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- India
Indians may face delays in US employment visas amid rising demand
Hyderabad: Indians seeking jobs in the United States may face longer wait times for employment visas as the US Department of State flagged possible delays due to rising demand. The department said…
- Middle East
Trump announces 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon on Thursday, April 16, signalling a potential pause in hostilities amid wider efforts to de-escalate tensions linked to the Iran…
- Middle East
Iran may allow safe passage in Strait of Hormuz through Oman if deal reached
Iran may allow vessels to pass safely along the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz as part of a potential agreement with the United States, a source familiar with the discussions…
- India
US rules out extending India’s Russian oil sanctions waiver
Washington: The United States on Wednesday, April 15, ruled out granting any further exemption from sanctions for the purchase of Russian or Iranian oil. US Treasury Scott Bessent made the announcement at a…
- Middle East
Lebanon ceasefire soon as Trump warns Iran could be hit within an hour
Hopes of a ceasefire in Lebanon are rising amid intensified diplomatic efforts, with a fragile truce holding despite continued geopolitical tensions. Israel’s security cabinet, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is scheduled…
- India
US envoy launches ‘Freedom250’ in New Delhi, highlights US-India ties
New Delhi: In a colourful and symbolic start to America’s milestone anniversary, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has begun the ‘Freedom250 celebrations’ from New Delhi, unveiling vibrant auto-rickshaws (autos) adorned with…
- Middle East
No ‘small deals’: Trump eyes ‘grand bargain’ with Iran amid fragile ceasefire
On the eighth day of a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran on Wednesday, April 15, J D Vance said President Donald Trump is pursuing a sweeping “grand bargain” with…
- Middle East
2 ships slip past US blockade at Strait of Hormuz, depart Iranian ports
Data from the maritime tracking firm Kpler indicates that at least two vessels successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, April 13, despite the United States military blockade. The Liberia-flagged bulk…
- World
United States: 5.7 earthquake hits rural Nevada near Carson City
Silver Spring: A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck a rural part of Nevada east of the state’s capital of Carson City on Monday, April 13. The temblor hit just before 6:30 pm, the…
- Middle East
Iran says over 140 historic sites damaged, 77 in Tehran alone
Tehran: More than 140 historical sites across Iran have been damaged in US-Israeli strikes, according to Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), while Iranian officials say 77 of them are in Tehran alone.…
- Middle East
Israel prepares for possible war return after US–Iran talks fail
Israel’s military is preparing for a potential return to war with Iran following the collapse of ceasefire negotiations between Washington and Tehran in Islamabad. The reports, cited by The Times of Israel,…
- Business
India received highest number of regressive tax recommendations from IMF: Oxfam
New Delhi: India received the highest number of regressive tax recommendations from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) between 2022 and 2024, according to an analysis by Oxfam. The analysis, released ahead of…
- Middle East
Iran says ‘ball in America’s court’ after talks with US fails
Iran said it had presented “reasonable” proposals during negotiations with the United States (US), placing responsibility on Washington to respond after the latest round of talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement…
- India
‘Angels of Minab’ drawings exhibited at Iranian Embassy in Delhi
New Delhi: An exhibition titled ‘Angels of Minab’, showcasing drawings made by children, has been organised at the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi, featuring artwork retrieved from the debris of a girls’…
- Middle East
US–Iran ceasefire talks collapse after 14-hour marathon in Islamabad
Negotiations between the United States (US) and Iran collapsed early on Sunday, April 12, after marathon talks in Pakistan, with US Vice President J D Vance confirming that the American delegation is…