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Last Updated:April 16, 2026, 09:13 IST News18 ‘After 34 Years’: Trump Says Historic Israel-Lebanon Meeting To Be Held Tomorrow Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit First Published: April 16, 2026, 09:13 IST News world ‘After 34 Years’: Trump Says Historic Israel-Lebanon Meeting To Be Held Tomorrow Disclaimer:…
Reports that the White House has requested a ceasefire in the Iran war are wrong, press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday but added that discussions about a second round of talks with the Iranians were ongoing and productive. Speaking at a White House press briefing, Leavitt said any fresh talks would likely be…
America and Iran are close to an agreement to end the war. American media Axios has quoted American officials as saying that they are trying to reach an agreement before the ceasefire ends on April 21. However, officials have clarified that the deal has not been finalized yet. According to officials, talks between the two…
US-Iran-Israel War LIVE: The US military said on Wednesday that it stopped 10 ships from leaving Iranian ports in the first two days of its naval blockade. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on X that no ships have managed to get past the blockade since it began on Monday. Earlier, it had reported stopping…
Last Updated:April 16, 2026, 04:51 IST As per the report, Iran may permit vessels to sail through the Omani side of the narrow waterway “without risk of attack,” but only if a broader agreement is reached. File photo of a vessel at the Strait of Hormuz. (Image: AFP) Amid escalating tensions over Strait of Hormuz,…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday the Israeli military continued to strike at Hezbollah and was about to overcome what he described as the militia’s stronghold of Bint Jbeil, as pressure mounted for a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. In a video statement, Netanyahu said he has instructed the military to continue reinforcing the…
Last Updated:April 16, 2026, 02:24 IST His remarks came at a time when Munir has become the main figure in Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts, especially in hosting and managing talks between the United States and Iran. Asim Munir has become the main figure in Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts. Former Pakistani Minister of Information Fawad Chaudhry took a…
Last Updated:April 16, 2026, 02:08 IST The moves signal an end to the Trump administration’s efforts to use the sanctions waivers to free up more oil supplies and lower soaring global energy prices. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. (Courtesy: Reuters) The United States has announced that it will not extend sanctions waivers allowing countries to…
Last Updated:April 16, 2026, 12:58 AM IST The White House’s response came after US President Donald Trump signalled that talks with Iran could resume “over the next two days.” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt (Image: AP) US-Iran Peace Talks: The second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran will likely be…
Last Updated:April 15, 2026, 11:58 PM IST Veteran investor Mark Mobius, pioneer of emerging markets and longtime Franklin Templeton manager, died in Singapore at 89, leaving a major legacy in global investing. Mark Mobius dies at 89. Veteran investor Mark Mobius, credited with bringing emerging markets like India to the global investment spotlight, passed away…