Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron as the conflict in West Asia continued to disrupt regional stability and threaten maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz. The two leaders discussed the need to restore security in the strategic waterway, which
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that no state would face injustice because of the proposed delimitation exercise, seeking to calm concerns from several southern and eastern states over possible changes in parliamentary representation. He made the assurance in the Lok Sabha during discussion on the Delimitation Bill, 2026, as the issue triggered sharp political debate
Trump Announces 10-Day Israel-Lebanon Truce US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon on April 16, saying the pause in fighting is intended to create space for wider diplomatic efforts in the region. The truce comes after weeks of intense cross-border escalation involving Israel and Hezbollah, with Washington now trying to […]
UK Economy Grows 0.5% Before Iran War Shock The UK economy grew faster than expected in February 2026, offering a short-term boost before the full economic impact of the Iran war and higher oil prices began to hit households and businesses. Official data showed monthly GDP rose 0.5%, stronger than market forecasts, but economists say […]
China’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter of 2026, showing resilience despite the wider impact of the Iran war on global trade and energy markets. Official data showed the economy expanded 5.0% year on year in the January to March period, beating market expectations and improving from the previous quarter. China GDP […]
Former Pakistan minister Fawad Chaudhry has said Army chief Asim Munir is effectively the country’s real decision-maker, arguing that political authority in Islamabad now rests more with the military than with the civilian government. His remarks have renewed attention on Pakistan’s long-running civil-military imbalance and the shrinking space occupied by elected
Japan Offers $10 Billion to Help Asia Buy Oil Japan has announced a new financial support framework worth about $10 billion to help Asian countries secure crude oil and other energy resources as tensions in the Middle East continue to push up prices and disrupt supply chains. The move comes as governments across Asia face […]
Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder and senior ideologue Amir Hamza was shot at in Lahore on April 16 in what reports describe as the second attack on him within a year. He was reportedly targeted by unidentified gunmen while returning from a local television station and was later taken to hospital. Amir Hamza Shooting in Lahore According to […]
Sanctioned Tankers Enter Gulf Despite Blockade Two US-sanctioned supertankers have entered the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz despite an American blockade targeting vessels linked to Iranian oil trade. The development highlights the difficulty of fully enforcing maritime restrictions even as Washington tries to tighten pressure on Tehran after recent talks failed to
The United States and Iran are considering extending their current ceasefire by another two weeks as mediators try to keep negotiations alive and avoid a fresh round of fighting. The effort comes as tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping restrictions continue to disrupt global energy supplies and keep markets nervous. US-Iran […]















