Updated: Apr 8th, 2026 Israel on Wednesday expressed support for the United States decision to suspend military action against Iran, while clarifying that the proposed two-week ceasefire arrangement does not extend to Lebanon. US President Donald Trump stepped back from the brink of a major military escalation with Iran by announcing a conditional two-week pause...
Canada’s recent legislation, Bill C-9, the ‘Combatting Hate Act’, directly addresses the kinds of incidents promoted by Khalistani extremists that have caused concern among Indian diaspora communities by criminalising the intimidation or obstruction of individuals seeking to access religious or cultural spaces, a report said on Monday. Writing for India Narrative, India’s former High Commissioner...
Iran on Wednesday indicated its willingness to halt its military response provided that attacks against it are stopped, while also announcing a temporary opening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz for a period of two weeks. In a statement, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the development comes at a time when ceasefire...
Updated: Apr 7th, 2026 Tensions in the region escalated further after fresh US-Israel strikes targeted a railway bridge in Kashan, leaving two people dead and three others injured, according to reports. The latest attack comes shortly after multiple strikes hit Kharg Island, a critical hub for Iran’s energy infrastructure. Located in the Persian Gulf, the...
Representative image Kharg Island, a critical pillar of Iran’s energy infrastructure, was targeted in multiple strikes on Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. Located in the Persian Gulf, the island lies strategically across from US military bases in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, making it a sensitive geopolitical flashpoint. Kharg Island plays a...
Updated: Apr 7th, 2026 In the aftermath of a deadly bomb explosion that killed two children in Manipur’s Bishnupur district, authorities have imposed a sweeping internet shutdown across multiple districts in a bid to contain unrest and misinformation. The Manipur government suspended mobile internet services for three days in Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching,...
Updated: Apr 7th, 2026 Three individuals were neutralised after an armed clash with police officers on duty outside the Yapı Kredi Plaza Blocks in Istanbul, authorities said. According to Mustafa Çiftçi, Minister of the Interior of the Republic of Türkiye, two police personnel sustained minor injuries during the exchange of fire. Çiftçi confirmed that the...
Updated: Apr 7th, 2026 Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is said to be in a critical condition and undergoing treatment in the holy city of Qom. According to a diplomatic memo cited by The Times, the 56-year-old is believed to be unconscious and suffering from a serious medical condition. The report suggests he is currently...