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‘They deserved this shock’: Priyanka Gandhi’s ‘Black Day’ dig at BJP after delimitation vote loss

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has slammed the BJP after the Women's Reservation Bill failed to get passed in Lok Sabha. She alleged a "delimitation conspiracy" by the BJP and said the government has lost the public's trust.

Pressure grows on Starmer over Mandelson vetting despite ousting of Foreign Office official – UK politics live

PM said he was ‘staggered’ not to have been told that Peter Mandelson had failed his security vetting before becoming ambassador to the USHello and welcome to the Guardian’s live coverage of UK politics on Saturday 18 April.Keir Starmer is facing “judgment day” according to senior government figures over the failure in Peter Mandelson’s vetting process. Continue reading...

Oil tankers pass through Strait of Hormuz as Britain vows strong military contribution and Trump says peace deal 'very close': live updates

LIVE: The latest updates on the Middle East as Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz 'completely open'.

'महिला आरक्षण नहीं, परिसीमन की बात थी', बीजेपी पर प्रियंका गांधी का पलटवार

Pakistan PM, military chief head home after Iran war diplomacy blitz

[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]Pakistan's powerful military chief and prime minister on Saturday concluded separate visits aimed at ending the Iran war, with Field Marshal Asim Munir leaving Tehran and Premier Shehbaz Sharif heading home from Turkey.Munir met Iran's top leadership and peace negotiators during a three-day visit to Tehran, a Pakistani military statement said.The visit sh...

Iranians fear ‘pressure will 100% increase’ after US, Israeli strikes stop

Iranians striving to maintain a semblance of normal life after weeks of US and Israeli bombing and a deadly crackdown on protesters in January remain daunted by the future, as damage from air strikes ⁠and internet cuts take a toll. With talks expected on extending a truce and agreeing an end to the conflict, shops, restaurants and government offices have stayed open. On sunny spring mornings, city parks are busy with picnicking families and young people playing sports, while others gather at...

Young Bulgarians hold out for change in eighth election in five years

Voters broadly split along generational lines as pro-Russian former president leads in pollsAnna Bodakova’s days tend to be rather hectic at the moment. Hopping between meeting voters on the street, political debates and recording videos for social media, the 23-year-old is standing to become an MP in Bulgaria’s general election.Last year she was among the many young Bulgarians who participated in countrywide mass protests over the government’s economic policies and perceived failure to tackle c...

Two vessels report gunfire after Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz - Emirates 24|7

Two vessels report gunfire after Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz  Emirates 24|7

از خاوران تا دی‌ماه خونین؛ چگونه جان‌باختگان به‌دست جمهوری اسلامی، نماد دادخواهی شدند؟

۱۰۰ روز پس از کشتار خونین معترضان در دی‌ماه ۱۴۰۴، نام و روایت شماری از کشته‌شدگان و اعدام‌شدگان بار دیگر در حافظه عمومی ایرانیان برجسته شده است. نام‌هایی که در ۴۸ سال گذشته، از خاوران تا خیزش‌های سال‌های اخیر، از سوگ خانوادگی فراتر رفته و به نمادهای دادخواهی تبدیل شده‌اند.

Pakistan PM, military chief complete three-country diplomatic tour aimed at Iran peace

Pakistan's powerful military chief and prime minister on Saturday concluded separate visits aimed at ending the Iran war, with Field Marshal Asim Munir leaving Tehran and premier Shehbaz Sharif headed home from Turkey.Munir met Iran's top leadership and peace negotiators during a three-day visit to Tehran, a Pakistani military statement said.The visit showed Pakistan's "unwavering resolve to facilitate a negotiated settlement... and to promote peace, stability, and prosperity", the military said...

Pakistan, Turkiye, and Qatar discuss regional peace efforts

Must ReadPakistanPakistan, Turkiye, and Qatar discuss regional peace effortsBy Web Desk-Apr 18, 2026ANTALYA: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday participated in a trilateral meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkiye and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of Qatar, on the sidelines of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The three leaders discussed recent regional developments and ongoing peace efforts, including the concerning situation in Gaza and Palestine. They agreed...

Black day for NDA, faced defeat for first time: Priyanka after quota bill fails

Black day for NDA faced defeat for first time Priyanka after quota bill fails

Convoy of oil tankers passes through Strait of Hormuz, vessel tracking data shows after Iran declared waterway 'completely open' and Trump mocked Nato

Convoy of oil tankers passes through Strait of Hormuz, vessel tracking data shows after Iran declared waterway 'completely open' and Trump mocked NatoBy ELEANOR MANN Published: 07:43, 18 April 2026 | Updated: 07:47, 18 April 2026 e-mail View comments

رییس قوه قضاییه: نباید دشمن را رها کرد، باید گریبانش را گرفت و مجازاتش کرد

غلامحسین محسنی اژه‌ای، رییس قوه قضاییه گفت: «دشمنان باید غرامت جنگی بپردازند، ️نباید دشمن را رها کرد، باید گریبانش را گرفت و مجازاتش کرد.» او افزود: «در استیفای حق ملت ایران در داخل و خارج از کشور باید نهایت تلاش خود را داشته باشیم.»

‘Betrayal of Nari Shakti’: BJP to hit streets today for massive nationwide protests as INDIA bloc ‘stalls’ Women’s Reservation Bill

Initial phase of the campaign includes protest march by BJP's women members to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s official residence in Sunehri Bagh.

CDF Munir concludes 3-day Iran visit, discusses sustainable regional peace: ISPR

Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (Coas) Field Marshal Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi have concluded a three-day official visit to Iran, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. The discussions focused on “bringing sustainable peace to the region, with particular emphasis on the evolving regional security environment, ongoing diplomatic engagements, and collaborative measures aimed at promoting enduring peace and stability in the region,” th...

When India's secret naval blockade forced Pakistan to surrender

When Indias secret naval blockade forced Pakistan to surrender

MAGA v the Pope: How Trump and his supporters are gunning for woke, left-wing, pro-immigration pontiff

MAGA v the Pope: How Trump and his supporters are gunning for woke, left-wing, pro-immigration pontiffBy ADAM POGRUND, REPORTER Published: 07:25, 18 April 2026 | Updated: 07:26, 18 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Parliament special session: Both Houses adjourned sine die, Budget session concludes

The Budget Session of Parliament concluded sine die after the women's reservation Bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, falling short of the required two-thirds majority. The government also deferred the contentious delimitation proposal amid Opposition pushback, ending the session on a politically charged note.

Women living under Hamas rule in Gaza describe to the Mail how they are sexually abused by the terror group's fighters and forced to have sex in return for food aid

Gazans living under Hamas rule are beginning to break their silence, describing sexual abuse by multiple men, sexual blackmail for aid or money and abuse by people in positions of power.