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Holy war on the world stage: Pope Leo XIV remains defiant in Africa as Trump attacks escalate

By Swati Sakshi Mishra . Apr 15, 2026
On board the papal plane, the first American Pope issued a unity mandate to counter the message emanating from the White House

United Nations warns 30 million risk poverty as Iran war threatens global economy

By Anjali Mathur . Apr 14, 2026
UNDP warns Asia, the Gulf, Africa and island states face risks from rising living costs

Iran mocks Trump's 'bluff', warns of 'cards not yet played' as oil markets flinch

Iran warned that targeting its ports could endanger Gulf ports, risking wider regional escalation beyond bilateral tensions
By Deepanjali Sharma . Apr 13, 2026

‘Door is not closed,’ global mediators rush for talks as Trump blockade takes effect

Mediators rush to revive ‘bazaar style’ talks as US Navy prepares to seal Iran ports
By Swati Sakshi Mishra . Apr 13, 2026

UK and France lead multinational push to reopen Hormuz as US blockade threat looms

Macron Starmer push ‘defensive’ coalition to secure Hormuz amid rising tensions
By Arun Jayan . Apr 13, 2026

White House outlines key conditions Iran failed to accept during marathon negotiations

According to a White House official, President Donald Trump set several non-negotiable conditions for Iran
By Rishab Rathi . Apr 13, 2026

'This is the last warning': Iran radios US destroyer amid Hormuz de-mining mission

'No challenge is intended to you, and I intend to abide by the rules of our government's cease-fire', a US vessel responded to the IRGC warning
By Deepanjali Sharma . Apr 12, 2026

Netanyahu dangles 'direct talks' with Lebanon after Trump call while bombs keep falling

By Arun Jayan . Apr 9, 2026
Israel proposed talks on Hezbollah disarmament to address security concerns, though the demands remained highly contentious in Lebanon

Iran forces US to choose 'war or ceasefire' as Vance cites 'points of agreement' before talks

Khatibzadeh argued that Washington could not advocate peace while backing actions that undermined truce efforts, calling the stance contradictory
By Deepanjali Sharma . Apr 9, 2026

NATO Chief Rutte delivers Trump's Hormuz ultimatum: Alliance must commit or face losing US

The US sought stronger NATO backing amid Iran tensions, urging allies to align despite divisions over risks and deeper involvement
By Arun Jayan . Apr 9, 2026

European leaders press for 'swift end to war' as two-week Iran ceasefire clock starts

'The goal must now be to negotiate a swift and lasting end to the war within the coming days', the European leaders said
By Arun Jayan . Apr 8, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei unconscious, ‘unable to make any decisions’: Report

The report stated that Mojtaba Khamenei is undergoing treatment for a 'severe' medical condition in the city of Qom
By Gopika Subramanian . Apr 8, 2026

Pope Leo condemns Trump’s ‘whole civilization will die’ threat to Iran as ‘truly unacceptable’

Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire, said US goals were met, and confirmed Iran’s 10-point proposal is a workable basis for peace talks
By Gopika Subramanian . Apr 8, 2026

Marco Rubio confirms release of US journalist Shelly Kittleson held near Baghdad

By Ishan Jain . Apr 8, 2026
The US Secretary of State also shared that efforts are currently underway to ensure the journalist's safe return to the US.

Iran calls on youth to form human chains around power plants as Trump’s deadline looms

By Anjali Mathur . Apr 7, 2026
At the same time, Trump’s repeated warnings, tied to a specific deadline, have created a ticking clock dynamic with little room for miscalculation

Vance says Iran war nearing end, warns final outcome depends on Tehran

Vice president outlines talks deadline, backs Hungary’s leadership before elections
By Arun Jayan . Apr 7, 2026

Pope Leo appears to take aim at Trump while calling out ‘fake news’

Pope Leo's social media post about 'fake news' came after he urged world leaders to reject war and choose peace during his first Easter Mass
By Divya Kishore . Apr 7, 2026

15 US service members injured in Iranian drone strike on Kuwait air base: Report

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard deployed new air defenses as Kuwait’s Ali Al Salem base stays operational, with most injured US troops back on duty
By Ishan Jain . Apr 7, 2026

IRGC taunts US and Israel amid new maritime policy: 'Hormuz will never return to its former state'

'The Strait of Hormuz will never return to its former state, especially for America and Israel', the naval command of the IRGC said in a statement
By Deepanjali Sharma . Apr 6, 2026
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