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“Strait of Hormuz is still closed”: Iranian Embassy in South Africa mocks Donald Trump as “idiot” over viral IRGC maritime audio row
Apr 19, 2026Pretoria , April 19 (ANI): The Iranian Embassy in South Africa has launched a biting social media attack on US President Donald Trump, using a viral maritime audio clip to label him an "idiot".The diplomatic... -
Taiwan detects 2 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels, 1 ship around its territory
Apr 19, 2026Taipei , April 19 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected the presence of two sorties of Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels and one ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local... -
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan arrives in Sri Lanka on first foreign visit since assuming office
Apr 19, 2026Colombo , April 19 (ANI): Vice President CP Radhakrishnan has arrived in Sri Lanka for a two-day official visit, marking his first foreign visit since assuming office.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the visit... -
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon meets Akal Takht Jathedar, discusses Sikh community contributions
Apr 19, 2026Auckland , April 19 (ANI): New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Sunday visited the Guru Nanak Sikh Sangat Gurdwara in Otahuhu, Auckland, where he held a special meeting with Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, Jathedar... -
“Truce must be mutual”: Hezbollah warns Israel, slams US-led diplomatic “insult” to Lebanon
Apr 19, 2026Beirut , April 19 (ANI): Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem asserted on Saturday that the current 10-day truce with Israel cannot be a unilateral arrangement.According to a report by Al Jazeera, Qassem vowed that his fighters are... -
Iran to reopen airspace in phased “four-stage” plan following regional conflict
Apr 19, 2026Tehran , April 19 (ANI): Iran is preparing to reopen its national airspace in a phased, four-stage plan following significant disruptions caused by recent regional conflicts, as reported by the Tasnim News Agency.Citing the deputy director... -
“Find lasting solution”: Brazil, Mexico, Spain issue joint statement backing Cuba amid Trump’s “takeover” threats
Apr 19, 2026Barcelona , April 19 (ANI): In a coordinated diplomatic move, Mexico, Spain, and Brazil issued a joint statement on Sunday expressing their alarm over the "dramatic situation" in Cuba. The communication comes as the island nation... -
IDF announces death of reservist in southern Lebanon
Apr 19, 2026Tel Aviv , April 19 (ANI): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Sunday announced the death of Sergeant First Class (Res.) Lidor Porat (31), who, according to the IDF, was killed during combat operations in southern... -
Trump “pulled into” Iran war by Netanyahu as “feeble attempt” to distract from “Epstein files”: Former VP Harris
Apr 19, 2026Washington, DC , April 19 (ANI): Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has launched a scathing attack on US President Donald Trump, alleging that he was "pulled into" a military conflict with Iran by Israeli Prime... -
MEA highlights deep civilisational India-Sri Lanka ties as Vice President begins Colombo visit
Apr 19, 2026New Delhi , April 19 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday outlined the depth of India-Sri Lanka ties as Vice President CP Radhakrishnan departed for an official visit to Sri Lanka from April 19...
