Add TNIE As A Trusted Source Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has warned that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are not distant events but stark realities with direct implications for India's security and economic stability, even as the ongoing conflict in West Asia has resulted in a blockade of th»»»

Washington, Tehran, Islamabad and Paris: President Donald Trump extended the US ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, with Tehran silent on the decision early Wednesday. Trump indefinitely pushed back the end of the two week truce, crediting a request from mediator Pakistan and st»»»

BUCHAREST, Romania — A priceless golden helmet dating back 2,500 years was returned to Romania on Tuesday after the national heirloom was stolen from a Dutch museum where it was on loan last year. The ornate Cotofenesti helmet and three golden bracelets — some of Romania's most revered national tre»»»

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): The report states: After the recent attack by the American Zionist enemy, a new waterway was designed for controlled traffic of commercial ships. These channels have been declared closed until further notice after the ceasefire violation. It also said: Entry to the Persia»»»

Washington DC [US], April 22 (ANI): US President Donald Trump is giving Iran's "warring factions" a limited window to unify behind a coherent counteroffer, amid ongoing ceasefire tensions, according to a news report by Axios, citing three US officials. The news report said Trump's decision effectiv»»»

In an interview for BTA, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised Bulgaria's smooth accession to the eurozone, as well as its policy in response to the energy crisis that followed the military conflict in the Middle East. Following the spring meetings of the »»»

France’s president Emmanuel Macron (right) and Lebanon’s PM Nawaf Salam attend a joint declaration event at the Elysee Palace in Paris. (EPA Images pic) PARIS: French president Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that Israel must “renounce its territorial ambitions” in Lebanon, calling for a political set»»»

Yahukimo, Highland Papua (ANTARA) - Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Tuesday urged the Indonesian military and police to step up coordination to maintain security in Yahukimo, Highland Papua, saying stability is essential for delivering priority government programs in the remote district. “»»»

KARACHI: Pakistani freelancers, despite an unconducive environment stemming from a lack of interest in human resource development by those at the helm, are increasing their contribution to the global freelancing market, bringing in over $850 million in foreign exchange by the end of the third quart»»»

Berlin [Germany], April 22 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday, while attending the Indian community event held at the Indian Embassy in Berlin, highlighted his first visit to the country during an interaction with the Indian diaspora. He also emphasised the prestige that Germany com»»»

Olly Robbins responded to a question about an alleged “cover-up” on Tuesday by confirming that government officials had considered withholding Peter Mandelson’s secretive vetting documents from parliament. Robbins, who was sacked by Keir Starmer as the Foreign Office’s top civil servant last week, »»»

You can’t kill something that is already dead. New details about Peter Mandelson’s disastrous appointment as Britain’s ambassador to Washington can trigger more paroxysms of outrage in Westminster. They can sharpen the pitch of opposition calls for the prime minister to resign. They can reinforce t»»»

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 22 (ANI): As the nation remembers the Pahalgam terror attack, marking one year since the deadly incident that claimed 26 lives, Aishanya Dwivedi, wife of Shubham Dwivedi, who was killed in the attack, shared her emotional account and expressed deep anger over t»»»

Japan will ease decades-old arms export curbs, the government said Tuesday, in a major policy shift that paves the way for the sale of lethal weapons overseas as Tokyo ramps up its defense ambitions. The new rules end Japan’s self-imposed curb on sales of lethal arms as Tokyo seeks to enter the int»»»

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia is ramping up vocational training to support medium- and long-term recovery after flash floods in Aceh and North Sumatra, the manpower minister said, as authorities shift focus from emergency aid to economic rebuilding. Through the Center for Vocational Training and Pro»»»

New Delhi [India], April 22 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday once again launched a sharp attack on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing the Nehru-Gandhi family within the Congress Party of "hatching a conspiracy" to "turn India into a Muslim n»»»

TOKYO, PERTH, April 22 : Oil prices were largely flat on Wednesday after rising about $1 at the start of Asian trading, with investors assessing the outlook for U.S.-Iran peace talks following the U.S. extension of a ceasefire. Brent crude futures were up 3 cents, or 0.02 per cent, at $98.51 a barr»»»

Not all sports branches in Indonesia have regular competitions for the women's sector. In fact, competition is a benchmark for development as well as a platform for discovering talents that will later strengthen the national team. The presence of women's tournaments, including at the collegiate lev»»»

As the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand begins, a ban has been imposed on the entry of non-Hindus, allowing them only after adherence to certain rules. Among the different criteria is the Gangotri Temple Committee's resolution stating that non-Hindus will be permitted entry if they consume panchgavya»»»

Pahalgam terror attack: Home Minister Shah affirmed India's unwavering zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and its supporters. The attack, carried out by Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed 26 lives last year. India responded with Operation Sindoor, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan»»»

Borkena Toronto – Ethiopian Airlines on Tuesday announced that it has purchased six Boeing 787 Dreamliner. They are intended for international route expansion and enhance its cargo capacity. Rise in the demand for long-haul travel is cited among the factors for the decision. “Ethiopian Airlines wil»»»

