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Former senior diplomat Surendra Kumar urges caution on West Asia remarks, calls for concrete peace outcome
Apr 18, 2026New Delhi , April 18 (ANI): Former senior diplomat Surendra Kumar on Friday said statements emerging from the West Asia conflict, including remarks by US President Donald Trump, should be viewed cautiously as diplomatic brinkmanship continues... -
Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah highlights traditional handloom weaves at New Delhi event
Apr 18, 2026New Delhi , April 18 (ANI): Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah on Friday showcased traditional handloom textiles from Bangladesh at an event in the national capital, highlighting shared cultural heritage and craftsmanship betw......Read More -
“We never needed them. They needed us:” Trump criticises NATO after Hormuz developments
Apr 18, 2026Arizona , April 18 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) criticised NATO allies while commenting on developments in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the alliance was ineffective during earlier tensions and arguing that... -
US President Trump claims he “settled India-Pakistan war”, says he ended “eight wars”
Apr 17, 2026Arizona , April 18 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) claimed that he played a key role in resolving multiple global conflicts, including the India-Pakistan situation, asserting that his interventions helped prevent large-scale......Read More -
Passage through Strait of Hormuz to be based on “designated route” and “Iranian authorisation”: Iran’s Parliament Speaker
Apr 17, 2026Tehran , April 18 (ANI): Iran has asserted that maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz will be strictly controlled by Tehran, stating that passage will be allowed only through designated routes and under Iranian approval,... -
Thousands attend pro-Iran rally in Tehran, chant anti-US, anti-Israel slogans
Apr 17, 2026Tehran , April 18 (ANI): Thousands of women and young girls took part in the "Daughters Devoted to Iran" rally held in central Tehran on Friday (local time), according to Iranian state-run Press TV.People took part... -
US President Trump says Iran deal to remain under blockade until “100% complete and fully signed”
Apr 17, 2026Arizona , April 18 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that any agreement with Iran would not take full effect until it is completely finalised, even as he claimed major diplomatic and... -
US President Trump reiterates optimism on Iran talks, says blockade will end when “agreement is signed”
Apr 17, 2026Arizona , April 18 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) expressed optimism about ongoing negotiations with Iran, saying discussions are set to continue through the weekend as efforts intensify toward a potential agreement.Speakin......Read More -
US President Trump administration sanctions seven Iran-aligned militia commanders in Iraq
Apr 17, 2026Washington DC , April 18 (ANI): The Trump administration on Friday announced sanctions against seven commanders of Iranian-aligned militias in Iraq, accusing them of being "responsible for planning, directing, and executing attacks against US perso......Read More -
Marco Rubio, Saudi Foreign Minister discuss Lebanon ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz situation
Apr 17, 2026Beirut , April 18 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, during which the two discussed the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing efforts to...
