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Russia ready to facilitate agreements between Iran, Gulf countries — MFA

The Russian Foreign Ministry also added that the Iranian side "confirmed its readiness to do everything in its power to ensure the unimpeded passage of Russian ships and cargo" through the Strait of Hormuz

PM urged to include ‘deep dive’ into ombudsman appointment in vetting review

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Unnao Rape Survivor's Plea Seeking Death Penalty For Kuldeep Sengar Dismissed

A bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja ruled that the appeal against the trial court's 2020 decision to convict and sentence Kuldeep Sengar, his brother Jaideep Sengar and others in the case was filed after an "unexplained" delay of 1945 days.

K-P Assembly set to hold session in stadium

The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Assembly session, which was scheduled to be held in the usual premises, will now take place at the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3pm. The move marks a rare and unprecedented step in the history of the K-P Assembly, aimed at bringing parliamentary proceedings closer to the people. The unusual decision came after Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced during a public rally in Mardan that the assembly session would be shifted to a...

World powers push for Gulf de-escalation

World leaders on Monday stepped up efforts to end the US-Israel-Iran war and resolve the Middle East conflict through diplomatic and political means. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the normal passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz to be maintained in a phone call on with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. China is concerned over renewed instability around the strategic waterway, as a US-Iran ceasefire came under fresh strain after the US seized an Iranian carg...

Pakistan steps up efforts to salvage talks

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday held a telephonic conversation with European Council President Antonio Costa. Both leaders expressed hope for progress in the anticipated Iran–US talks expected to be hosted in Islamabad. According to an official statement, the two leaders exchanged views on regional developments, particularly the diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between Tehran and Washington. The prime minister briefed Costa on Pakistan's ongoing outreach and facilitation...

Islamabad sets stage for high-stakes talks

Pakistan has set the stage for a high-stakes second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, likely to take place just hours before a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire expires on Wednesday. Despite lingering uncertainty surrounding 'Islamabad Round 2' due to Iran's reluctance to formally confirm its participation, a US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance is set to travel to the federal capital along with senior officials. There was some ambiguity about...

Jackson scolds colleagues in solo dissent after court jumps into routine police-stop case

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson accused the Supreme Court majority on Monday of overstepping its role to "wordsmith" a lower court in Washington, D.C., in a pointed break from her colleagues in a Fourth Amendment case about whether a police officer had reasonable suspicion to stop a man.Jackson, a Biden appointee, was the lone justice to defend the D.C. appeals court, which had found last year that the officer improperly stopped the man while he was in a vehicle. The Supreme Court reversed the low...

Russian ambassador rejects Czech protest against Russian Defense Ministry’s publication

The Russian Defense Ministry's statement, the embassy noted, is a serious warning signal, as "the public in Western countries must be aware of the risks associated with supporting the aggressive Kiev regime"

10 major points as Keir Starmer says Peter Mandelson vetting scandal 'beggars belief'

10 major points as Keir Starmer says Peter Mandelson vetting scandal 'beggars belief'Keir Starmer said he is 'frankly staggered' he was not told Peter Mandelson had failed security vetting - here are the key points from his more than two-hour long Commons statementCommentsNewsSophie Huskisson Political Correspondent and Dave Burke Political Correspondent 18:12, 20 Apr 2026Updated 18:13, 20 Apr 2026View 6 ImagesKeir Starmer said it 'beggars belief' he was not told Pe...

French UN Peacekeeper Killed In South Lebanon Attack, Macron Blames Hezbollah

Rabat – A French soldier serving with the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon was killed and three others wounded in an attack in the country’s south, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday, adding that “everything suggests” Hezbollah was responsible.  The Iran-backed group denied involvement. The peacekeepers, part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), came under small-arms fire near the village of Ghandouriyeh, UNIFIL and French authorities said....

US restricting visas for Sinaloa Cartel family members, business associates

The State Department on Monday issued visa restrictions for 75 people who they say are linked to the Sinaloa Cartel in an effort to quell the Mexican transnational crime organization’s drug trafficking operations. “The Sinaloa Cartel smuggles illicit fentanyl, which the President designated as a Weapon of Mass Destruction, and other deadly drugs that harm…

UAE President receives Prime Minister of Albania

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, who is on a working visit to the UAE.During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to further develop UAE–Albania relations across priority sectors, notably the economy, trade, renewable energy, and technology, in a way that serves both countries’ interests and benefits their peoples.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click her...

FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic

InternationalFBI Director Kash Patel sues The AtlanticBy Reuters -Apr 20, 2026FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and its ​reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick following the publication of an article on Friday alleging the director had a drinking problem that could pose ‌a threat to national security. The magazine’s story, initially titled “Kash Patel’s Erratic Behavior Could Cost Him His Job,” cited more than two dozen anonymous sources expressing concern at Patel’s “c...

Key points from Starmer's Mandelson statement

Key points from Starmer's Mandelson statement10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGetty ImagesSir Keir Starmer has been in the Commons again defending his actions over the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US.It comes after it emerged the peer was given security clearance for the role in January 2025, against the recommendation of officials who vetted him. He formally took up the role the following month, and was sacked seven months later over his ties to the la...

Afridi eyes Lahore to revive PTI fortunes

Lahore is back on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's radar, as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi plans a return to the province in a bid to revive the party's fading political presence. The proposed visit, following a planned trip to Kashmir on April 25 to mark PTI's foundation day, is scheduled for May 1 and comes as part of a broader effort by the party to sustain mobilisation across provinces. The Lahore move marks Afridi's second attempt in five months to activate the...

President, premier pay tribute to Allama Iqbal

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed the importance of bringing poet of the East Allama Iqbal's ideas into national life and public conduct, saying true value of his concepts lies in their application in building a just and balanced society. In a message on Iqbal Day, 21 April 2026, the president said, "Today, we pay tribute to Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the Poet of the East, a profound Muslim thinker and the visionary who gave intellectual direction...

14 Indian Ships In Hormuz, New Delhi Intensifies Efforts For Safe Passage

The ships -- Indian-flagged cargo vessels - were fired on in the Strait of Hormuz on April 18. The incident occurred due to a communication gap between the Iranian government and the local unit of the Revolutionary Guard, sources said.

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ارتش اسرائیل: افرادی که در جنوب لبنان آتش‌بس را نقض کرده بودند هدف قرار دادیم

ارتش اسرائیل اعلام کرد نیروی هوایی این کشور با هدایت تیپ چتربازان، در دو رویداد جداگانه در بنت جبیل در جنوب لبنان افرادی را که تفاهم‌های آتش‌بس را نقض کرده و به نیروها نزدیک شده بودند هدف قرار داد و کشت. ارتش اسرائیل افزود نزدیک شدن این افراد تهدیدی فوری برای نیروها محسوب می‌شد.