‘Resumption of war more probable than any kind of negotiation’ Iran’s reimposition of restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz is a direct… Alina HashmiApril 18, 2026
Israel army says ‘yellow line’ established in Lebanon – same as Gaza The Israeli military says it established a “yellow line” demarcation in southern… Alina HashmiApril 18, 2026
‘We cannot wake up every day to a president threatening the world’: Lula da Silva Brazil’s president has called on the five permanent members of the UN… Alina HashmiApril 18, 2026
‘Completely chaotic’: Gunfire, confusion and thousands of stranded vessels If you look at the live tracker right now, all vessels are… Alina HashmiApril 18, 2026
World US and Cuban officials said to have met recently in Havana amid new diplomatic push An American delegation recently met with Cuban government officials in the island… Hafsa MustafaApril 18, 2026
World Iraq says all oil exports will resume within days Iraq’s Oil Ministry says it will resume exports from all oilfields in… Hafsa MustafaApril 18, 2026
World No date for more US talks until ‘framework’ agreed: Iran Answering a question on a possible new round of talks with the… Hafsa MustafaApril 18, 2026
World Hormuz Strait shut down again over US ‘piracy’, says Tehran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp says control of the Strait of Hormuz has… Hafsa MustafaApril 18, 2026
Politics PM Sharif lauds Trump’s ‘gracious’ remarks praising Pakistan’s mediation efforts Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has hailed US President Donald Trump’s “kind and… Hafsa MustafaApril 18, 2026
World In three-day Iran visit, CDF Munir stresses dialogue, de-escalation amid ME conflict Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim… Hafsa MustafaApril 18, 2026
World Iranian official says Trump ‘talks too much’ on bombing threat Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh dismissed President Donald Trump’s latest remarks… Hafsa MustafaApril 18, 2026
World IRGC warns any ‘US violations’ to be met with appropriate response The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any violations by… Hafsa MustafaApril 18, 2026
US wants to keep pressure up in Iran with naval blockade As per the reports, chances of the US lifting the naval blockade… Alina HashmiApril 17, 2026
Trump says US will get Iran’s enriched uranium In a new social media post, the US president says Washington will… Alina HashmiApril 17, 2026
Trump says Israel ‘prohibited’ from bombing Lebanon The situation in Lebanon and the presence of the Hezbollah armed group… Alina HashmiApril 17, 2026
Israel has ‘not yet finished the job’ against Hezbollah: Netanyahu Israel has not yet finished dealing with Hezbollah, Netanyahu said, pledging to… Alina HashmiApril 17, 2026
Trump claims NATO offered to help with Hormuz Trump is now claiming to have received a call from NATO, but… Alina HashmiApril 17, 2026
Trump says sea mines being cleared by Iran with US’s help Trump has continued with his social media posts, with the latest one… Alina HashmiApril 17, 2026
Strait of Hormuz transits now require IRGC permission: Iranian military official A senior Iranian military official told state TV that vessels transiting the… Alina HashmiApril 17, 2026
Ceasefire process will proceed step by step The ceasefire is developing step by step. The ceasefire in Lebanon is linked… Alina HashmiApril 17, 2026
Casualties in Lebanon rise to 2,294 The number of people killed in Israeli attacks in Lebanon has increased… Alina HashmiApril 17, 2026
Trump claims Iran agreed to ‘never’ close Strait of Hormuz again The US president claims that Iran has “agreed to never close the… Alina HashmiApril 17, 2026
China urges Israel, Lebanon to ‘act with sense of responsibility’ amid ceasefire China called on Israel and Lebanon to “act with a sense of… Hafsa MustafaApril 17, 2026
Israel says military operation against Hezbollah ‘still not complete’ Israel’s defence minister said the campaign against the Lebanese group Hezbollah was… Hafsa MustafaApril 17, 2026
Israel says residents returning to south Lebanon will have to leave if fighting resumes Israel warned that thousands of displaced Lebanese civilians returning home as a… Hafsa MustafaApril 17, 2026
US defence chief Hegseth slams ‘unpatriotic’ media over Iran war US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth sharply criticised media coverage of the Iran… Hafsa MustafaApril 17, 2026
World Women, girls made up unusually high share of Gaza war deaths: UN An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each… Hafsa MustafaApril 17, 2026
World Syria seeks security deal guaranteeing Israel’s withdrawal to 1974 borders: President al Sharaa Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa said on Friday that Damascus is seeking… Hafsa MustafaApril 17, 2026
Pakistan calls for swift restoration of Strait of Hormuz shipping at UN Pakistan has called for the swift restoration of normal shipping through the… Hafsa MustafaApril 17, 2026
World Trump says he may go to Islamabad if Iran deal reached US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that if a deal with… Hafsa MustafaApril 17, 2026