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Fireworks, celebratory gunfire light up Beirut as ceasefire comes into force
Apr 16, 2026Beirut , April 17 (ANI): Celebrations broke out across Beirut as a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into force, with fireworks and celebratory gunfire lighting up the night sky, CNN reported.Local media reported heavy... -
Lebanon must be part of Iran-US peace deal: Iranian Parliament speaker Ghalibaf tells Pakistani mediators
Apr 16, 2026Tehran , April 17 (ANI): The Iranian Parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has said that Lebanon must be included in any comprehensive agreement between Iran and the United States, as diplomatic efforts continue following a ceasefire... -
US issues six-point statement outlining terms of Lebanon ceasefire
Apr 16, 2026Washington DC , April 17 (ANI): The 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon could be extended by mutual agreement, while Israel will retain the right to act in self-defence during the truce, CNN reported, citing a... -
Netanyahu says Israeli forces will continue to hold their positions in Lebanon during ceasefire
Apr 16, 2026Tel Aviv , April 17 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (local time) said that Israeli forces will continue to hold their positions in southern Lebanon during the ongoing 10-day ceasefire, stressing that the... -
US President Trump wishes Taranjit Singh Sandhu success as Delhi Lt Governor, praises role in strengthening India-US ties
Apr 16, 2026Washington DC , April 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday congratulated "seasoned" diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu on his appointment as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, highlighting his role in strengthening India-US ties.In a post... -
US President Trump says Pope must understand Iran is a global threat
Apr 16, 2026Washington DC , April 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that the Pope must recognise the global threat posed by Iran, asserting that he has the right to disagree with the... -
“We had a very good conversation”: Trump on conversation with PM Modi amid West Asia diplomacy
Apr 16, 2026Washington DC , April 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "friend" and said he had held a "very good talk" with the Indian leader, amid ongoing diplomatic... -
Bangladesh: Court grants bail to Hindu monk Chinmoy Das in one case
Apr 16, 2026Dhaka April 17 (ANI): A Bangladesh court has granted bail to Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in one case, while he remains in custody. The order was issued on Thursday by Judicial Magistrate Shakhawat Hossain... -
Around 10.10 lakh passengers have travelled to India since February 28 from region amid West Asia tensions, says Govt
Apr 16, 2026New Delhi , April 17 (ANI): The government continues to take necessary steps to ensure preparedness and smooth functioning across key sectors amid the evolving situation in West Asia, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas... -
Pope Leo XIV slams people manipulating God’s name for “military, economic, political gains”
Apr 16, 2026Bamenda , April 16 (ANI): Pope Leo XIV, who is visiting Cameroon, sharply criticised people manipulating religion and using God's name to advance their own military, economic, and political gain. He made the remarks during his...
