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Last Updated:April 14, 2026, 08:17 IST Italian PM Giorgia Meloni condemns Donald Trump’s attack on Pope Leo XIV as “unacceptable,” defends the Popes peace calls, raising tensions with her key US ally. File photo of Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House. (Image: Reuters) Italian…
In the talks held in Pakistan between Iran and America, Iran had proposed to stop uranium enrichment for 5 years. But America remained adamant on the condition of 20 years. Due to this disagreement no agreement could be reached between the two countries. President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposal. Shortly thereafter the US began a…
Last Updated:April 14, 2026, 06:10 IST Lavrov told Araghchi that preventing any renewed hostilities in the West Asia was crucial, adding that Russia was prepared to assist in reaching a settlement. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi on Monday. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a telephonic…
Last Updated:April 14, 2026, 05:09 IST The US Vice President has said that Washington had clearly outlined its expectations and was now waiting for Iran to respond. US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan. (Reuters) US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday (local time) said that…
Last Updated:April 14, 2026, 04:22 IST CENTCOM said the blockade will be “enforced impartially against vessels of all nations.” Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy’s speedboats move during war drills. (IMAGE: REUTERS FILE) US-Iran War: The United States has begun enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a major…
Last Updated:April 14, 2026, 02:58 IST Trump launched a personal attack on the Pope late Sunday, calling him “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy”, and accusing him of being soft on Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Pope Leo XIV (Reuters image) Iran on Monday voice its support for Pope Leo XIV amid growing spat with…
Last Updated:April 14, 2026, 01:51 IST Lebanese authorities have stressed that Beirut first wants to secure a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war, but Israel has dismissed that prospect. Lebanon’s Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem gives a televised speech from an unknown location. (Reuters) Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Monday urged the Lebanese government to cancel planned…
Last Updated:April 14, 2026, 01:18 IST Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun asserted that Iran controls the Strait and that it remains open for Chinese vessels. US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the US Navy would begin blockading maritime access to Iranian ports . China on Monday (local time) issued a stark warning…
Last Updated:April 14, 2026, 12:13 AM IST As per the report, the estimate loss figure includes about $276 million in lost exports, mainly crude oil and petrochemicals. Image: AFP/Representative US-Iran War: According to an estimate, a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could cost Iran up to $435 million a day, as tensions between…
Last Updated:April 13, 2026, 11:14 PM IST US President Donald Trump faced backlash, including from some supporters, over an AI-generated image portraying him as a Jesus-like figure. US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters outside the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US. (IMAGE: REUTERS) US President Donald Trump said he was…