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Next round of US-Iran talks likely to be held in Pakistan on Monday: Iranian sources
Apr 17, 2026Islamabad , April 18 (ANI): A fresh round of talks between Iranian and American negotiators is expected to take place in Islamabad on Monday, Iranian officials familiar with the discussions said, CNN reported.They added that delegations... -
Iran rejects US President Trump’s Uranium transfer claim
Apr 17, 2026Tehran , April 18 (ANI): Iran has rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that it has agreed to transfer its enriched uranium to the United States, with its Foreign Ministry strongly dismissing the assertion, Al... -
President Aoun pushes ‘Lebanon first’ message amid indirect criticism of Hezbollah
Apr 17, 2026Beirut , April 18 (ANI): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has issued a strong "Lebanon first" message, widely seen as an indirect criticism of Hezbollah, while reiterating that the state alone will determine national decisions and priorities,... -
UAE welcomes IMO’s Legal Committee decision condemning Iran over Strait of Hormuz actions
Apr 17, 2026Abu Dhabi , April 18 (ANI): The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the decision of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Legal Committee, adopted during its 113th session, which strongly condemned Iran's closure of the Strait of... -
“Are you surprised?”: Trump claims historic nuclear breakthrough with Iran
Apr 17, 2026Washington, DC , April 17 (ANI): In a characteristic blend of high-stakes diplomacy and showmanship, US President Donald Trump has claimed a monumental shift in the Middle East crisis, asserting that Tehran has agreed to a... -
Guterres welcomes Iran’s move to open Strait of Hormuz for commercial vessels during ceasefire
Apr 17, 2026Brussels , April 17 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed Iran's announcement declaring that the Strait of Hormuz has been completely opened for all commercial vessels for the remainder of the ongoing ceasefire,......Read More -
India invited to join UK-France led initiative to ensure “uninterrupted navigation” in Hormuz: MEA
Apr 17, 2026New Delhi , April 17 (ANI): India has officially confirmed that it has been invited to take part in a maritime initiative led by the United Kingdom and France to protect transit through the Strait of... -
“Good news”: British PM hails Hormuz reopening, unveils joint plan with France to protect shipping
Apr 17, 2026London , April 17 (ANI): British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, describing the development as "good news" for international maritime security.In a post on X, the Prime Minister... -
Diplomacy amidst conflict: Ukraine’s security chief meets NSA Ajit Doval to discuss regional stability
Apr 17, 2026New Delhi , April 17 (ANI): In a significant high-level diplomatic engagement, the Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov, held extensive talks with India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval... -
Haj Pilgrimage 2026: First batch of Indian pilgrims to depart on April 18
Apr 17, 2026New Delhi , April 17 (ANI): The Haj pilgrimage from India for the year 2026 is set to begin on April 18, with the first batch of pilgrims scheduled to depart for Saudi Arabia from multiple...
