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Beijing under fire as activists demand release of rights lawyer
Apr 8, 2026California , April 8 (ANI): Hundreds of Chinese dissidents and human rights activists assembled at Liberty Sculpture Park in California for the unveiling of a sculpture demanding that the Chinese Communist Party release detained lawyer Gao... -
“We had a target set, locked and loaded”: Hegseth on US readiness on killing “a whole civilization” in Iran if deal not reached
Apr 8, 2026Washington DC , April 8 (ANI): US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Wednesday revealed that the United States had prepared to strike multiple targets in Iran, including bridges and power plants, as part of US... -
“Give up uranium or we’ll take it out”: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth issues ultimatum to Iran
Apr 8, 2026Washington, DC , April 8 (ANI): US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has issued a stark ultimatum to Tehran regarding its nuclear stockpile, asserting that Iran must surrender its enriched uranium or Washington will "take it... -
“De-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential”: India welcomes West Asia ceasefire, hopes for lasting peace
Apr 8, 2026New Delhi , April 8 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday expressed India's support for the recently brokered ceasefire in the Middle East, emphasising that New Delhi has "continuously advocated" for a cessation... -
Pentagon says US joint force remains ready to “resume combat operations” in Iran after ceasefire announcement
Apr 8, 2026Washington DC , April 8 (ANI): Hours after Trump announced a double-sided ceasefire in the West Asia conflict with Iran for two weeks, the Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, on... -
“Iran begged for ceasefire…US achieved decisive military victory”: Secy of War Pete Hegseth
Apr 8, 2026Washington, DC , April 8 (ANI): US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Wednesday claimed that Tehran "begged" for a truce, maintaining that Washington achieved a "decisive military victory" during 'Operation Epic Fury.'Briefing journalists at the... -
Taiwan’s opposition leader calls for reconciliation, regional stability during rare China visit
Apr 8, 2026Nanjing , April 8 (ANI): Taiwan's opposition leader and Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wun on Wednesday called for reconciliation and regional stability during a rare visit to China, as she paid tribute to Dr Sun Yat-sen... -
“Not one to mess around”: JD Vance warns Iran over “fragile” ceasefire; urges “good faith” in long-term peace talks
Apr 8, 2026Budapest , April 8 (ANI): United States Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday characterised the ongoing ceasefire with Iran as "fragile", calling on Tehran to demonstrate "good faith" in order to secure a durable long-term agreement.Speaking... -
“Trump’s statements on Iran pressured him to step back,” says Foreign Affairs Expert
Apr 8, 2026New Delhi , April 8 (ANI): Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev on Wednesday said that US President Donald Trump's warning on Iran that its entire civilisation "will die" if a deal was not made raised the... -
Nepal PM Balendra Shah holds group discussions with foreign ambassadors stationed in Kathmandu
Apr 8, 2026Kathmandu , April 8 (ANI): Nepal's newly sworn-in Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday afternoon held group discussions with foreign ambassadors stationed in Kathmandu.It is the first time that ambassadors from multiple countries have met t......Read More
