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Oman, Iran start discussions on opening Straits of Hormuz amid West Asia conflict
Apr 5, 2026Muscat , April 5 (ANI): The Foreign Ministry of Oman on Sunday stated that the Sultanate and the Islamic Republic of Iran have initiated discussions on ensuring the smooth flow of maritime transit through the strategically... -
“If US gets three more victories like this, it will be ruined,” Iran Speaker shares pic of downed jet
Apr 5, 2026Tehran , April 5 (ANI): Iran's Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf on Sunday shared images of destroyed aircraft and said that the US would be ruined if it were victorious in this manner. If the United States... -
Over 180 global delegations to attend International Security Forum
Apr 5, 2026Moscow , April 5 (ANI): The International Security Forum, organised under the auspices of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, is scheduled to be held in the Moscow Region from May 26 to 29, as... -
“Strike could trigger nuclear accident,” WHO chief raises alarm over latest attacks on Iran power plant
Apr 5, 2026Geneva , April 5 (ANI): Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Sunday raised alarm over the safety of nuclear facilities in Iran.Ghebreyesus said that a strike could trigger a nuclear accident, with......Read More -
Rising academic exchanges raise security concerns as China’s influence looms over Taiwanese campuses
Apr 5, 2026Taipei , April 5 (ANI): More than 6,000 students from Taiwan have taken part in academic exchange programmes in China over the past two years, even as authorities continue to caution against such travel due to... -
Iranian drones strike Bahrain’s petrochemical firm, fire under control
Apr 5, 2026Manama , April 5 (ANI): Iranian drones struck the Bahraini Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company on Sunday, leading to fire in several operational units, Al Jazeera reported.Al Jazeera, citing Bahrain News Agency, reported the fire was later... -
Pakistan: Policy paralysis deepens cotton crisis as cess hike remains stalled
Apr 5, 2026Lahore , April 5 (ANI) Despite multiple high-level deliberations, formal policy approvals, and a consensus formula endorsed by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), the long-overdue revision in cotton cess rates remains unimplemented, in......Read More -
Mounting pressure on peaceful activism: BYC alleges coercion, rights violations in Balochistan
Apr 5, 2026Balochistan , April 5 (ANI): Amid growing concerns over civil liberties, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has accused state authorities of intensifying intimidation and coercion against peaceful activists in Balochistan. The group claimed ......Read More -
Marooned crew in Persian Gulf plea for aid amid dwindling food, freshwater
Apr 5, 2026Washington DC , April 5 (ANI): There are roughly 2,000 ships stuck in the Persian Gulf with more than 20,000 seafarers on them, according to the International Maritime Organisation, as quoted by the Wall Street Journal.... -
Nepal’s House of Representatives unanimously elect DP Aryal as house speaker
Apr 5, 2026Kathmandu , April 5 (ANI): Rastriya Swatantra Party Vice President Dol Prasad Aryal has been elected as the house speaker unanimously.A formal announcement of Aryal being elected to the post was made on Sunday morning's parliamentary...
