Opinion: A fragile truce, an urgent call for peace
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.
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Uttar Pradesh: Merchant navy sailor returns home, shares experience of West Asia conflict
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.
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"Iran didn't start this war": Representative of Supreme Leader Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi
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...
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Middle East war triggering global energy shock IMF
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.
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Trump warns of US strike on Iran with "best weapons" if talks fail
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.
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Hezbollah attacks border towns of Kiryat Shmona, Avivim in retaliation to Israeli strikes
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.
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Kremlin explains Easter ceasefire
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.
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Israeli bombing of Lebanon disturbing India
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.
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Israel desperate to wreck US-Iran ceasefire - professor
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
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Israel desperate to wreck US-Iran ceasefire professor
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.
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White House warns staff over Iran war bets media
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.
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White House warns staff over Iran war bets - media
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 administ
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India invested in Lebanon's peace, security: MEA, says "protection of civilians foremost priority" amid continued strikes by Israel
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.
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ACRL: Israel’s Beirut 'massacre' broke ceasefire
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.
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Trumps meeting with NATO chief went sht Politico
The US president used the talks to vent his frustration over Europes refusal to join the war on Iran, EU officials have told the outlet US President Donald Trump unleashed a "tirade of insults" at NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte during their meeting at the White House on Wednesday, Politico has reported, citing European officials.
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"Act of war": Trump's former advisor Mike Flynn on claims that Iran used China-supplied missiles via Pakistan to target US carrier
Washington DC [US], April 10 (ANI): Former US National Security Advisor General Mike Flynn on Friday raised questions on Pakistan's ability to serve as an 'honest mediator' for peace talks between Iran and the US in light of the purported claims of Islamabad's role in providing Chinese-supplied missiles to Iran.
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Gulf states significantly weakened by US war on Iran - Jeffrey Sachs
Relying on the US for protection has been a debacle, the economist has told RT India The Gulf states have emerged much weaker than Iran from the Middle East conflict, leading US academic Jeffrey Sachs has said.
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Gulf states significantly weakened by US war on Iran Jeffrey Sachs
Relying on the US for protection has been a debacle, the economist has told RT India The Gulf states have emerged much weaker than Iran from the Middle East conflict, leading US academic Jeffrey Sachs has said. Countries in the region made a huge mistake by seeking protection from the US and Israel, Sachs told RT India in an exclusive interview on Thursday.
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Head of Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management team visits those affected by Iranian attacks
ABU DHABI, 10th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Head of the Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management team (ADCMC), reaffirmed the Emirate's commitment to continuous on-the-ground monitoring of the health response during his visit to people affected by the Iranian attacks.
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State Department Urges Iraq To Prevent Attacks On US-Linked Sites
New posts Featured entry 22:32 9. 4. 2026 State Department Urges Iraq To Prevent Attacks By Iran-Aligned Groups On US-Linked Sites The US State Department says it has summoned the Iraqi ambassador after a drone struck a major US diplomatic facility, including the ambush of US diplomats, in Baghdad.