The phenomenon of academics or experts being reported to the police due to criticism of the government has not yet subsided. In the past two weeks, several academics have been reported to the police because their statements were deemed as hate speech and lies that could incite public unrest. Feri A»»»

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's “terrorist” remark at Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an election campaign event drew massive outrage from PM's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India to take action. Kharge accused Prime Minister Modi of t»»»

GENEVA: Singapore's Daren Tang was reappointed on Tuesday (Apr 21) for a second six-year term in charge of the United Nations' World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The 194 member states of the UN's patent and innovation agency reappointed Tang, who was the only nominated candidate, duri»»»

There are critics of Nigerian democracy, who claim that our democracy is dead. Yet, some of them are fighting tooth and nail to participate in it, by attempting to grab power by all means. Who rides a dead horse? OK, let’s assume they are merel ... »»»

Berwick resident Jun Bastoni knows that better than most.The father-of-three was sound asleep at 3am on Sunday morning when two men dressed in black hoods took the winding streets through suburbia to his doorstep.Upon entering the street, they used technology to interfere with the ... »»»

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Tuesday his government was not seeking confrontation with Iran-backed Hezbollah, but would not allow itself to be intimidated as it prepares direct talks with Israel to end the conflict. Salam and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Paris to see how »»»

Couples who have a child through surrogacy will now be entitled to 18 weeks of leave like all other parents even though the procedure remains illegal in Malta. To date, anyone wanting to use surrogacy as a means to have a child is required to carry out the procedure abroad. Couples who become paren»»»

• Lebanese PM says country needs €500m to address humanitarian fallout• Speaker says Israel will face resistance if troops stay in Lebanon• Belgian FM terms Tel Aviv’s conduct ‘totally unacceptable’• Israel says applying diplomatic, military pressure to disarm Hezbollah PARIS/BEIRUT: French Preside»»»

Follow our live coverage here. BRUSSELS – The European Commission will set out plans on April 22 to cut electricity taxes and coordinate the summer refill of countries’ gas storage, as it seeks to cushion the energy fallout from the Iran war. Draft proposals seen by Reuters show the EU will, for no»»»

GILGIT: Over 650 candidates have filed their nomination papers for the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections scheduled for June 7 in 24 constituencies. A total of 666 candidates have submitted their nomination papers; however, no woman candidate has filed nomination papers for the assembly ... »»»

PAKISTAN’S role as a mediator between warring nations is both unusual and commendable, but after the failed US-Iranian talks in Islamabad earlier this month, there is no guarantee it will pay the desired dividends. At the time of writing, »»»

ISLAMABAD is all set to host the second round of US-Iran talks. But the million-dollar question is: will they go ahead? At the time of writing, uncertainty about the fate of the parleys continued, with no confirmation of Iranian participation. It appears that until the US lifts the »»»

JUST a few weeks ago, my colleagues at work were complaining about the challenge of managing their children at home — again — as some children returned to school following their long winter break in parts of the country. On March 9, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had announced a two-week »»»

• Seeks proposals from global consortiums to act as underwriters, lead managers, book runners• Selection based on lowest yield, cost, coupon• Timing of future issuances tied to market conditions ISLAMABAD: A day after raising»»»

Former House Speaker and Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez was given at least two opportunities to testify under oath and refute claims against him, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said Wednesday.Lacson, chairperson of ... »»»

• Usman hails judgment affirming her as LP leader • Party unveils state congress electoral subcommittees The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has, in a unanimous judgment delivered by a three-member panel of Justices, dismissed the app ... »»»

- Indonesia ratified the much-anticipated Domestic Workers Protection Law (PPRT Law) after more than two decades of struggle. The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) hailed the government's move as strategic steps towards strengthened state recognition, human rights protection, and soc»»»

Qabil Ashirov Read more The recent and profound shifts in the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East have created an unprecedented vacuum in regional infrastructure, particularly within the energy sector. Following the extensive degradation of Iran’s domestic power generation capabilities during»»»

The impeachment proceeding being conducted by the House committee on justice has unearthed a "body of evidence" against Vice President Sara Duterte, according to House justice panel chairperson and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro. Luistro made the pronouncemen ... »»»

According to the UN 68% of the global population will be urban dwellers by mid-century. Urbanisation at this rate, unprecedented in modern times, means cities are facing an equally unprecedented convergence of crises, from a shortage of affordable housing to increased traffic congestion causing pol»»»

Add TNIE As A Trusted Source TOKYO: Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday, echoing a rally on Wall Street as oil prices eased on hopes the United States and Iran may resume talks to end their war. The price of Brent crude edged 0.2% lower but was still above $98 a barrel. U.S. benchmark crude fell»»»

Calls for international accountability intensified on the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, with Pakistan facing accusations of sponsoring terrorism and supporting state-backed elements. The attack claimed innocent lives and highlighted the persistent threat of terrorism. Munir Menga»»»