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Iran warns over Strait of Hormuz controlPublished on: April 17, 2026 4:12 PM

Pakistan, April 17 -- Iran has declared it will not withdraw from the Strait of Hormuz until its full rights are recognized. Adviser to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Mohsen Rezaei issued the warning dur... Read More


Rohingya sea crossings claim nearly 900 lives in 2025, UN says

GENEVA, April 17 -- Last year was the deadliest on record for Rohingya refugees fleeing by sea, with deaths continuing to soar in 2026, the UN said Friday, after hundreds were lost in a shipwreck earl... Read More


Indonesia targets April start for Russian oil imports

Jakarta, April 17 -- Indonesia aims to begin importing crude oil from Russia as early as April, as the government seeks to diversify energy supplies and reduce reliance on traditional partners amid gl... Read More


Asian Cup draw set for May 9 in Saudi ArabiaPublished on: April 17, 2026 4:06 AM

Pakistan, April 17 -- The draw for the 2027 Asian Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia next month, Asian football officials said on Wednesday, after being postponed when the Middle East war broke out. The... Read More


Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirmsPublished on: April 17, 2026 4:05 AM

Pakistan, April 17 -- FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will "for sure" participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the Middle East war. "Iran is coming for sure. We hope that by... Read More


Bracing for impact: How some Malaysians are weathering looming price hikes as the West Asia conflict grips global energy supply

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- The West Asia conflict has brought the world into an energy crisis with several sectors in Malaysia already feeling the impact, particularly the agricultural and logistics se... Read More


Huge 'bathtub ring' may show contours of ancient ocean on Mars

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- There is a lot of evidence from orbiting satellites and surface rovers indicating that liquid water was present long ago on the surface of Mars in the form of ponds, lakes and ... Read More


How some Malaysians are coping with price hikes as the West Asia conflict grips global energy supply

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- The West Asia conflict has brought the world into an energy crisis with several sectors in Malaysia already feeling the impact, particularly the agricultural and logistics se... Read More


Indices extend gains for 2nd week; Nifty ends above 24,350 mark

Mumbai, April 17 -- The domestic equity indices ended the truncated week with significant gains, extending gains for the second consecutive week, supported by easing geopolitical tensions. Sentiment r... Read More


Hezbollah warns Israel over ceasefire violationsPublished on: April 17, 2026 3:53 PM

Pakistan, April 17 -- Hezbollah warned it remains ready to respond if Israel violates the newly agreed ceasefire. The group said its fighters are on alert despite the truce taking effect overnight. Th... Read More