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Strait of Hormuz declared reopened as world on brink of jet fuel shortage
The Strait of Hormuz has been reopened by Iran, an official has announced. Just hours after Europe has been warned it is facing flights cancellations […]
Iran negotiators, citing possible Israeli attack, got Pakistan escort home from peace talks
Pakistan’s air force escorted Iranian negotiators home from inconclusive peace talks with the US last weekend, launching a major operation after the Iranians said Israel […]
Strait of Hormuz open for commercial vessels during ceasefire, says Iran
1 min readUpdated: Apr 17, 2026 06:43 PM IST Iran on Friday said that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” for all commercial vessels. […]
Sri Lanka's Energy Minister resigns
Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and ministry secretary Udayanga Hemapala resigned on Friday, April 17, following an outcry over coal imports for power generation. […]
Kremlin denies Putin is cut off from bad news after blogger's criticism goes viral
The Kremlin on Friday denied that President Vladimir Putin was insulated from bad news after a celebrity blogger accused unidentified top officials of not telling […]
331 kids HIV+ in Pakistan: Undercover footage exposes how hospital reused syringes
3 min readApr 17, 2026 06:02 PM IST An investigation by the BBC has uncovered alarming lapses in medical safety at a government hospital in […]
Bulls rule premarket: Dow futures up 200 pts, S&P and Nasdaq extend gains as peace talks progress
US stock futures nudged higher Friday, extending a record-setting run as easing geopolitical tensions and the start of earnings season kept sentiment buoyant. Contracts tied […]
US Market Live Update: Dow futures jump over 200 pts, S&P and Nasdaq inch higher as war tensions ease
US Market Live Update: US stock futures nudged higher Friday, extending a record-setting run as easing geopolitical tensions and the start of earnings season kept […]
India positions itself as regional stabiliser amid West Asia tensions: MEA
Ministry of External Affairs on Friday outlined how India is stepping up its role as a regional stabiliser, balancing diplomatic engagement with energy support to […]