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US revokes green cards of Iranian-linked residents amid tensions

The State Department said Saturday it had taken action against Seyed Hashemi, a Los Angeles-area psychology teacher, his wife, son, all of whom were Iranian born lawful permanent residents of the US

US revokes green cards of Iranian-linked residents amid tensions
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 8:08 PM IST

Fuel protests disrupt Ireland as over third of service stations run dry

Vehicles blocking traffic led to closures of the main highway around the capital, Dublin, as well as six other major roadways

Fuel protests disrupt Ireland as over third of service stations run dry
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 7:06 PM IST

Artemis II astronauts return with splashdown to end record-breaking voyage

It was a triumphant homecoming for the crew of four whose record-breaking lunar flyby revealed not only swaths of the moon's far side never seen before by human eyes but a total solar eclipse

Artemis II astronauts return with splashdown to end record-breaking voyage
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 6:23 PM IST

Russian strikes kill 2 in Odesa ahead of proposed 32-hr Easter ceasefire

Russia targeted Ukraine with 160 drones overnight, of which 133 were shot down or intercepted, hours before a proposed Easter ceasefire was due to come into force

Russian strikes kill 2 in Odesa ahead of proposed 32-hr Easter ceasefire
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 1:38 PM IST

Kim Jong Un backs China's push for multipolar world, calls for deeper ties

Kim said his government will fully support Chinese efforts to achieve territorial integrity based on its one-China principle

Kim Jong Un backs China's push for multipolar world, calls for deeper ties
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 8:04 AM IST

Tens of thousands rally at megaconcert to vote out Hungary's Viktor Orban

The crowd, largely made up of young people, frequently broke into anti-government chants, including 'Ruszkik haza!' or 'Russians go home!'

Tens of thousands rally at megaconcert to vote out Hungary's Viktor Orban
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 7:34 AM IST

US federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs

A US Court heard oral arguments in an attempt to overturn the temporary tariffs Trump turned to after the SC struck down his preferred choice even bigger, even more sweeping tariffs

US federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 7:32 AM IST

Gap between rich, poor nations widens as reform pledges fall short: UN

The report pointed to rising trade barriers and repeated climate-related shocks as also adding to the growing gap

Gap between rich, poor nations widens as reform pledges fall short: UN
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 7:24 AM IST

Direct talks with Israel to start next Tuesday, says Lebanese president

The statement comes after Lebanon and Israel's ambassadors to the US held a call with Washington's ambassador to Lebanon to discuss the terms of the negotiations

Direct talks with Israel to start next Tuesday, says Lebanese president
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 7:01 AM IST

Vance warns Iran not to 'play' US; Iranian delegation reaches Pak for talks

Vance, who has long been skeptical of foreign military interventions and outspoken about the prospect of sending troops into open-ended conflicts, set off to lead mediated talks with Iran in Islamabad

Vance warns Iran not to 'play' US; Iranian delegation reaches Pak for talks
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 7:00 AM IST

Trump expresses confidence ahead of talks, confident of Hormuz reopening

Trump also reiterated his confidence that the Strait of Hormuz will soon be opened up

Trump expresses confidence ahead of talks, confident of Hormuz reopening
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 6:45 AM IST

Gaza marks 6 months of ceasefire that may offer lessons for Iran war

The ravaged Palestinian territory of 2 million people has seen the most intense fighting stop between Israeli forces and Hamas-led militants

Gaza marks 6 months of ceasefire that may offer lessons for Iran war
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 3:13 PM IST

US-Iran set for talks as Netanyahu authorises negotiations with Lebanon

US Vice President JD Vance was set to take off from Washington, with Iran still remaining mum over its team as it tried to pressure Washington to halt Israeli attacks in Lebanon

US-Iran set for talks as Netanyahu authorises negotiations with Lebanon
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 1:25 PM IST

Ukrainian forces shot Iranian drones in Gulf nations during war: Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces took part in active operations abroad using domestically produced, battle-tested interceptor drones

Ukrainian forces shot Iranian drones in Gulf nations during war: Zelenskyy
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 12:25 PM IST

Britain celebrates Queen Elizabeth II as style icon to mark her centenary

The exhibition explores how fashion became one of her most powerful tools of communication as she evolved from a young princess into Britain's longest-reigning monarch

Britain celebrates Queen Elizabeth II as style icon to mark her centenary
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

Trump's Iran exit plan fails to bridge Republican rifts exposed by war

Many have been privately uncomfortable with Trump's threats on social media and were concerned about how the war would play out, especially in an election year

Trump's Iran exit plan fails to bridge Republican rifts exposed by war
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

Venezuelan lawmakers approve mining reform to lure foreign investors

The bill regulates mineral rights, establishes mining categories, and allows for independent arbitration of disputes, which foreign investors view as key to guard against the govt seizing their assets

Venezuelan lawmakers approve mining reform to lure foreign investors
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 9:31 AM IST

Netanyahu authorises talks with Lebanon in boost to ceasefire efforts

The two countries have technically been at war since Israel was established in 1948, and Netanyahu later stressed that there was no ceasefire between them

Netanyahu authorises talks with Lebanon in boost to ceasefire efforts
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 8:55 AM IST

Limited tanker movement seen in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran's tight control

On Thursday, four tankers and three bulk carriers crossed through the Strait of Hormuz, bringing the total number of ships passing through since the ceasefire to at least 12

Limited tanker movement seen in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran's tight control
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 8:45 AM IST

Iran's IRGC denies attacking Persian Gulf states, blames US, Israel

Kuwait has accused Iran and its proxies of launching drone attacks targeting it on Thursday despite the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war

Iran's IRGC denies attacking Persian Gulf states, blames US, Israel
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 8:12 AM IST