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Netanyahu vows to continue strikes on Hezbollah “wherever necessary” to restore security in northern Israel
Apr 9, 2026Tel Aviv , April 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has affirmed that Israel will persist in its military operations against Hezbollah, following a series of intense and lethal strikes across Lebanon.In a statement shared via... -
Israeli armed forces kill nephew of Hezbollah Chief Naim Qassem in Beirut
Apr 9, 2026Tel Aviv , April 9 (ANI): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday stated that they killed the nephew and personal secretary of Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem in a strike carried out in Beirut last night.In... -
President Pezeshkian joins nationwide mourning as Iran marks 40 days since former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei’s death
Apr 9, 2026Tehran , April 9 (ANI): Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian attended a significant commemorative ceremony in Tehran's Republic Square on Thursday, marking a key milestone following the recent shift in the country's leadership.The President's prese......Read More -
Tibetan activists launch 90-hour hunger strike outside UN against China’s oppression
Apr 9, 2026New York , April 9 (ANI): Tibetan activists affiliated with the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) chapters in New York and New Jersey have begun a 90-hour hunger strike outside the United Nations Headquarters, seeking urgent global... -
“Ceasefire agreement between United States and Iran should extend to Lebanon,” says EU’s Kaja Kallas
Apr 9, 2026Brussels , April 9 (ANI): The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has called for a significant expansion of the current regional truce, asserting that the "ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran should... -
Iran FM dials Saudi counterpart to review ways to mitigate tensions
Apr 9, 2026Riyadh , April 9 (ANI): Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan on Thursday received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during which they discussed ways to "reduce tensions and restore security... -
Former diplomat Vidya Bhushan Soni dismisses Pakistan’s “mediator” claims, labels Islamabad a “Post Office” in US-Iran talks
Apr 9, 2026New Delhi , April 9 (ANI): Following the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, veteran diplomat Vidya Bhushan Soni has cautioned against overestimating Pakistan's diplomatic influence, characterising its role as merely a......Read More -
FS Misri, US Bureau of Industry and Security officials discuss boosting bilateral trade
Apr 9, 2026Washington DC , April 9 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday held talks with US Bureau of Industry and Security Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler and Under Secretary for International Trade William Kimmitt on boosting bilateral... -
UAE demands Iranian accountability following Trump’s 2-week ceasefire announcement
Apr 9, 2026Abu Dhabi , April 9 (ANI): The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday signalled a cautious and firm stance following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran.While observing... -
“Israel will achieve its objectives by agreement or fighting”: Netanyahu
Apr 9, 2026Tel Aviv , April 9 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday thanked Israelis for their resilience and said that Iran is now weaker than ever.Netanyahu said that they still have objectives to complete."I want...
