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"Are you surprised?": Trump claims historic nuclear breakthrough with Iran

Washington, April 17 -- In a characteristic blend of high-stakes diplomacy and showmanship, US President Donald Trump has claimed a monumental shift in the Middle East crisis, asserting that Tehran ha... Read More


US stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise on growing US-Iran peace hopes; Netflix drops 11%

New Delhi, April 17 -- US stock futures on Friday, 17 April, indicated another positive start for Wall Street after key indices hit back-to-back record highs. Investors assessed the prospects of rene... Read More


Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says ceasefire reached with Hezbollah temporary

Jerusalem, April 17 -- Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz affirming the country's ongoing war with Hezbollah said that the newly reached 10-day ceasefire with the Islamist militant group that began ... Read More


Israel-Lebanon 10-day Ceasefire Takes Effect

India, April 17 -- A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect at midnight in Beirut, offering a pause in Middle East war after weeks of fighting. The ceasefire is set to last for ... Read More


Trump claims Iran to hand over enriched uranium amid talksPublished on: April 17, 2026 5:03 PM

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has agreed to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium, describing it as a potential breakthrough in ongoing nuclear negotiat... Read More


Guterres welcomes Iran's move to open Strait of Hormuz for commercial vessels during ceasefire

Brussels, April 17 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed Iran's announcement declaring that the Strait of Hormuz has been completely opened for all commercial vessels for t... Read More


Key outcomes of Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker's visit to India

New Delhi, April 17 -- The visit of Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker to India led to the signing of multiple agreements and key announcements, reflecting a broad-based expansion of bilateral coop... Read More


Pakistan rockets damage health centre in Afghanistan's Kunar province

Afghanistan, April 17 -- The Taliban said a health centre in eastern Afghanistan was heavily damaged after rocket fire from Pakistan, as cross-border tensions escalate. State-run media reported that ... Read More


Oil Prices Tumble Ahead Of Possible US-Iran Peace Talks

India, April 17 -- Oil prices traded sharply lower on Friday ahead of potential weekend negotiations between the United States and Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that a second round o... Read More


India invited to join UK-France led initiative to ensure "uninterrupted navigation" in Hormuz: MEA

New Delhi, April 17 -- India has officially confirmed that it has been invited to take part in a maritime initiative led by the United Kingdom and France to protect transit through the Strait of Hormu... Read More