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US military says 31 vessels turned back in Iran port blockade, mostly oil tankers
Apr 23, 2026Florida , April 23 (ANI): United States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Thursday that American forces "have directed 31 vessels to turn around or return to port as part of the US blockade against Iran". According... -
Bangladesh Awami League’s temporary ban not sustainable over longer term: International Crisis Group
Apr 23, 2026Dhaka , April 23 (ANI): The International Crisis Group on Thursday urged the new government of Bangladesh to address the ban on the Awami League."The BNP government will also have to address the politically sensitive question... -
“Terror acts are cowardice against humanity”: Ambassador Kwatra on Pahalgam attack anniversary
Apr 23, 2026Washington, DC , April 23 (ANI): India's Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Wednesday highlighted the global human cost of terrorism while marking one year since the Pahalgam terror attack, saying such acts... -
UAE President receives Italian Defence Minister
Apr 23, 2026Abu Dhabi , April 23 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Guido Crosetto, Minister of Defence of the Italian Republic.During the meeting, the Italian Defence Minister conveyed to the greetings of Giorgia... -
Israeli strikes kill five in south Lebanon, journalist among dead
Apr 23, 2026Tel Aviv , April 23 (ANI): Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed five people, including a journalist, further putting pressure on a fragile ceasefire, Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported, as cited by Al Jazeera.According... -
UAE and Syrian Presidents discuss bilateral relations and regional developments
Apr 23, 2026Abu Dhabi , April 23 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Ahmed Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, who is on a working visit to the UAE.During the meeting, the two... -
US Navy Secretary John C Phelan exits Trump administration amid West Asia conflict
Apr 22, 2026Washington DC , April 23 (ANI): The US Department of War on Wednesday (local time) announced that Secretary of the Navy John C Phelan is stepping down with immediate effect, with Hung Cao set to take... -
Iranian President Pezeshkian slams US over ‘hypocritical’ stance amid ceasefire extension
Apr 22, 2026Tehran , April 23 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday (local time) criticised the United States for what he termed "hypocritical" and contradictory behaviour, even as US President Donald Trump announced an extension of the... -
Focus on education, skills to boost India-Germany ties: Newly appointed Honorary German Consul Abhay Mangaldas
Apr 22, 2026Ahmedabad (Gujarat) , April 23 (ANI): Newly appointed Honorary German Consul in Ahmedabad, Abhay Mangaldas, said his priority will be to promote education and skill development, especially for economically weaker students, to strengthen India-Ge......Read More -
“We want to see unified response and unified proposal”: Karoline Leavitt after ceasefire extension in West Asia conflict
Apr 22, 2026Washington DC , April 23 (ANI): White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday (local time) said the United States has a clear understanding of decision-making structures within Iran, but is awaiting a "unified response" from...
