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“Conflicts disturb everything”: Iran envoy warns of imminent fuel price spike
Apr 13, 2026New Delhi , April 13 (ANI): Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, has warned that the ongoing regional conflict is poised to disrupt global energy markets, cautioning that a spike in fuel costs is imminent.Speaking on... -
“We want good preparation for Indian ships”: Iran envoy hails India as “reliable partner” amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Apr 13, 2026New Delhi , April 13 (ANI): Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, has described India as a "reliable and compassionate" partner while asserting Tehran's territorial authority over the Strait of Hormuz amidst ongoing regional tensions. Ad......Read More -
“Safety of navigation actually achieved”: Japan yet to decide on SDF deployment in Strait of Hormuz
Apr 13, 2026Tokyo , April 13 (ANI): Japan is yet to reach a conclusion regarding the potential deployment of its Self-Defence Forces (SDF) for minesweeping missions in the Strait of Hormuz, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara confirmed on... -
Over 9 lakh people evacuated from West Asia: MEA
Apr 13, 2026New Delhi , April 13 (ANI): As the security situation evolves in West Asia and the Gulf region, a senior External Affairs Ministry official said on Monday that wide-scale efforts are underway to ensure the safety... -
Protests force government to set timeline on Diamer-Bhasha Dam dispute in PoGB
Apr 13, 2026Gilgit April 13 (ANI): Protests over the alleged denial of rights and compensation have pushed authorities to respond in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), with demonstrators of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam project securing a commitment from th......Read More -
Lula da Silva faces tightest first-round contest since 2002: Datafolha poll
Apr 13, 2026Brasilia , April 13 (ANI): Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is confronting the most competitive first-round scenario of his electoral career, according to a latest Datafolha survey reported by Folha de S.Paulo. The poll... -
BNM US chapter amplifies allegations of rights violations in Balochistan through awareness campaign
Apr 13, 2026Washington DC April 13 (ANI): The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has intensified its global campaign highlighting alleged human rights violations and anti-Baloch policies by Pakistan in Balochistan, with its United States chapter conducting an out......Read More -
“Am not afraid of Trump admin”: Pope Leo XIV shuns political feud to seek global peace
Apr 13, 2026Algiers , April 13 (ANI): Pope Leo XIV on Monday underscored his commitment to spiritual advocacy over political friction, stating that he has no desire to engage in a confrontation with the US administration.When questioned by... -
Iran: Internet “near blackout” persists for 45 days; connectivity severed for over 1,056 hours
Apr 13, 2026Tehran , April 13 (ANI): Iranian authorities are persisting with a widespread internet shutdown that has now entered its 45th day, severely restricting digital access across the country.According to the cybersecurity watchdog NetBlocks, the state......Read More -
Pak: 800 vacancies, 3-month surgery delays cripple Sindh’s largest pediatric hospital
Apr 13, 2026Sindh April 13 (ANI): Sindh's largest paediatric facility, the National Institute of Child Health (NICH), has reportedly been functioning for years with acute staff shortages, as around 800 positions remain vacant despite a massive influx...
