More News17 Apr 2026 | 1:26 PMWashington/Tehran, April 17 (UNI) A ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect at 3.30 am IST on Friday, halting weeks of hostilities in a fragile truce that all sides are watching with unease , even as early signs of violation cast a shadow over its opening hours.
see more.. 17 Apr 2026 | 11:16 AMWashington, Apr 17 (UNI) The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has come in support of Pope Leo XIV in the recent war of words against US President Donald Trump, saying the Pontiff does not merely offer opinion, but also preaches Gospel.
see more.. 16 Apr 2026 | 10:12 PMTehran/Washington, Apr 16 (UNI) Negotiations between the US and Iran, with Pakistan acting as mediator, are inching closer to a possible breakthrough, with momentum building after days of backchannel exchanges and renewed diplomatic activity, reported Al Jazeera on Thursday.
see more.. 16 Apr 2026 | 9:33 PMWashington, Apr 16 (UNI) Amid the ongoing fragile ceasefire holding, the US forces are using the pause in fighting to their full advantage, resetting troops, rearming, and preparing for a more than likely return to combat, even as Washington is aiming to hold a second round of negotiations with Iran.
see more.. 16 Apr 2026 | 9:00 PMWashington, Apr 16 (UNI) Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the US' naval blockade of Iran's ports was "iron clad," warning Tehran's military leaders that Washington was watching them.
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