Washington, Apr 18 (IANS) U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran “can’t blackmail us” even as Washington is holding talks with Tehran, signalling a mix of pressure and diplomacy amid rising tensions. Speaking at the White House, Trump said the United States was engaged with Iran but would not ease its stance.“We’re talking to them… ” It’s working out very well,” he said. “We’re taking a tough stand.”He said Iran had “gotten away with murder for 47 years” bu…
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Washington, April 18 (IANS) The United States and key global powers have welcomed Libya’s agreement on a unified national budget for 2026, calling it a “critical step” towards economic coordination, stability, and long-term political unity in the conflict-hit country. In a joint statement released by Washington and nine other governments, including Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, the signatories said they “wel…
Johannesburg, April 18 (IANS) Pranavi Urs was the only Indian golfer to advance to the weekend rounds at the Joburg Ladies Open, narrowly making the cut at Randpark Golf Club in Johannesburg, on Saturday.After an impressive opening round of 3-under 70, she followed up with a 1-over 74 in the second round to finish right on the cutline. Despite a tense finish, Pranavi managed to hold her position and was placed tied 52nd.Her second round was a mixed performance. She started steadily, going 1-unde…
Tel Aviv, April 18 (IANS) As the one-year anniversary of the heinous Pahalgam terror attack approaches, Pakistan appears to be engaged in a familiar double narrative, a report said on Saturday. Writing for the ‘Times of Israel’, Sergio Restelli, an Italian political advisor, author and geopolitical expert said that on one front, Pakistan presents itself as a responsible mediator in one of the Middle East’s most dangerous crisis, seeking to facilitate dialogue between Iran and the United States…
Guwahati, April 18 (IANS) Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday asserted that his party would soon form the government in Assam and warned of a probe into Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after coming to power. “On the 4th May, our government will be formed,” Gogoi told reporters, adding that after forming the government, they would initiate an investigation into Himanta Biswa Sarma.His remarks come amid the recent controversy between Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress leader Pawan …
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The arrest of alleged organised crime figure Daniel Kinahan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could impact funding channels linked to Khalistan elements, with Indian agencies closely monitoring the developments, sources said.Officials have long maintained that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has attempted to leverage global drug cartels to channel funds towards activities linked to the Khalistan movement. While the Dawood Ibrahim syndicate is believed to…
United Nations, April 18 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed Iran’s announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for all commercial vessels during the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, said his spokesman. “The Secretary-General considers this a step in the right direction,” said Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman, in a statement on Friday (local time).”The Secretary-General remains fully supportive of the diplomatic efforts to find a peaceful path forward out of the curr…
Phnom Penh, April 18 (IANS) Retail fuel prices in Cambodia have dropped further after Iran declared the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of Commerce said. In an announcement late on Friday (local time), the ministry said a litre of regular gasoline is now priced at 4,950 riels (1.24 US dollars) from this Saturday until the next notice, down 2.9 per cent from 5,100 riels (1.28 dollars) in the last three days.Diesel now costs 5,700 riels (1.42 dollars) per litre, down 10.9 per cent, t…
Paris, April 18 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron said that Iran’s announcement of reopening the Strait of Hormuz goes in the right direction. Macron made the remarks in a joint declaration following a conference co-hosted by France and Britain in Paris on Friday (local time), which brought together 49 countries to discuss securing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at…
Sydney, April 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday that Australia welcomes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and will consider deploying military assets to secure shipping in the region. Speaking to reporters in Sydney, Albanese welcomed Iran’s announcement that the Strait has completely reopened for all commercial vessels during the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.”This was positive news that we received last night,” Albanese said. “We want to see, though, this fr…