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“Paper tiger”: Trump mocks NATO while praising Gulf allies after Iran reopens Hormuz
Apr 17, 2026Washington DC , April 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has lashed out at NATO allies, labelling them a "paper tiger" following Tehran's announcement to restore access to the Strait of Hormuz for commercial maritime traffic.The... -
“Blockade will remain”: Trump keeps pressure on Iranian ports despite Hormuz reopening
Apr 17, 2026Washington, DC , April 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has declared that the American naval blockade of Iranian ports will persist until a comprehensive peace agreement is finalised with Tehran, despite Iran's move to restore... -
2,361 Indians including students and fishermen repatriated from Iran via Armenia, Azerbaijan: MEA
Apr 17, 2026New Delhi , April 17 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday that 2,361 individuals have been successfully repatriated to India since the commencement of the conflict in West Asia.During a weekly media... -
“Fully open”: Trump confirms Iran restores Hormuz access during Lebanon ceasefire
Apr 17, 2026Washington, DC , April 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has welcomed the declaration from Tehran regarding the restoration of maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz.The reaction follows an earlier announcement on Friday by Iran's... -
“Completely open”: Iran restores Strait of Hormuz access for commercial vessels during Lebanon ceasefire
Apr 17, 2026Tehran , April 17 (ANI): Tehran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain "completely open" for the duration of the current cessation of hostilities in Lebanon.In a statement shared on social media platform X,... -
WUC condemns Kazakhstan’s sentencing of 19 Uyghur activists, cites growing Chinese influence
Apr 17, 2026Munich , April 17 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has condemned the sentencing of 19 Kazakh activists in Kazakhstan, calling it a worrying sign of shrinking civic freedoms and growing external pressure linked to China.In... -
Strengthening Indo-Pacific bond: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung set for landmark State Visit to India
Apr 17, 2026New Delhi , April 17 (ANI): In a move to deepen the "Special Strategic Partnership" between two of Asia's largest democracies, the President of South Korea, Lee Jae-myung, accompanied by First Lady Kim Hea-kyung, will arrive... -
China’s incentives mask barriers as Taiwan weighs uneven flight proposal
Apr 17, 2026Taipei , April 17 (ANI): Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has acknowledged receiving a formal communication from China proposing the resumption of cross-strait flights from five mainland cities, but officials say the plan will undergo sc......Read More -
“Closely following situation in West Asia”: MEA on Pak’s role in US-Iran ceasefire
Apr 17, 2026New Delhi , April 17 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday noted that New Delhi is "closely following developments in the West Asian region," as the security situation continues to evolve.During a weekly... -
“Government fully committed”: India in active pursuit of Nirav Modi’s extradition from UK
Apr 17, 2026New Delhi , April 17 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has reaffirmed the Indian government's steadfast resolve to secure the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi from the United Kingdom, confirming that New Delhi...
