International Relations

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire begins, Trump claims Iran war “smoothly progressing”

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire begins, Trump claims Iran war “smoothly progressing”

April 17, 2026 / News, Crime, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire begins, Trump claims Iran war “smoothly progressing” Focus shifts to Iran, US claims progress amid ongoing talks Ceasefires Bring Flicker of Hope Amid Middle East Tensions On this crisp Friday, April 17, a fragile 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon kicked in, perfectly timed with day 10 of a separate U.S.-Iran truce. It’s […]

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Iran warns Gulf trade halt as blockade tightens

Iran warns Gulf trade halt as blockade tightens

April 16, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, Economics, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Iran warns Gulf trade halt as blockade tightens Amnesty says Israel keeps violating law across regions Fragile Ceasefire Hangs by a Thread as US-Iran Tensions Simmer It’s day nine of the shaky US-Iran ceasefire, and the air in the Gulf feels thicker than ever. Tehran has issued a stark warning: lift the naval blockade choking

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No ‘small deals’: Trump eyes ‘grand bargain’ with Iran amid fragile ceasefire

Trump pushes grand Iran deal, rejects small compromises

April 15, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Trump pushes grand Iran deal, rejects small compromises Lebanon-Israel talks show hope despite ongoing conflict Fragile Ceasefire Holds on Day Eight: Vance Hints at Bold US-Iran ‘Grand Bargain’ Amid Lingering Tensions It’s day eight of this shaky ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and there’s a flicker of hope amid the storm. On Wednesday,

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Pakistan proposes second round of talks, US-sanctioned tankers pass Hormuz

Pakistan seeks talks, sanctioned tankers pass Hormuz safely

April 14, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Pakistan seeks talks, sanctioned tankers pass Hormuz safely Pakistan Defence Minister felt satisfied after Saturday talks Gulf Tensions Simmer: Pakistan Steps In, India Feels the Heat from Blockade and Oil Woes Folks, the Middle East powder keg is still fizzing, and it’s hitting closer to home than you’d think. Pakistan’s throwing its hat in the

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2 Reasons Why US-Iran Talks Failed, According To Donald Trump

Trump blames Iran’s nuclear stance, tough demands

April 13, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Trump blames Iran’s nuclear stance, tough demands Trump warns Iran, says military ready for action Trump claims Iran wants money, nukes; warns strike Trump’s Fury Unleashed: US Blockade on Hormuz After Iran Talks Implode Over Nukes and Mines Imagine the scene: a sweltering conference room in Pakistan, clocks ticking past 20 hours of haggling. US

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Oil prices surge past $103 a barrel after US announces blockade of Iran

Oil crosses $103 as US tightens Iran blockade

April 13, 2026 / News, Business, Business and Leadership, Current Affairs, Economics, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Oil crosses $103 as US tightens Iran blockade Asian stocks tumble as blockade fears shake markets Oil Prices Skyrocket Past $100 as Trump’s Iran Blockade Bombshell Shakes the World Buckle up, folks—oil markets just hit the panic button. On Sunday, Brent crude, the global oil yardstick, rocketed more than 8% to breach $103 a barrel,

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Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiff

Trump attacks Pope Leo, tensions rise over war

April 13, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Trump attacks Pope Leo, tensions rise over war Quiet Pope Leo now speaks out against Iran war Pope Leo breaks silence, criticizes Iran war Trump’s Fiery Takedown of Pope Leo XIV: A Clash of Titans from D.C. to the Vatican Picture this: It’s a balmy Sunday night in April 2026, and Air Force One is

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Jaishankar to visit UAE as India steps up energy diplomacy in the Gulf

S. Jaishankar visits UAE, boosts India’s Gulf energy ties

April 11, 2026 / News, Indian Politics, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

S. Jaishankar visits UAE, boosts India’s Gulf energy ties India boosts Gulf ties, balances regional support, energy security Jaishankar’s UAE Dash: A Lifeline for India’s Fuel Hopes Amid Iran Firestorm Picture this: your morning commute in Hyderabad stalls at a pump, prices spiking again because some far-off war won’t quit. That’s the gritty reality External

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Trump has handed JD Vance his most difficult mission yet

Donald Trump gives JD Vance toughest mission yet

April 11, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Donald Trump gives JD Vance toughest mission yet Trump’s Easter Jest Puts Vance on the Hot Seat Ahead of Iran Peace Gamble Imagine this: Easter Sunday lunch at the White House, plates piled with honey-glazed ham, the East Room buzzing with senior officials, and President Donald Trump, fork in hand, veering wildly off-script. “If it

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Iranian delegation reaches Islamabad for peace talks with U.S. as world waits for deal to end conflict

Iran team reaches Islamabad, hopes rise for peace

April 11, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Iran team reaches Islamabad, hopes rise for peace Iran delays talks, demands preconditions before Islamabad negotiations Iranian Envoys Touch Down in Islamabad Amid Ceasefire Hopes and Lingering Doubts In the quiet predawn hours of Saturday, April 11, 2026, as the first hints of light crept over Islamabad’s diplomatic enclave, an Iranian delegation slipped into town

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