for talks with Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan.

"We're going to find out in about 24 hours. We're going to know soon," T

U.S., Iran negotiation delegations to hold talks in Islamabad Saturday: Pakistani PM

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:15:26 GMT

ISLAMABAD, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that the negotiation delegations from the United States and Iran would hold talks on Saturday to find a peaceful solution to the Middle East conflict.

A temporary ceasefire has been announced, and the next and hard phase is for permanent peace via talks, Sharif said in an address.

The Pakistani leadership will make the be

Transit Toll: A Sea Change In US Freedom Of Navigation Policy

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:31:34 GMT

US President Donald Trump announced a two-week cease-fire with Iran after he said the Islamic Republic agreed to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint in the transit of oil, gas, and many other commodities and goods vital to the global economy.

Shortly after US-Israeli strikes against Iran began on February 28, Iran warned vessels in the strait that they would not be allowed to pass and began firi

Hezbollah attacks border towns of Kiryat Shmona, Avivim in retaliation to Israeli strikes

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:33:01 GMT

Beirut [Lebanon], April 10 (ANI): Hezbollah on Friday stated that it carried out attacks on the Israeli border areas of Kiryat Shmona and Avivim in response to continued strikes by Israel in Lebanon despite a two-week ceasefire in place following over a month-long conflict in West Asia.

In a statement, Hezbollah said its fighters launched a barrage of rockets targeting Avivim at around 1:30 pm (local time), descr

Iran embassy in India hoists flag on 40th day of mourning for Ayatollah Khamenei; mourns death of former Iran FM Kharrazi

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:32:52 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 10 (ANI): On the occasion of the 40th day of public mourning of the death of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, a ceremony was held at the Iranian embassy in India on Friday to hoist the flag of Iran.

In a post on X, the Iranian Embassy said, 'On the occasion of the 40th day of public mourning for the martyrdom of His Eminence Ayatollah Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic

Iran must not repeat Libyan mistake of trusting US - ex-Gaddafi minister (VIDEO)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:19:13 GMT

Washington isn't interested in ending the conflict with Tehran as it benefits from turmoil in the Middle East, Moussa Ibrahim has told RT

Iran should not repeat the mistakes of Libya, which paid a heavy price for trusting the West, the North African country's former information minister, Moussa Ibrahim, has warned ahe

Kremlin explains Easter ceasefire

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:51:17 GMT

Moscow announced the truce as a humanitarian gesture, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said, noting the significance of the holiday for both Russians and Ukrainians

The Kremlin has clarified that Russia's Easter ceasefire is a humanitarian gesture, not a substitute for a lasting peace with Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin has ordered a halt to hostilities from Saturday afternoon through Sunday.

(SpotNews) PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-U.S.-IRAN TALKS-PREPARATIONS

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:17:23 GMT

(260410) -- ISLAMABAD, April 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 10, 2026 shows a view of the Noor Khan Air Base near Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan has stepped up security and logistical preparations as delegations from the United States and Iran are expected to arrive in Islamabad for high-stakes talks aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East following a recently announced two-week ceasefire. (Xinhua/Wan

IRAN-TEHRAN-MINISTER-INTERVIEW

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:15:50 GMT

(260410) -- TEHRAN, April 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyed Reza Salehi-Amiri receives an interview with Xinhua in Tehran, Iran, April 6, 2026.

TO GO WITH "Interview: 131 historical, civilizational monuments damaged in Iran during conflict with U.S., Israel --minister" (Xinhua/Shadati)

Israeli bombing of Lebanon disturbing India

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:14:33 GMT

New Delhi has expressed concern over the civilian casualties caused by West Jerusalems attacks on Beirut and other places

India has described the Israeli bombardment of Lebanon after the announcement of the ceasefire in the Middle East as "disturbing."

On Wednesday, Israel's attacks on Beirut claimed more than 300 lives, as the Jewish state refused to halt its offensive in Lebanon despite a

Nifty, Sensex end higher taking strong cues from Asian peers despite oil prices remain volatile

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:01:32 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 10 (ANI): Benchmark Indices on Friday ended higher taking positive cues from its Asian peers which rose despite caution in the market due to a fragile ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran and volatile oil prices.

Domestic stock markets were also pushed by gains in the financial services and bank stocks which were partially offset by some Information Technology Stocks.

The ben

Israel desperate to wreck US-Iran ceasefire - professor

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:50:04 GMT

The Israelis will do whatever they can to reignite the war, Seyed Mohammad Marandi has told RT India

The Middle East ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are based on extremely shaky ground, Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi has said, adding that Israel wil

Israel desperate to wreck US-Iran ceasefire professor

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:50:04 GMT

The Israelis will do whatever they can to reignite the war, Seyed Mohammad Marandi has told RT India

The Middle East ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are based on extremely shaky ground, Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi has said, adding that Israel will do everything it can to reignite war in the region.

Speaking to RT India on Thursday, Marandi, a political analyst and p

White House warns staff over Iran war bets media

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:34:40 GMT

The warning comes as markets have spiked on several occasions before big announcements by President Trump

The White House has issued a warning to staff against using insider information on the Iran war to trade on financial markets, several media outlets reported on Thursday, citing unnamed administration officials.

Federal employees are barred from gambling while on government property, wh

White House warns staff over Iran war bets - media

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:34:40 GMT

The warning comes as markets have spiked on several occasions before big announcements by President Trump

India invested in Lebanon's peace, security: MEA, says "protection of civilians foremost priority" amid continued strikes by Israel

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 10 (ANI): India on Friday expressed deep concern over the rising number of civilian casualties in Lebanon amid continued strikes by Israel despite the two-week ceasefire imposed to halt the month-long conflict in West Asia, reiterating that the protection of civilians remains its foremost priority.

Addressing an Inter-Ministerial Briefing on recent developments in West Asia in New Delhi,

Lebanon's PM to visit Washington DC after Israeli push for direct talks: CNN report

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:59:55 GMT

Beirut [Lebanon], April 10 (ANI): Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is set to travel to the US capital of Washington DC in the coming days following Israel's request for direct negotiations with Lebanon, a Lebanese government source told CNN on Friday.

The development comes amid a fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which continues to hold for now but faces mounting strain. A key po

IRAN-TEHRAN-UN SECRETARY-GENERAL'S PERSONAL ENVOY-MEETING

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:15:45 GMT

(260410) -- TEHRAN, April 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jean Arnault (C), the UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for the Middle East Conflict and its Consequences, visits a university compound damaged by U.S. and Israeli air strikes in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2026.

Arnault on Thursday held meetings with senior officials from Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and representatives of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, and