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Macron urges coordinated US-Iran reopening of Strait of Hormuz amid “Project Freedom” tensions
May 4, 2026Yerevan , May 4 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron has called upon the United States and Iran to facilitate a "coordinated" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following a directive from his US counterpart Donald Trump... -
‘Kashtini’ maker, trailblazer: SNL features FBI Director who ‘dotted every T, bulged every I’
May 4, 2026New York , May 4 (ANI): US FBI Director Kash Patel became the eye of the storm in the comic Saturday Night Live skit where Actor-comedian Aziz Ansari imitated him in a mock-up of Press Briefing... -
‘India wants people centric cooperation with Bangladesh’: Outgoing Indian HC to B’desh FM
May 4, 2026Dhaka , May 4 (ANI): Outgoing Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma paid a farewell call on Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, Khalilur Rahman on May 4. The High Commissioner thanked the Foreign Minister and MoFA for their... -
INS Sindhukesari arrives in Colombo for operational turnaround; India-Sri Lanka naval ties deepen
May 4, 2026Colombo , May 4 (ANI): The Indian Navy's Kilo-class submarine, INS Sindhukesari, arrived in Colombo for an Operational Turnaround (OTR).The visiting submarine was received by the Sri Lanka Navy in line on Sunday with established... -
Iran vows kinetic response to Trump’s “Project Freedom” naval mission in Hormuz Strait
May 4, 2026Tehran , May 4 (ANI): The Iranian military has asserted that "the security of the Strait of Hormuz is in the hands of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and that any safe... -
US media highlights Trump’s shift from “escort” to “guide” in Project Freedom amid efficacy doubts
May 4, 2026Washington, DC , May 4 (ANI): Prominent American news outlets have drawn attention to the specific terminology employed by the Trump administration regarding its latest naval initiative in the Strait of Hormuz, noting a deliberate preference... -
Pakistani, Iranian FMs discuss regional situation, Islamabad’s diplomatic manoeuvres
May 4, 2026Islamabad , May 4 (ANI): Amidst shifting regional dynamics, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar reportedly held a telephonic discussion with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, to review the prevailing situation in the Middle ......Read More -
“Criminal negligence”: PTI slams government as lead poisoning haunts Pakistan’s children
May 4, 2026Islamabad , May 4 (ANI): The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has launched a stinging attack on the federal government following a shocking health disclosure that four out of every 10 children aged 12-36 months in high-risk zones... -
Russia interprets 2 Ukrainian drones, no casualties reported
May 4, 2026Moscow , May 4 (ANI): Russian air defences on Monday foiled an attempt of two Moscow-bound drones, the city's Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said, as quoted by Tass."The defense ministry's air defense forces repelled an attack of... -
Japan, Australia pivot to “resilient” supply chains to counter China, Middle East volatility
May 4, 2026Canberra , May 4 (ANI): In a strategic move to counter China's grip on global resources, the leaders of Japan and Australia on Monday pledged to intensify their partnership to secure consistent supplies of energy and...
